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Baseball Blueprint PodcastBehind the Plate: Xan Barksdale’s Catcher Training SecretsIn this episode of Baseball Blueprint, host Cody Dennis sits down with Xan Barksdale, a leading expert in catcher development. Barksdale shares his specialized approach to training catchers, focusing on the unique skills and mindset required to excel behind the plate. From mastering the fundamentals of framing and blocking to developing leadership qualities that set catchers apart, Barksdale provides invaluable tips and techniques that every aspiring catcher needs to know. Whether you're a player, coach, or baseball enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights from one of the best in the business. Tune in to discover the secrets to...2024-08-1336 min
The Backpick PodcastCatching 101 with Xan Barksdale!Send us a textUnlock the secrets of baseball's unsung heroes with the catching maestro himself, Xan Barksdale. Our latest episode is a treasure trove of insights, where Xan chronicles his transformative journey from the diamond as a player to his influential coaching and entrepreneurial adventures. You'll be privy to the wisdom gleaned from his days fostering talent at the University of Louisville and East Tennessee State, and how he shaped his legacy with Catching101.com and the inception of CatcherCon, an invaluable gathering place for the catching community.Journey with us through the mind...2024-05-091h 25
In the Zone - with Garrison RoyEP 92: Xan Barksdale: Catcher - Pitcher DynamicsSend us a textIn the world of baseball, catchers play a crucial role in their team's success. They are responsible for catching and throwing pitches, blocking balls in the dirt, framing pitches to make them look like strikes, and even managing the game from behind the plate. Xan Barksdale, a former professional catcher and current coach for USA Baseball, comes on to discuss strategies for catchers to improve their game.One key strategy for catchers is blocking. When a pitch is thrown in the dirt, catchers must quickly get their body in front of...2023-03-281h 08
In the Name of Overhead AthleticsXan Barksdale: How to Coach Catchers (Structuring Training for Catchers)Xan Barksdale: How to Coach Catchers (Structuring Training for Catchers)
Xan Barksdale is a former collegiate and professional baseball catcher for Ole Miss and the Atlanta Braves organization. Xan is currently a catching coach and expert who has coached in the private sector and for the div 1 Louisville University Cardinals. Xan runs Catching101.com and helps catchers across the United States improve their game.
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Figure It Out BaseballXan Barksdale- Owner of Catching-101.com | Everything CatchingXan Barksdale is the founder and CEO of Catching-101.com. He began his collegiate playing career at Holmes Community College, a Junior College in Goodman, Mississippi. He then transferred to Ole Miss University, a Division I Program in the SEC. After graduating he went onto play in the MLB Braves Organization for three years. Soon after he began his coaching career, spending 2007-2011 as an Assistant Coach at Louisville University. While at Louisville he started his company, Catching 101. Then, from 2012-2015 he was an Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at East Tennessee University. In 2016, he was brought onto the USA Bas...2021-11-2137 min
Patrick Jones BaseballGetting Recruited to Play College BaseballHow do you go about getting recruited to play college baseball? What camps or showcases should you be going to? In this episode I talk about how to evaluate yourself as a baseball player in the recruiting process and then how to go about promoting yourself the RIGHT way. Evaluating yourself. Do you love playing baseball? Are you thinking about how to get better everyday? What are your grades like? What do you want to do with Baseball? Play in MLB, Play in College? Power 5? Good education, etc. Be ho...2021-07-2716 min
The 1% Better MethodHow to Eat Healthy WITHOUT Breaking the Bank | with Xan BarksdaleToday’s guest is Xan BarksdaleXan is a coach for Team USA Baseball and played professionally for the Atlanta Braves. Fitness and health are a massive part of his life and one thing he is passionate about is sticking to a consistent diet. Year after year, he has his meals down to a science. Today, Xan and I discuss: Why eating healthy isn’t expensive’Ways to view expenses on your health How to start valuing your time moreHow habits are formedAnd much more! Connect with Xan2020-12-171h 13
