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In this week's episode of Cross-Functionality, Jim
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Episode Notes:
1:00 – Incorporating speed and power movements in strength training
6:00 - Training for speed
8:00 – Using new technology in strength and conditioning for athletes
10:00 – Misconceptions about speed – genetics
16:00 – How speed is different from sport to sport
19:00 – Unlocking the potential of an athlete through
22:00 – Setting up an athlete for future success
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In this week's episode of Cross-Functionality, Jim
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Episode Notes:
1:00 – Intersecting coaching baseball and softball players
3:00 – Coaching approaches towards preserving health of
7:00 – Current and future pitching trends
10:00 – Training an athlete mentally
14:00 – Going through a mental assessment with athletes
17:00 – The myth of cookie cutter programs
18:00 – Technology advancements in baseball and softball
22:00 – Nick’s advice for athletes in 2024
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In this week's episode of Cross-Functionality, Jim
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Episode Notes:
2:00 – Dealing with pain through physical activity
4:00 – Physical red flags athletes shouldn’t ignore
6:00 – Treating nagging pain
10:00 – Recovery methods for nagging injuries
12:00 – Creating a well-rounded warm-up and mobility program
18:00 – Obstacles face when returning to their respective
22:00 – Selecting the right Physical Therapist and
26:00 – The why behind strength training
37:00 – Countering Rehabilitation misinformation
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Jim and Jake are back with a brand-new episode of The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast! On episode 149, the guys discuss hitters producing quality at-bats, how coaches can interpret quality at-bats, and the proper way for coaches to put players in position to succeed. Plus, Jake discusses how hitters can stay sharp in the off-season, the joy of creating offensive practice plans, and how players can approach preparing for the 2024 season.
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SHOW NOTES:
1:00 – Hitters staying sharp in the off-season
2:00 – Jake’s coaching methods
7:00 – Hitting mechanics Jake looks for in hitters when
12:00 – Creating offensive practice plans
18:00 – How Jake has utilized technology at the Division One level
25:00 – Hitters producing with quality at-bats
29:00 – Different meanings of a quality at-bat
32:00 – Why runs are equal to or greater than hits
36:00 – Putting players in position to be successful
38:00 – Studying for quality at-bats
40:00 – Getting ready for the 2024 season
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Why the Epstein Hitting System?: The Epstein Hitting system was created by 10-year Major League player,
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This week’s episode of The Lab – Epstein Hitting Podcast, Jim
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SHOW NOTES:
1:00 – Jake’s big announcement
3:00 – Preference for batter’s boxes
9:00 – Counteracting a pitcher’s strategies
15:00 – Counteracting a pitcher’s off-speed pitches
19:00 – Studying the pitcher
23:00 - Counteracting a pitcher’s strategy when a hitter is
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Why the Epstein Hitting System?: The Epstein Hitting system was created by 10-year Major League player, Mike Epstein. In addition to leading the 1972 World Series champion A’s in home runs, Mike played for arguably the greatest hitter of all-time, Ted
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In episode 47 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie uncover the secrets to achieving higher levels of success as athletes. Whether you're a seasoned sports enthusiast or just starting your athletic journey, this podcast will empower you to unleash the champion within and reach your full potential. Through their valuable insights and personal experiences, Cassie and Jim explore a variety of ways for athletes to achieve higher levels of success
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Episode Notes:
1:00 – Pitfalls of comparison
8:00 – Maintaining self-confidence and motivation
10:00 – Importance of resilience and accountability
12:00 – Having self-discipline
19:00 – Cassie’s methods for eliminating distractions
25:00 – Athlete getting to the next level with inadequate tools
27:00 – Holding an accountable checklist
30:00 – How Cassie held herself accountable as an athlete
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This week’s episode of The Lab – Epstein Hitting Podcast, Jim
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SHOW NOTES:
1:00 – Brock Wilken analysis
4:00 – Managing your misses
8:00 – Ken Griffey Jr. Swing
10:00 – Number one overall picks from previous years
13:00 – Thoughts on Sean Casey becoming the Yankees new
25:00 – Scouting amateur hitters
31:00 – Scouting amateur international hitters
39:00 – Identifying a hitter’s misses
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Why the Epstein Hitting System?: The Epstein Hitting system was created by 10-year Major League player, Mike Epstein. In addition to leading the 1972 World Series champion A’s in home runs, Mike played for arguably the greatest hitter of all-time, Ted Williams…Using what he learned from his career and from Ted Williams, Mike
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This week’s episode of The Lab – Epstein Hitting Podcast, Jim and Jake discuss all things related to the 2023 MLB draft from an offensive player’s perspective!
