Correcting Your Drive Through With Core Training

If we were to self-appoint “Best Articles/Videos” of 2013, I would nominate this week’s video as the best of my contributions this year. I don’t think I’ve done a better job to date of explaining strength training principles in a way that softball athletes and coaches can understand and apply. In this week’s video I explain and demonstrate how to correct your pitching mechanics through core training.

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What to do if You’re Burnt Out or Injured

In this week’s video, I discuss your options following the season if you’re burnt out or injured. Sometimes it’s better for an athlete to hear another perspective outside their own head or household. Below the video, I’ve re-posted videos that cover at-home routines for every component of fitness regardless of your goal or current physical ability. Even if you’re injured, you can get SOMETHING done.

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Why Softball Players Burn Out

In this video, I review the epidemiology, or timeline of how a softball player breaks down over the course of a season. If you’re feeling burnt out, physically or mentally, watch this video to learn how to begin your comeback this off-season.

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The Importance of Fitness for Softball

In this week’s video I explain why being fit is directly related to becoming better softball player. If you think strength and conditioning is only about getting stronger or faster, you’re missing the bigger (and more important) picture. For athletes with siblings or friends who play other sports, these principles apply to them as well so spread the word!

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Help! I Need to Get In Shape Fast for College!

In this video, I demonstrate a total body strength training routine and my go-to conditioning exercise for getting athletes in shape quickly. I also outline a last-minute workout schedule for college athletes who want to make a good first impression this fall.

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