Today, we're sitting down once again with Mike McFerran, Head of Player Development at Wake Forest University, to discuss his process for creating efficient throwers. Topics include:Designing guys individually to get outs consistentlyImproving the capability to move through wider rangesMovement patterns to enhance strengths or improve on weaknessesCombining objective and subjective feedbackMike joined Wake Forest in 2021, to provide a bridge a bridge between the Pitching Lab and Wake Forest B...

Designing Winners with Wake Forest's Head of Player Development Mike McFerran

The world of training pitchers and baseball players has changed dramatically in the last 5 years. From advances in technology to developments in strength training, developing today's players is a whole new ball game. In this podcast, we hope to bring you the latest, from player development to strength training to recruiting and scouting. We are going to cover a broad range of topics with one purpose in mind, bringing you useful information. Join Nunzio Signore, owner of RPP baseball, as he interviews players, coaches, managers and other industry leaders to help take your game to the next level.

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This week marks my 100th episode of the “Behind The Seams Podcast”.  It’s been, not only an incredible journey but also, an incredible learning experience.  This week I’ll celebrate by going through 9 of my “Ah-Ha” moments with 9 coaches from the following star-studded cast.Randy Sullivan – Back leg mechanicsScott Brown - Common characteristics of elite playersMike Boyle - Unilateral versus bilateral trainingMike McFerran - Using data with youth playersBrandon McDaniel - Understandi...

My 100th Podcast and 9 "Ah-Ha" Moments Along the Way!

Today, Matt Hartshorn Pitching Coordinator with RPP is guest hosting, and we’re sitting down with Rapsodo’s Director of Marketing Matt Fowles and Chief Analytics Engineer John Garrett. Topics Include:Baseball data’s role in player developmentHow data is used in recruitingSeam-Shifted Wake... how the data is evolving Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of pl...

Pitch Design with Rapsodo's Matt Fowles and John Garrett

Today I’m flying solo, answering questions regarding playing summer ball (or not). And if so, how to train properly during the hot summer months in order to maintain athleticism. Much of what you will hear is the premise behind our Elite Summer College Programs which begin shortly. Topics will include:Pros and consTo play or not to play…that is the questionFinding the right organization and fitMaintaining athleticism throughout the short season Ready to take your game to the next level? With ...

Summer Training Considerations for College Athletes

Today we’re sitting down with Pitching Coordinator Matt Hartshorn and Director of Hitting Andrew Pezzuto, both coaches on the new RPP Revolution 14U travel team. Topics include:Importance of starting LTAD (long-term athletic development) at a young ageWhat to look for in a good travel programGetting baseline numbers and re-assessing Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the gu...

Building the Total Athlete, LTAD in Travel Baseball

This week we're sitting down with 108 Performance owner and operator Eugene Bleecker to discuss some issues when training young athletes as well as getting more athletic going INTO rotation. Topics Include:Coaching out a “fear of the ball”Hand-eye at the plateWater bag training for DNSEugene Bleecker is  an MLB Consultant and the Founder of 108 Performance Academy, one of the most elite baseball training facilities in the country.  108 Performance is a results-driven and data influe...

Designing Winners with Wake Forest's Head of Player Development Mike McFerran

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