Indiana Twins Baseball PodcastITTV #9 - Xan Barksdale: Mr. Catching-101 talks all things CatchingIn this episode of Indiana Twins TV (ITTV), Scott Haase is blown away by the amount of information Xan Barksdale, Mr. Catching-101, shares! If you haven't already, please subscribe! Xan played Division 1 baseball, 3 years in the Atlanta Brave organization, coached and is the catching coordinator for the USA National Teams. He started CatcherCON, a weekend clinic for the catching family out there that is looking to learn from the brightest minds in that field. Xan's YouTube page has had over 2 million views. When you type "catching drills" into YouTube, Catching-101 is the number one resource to use.2020-11-161h 05Patrick Jones BaseballDeveloping the modern day Catcher - Xan BarksdaleI didn't forget about the guy behind the dish! So many times we forget about arguably the most important position player on the field, the catcher.The guy who takes control of the game and leads by example. In this episode, we bring on Xan Barksdale, the founder of catching-101.com. Xan is a former division 1 college baseball coach at Lousiville and East Tennessee State.After coaching college baseball for nine years he decided that in order to help more players he needed to take advantage of the internet and spread his wisdom though books D...2020-06-2944 min
How To Keep More Money Podcast52: Xan Barksdale REVEALS HIS SECRET How to succeed in business even when you are a new.Xan Barksdale is a professional baseball player and professional athletic trainer. Find out how he started his eCommerce and online fitness training without any previous experience or knowledge but just held on to one thing. His passion for baseball. Reach out to Xanhttps://www.instagram.com/xanbarksdale/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Want to make $100k in 30days? Take the challenge --> https://orangeenergi.com/ofachallengeFree Summit with your favorite speakers coming up soon, register here: https://waymoregymclients.com/theshowWant to know how to get m...2020-05-091h 08
The Secrets to Winning with Dr. Bhrett McCabeXan Barksdale: Building a Successful Baseball BusinessMy guest on this week's episode of The Secrets to Winning is Xan Barksdale, founder of Catching-101.com, the web’s top resource for those who suit up behind the dish. As a former pitcher, it was awesome to have a conversation with a catching guy as there is this seemingly automatic bond between pitcher and catcher. Throughout his career as a collegiate player (Ole Miss) and coach (Louisville), Barksdale has been a highly sought after speaker and clinician, speaking at some of the nation’s most well-attended baseball gatherings such as the ABCA National Convention, Pitch-A-Palooza and...2020-01-3132 min
Muscles and ManagementEpisode #56 The Evolution of Strength Training and the Importance of Testing and Tracking Progress for Development with Xan BarksdaleSend us your questions, or thoughts on today's episode!*SHOW TIMESTAMPS FEATURED AT THE END*In this episode Gerry welcomes former Ole Miss Catcher and current Eastern Tennessee and USA Baseball Development Coach Xan Barksdale.To start, Xan provides some insight on his background and personal playing career, shedding some light on the college recruiting process and how Junior College can be a good avenue for those who are late to develop or need some time to seek further opportunities.From there, Gerry has Xan walk through his strength training experiences...2020-01-221h 21
BachTalkXan Barksdale- USA Baseball Coach, Entrepreneur, Podcast Host, Writer, and Fitness FreakIn Episode 21 of BachTalk I got to sit down with Xan Barksdale. This past summer, Xan was the Bullpen Coach for the USA Colligate National Team. He traveled to Chinese Taipei and Japan during this stint. Before USA Baseball, Xan was an Asst. Baseball Coach at the University of Louisville from 2006-2011. He was then an Asst. Baseball Coach at East Tennessee State University from 2011-2015. Xan is the owner of two businesses Xan Barksdale Baseball and Zeni Athletics. He wrote a book called Catching 101 which was a huge success and one of the first true catching books that...2019-11-251h 03
The Performance Nutrition PodcastS3E33: Nutrition, Physical Development & Champion’s Mindset in Pro Baseball w/ Xan BarksdaleIn Season 3, Episode 33 Dr. Bubbs interviews baseball performance consultant Xan Barksdale. A baseball coach with Team USA and former professional baseball player, Xan shares his sporting background and how training and physical preparation has changed over the last 20 years.
