Biomechanics and Return to Sport - Baseball Research Review

Multiple newer publications regarding baseball injuries, biomechanics, and return to sport are discussed in this episode.

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.

Dr. Rob Gray PhD - Can Ecological Theory Tell Us How We Should Coach Our Pitchers?

Rob Gray is a movement science and skill acquisition researcher and professor. Rob consults for many top level sports organizations and teams including multiple MLB organizations. Rob has also presented on the topics of skill acquisition, Ecological Theory, and Information Processing Theory. Rob Gray holds a doctorate in psychology and teaches motor learning theory and psychology coursework at Arizona State University (ASU). Rob is also the host of the Action Perception Podcast, a great resource for coaches, rehabilitation professionals, and researchers.

Hillary Plummer, ATC, PhD - Are Hip & Shoulder Range of Motion Limitations Risk Factors for Injury?

Hillary Plummer is a researcher and scientist who specializes in biomechanics and analyzes the sports of baseball and softball. She is formerly an Athletic Trainer transitioning into research as the opportunity arose. She has recently published research on hip range of motion limitations and injury in throwing athletes. Along with this Hillary is the Secretary General for the American Baseball Biomechanics Society (ABBS).

Lee Taft - How to Improve Multidirectional Speed and Agility

Lee Taft (The Speed Guy) is a renowned speed coach and educator. Lee has created multiple certifications for speed and agility coaches including the CSAC Certified Speed and Agility Coach and as well as sport specific certifications for basketball and tennis. Lee has a history as a coach and physical education teacher. Lee earned his Master's of Sport Science in Sport Coaching from the United States Sports Academy and has also gone through a biomechanics fellowship known as the GIFT program through the Gray Institute.

Ryan Crotin, PhD, CSCS, USAW is a strength and conditioning coach, researcher, educator, and innovator in the areas of athletic development and sport specific preparation for baseball players and pitchers. Dr. Croton has worked with MLB organizations in multiple capacities on both the strength and conditioning side and in leadership roles. He holds a PhD in biomechanics and exercise physiology from the University at Buffalo and has completed a postdoctoral fellowship in orthopedic biomechanics at the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to his work as a researcher, consultant, and coach he has worked to develop armcare.com which is a company designed to assist athletes, clinicians, and coaches in better measuring arm health and applying corrective exercises.

Dr. Jason Novetsky - The Mental Game of Baseball and Psychology of Fragility Mindset

Jason Novetsky PhD is a sports psychologist and school counselor with clients from numerous professional sports. Dr. Novetsky was a Division 1 baseball player and carries that experience into his mentorship and coaching of athletes.

Garrett Bullock DPT, DPhil- Making Sense of Movement and Research Findings in Throwing Athletes

Garrett Bullock is a former professional baseball player, physical therapist, and researcher.  Garrett is dedicated to conducting epidemiological research as it pertains to sports injuries, recovery, and sports medicine with an emphasis on long term health of throwing athletes.

Jeff Krushell CSCS - Perspectives on Long Term Development for the Overhead Athlete

Jeff Krushell also known as "Krush" by many in the strength and conditioning industry. Krush is a former MLB strength and conditioning coach who now works with many individuals in the private sector through his company Krush Performance. Jeff continues to make an influence on athletes of all ages through his training programs and methodologies that influence many in the baseball development world.

Martijn Nijhoff - Skill Acquisition in Baseball

Martijn Nijhoff is the director of baseball development and performance enhancement for Dutch Baseball. Martijn has played in the Dutch Major Leagues and holds a degree in applied sports science. Martijn had the opportunity to study under skill acquisition specialist, Frans Bosch and has been a pioneer in motor learning and skill acquisition application to the overhead throwing athlete.