Pfeiffer University RHP Joey Kooken tells his unbelievable story and battle with a deadly infection in High School and the ups and downs of coming back to baseball! 

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2025 RHP Davis Harper tells his amazing story of going from getting cut his Freshman year of High School to committing to play Division 1 baseball at Kennesaw State University less than 2 years later.

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2025 RHP Matt Pearch talks about his commitment to Yale, Summer ball, the upcoming football season, and the possibility of playing professionally. Great dialogue here!

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Listen to Dr. Colón discuss his own experiences with Tommy John surgery, growing up in Puerto Rico, and Division I baseball.

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THE VELOCITY MAX SYSTEM WAS CREATED FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR:

✓ Increased throwing velocity.

✓ Improved mechanics and sequencing.

✓ Improved spin rate & pitch efficiency.

✓ Improved mobility, strength & athleticism.

✓ Decreased arm stress & risk of injury.

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Aussie mate Shannon van Wyck talks about coming from the Land Down Under to the United States via America's Pastime, and his journey into the Strength Training world. Tune in!  

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00:00 Intro 

02:40 Committed to Georgetown 

03:51 VELO GAINS! 82 to 90 

06:45 Having Dad As Your Coach 

08:44 Being A Two-Way In High School 

10:40 The Velocity Max System 

13:25 Taking Your Training To The Next Level 

18:20 Hit 90 For The First Time! 

20:00 Last High School Season 

23:41 The Culture Of Velocity Max & Training Environment 

26:12 The MOST Beneficial Things In A Throwing Program 

28:30 Best Advice For Development 

34:30 What Drives YOU?

Jason Gilley - RHP at Spring Hill College takes us through his incredible cancer journey. This is the epitome of true perseverance and grit. A MUST LISTEN for all athletes, ballplayers, and anyone going through cancer or experiencing it with loved ones.

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00:00 Jason Gilley Cancer Journey

01:00 Intro

04:00 Where We Started

06:45 High School Baseball History

09:30 Reclassifying

13:24 Shoulder Injury - Now What?!

24:00 Recruiting Emergency! https://www.easrecruiting.com

28:55 Spring Hill College

34:07 Grades

37:30 Labrum Surgery

45:20 Summer Ball in Florida

49:44 Stage 3 Cancer

56:16 The Next Steps - Chemotherapy

1:03:11 Another Surgery

1:13:50 Leaving The Hospital!

1:15:00 Cancer FREE!

1:17:35 Cleared to Start Training: Road to Recovery

1:23:00 Back To College

1:31:13 Keeping Perspective

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Listen to Greg Hendrix and Dave Bartek talk about cold weather baseball, the coldest games they've played in, and how to handle playing in chillier climates. Make sure you grind during the offseason and truly prepare for whatever comes your way DAY 1!

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00:00 Cold Weather Games

03:30 Snow in Florida?!

05:21 When the Sun Goes Down…

09:07 7 Games In The Snow

12:00 Which Positions are Toughest In the Cold?

20:55 F***ing Wind!

23:16 Preparing For The Weather

26:35 Training

30:15 Tips For Pitchers

33:30 Tips For Position Players