This week on Krush Performance, we dive into essential off-season strategies that every baseball coach, player and parent needs to know.

Krusher lays out his step-by-step process so you can plan out the best possible program for your off-season.

Off-Season Planning:

MLB’s Bold Move:

Alarming Injury Rates:

Protecting Players:

Off-Season Training Tips:

Stay Connected:

The 20th season of Krush Performance is in full swing! Have a favorite guest or topic you’d like us to revisit? Or a burning issue you want us to investigate? Let us know at jeffkrushell.com.

While you’re there, subscribe to the Krush podcast and sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay on the cutting edge of human performance.

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This week on Krush Performance, we’re diving into one of the most pressing issues in the world of sport: corruption.

Joining us is Krush Favorite, investigative academic and journalist Declan Hill, who’s been at the forefront of uncovering the dark underbelly of the sports industry.

We’ll explore:

· The current state of corruption in sport.

· How it happens and who’s involved.

· The ripple effects it’s having on athletes, fans, and the integrity of the game.

Plus, we’ll unpack the latest NBA scandal—what it reveals about systemic issues in professional sports and what it means for the future of the games we love.

Get ready for a powerful, eye-opening conversation that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the world of sport.

Tune In/Become a Krusher:

The 20th season of Krush Performance is in full swing! Have a favorite guest or topic you’d like us to revisit? Or a burning issue you want us to investigate? Let us know at jeffkrushell.com.

While you’re there, subscribe to the Krush podcast and sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay on the cutting edge of human performance.

Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and TuneIn Radio! Don’t forget to rate and review the show!

Follow @JeffKrushell for weekly updates, show notes, and behind-the-scenes insight from Krush’s CREATING COACHABLE PLAYERS PROGRAM.

E-Mail Jeff with your questions and comments for the show and don’t forget to visit KrushPerformance.com for live streaming, blogs, links, and so much more

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It’s not just about who’s ready now — it’s about who’s building for what’s next.

This week on Krush Performance, Jeff kicks off the NHL season and breaks down what’s shaping up to be one of the most intriguing years in recent memory. From breakout players to defining storylines, the Krusher shares his top NHL picks and the performance factors that could shape the standings.

But hockey fans aren’t the only ones who need to be paying attention — baseball players, coaches, and parents, this episode is for you too.

As rinks fill up and diamonds quiet down, Jeff shifts gears to share his top three performance priorities for the baseball off-season — the time of year where real development happens.

On the Hockey Side

On the Baseball Side

As the season ends, the smart teams are just getting started. Jeff lays out the three biggest things baseball players, parents, and coaches need to focus on this off-season:

1. Understanding the Landscape

2. Rebuild Before You Reload

3. Plan the Process

The Krush Perspective

“Great seasons don’t start on the ice or the diamond — they start with preparation, recovery, and mindset.”

Its all part of the planning process when you are Creating Coachable Players.

Tune In

The 20th season of Krush Performance is well underway, let us know if there is a past guest or topic you would like us to revisit. And, as always, if you have a topic you would like us to investigate get to us at jeffkrushell.com and, keep yourself on the cutting edge of human performance Subscribe to the Krush podcast and sign up for our weekly Newsletter while you are there.

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This week, we’re diving deep into a topic that impacts every athlete, coach, and health-conscious individual: nutrition, sport performance, and the science behind what we eat.

In this episode, we’re waging war on sugar and breaking down the real science of sweetness. From the food labels you see in the supermarket to the biochemistry happening inside your body, we’re uncovering the truth about how nutrition impacts your health, performance, and long-term potential with Krush Hall of Famer: Dr Ann de Wees Allen, Chief of Biomedical Research at the Glycemic Research Institute.

Here’s what we’re covering in this episode:

– Big Food Marketing: What You See in the Supermarket

How clever marketing tactics influence your choices.

The dangers of calorie restriction and why it’s not sustainable.

The truth about carbs, sugars, and artificial sweeteners.

The new age of brain + body optimization through food.

Why your diet should always come first.

Nutrition is a big part of Creating Coachable Players.

Whether you’re an athlete looking to optimize performance, a coach guiding your players, or someone simply trying to make better choices in the grocery aisle, this episode is packed with actionable insights. We’re cutting through the noise of marketing gimmicks and fad diets to give you the science-backed truth about what your body really needs to thrive.

Tune In Now:

The 20th season of Krush Performance is well underway, let us know if there is a past guest or topic you would like us to revisit. And, as always, if you have a topic you would like us to investigate get to us at jeffkrushell.com and, keep yourself on the cutting edge of human performance Subscribe to the Krush podcast and sign up for our weekly Newsletter while you are there.

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This Week on the Show: we’re diving deep into one of the most critical topics in sports today: concussion awareness, player health, and the connection between mental health and peak performance.

I’m joined by Krush Hall of Famer, Dr. Martin Mrazik, a leading expert in neuropsychology and concussion management, who’s worked with athletes at every level—from youth sports to the pros. Together, we’re unpacking the essential knowledge every coach, parent, and athlete needs to protect their health and unlock their full potential.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

Maximizing Recovery: Recovery is KING when it comes to performing at your best we discuss how resting your mind can lead to better learning and better performance using strategies like mindfulness and social recovery.

Whether you’re a coach looking to better support your players, a parent navigating the challenges of youth sports, or an athlete striving for peak performance, this episode is packed with actionable insights you can’t afford to miss.

Tune in now and take the first step toward creating safer, healthier, and more coachable players.

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Welcome to Season 20 of Krush Performance.

This season we will be tracking down some of the past Krush Guests to revisit some of our favorite conversations & to catch up on what they have been up to since being on the show.

And we’ll be paying tribute to the Krush Guests who are no longer with us revisiting our conversations and the knowledge they shared with us.

