Redefine The Circle

Redefine The Circle

By Ashley SunshineSports
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Redefine The Circle episodes

  • Why Understanding Velocity Starts with Understanding Data

    Building a better culture around velocity means building a more informed culture, based on data, not assumptions. In this episode use data trends to dive deeper into velocity truths. We look at typical velocity fluctuations and how it is influenced by variables such as travel. We also discuss how to track velocity appropriately to be sure pitchers are progressing during appropriate times of the year.

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    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EvShoWQkQWo

    Learn more about S2 Breakthrough: https://s2breakthrough.com

    #queston #redefinethecircle #velocity #datatrends

    Want to watch this episode? Visit Redefine The Circle's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXa436ekuXWwweRfjSWyww

    Learn more about OGX: https://ogxsoftball.com/


    30 min
  • Why Our Approach to Velocity is Stuck in the Past

    In this episode, Ashley talks about the unhealthy culture that's been created around velocity, why it’s holding our pitchers back, and the many reasons why our understanding of it must evolve. Prioritizing pitching velocity requires a willingness to challenge the traditional views and approaches we’ve relied on for years. It’s time to have discussions about the many variables that influence velo, how to design training environments to increase it, and what it means to set manageable and realistic expectations for our athletes.

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    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nhMAKCXMUC0

    Learn more about S2 Breakthrough: https://s2breakthrough.com

    #queston #redefinethecircle #velocity 



    Want to watch this episode? Visit Redefine The Circle's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXa436ekuXWwweRfjSWyww

    Learn more about OGX: https://ogxsoftball.com/


    18 min
  • It’s Time to Redefine S&C for Pitchers: A Detailed Look into Programming at S2 Breakthrough

    In our final episode of Series 2, Karli and I dive into the details that are considered when building S&C programs at S2 Breakthrough. We discuss the importance of designing programs that match the appropriate demands of the sport, train the correct energy systems, and how she creates movements to specifically target individual needs. It’s time to start redefining how our pitchers train, and this episode gives both strength and pitching coaches a great place to start! 


    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5y4cafTrSfQ

    Learn more about S2 Breakthrough: https://s2breakthrough.com

    #queston #redefinethecircle #s&c

    Want to watch this episode? Visit Redefine The Circle's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXa436ekuXWwweRfjSWyww

    Learn more about OGX: https://ogxsoftball.com/


    28 min
  • When Pitchers Experience Pain: Why S&C is Critical to Getting Athletes Back in the Circle

    Although the goal of training is to make pitchers as resilient as possible, sometimes the demands of the game and/or the pitching motion cause a pitcher to experience pain. 

    In this episode we discuss the role of S&C in getting pitchers back into training and back onto the field. We talk about the cohesive management strategies we utilize at S2 Breakthrough, and how we use the strength floor to determine the training adjustments that are needed to keep athletes pitching pain-free.

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ETqUNkslx78

    Learn more about S2 Breakthrough: https://s2breakthrough.com

    #queston #redefinethecircle #s&c

    Want to watch this episode? Visit Redefine The Circle's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXa436ekuXWwweRfjSWyww

    Learn more about OGX: https://ogxsoftball.com/


    36 min
  • Understanding Mobility - Why There's More Than Meets the Eye

    In this episode we talk all about mobility. We discuss the information it gives us about a pitcher's trunk control, ability to rotate, and the compensations she relies on in her pitching motion. Karli and I break down how we monitor and train mobility at S2, and give examples of strategies we use to help prevent mobility regression while in-season.

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xa53MkkTRi8

    Learn more about S2 Breakthrough: https://s2breakthrough.com

    #queston #redefinethecirlce #s&c

    Want to watch this episode? Visit Redefine The Circle's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXa436ekuXWwweRfjSWyww

    Learn more about OGX: https://ogxsoftball.com/


    43 min
  • Using the S2 Assessment to Create a Common Language Between Pitching and Strength Coaches

    In this episode we discuss how the S2 assessment allows the pitching and strength coach to speak the same language about training, programming, and each athlete's individual needs. While the initial assessment helps both coaches build a cohesive program for each pitcher, it's the ongoing re-assessment process that holds the program accountable and allows the strength and pitching coach to work together to create each pitcher's most optimal training environment.

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ChJTKZ0Tb1k

    Learn more about S2 Breakthrough: https://s2breakthrough.com

    #queston #redefinethecirlce #s&c

    Want to watch this episode? Visit Redefine The Circle's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXa436ekuXWwweRfjSWyww

    Learn more about OGX: https://ogxsoftball.com/


    28 min
  • Branching Out Beyond the Bullpen: Why a Cohesive Strength & Conditioning Program is a Must for Pitchers

    In Series 2 of Redefine the Circle we’re talking all about strength and conditioning for pitchers. I sit down with S2's head of S&C, Karli Sewell, and talk about the systems we’ve created to build a cohesive training environment for our athletes.

    In Episode 1 we highlight some of the details that make strength and conditioning at S2 Breakthrough unique. We talk about how training programs are designed to consider the rotational demands of our game, and more specifically, the demands of the pitching motion. 

    At S2 Breakthrough we believe strength and conditioning is most powerful when fully integrated with a pitcher's assessment process and skill training. We believe that strength and conditioning IS skill training and Series 2 is here to explain why.

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HltfNG5pq0k

    Learn more about S2 Breakthrough: https://s2breakthrough.com

    #queston #redefinethecirlce #s&c

    Want to watch this episode? Visit Redefine The Circle's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXa436ekuXWwweRfjSWyww

    Learn more about OGX: https://ogxsoftball.com/


    26 min
  • Bonus Episode: Let's Talk Ball Flight Data with Diamond Solutions' Nate Walker

    During a live recording at this year's NFCA Convention, we sit down with Nate Walker to discuss the power of ball flight data throughout a pitcher's journey. We talk about what sets high school pitchers apart from one another, what coaches should be looking for during the recruiting process, and how to maximize pitching staffs on the college stage. 

    Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/-BkUiyJr5tw

    #redefinethecircle #podcast #softball #pitchingdevelopment

    Want to watch this episode? Visit Redefine The Circle's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXa436ekuXWwweRfjSWyww

    Learn more about OGX: https://ogxsoftball.com/


    21 min
  • Using Ball Flight Data to Build an In-Game Approach

    In this episode, we will discuss how to analyze a pitcher's ball flight data to transition from from building training plans, to building in-game approaches. We will discuss how to understand a pitcher's strengths, her degree of variability, and ultimately how to maximize her pitch arsenal in competition. 

    Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/h28SDEdyBhc

    Want to watch this episode? Visit Redefine The Circle's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXa436ekuXWwweRfjSWyww

    Learn more about OGX: https://ogxsoftball.com/


    26 min
  • Why There is No Cookie Cutter Approach to Ball Flight Data

    In this episode we will discuss why each pitcher's ball flight data is an individualized and unique story. We will look at example "stories" and talk about the importance of understanding the biomechanics behind ball flight in order to maximize a pitcher's arsenal. 

    Watch this episode on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/ieBngF4onb4

    #redefinethecircle #softballpitching #data

    Want to watch this episode? Visit Redefine The Circle's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXa436ekuXWwweRfjSWyww

    Learn more about OGX: https://ogxsoftball.com/


    22 min

About Redefine The Circle

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My name is Ashley Sunshine, Co-owner and Head of Pitching Development at OGX, a data-driven softball player development facility. This podcast is an opportunity for me to share my passion for…