We welcome accomplished strength and conditioning educator, researcher, and practitioner Dr. William Kraemer to the latest podcast. With over four decades of experience, Dr. Kraemer shares a fascinating history of the evolution of the strength and conditioning and - just as importantly - insights on where it's headed. A special thanks to this show's sponsor, [...] The post CSP Elite Baseball Development Podcast: Dr. William Kraemer on Strength and Conditioning Education, Research, and Practice appeared first on EricCressey.com ..read more

If you've followed my work for any period of time, you've probably caught snippets of me writing about the need to appreciate the difference between osteokinematics and arthrokinematics – and more importantly, how they relate to injuries. If you missed it, this article is a good synopsis you'll want to check out before pressing onward [...] The post Osteokinematics, Arthrokinematics, and the Fascial System appeared first on EricCressey.com ..read more

It's time for another listener Q&A, so I cover three questions from our audience relating to scapular winging/dyskinesis, diminished pitching velocity, and toe spacers. A special thanks to this show's sponsor, Marc Pro. Head to www.MarcPro.com and enter the coupon code CRESSEY at checkout to receive an exclusive discount on your order. Sponsor Reminder This [...] The post CSP Elite Baseball Development Podcast – July 2024 Q&A: Scapular Winging, Decreased Velocity, and Toe Spacers appeared first on EricCressey.com ..read more

We welcome University of Arizona Pitching Coach Kevin Vance to the latest podcast. In his first year with the Wildcats, the pitching staff improved dramatically and the team won both the Pac-12 regular season title and conference tournament. In this conversation, Kevin shares some of the key initiatives that drove this success, as well [...] The post CSP Elite Baseball Development Podcast: Kevin Vance on College Recruiting, Culture Change, and Bullpen Frequency appeared first on EricCressey.com ..read more

We welcome wildly experienced MLB pitching coach Dave Wallace to the latest podcast. With over five decades in professional baseball - beginning with a career of his own - Dave has served in roles ranging from minor league pitching coach all the way up to MLB General Manager. "Wally" has played an important role in [...] The post CSP Elite Baseball Development Podcast: Dave Wallace on Five Decades of Pitching Development appeared first on EricCressey.com ..read more

You often find people who claim that static posture doesn't matter. In many cases, their argument is based on research that doesn't demonstrate a definitive relationship between posture and pain. While I've got an extensive rebuttal to this opposing viewpoint, the easiest way to answer is to say that posture alone doesn't perfectly relate to [...] The post Does Posture Actually Matter? appeared first on EricCressey.com ..read more

I'm long overdue for a new installment of this long-term series, so hopefully I've got a bit of something for everyone in this. 1. Strength and conditioning is a supportive discipline. Skill almost always trumps fitness, but fitness is what allows you to optimize skill. You can't get in high quality reps if you're broken, [...] The post Random Thoughts on Sports Performance Training: Installment 40 appeared first on EricCressey.com ..read more

Training little kids - 9-12-year-olds - isn't that challenging. Most are hypermobile and weak, so the foundational programs can larger look the same. Keep things fun and maintain their attention, and good things happen. This population can do amazingly with one program on the dry erase board. In the 13-15-year-old group, things can get a [...] The post Individualization and the College Baseball Athlete appeared first on EricCressey.com ..read more

Just a few weeks ago, Texas Rangers team doctor and renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister gave a fantastic interview about the current state of arm injuries in baseball. He made a lot of good points, but one that particularly intrigued me was his commentary on how "designer pitches" were to blame for some of [...] The post “Designer” Pitches, Horizontal Movement, and the Pitching Injury Epidemic appeared first on EricCressey.com ..read more

We welcome process and development coach Justin Su'a to the podcast for a deep dive into how athletes can establish good processes, separate out bad outcomes, and build unshakable confidence. Justin brings a wealth of knowledge from his work with a variety of sports and the military, so there's something for everyone in this discussion. [...] The post CSP Elite Baseball Development Podcast: Justin Su’a on Establishing Processes, Solidifying Confidence, and Failing Forward appeared first on EricCressey.com ..read more