Cross-Functionality

By Jim Tarabocchia

A podcast about coaching intersection, between baseball and softball, male and female, hosted by former college baseball and softball players. Each week, join host Jim Tarabocchia, and former Softball... more

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How many episodes does Cross-Functionality have?

The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.

Cross-Functionality episodes:

January 24, 2024 Proper Strength and Conditioning for Athletes with Stephen Portee
In this week's episode of Cross-Functionality, Jim
is joined by strength and conditioning specialist Stephen Portee. Jim and Stephen discuss how strength and conditioning helps an athlete reach their full
potential through speed and power movements, the right workout programs, and through the integration of new technology. Plus, the guys break down some misconceptions about speed, how much of a factor genetics play in an athlete reaching their
full potential.

TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE --- https://youtu.be/yWiQiM3WyBw

Episode Notes:
1:00 – Incorporating speed and power movements in strength training
6:00 - Training for speed
8:00 – Using new technology in strength and conditioning for athletes
10:00 – Misconceptions about speed – genetics
16:00 – How speed is different from sport to sport
19:00 – Unlocking the potential of an athlete through
strength and conditioning
22:00 – Setting up an athlete for future success

Subscribe and like the show- Apple | Google | Spotify | Amazon Music | Iheart | TuneIn | YouTube
Subscribe to the show’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com – Softball Strength
Academy
Email the Show: [email protected]
Twitter/Instagram: @Jimtara, @CoachcassieRB

SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY – empowering female
athletes to lead and grow in sport…Led by Alabama Softball Alum Cassie Reilly-Boccia, Softball Strength Academy teaches young athletes to develop into
leaders and performers. Visit Softballstrengthacademy.com for more information.

MULTI-MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES – Looking
to start a podcast? Email us at [email protected] to learn about more multi-media podcast opportunities.

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advertise than right here with us on Cross-Functionality…To find out more, reach out via email at [email protected]

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31min
January 17, 2024 Redefine the Development of Student-Athletes with Dr. Nick Serio
In this week's episode of Cross-Functionality, Jim
is joined by special guest Dr. Nick Serio. Nick received his doctorate in sport and performance psychology, and has helped countless high school, college, and pro pitchers reach their ceiling for success. In episode 66, Jim and Nick
discuss the differences between coaching baseball and softball players, training student-athletes to gain the mental edge, and technology advancements in baseball and softball in recent years.

TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE --- https://youtu.be/J3ARnx_ZpTA

Episode Notes:
1:00 – Intersecting coaching baseball and softball players
3:00 – Coaching approaches towards preserving health of
pitchers
7:00 – Current and future pitching trends
10:00 – Training an athlete mentally
14:00 – Going through a mental assessment with athletes
17:00 – The myth of cookie cutter programs
18:00 – Technology advancements in baseball and softball
22:00 – Nick’s advice for athletes in 2024

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Subscribe to the show’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com – Softball Strength
Academy
Email the Show: [email protected]
Twitter/Instagram: @Jimtara, @CoachcassieRB

Softball Strength Academy – empowering female athletes to lead and grow in sport…Led by Alabama Softball
Alum Cassie Reilly-Boccia, Softball Strength Academy teaches young athletes to develop into leaders and performers. Visit Softballstrengthacademy.com for more
information.

Multi-Media Opportunities – Looking to start a podcast? Email us at [email protected] to learn about more multi-media podcast opportunities.

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25min
January 10, 2024 Dealing with Pain and Injuries with Dr. Brett Poniros
In this week's episode of Cross-Functionality, Jim
is joined by special guest Brett Poniros - Doctor of Rehabilitation and Chiropractic. Jim and Brett dive into causes of injuries, dealing with pain through physical activity, treating nagging pain, and why selecting the right
physical therapist could plays the most vital role in injury-recovery and prevention.

TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE --- https://youtu.be/153By8CKBpo

Episode Notes:
2:00 – Dealing with pain through physical activity
4:00 – Physical red flags athletes shouldn’t ignore
6:00 – Treating nagging pain
10:00 – Recovery methods for nagging injuries
12:00 – Creating a well-rounded warm-up and mobility program
18:00 – Obstacles face when returning to their respective
sport
22:00 – Selecting the right Physical Therapist and
Chiropractor
26:00 – The why behind strength training
37:00 – Countering Rehabilitation misinformation

Subscribe and like the show- Apple | Google | Spotify | Amazon Music | Iheart | TuneIn | YouTube
Subscribe to the show’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com – Softball Strength
Academy
Email the Show: [email protected]
Twitter/Instagram: @Jimtara, @CoachcassieRB

Softball Strength Academy – empowering female athletes to lead and grow in sport…Led by Alabama Softball
Alum Cassie Reilly-Boccia, Softball Strength Academy teaches young athletes to develop into leaders and performers. Visit Softballstrengthacademy.com for more
information.

Multi-Media Opportunities – Looking to start a podcast? Email us at [email protected] to learn about more multi-media podcast opportunities.

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45min
January 03, 2024 The Importance of Quality At-Bats
Jim and Jake are back with a brand-new episode of The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast! On episode 149, the guys discuss hitters producing quality at-bats, how coaches can interpret quality at-bats, and the proper way for coaches to put players in position to succeed. Plus, Jake discusses how hitters can stay sharp in the off-season, the joy of creating offensive practice plans, and how players can approach preparing for the 2024 season.

TO WATCH THE SHOW, VISIT AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAB – EPSTEIN HITTING PODCAST YOUTUBE PAGE --- ⁠https://youtu.be/YHeuN8L37Tc⁠

SHOW NOTES:
1:00 – Hitters staying sharp in the off-season
2:00 – Jake’s coaching methods
7:00 – Hitting mechanics Jake looks for in hitters when
recruiting
12:00 – Creating offensive practice plans
18:00 – How Jake has utilized technology at the Division One level
25:00 – Hitters producing with quality at-bats
29:00 – Different meanings of a quality at-bat
32:00 – Why runs are equal to or greater than hits
36:00 – Putting players in position to be successful
38:00 – Studying for quality at-bats
40:00 – Getting ready for the 2024 season

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Email the Show: [email protected]
Twitter/Instagram: @Jimtara, @epsteinhitting

Why the Epstein Hitting System?: The Epstein Hitting system was created by 10-year Major League player,
Mike Epstein. In addition to leading the 1972 World Series champion A’s in home runs, Mike played for arguably the greatest hitter of all-time, Ted Williams…Using what he learned from his career and from Ted Williams, Mike
built a system to identify and fix swing faults. Mike received the only letter of recommendation for hitting instruction Ted Williams ever gave out…After working closely with Mike to learn the craft of teaching hitting, Epstein Hitting is now led by Jake Epstein…Jake has perfected the use of video analysis to create a plan to maximize a player’s swing. In addition to slow-motion video analysis, Jake has built a library of drills that he uses to address the unique
needs of individual players. For more information, log on to ⁠www.epsteinhitting.com⁠.

Multi-Media Opportunities – Looking to start a podcast? Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠ to learn about more multi-media podcast opportunities.

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46min
December 27, 2023 Best of Cross-Functionality - Part Two: From an Offensive Prospective
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Subscribe to the show’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com – Softball Strength
Academy
Email the Show: [email protected]
Twitter/Instagram: @Jimtara, @CoachcassieRB

Softball Strength Academy – empowering female athletes to lead and grow in sport…Led by Alabama Softball
Alum Cassie Reilly-Boccia, Softball Strength Academy teaches young athletes to develop into leaders and performers. Visit Softballstrengthacademy.com for more
information.

Multi-Media Opportunities – Looking to start a podcast? Email us at [email protected] to learn about more multi-media podcast opportunities.

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12min
December 20, 2023 The Best of Cross-Functionality - Part One
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Subscribe to the show’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com – Softball Strength
Academy
Email the Show: [email protected]
Twitter/Instagram: @Jimtara, @CoachcassieRB

Softball Strength Academy – empowering female athletes to lead and grow in sport…Led by Alabama Softball
Alum Cassie Reilly-Boccia, Softball Strength Academy teaches young athletes to develop into leaders and performers. Visit Softballstrengthacademy.com for more
information.

Multi-Media Opportunities – Looking to start a podcast? Email us at [email protected] to learn about more multi-media podcast opportunities.