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The Train With Xan Podcast010 - Lessons in Grocery Shopping from a Registered Dietician w/ Lacey Dunn RDLacey Dunn is a Registered Dietician, fitness competitor, Certified Personal Trainer, online coach, and sponsored athlete who shares fitness tips and information online to her almost 400k social media followers. She helps men and women regain control of their nutrition and fitness and inspires countless people all over the world as they follow her journey through social media.2019-07-0900 minThe Train With Xan Podcast009 - The Expert-Generalist Approach to Peak Performance in Athletes w/ Dr. Marc BubbsDr. Marc Bubbs is the lead nutritionist for Canada Basketball and also consults with teams in the NBA, NHL, NFL, and MLB to help maximize player development and performance. He is a naturopathic doctor and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. His new book, Peak, should be mandatory for all performance experts who are responsible for improving athletes health and optimizing performance.2019-07-0200 minThe Train With Xan Podcast008 - Scams, Shady Tactics, and Malicious Marketing in the Fitness Industry w/ Jordan SyattJordan Syatt is a celebrity trainer who is known for being the personal trainer for Gary Vaynerchuk. He has a huge social media following because of his entertaining, and informative, style of teaching.2019-06-2500 minThe Train With Xan Podcast007 - Evidence Based Training Principles to Get Excited about w/ Greg NuckolsGreg Nuckols is the founder of StrongerByScience.com and MASS (Monthly Application of Strength Sport). He is one of the most respected men in the evidence-based training and nutrition community. Greg has also written articles for most of the mainstream fitness magazines like: Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Muscle and Fitness, and others.2019-06-1800 minThe Train With Xan Podcast006 - Driveline Baseball's Approach to Training Pro and Amateur Players w/ Kyle RogersKyle Rogers CSCS is the Lead Strength Trainer for Driveline Baseball, a company that is on the cutting edge of integration of evidence based practices and science into sport. Many of the top professional baseball players train with Driveline and under Kyle's supervision. In this episode he talks about the approach he takes in working with athletes.2019-06-1100 minThe Train With Xan Podcast005 - Sports Supplements that will Maximize Health and Performance w/ Eric Trexler PhDEric Trexler PhD is a sports nutrition researcher, pro natural bodybuilder, and has published more than 30 scientific studies. He is also a coach and the Director of Education for Stronger by Science. His approach is to training and nutrition is evidence-based and backed by science.2019-06-0400 minThe Train With Xan Podcast004 - What the Greatest Athletes and Coaches in the World Do Differently w/ Dr. Fergus ConnollyDr. Fergus Connolly is a sports performance expert who has worked with almost every major professional sport in the world and Olympic athletes. He is also the author of two books; Game Changer, and 59 Lessons: Working with the Worlds Greatest Coaches, Athletes, & Special Forces.2019-05-2800 minThe Train With Xan Podcast003 - Finding Balance Between Work, Fitness and a Side Hustle w/ Travis S.Travis S. is a fitness influencer who has over 100k subscribers on YouTube while also maintaining a successful business career in corporate America. In this episode he gives us an inside look into his life and how he's able to balance working full time and build a successful side hustle while prioritizing his fitness.2019-05-2100 minThe Train With Xan Podcast002 - Strategies Used by Elite Athletes to Optimize Their Sleep and Recovery w/ Nick LittlehalesNick Littlehales is a world renown sleep coach for Olympic athletes, professional players in the NFL, NBA, NHL, and professional soccer leagues. He is known as the "Sport Sleep Coach" and when elite athletes need to improve their sleep and recovery Nick is who they turn to. In this episode we talk about all things related to improving the quality of sleep so that you can perform better.2019-05-1400 minThe Train With Xan Podcast001 - Introduction to The Train With Xan PodcastEpisode #001 of the Train With Xan Podcast covers what the podcast is all about, what you'll learn from it, and how it will benefit you in your fitness/athletic journey.2019-04-2900 min
Play Ball Kid Baseball Development PodcastXan Barksdale, Team USA Coach, author Catching 101, former professional player & D1 college coachXan Barksdale is a coach with Team USA, a former professional catcher, who spent 5 years as catching coach at the University of Louisville and 4 years at East Tennessee State University. However, he is most notably recognized for the development of Catching-101.com, his best selling book Catching-101: The Complete Guide for Baseball Catchers, and Catching-101 DVD, along with numerous other camps, products, and catching apps. He has also been a featured speaker at the ABCA National Convention and other national baseball clinics. Xan is also in the Holmes Community College Hall of Fame. You can find him on Twitter at Xan...2019-04-1213 min
Ahead Of The Curve with Jonathan GelnarBen Sartor- Pitching Coach, Flower Mound HS (TX)Subscribe on iTunes
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There's a lot of pressure at Flower Mound high school. But it's pressure to not just do well, it's pressure to win, it's pressure to go deep in the playoffs and to get a division 1 scholarship.