If you are a coach, parent, athlete or if you work in an organization you need to hear this conversation…

This week with the Passing of Hockey Legend, Ken Dryden I wanted to go back to one of my top Krush Conversations from 2019 as we spoke with Ken about his Book, “Scotty: A Hockey Life Like no Other.”

If you are a coach, parent, athlete or if you work in an organization you need to hear this conversation as Ken shares insights on how Scotty Bowman thought, operated and approached the game of Hockey. The winningest coach in Hockey history and one of the greatest coaches in all of sport with more games and more cups than anyone else there is SO much to learn.

I am very honoured to begin our 20th season with a tribute to the late and great Ken Dryden.

Jeff

KEN DRYDEN was a goalie for the Montreal Canadiens in the 1970s, during which time the team won six Stanley Cups. He also played for Team Canada in the 1972 Summit Series. He has been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame and the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame. He is a former federal member of parliament and cabinet minister, and is the author of seven books, including The Game, Home Game (with Roy MacGregor), Game Change and Scotty: A Hockey Life Like no Other.”

As always, if you have a topic you would like us to investigate get to us at KrushPerformance.com and, keep yourself on the cutting edge of human performance Subscribe to the Krush podcast and sign up for our weekly Newsletter while you are there.

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What drives us to keep going? To keep putting in the hard time needed to getting better and even master a skill or conquer a goal and objective?

For decades researchers have been working to better understand:

· What motivates people to do what they do?

· How do top performers stay motivated?

· How can you motivate the people around you?

And why is there such a gap between what we know about motivation and how businesses, teams and organizations operate?

This week on the Krush Summer Series we go back to a great conversation with Author and Speaker, Dan Pink as we discuss his bestselling book “Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us”

There are a number of factors that drive motivation.

There is Internal drive that comes from within the individual and then there is External drive which is greatly driven by the people around you and the environment you are in.

Motivation and feeding motivation is a big piece of the performance puzzle when you are Creating Coachable Players.

As always, if you have a topic you would like us to investigate get to us at KrushPerformance.com and, keep yourself on the cutting edge of human performance Subscribe to the Krush podcast and sign up for our weekly Newsletter while you are there.

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Talent, our understanding of talent and how we apply it within the developmental pathways, from grassroots right up to our professional, both compels and limits athletic achievement.

Would we be better off ignoring talent all together?

This week, we wrap up our year long investigation into the incredible complexity of talent development and talent ID in sport with Krush Hall of Famer, Sport Scientist, Dr. Joe Baker.

How do genetics and environment influence what we become…how good we become, and I ask the question: “Is Talent Real?”

If we can get a clear idea of what talent really is, can we get better at developing talent and identifying future potential? Collectively, we are not all that good at predicting future talent and potential.

Could it be we looking at the wrong factors? The wrong variables? Is predicting talent simply too complex and unpredictable to be predictable?

What are the limitations involved in Early Specialization into a single sport & how can you overcome and/or manage the variables involved?

We find out as we discuss all of this and more on this week’s jam-packed episode of Krush Performance.

As always, if you have a topic you would like us to investigate get to us at KrushPerformance.com and, keep yourself on the cutting edge of human performance Subscribe to the Krush podcast and sign up for our weekly Newsletter while you are there.

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For athletes, navigating today’s developmental/High Performance pathways is more complicated than ever.

It is mid summer and that means Baseball’s Mid-Summer Classic.

Baseball is a great sport to watch – regardless of what sport you play. There is plenty to learn from watching what is happening in other sports and maybe more so today than at any time in sport.

Times are changing as are the pathways to the elite levels of the game for many reasons.

This week on Krush Performance we talk with Krush Hall of Famer, Greg Hamilton, Head Coach and Director of Men’s teams for Baseball Canada.

Greg has been around the game for years and has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the game of baseball and the development of players.

Awarded the Baseball America 2022 Tony Gwynn Award for Lifetime Achievement and Contributions to the Game joining names like Cal Ripken, Jerry Weinstein, Felipe Alou & others.

Early in 2025, Greg was also voted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.

We discuss the ever-changing developmental pathways in the game and the new focus on collegiate sport as a major avenue for player development.

We’ll look at the influence of the Olympics and MLB’s World Baseball Classic on awareness and participation in the sport.

We will also discuss the injury issues in the sport and what you need to know as a parent, coach or player who is working to chase down the dream of playing at the next level.

Baseball is a data driven sport there are numbers for every aspect of player performance but what has not changed are the humans who are playing the game.

Understanding the concepts of long-term player & athlete development is more important than ever before and it is a critical component in the process of Creating More Coachable Players.

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What are you looking at?

We need to know because what you see directly impacts your performance.

Perception has been one of the main Krush themes over the past few years and rightfully so.

How you perceive your environment directly impacts performance outcomes in both sport and in life.

Success in sport is greatly dependent on what you see, where you look what you focus on, your visual gaze.

What you see feeds the brain information needed for making decisions, reactions and for planning. But what you see is only a small piece of the Vision Performance puzzle.

How you process this information is also critical for decision making (the Krush Brain Game).

And here’s the thing, its all VERY TRAINABLE…If you know what to do and how to do it?

This week on the Krush Performance Summer Series we go back into the world of Sport & Performance Vision with Krush Favorite Dr. Daniel Laby of Sports Vision NYC.

Are you Looking OR are you Seeing?

We know that the visual strategies of top athletes are much different than those of near-elite or developing athletes.

What would happen if young developing athletes were taught vison strategies?

What would happen to your performance if you trained your vision and your vision processing?

Well I can tell you, It is a game changer and its one of the untapped areas wide open for anyone who is working to create more coachable players.

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