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14min
December 20, 2023 Teachable Moments for Athletes
In episode 53 of Cross-Functionality, Cassie and Jim break down how coaches can relay teachable moments to their athletes for better overall athletic development.

TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE --- https://youtu.be/aLR1SKFK41U

Episode Notes:
2:00 - Teachable moments in an unstructured enviroment
4:00 – Clarifying moments
6:00 – Seeking alternatives
12:00 – Providing feedback
14:00 – Gaining the commitment from the athlete
19:00 – Different feedback for different athletes
20:00 – Challenges for coaches

Subscribe and like the show- Apple | Google | Spotify | Amazon Music | Iheart | TuneIn | YouTube
Subscribe to the show’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com – Softball Strength Academy
Email the Show: [email protected]
Twitter/Instagram: @Jimtara, @CoachcassieRB

Softball Strength Academy – empowering female athletes to lead and grow in sport…Led by Alabama Softball Alum Cassie Reilly-Boccia, Softball Strength Academy teaches young athletes to
develop into leaders and performers. Visit Softballstrengthacademy.com for more information.

Multi-Media Opportunities – Looking to start a podcast? Email us at [email protected] to learn about more multi-media podcast opportunities.

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29min
December 06, 2023 The Future of Athletics and Artificial Intelligence
In this week's episode of Cross-Functionality, Cassie
and Jim explore how future artificial intelligence will have an effect on athletes, coaches, and overall athletics within the next 5-10 years.

TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE --- https://youtu.be/NQn5LmprbMs
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34min
November 29, 2023 Finishing the Journey
In this week's episode of Cross-Functionality, Cassie
and Jim explore what it takes for athletes and teams to finish the journey and reaching the pinnacle in their athletic career.

TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE --- https://youtu.be/rbY2efR2x8M

Episode Notes:
4:00 – Athletes getting proper closure on their careers
9:00 – Athletes finishing their career with success
15:00 – 2012 Alabama Softball team finishing their journey
16:00 – The meaning of athletes and teams finishing their journey
20:00 – Small positive habits for athletes
24:00 – How to finish the journey as a team

Subscribe and like the show- Apple | Google | Spotify | Amazon Music | Iheart | TuneIn | YouTube
Subscribe to the show’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com – Softball Strength
Academy
Email the Show: [email protected]
Twitter/Instagram: @Jimtara, @CoachcassieRB

Softball Strength Academy – empowering female athletes to lead and grow in sport…Led by Alabama Softball
Alum Cassie Reilly-Boccia, Softball Strength Academy teaches young athletes to develop into leaders and performers. Visit Softballstrengthacademy.com for more
information.

Multi-Media Opportunities – Looking to start a podcast? Email us at [email protected] to learn about more multi-media podcast opportunities.

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28min
November 15, 2023 Athletes' Scouting and Preparation
In this week's episode of Cross-Functionality, Cassie
and Jim dive into how high school and college athletes can scout their opponents in baseball and softball to gain an edge.

TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE --- https://youtu.be/xvb44-dRNR4

Episode Notes:
4:00 – Scouting an opponent
6:00 – Deciphering technology as a coach
10:00 – High school athletes scouting their opponent
13:00 – Scouting opponents as a college athlete
20:00 – Importance of watching the game as a player
22:00 – What Cassie wanted to see in a scouting report
25:00 – Making necessary adjustments in-game

Subscribe and like the show- Apple | Google | Spotify | Amazon Music | Iheart | TuneIn | YouTube
Subscribe to the show’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com – Softball Strength
Academy
Email the Show: [email protected]
Twitter/Instagram: @Jimtara, @CoachcassieRB

Softball Strength Academy – empowering female athletes to lead and grow in sport…Led by Alabama Softball
Alum Cassie Reilly-Boccia, Softball Strength Academy teaches young athletes to develop into leaders and performers. Visit Softballstrengthacademy.com for more
information.

Multi-Media Opportunities – Looking to start a podcast? Email us at [email protected] to learn about more multi-media podcast opportunities.

...more
29min

FAQs about Cross-Functionality:

How many episodes does Cross-Functionality have?

The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.