We take 30 minutes a day in the fall to install the mental game, and it's crucial for us
If you make it fun the kids are going to have fun if you think it's boring the kids are obviously going to thin...2017-11-0257 min
The Youth Baseball Edge Podcast with Rob Tong: Coaching | Drills | StrategyYBE Top 8: How To Teach Catching (Part 1) with Xan BarksdaleRe-airing the Top 10 most downloaded YBE sessions leading up to the May 30, 2017 return of YBE to new episodes from a multi-month hiatus, this episode featuring Xan Barksdale is the 8th most popular episode. Originally episode #13, Xan Barksdale, founder of catching-101.com, breaks down how to teach catching to your youth catchers in part 1 of a two-part interview. This session originally aired Feb 9, 2016. Please let us (and others) know how you feel about the show by giving us an honest review & rating on iTunes! 2017-04-0539 min
Top Coach PodcastTC Resource: Catcher Con 2016Catcher Con made its debut in 2015 and was a rousing success. Former Top Coach guest, Xan Barksdale, brings his unique perspective and knowledge of the catching game to a conference type gathering with some [...]2016-11-2413 minTop Coach PodcastTop Coach Resource: Catching 101Top Coach welcomes back previous guest, Xan Barksdale, who is sharing a resource that anyone who coaches catchers (that would be you!) will appreciate. Xan first appeared on Top Coach while an assistant coach at [...]2016-03-1018 min
The Youth Baseball Edge Podcast with Rob Tong: Coaching | Drills | StrategyYBE 014: How To Teach Catching (Part 2) with Xan BarksdaleXan Barksdale concludes his master class on how to teach catching (the catcher position) to youth baseball players. This is Part 2 in a two-part interview series with Xan.
Plus Justin Stone of elitebaseball.tv answers the "Ask Justin" Question Of The Week about hitting the outside pitch.
If you love the show, please let us (and others) know by giving us an honest review & rating on iTunes!2016-02-1641 minThe Youth Baseball Edge Podcast with Rob Tong: Coaching | Drills | StrategyYBE 013: How To Teach Catching (Part 1) with Xan BarksdaleXan Barksdale of catching-101.com breaks down how to teach catching (in the catcher position) for youth baseball coaches and parents. Just like I split my pitching interview with Travis Kerber into two episodes, I've also split this catching interview with Xan into two episodes also. This episode will be Part 1, and next week will be Part 2. Let me know in the Comments section whether you prefer these shorter episodes (around 30 min) or the longer episodes (around one hour).
If you love the show, please let us (and others) know by giving us an honest review & rating...2016-02-0938 min
A Legends Life#10: Xan Barksdale - Take Action (Part 2)In part two of our episode with Xan Barksdale, Xan dives into his daily routines, the importance of a diet, and the obstacles he’s faced developing his training DVD's and organizing CatcherCON. The lessons from Xan's transition from player to baseball entrepreneur will inspire you to take action and pursue your own passions.
Showlinks:
twitter:
@xanbarksdale
www.xanbarksdale.com
www.catching-101.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/xan.barksdale.lifestyle.entrepreneur
http://catchercon.com/
Follow...2016-01-2535 minA Legends Life#09: Xan Barksdale - Take Action (Part 1)In part one of our interview, Xan Barksdale, the creator of CatcherCON, shares how his love for catching began and how he transitioned from being an undrafted free agent with the Braves to coaching D1 baseball. Xan discusses how his experiences have helped him become a baseball entrepreneur and gave him the tools and ambition to create CatcherCON from the ground up. His ability to stay positive through any process will motivate you to challenge yourself no matter how difficult a feat may seem.
Showlinks:
@xanbarksdale
www.xanbarksdale.com
www.catching-101.c...2016-01-2237 minTop Coach PodcastTC85: Xan Barksdale, East Tennessee StateXan Barksdale made an impact as a catcher and now he’s making an impact by teaching catchers, both as an assistant at East Tennessee State University and with projects such as Catching-101.com. Xan grew up [...]2014-11-2737 min