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SHOW NOTES:
2:00 – MLB Draft being pushed back to July
5:00 – Debate about moving the draft back
10:00 – Paul Skenes or Dylan Crewes?
19:00 – Jake Epstein’s
20:00 – Elly De La Cruz’s success
23:00 – De La Cruz’s swing
26:00 – Jake’s evaluation process of amateur hitters
33:00 – Preparing for the draft from a player’s perspective
Renowned Hitting Instructor Jake Epstein has been coaching amateur, collegiate, and professional hitters for the past 20 years. Epstein currently serves as a Hitting Consultant for the Milwaukee Brewers and owns his own facility in College Station, TX. Based off the hitting teachings passed down to his father Mike from the legendary Ted Williams, Jake combines old school principals with new-age data to help hitters reach their highest potentials. Join Host Jim Tarabocchia and Jake every Monday at 9am ET discuss a variety of topics on the hardest thing to do in all of sports-hitting a baseball.
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Why the Epstein Hitting System?: The Epstein Hitting system was created by 10-year Major League player, Mike Epstein. In addition to leading the 1972 World Series champion A’s in home runs, Mike played for arguably the greatest hitter of all-time, Ted Williams…Using what he learned from his career and from Ted Williams, Mike built a system to identify and fix swing faults. Mike received the only letter of recommendation for hitting instruction Ted Williams ever gave out…After working closely with Mike to learn the craft of teaching hitting, Epstein Hitting is now led by Jake Epstein…Jake has perfected the use of video analysis to create a plan to maximize a player’s swing. In addition to slow-motion video analysis, Jake has built a library of drills that he uses to address the unique needs of individual players. For more information, log on to www.epsteinhitting.com.
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This week’s episode of The Lab – Epstein Hitting Podcast, Jim and Jake break down the swing of one of the premier first baseman in Major League
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SHOW NOTES:
1:00 – Goldschmidt past versus present mechanics
4:00 – Technology’s role in debunking hitting myths
10:00 – MLB Players on the new rules
16:00 – Paul Goldschmidt mechanical breakdown
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Why the Epstein Hitting System?: The Epstein Hitting system was created by 10-year Major League player, Mike Epstein. In addition to leading the 1972 World Series champion A’s in home runs, Mike played for arguably the greatest hitter of all-time, Ted Williams…Using what he learned from his career and from Ted Williams, Mike built a system to identify and fix swing faults. Mike received the only letter of recommendation for hitting instruction Ted Williams ever gave out…After working closely with Mike to learn the craft of teaching hitting, Epstein Hitting is now led by Jake Epstein…Jake has perfected the use of video analysis to create a plan to maximize a player’s swing. In addition to slow-motion video analysis, Jake has built a library of drills that he uses to address the unique needs of individual players. For more information, log on to www.epsteinhitting.com.
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This week’s episode of The Lab – Epstein Hitting Podcast, Jim and Jake give an in-depth exploration of one of the most challenging pitches in
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SHOW NOTES:
2:00 – MLB Teams capping off-field spending?
10:00 – Evolution of professional scouting
15:00 – Listener Question – Lineup shaping of the future
23:00 – Hitters who have success hitting sinker-ball pitchers
30:00 – Hitting off a sinker-ball pitcher
35:00 – Approach against Sinker-ball pitcher
37:00 – Tips for having success in hitting sinkers
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Why the Epstein Hitting System?: The Epstein Hitting system was created by 10-year Major League player, Mike Epstein. In addition to leading the 1972 World Series champion A’s in home runs, Mike played for arguably the greatest hitter of all-time, Ted Williams…Using what he learned from his career and from Ted Williams, Mike built a system to identify and fix swing faults. Mike received the only letter of recommendation for hitting instruction Ted Williams ever gave out…After working closely with Mike to learn the craft of teaching hitting, Epstein Hitting is now led by Jake Epstein…Jake has perfected the use of video analysis to create a plan to maximize a player’s swing. In addition to slow-motion video analysis, Jake has built a library of drills that he uses to address the unique needs of individual players. For more information, log on to www.epsteinhitting.com.
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The podcast currently has 176 episodes available.