The PBSCCS Podcast

This brief episode marks the five year anniversary of The PBSCCS Podcast.

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Thank you to all the listeners and guests for the support over the first five years of this podcast!

Brennan Mickelson is entering his 5th season, and 3rd full season with the Settle Mariners. He has
been a strength coach in the AZL, short season, and at full season affiliates. He has a Bachelor of
Science degree in Sports Science with a minor in Strength and Conditioning from Washington
State University, and a Master of Science degree in Health and Human Performance from the
University of Montana. During his studies at both WSU and the U of M he was a howitzer
cannoneer in the Marine Force Reserves, a personal trainer, teaching assistant, and strength
and conditioning intern. He resides in Missoula Montana with his wife Chloe and his dog
Hamilton.

Topics covered in this episode:
-Being named a Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year
-Conditioning 
-His best professional baseball story

Quotes:
-"Intern is not the most glamorous job, but it can really pay dividends, especially in pro ball because you get all that experience" (3:51)
-"Plans are worthless, but planning is everything" (10:29)
-"I think programming for baseball is the hardest" (20:27)

If you would like to learn more from Brennan, you can follow him on social media:

Instagram:
@coachmickelson

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on working in the private sector after life in professional baseball.

Speakers:
-Ben Loftis (Formerly San Diego Padres organization)
-Travis Roberson (Formerly Cleveland Guardians organization)
-Logan Byman (Formerly Pittsburgh Pirates organization)

Questions/topics covered in this episode:
-Discussion on current positions after life in pro ball
-How does the daily schedule differ now compared to pro ball?
-How does life as a whole differ now compared to pro ball?
-How does the training differ compared to pro ball?
-Long-term aspirations

Quotes:
-"I don't ever want to sacrifice our excellence. I don't ever want to sacrifice us being brilliant at the basics" - Ben Loftis (18:02)
-"It's more about the impact that I can make and whether that scenario fits at that time" - Logan Byman (38:40)
-"With the high school it would just be build as good of a culture in the weightroom as I could" - Travis Roberson (38:54)

If you would like to learn more from the guests on this episode, you can follow them on social media:

Instagram:
@loftistrong - Ben Loftis
@robersont7 - Travis Roberson
@loganbyman - Logan Byman

Twitter:
@robersont77 - Travis Roberson
@LoganByman - Logan Byman

David Robertson is entering his third season as a Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He has a BS in Integrative Studies from Clayton State University and MS in Health from the University of Alabama. Prior to his time with the DBacks, David served in the US Army and taught high school weight training while coaching football and baseball. He is married to Gail and they have a daughter, Mackenzie (21).

Topics covered in this episode:
-Being both an umpire and a strength and conditioning coach in professional baseball
-His unique journey
-His best professional baseball story

Quotes:
-"I think the higher up we move the easier it becomes because guys kind of get it whereas at the lower levels you gotta coach" (21:04)
-"I think all of our experiences are unique and I don't think we get to any point in life without being prepared for that next part" (23:43)
-"Every day is a job interview" (40:44)

If you would like to learn more from David, you can follow him on social media:

Instagram:
@coach_drob11

Twitter:
@Coach_Robo11

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is part two of a two-part group discussion on upper-body training.

Speakers:
-Jordan Sidwell (Atlanta Braves organization
-Joe Hudson (Boston Red Sox organization)
-Logan Byman (EXOS, formerly Pittsburgh Pirates organization)

Questions/topics covered in this episode:
-Push/Pull Ratio
-Shoulder care
-Forearm and bicep/tricep training
-Any exercises to avoid

Quotes:
-"It's hard to shake something you've been so engrained in" - Joe Hudson (3:53)
-"I don't see a downside to doing them, we just don't place quite as much of an emphasis as maybe we used to" - Jordan Sidwell (16:52)
-"One of the biggest pieces is the collaboration part" - Logan Byman (18:10)

If you would like to learn more from the guests on this episode, you can follow them on social media:

Instagram:
@j_sidwell17 - Jordan Sidwell
@hudson_jr12 - Joe Hudson
@loganbyman - Logan Byman

Twitter:
@CoachJSidwell - Jordan Sidwell
@Coach_JoeHudson - Joe Hudson
@LoganByman - Logan Byman

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is part one of a two-part group discussion on upper-body training.

Speakers:
-Jordan Sidwell (Atlanta Braves organization
-Joe Hudson (Boston Red Sox organization)
-Logan Byman (EXOS, formerly Pittsburgh Pirates organization)

Questions/topics covered in this episode:
-Bench pressing for overhead athletes
-Training overhead for overhead athletes

Quotes:
-"At the end of the day I think if you're having a fight about one specific movement you probably missed the boat in the first place" - Logan Byman (3:53)
-"At the end of the day do they have the movement capacity to be able to do that?" - Joe Hudson (20:16)
-"There's a very big psychological and expectation component to how we experience discomfort and pain and all that, it's not only a structural thing" - Jordan Sidwell (23:03)

If you would like to learn more from the guests on this episode, you can follow them on social media:
Instagram:
@j_sidwell17 - Jordan Sidwell
@hudson_jr12 - Joe Hudson
@loganbyman - Logan Byman

Twitter:
@CoachJSidwell - Jordan Sidwell
@Coach_JoeHudson - Joe Hudson
@LoganByman - Logan Byman

Jon grew up in New England, and currently lives in Florida. He graduated from URI in 2014. He went on to work as an intern at URI until he accepted a seasonal strength and conditioning coach position with the Boston Red Sox as a MiLB Strength and Conditioning Coach in 2016. He returned to URI following that season to work as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. While there he also obtained his Master's degree in Kinesiology. Once finished, he accepted a job with the Texas Rangers organization in the winter of 2019. During his time in professional baseball, he has worked in Low-A, High-A, and AA. While in college, he had the opportunity to work or assist with baseball, basketball, soccer, football, volleyball, track and field, tennis, golf, softball, and swimming and diving.

Topics covered in this episode:
-Daily programming
-Finding success and advice for others
-Continuing education resources
-Lightning Round

Quotes:
-"At the end of the day we're all people" (10:22)
-"Body language is more than anything you can say" (15:03)
-"You gotta dive in and attack your weaknesses every once in a while" (17:57)

If you would like to learn more from Jon, you can follow him on social media:

Instagram:
@jnazarko

Jon grew up in New England, and currently lives in Florida. He graduated from URI in 2014. He went on to work as an intern at URI until he accepted a seasonal strength and conditioning coach position with the Boston Red Sox as a MiLB Strength and Conditioning Coach in 2016. He returned to URI following that season to work as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. While there he also obtained his Master's degree in Kinesiology. Once finished, he accepted a job with the Texas Rangers organization in the winter of 2019. During his time in professional baseball, he has worked in Low-A, High-A, and AA. While in college, he had the opportunity to work or assist with baseball, basketball, soccer, football, volleyball, track and field, tennis, golf, softball, and swimming and diving.

Topics covered in this episode:
-Working in college vs professional setting
-In-season "maintenance"
-Finding ways to maximize being a young strength and conditioning coach

Quotes:
-"We all know there's no such perfect program. Otherwise we wouldn't have jobs" (2:48)
-"Baseball is routine; it's all about routine" (9:43)
-"The term I come back to the most is 'Quick to listen and slow to speak'" (23:13)

If you would like to learn more from Jon, you can follow him on social media:

Instagram:
@jnazarko

MiLB Strength and Conditioning Coach – Michael Sadler is beginning his fifth year with the Seattle Mariners. Michael’s first season was in 2018 with the Clinton Lumberkings (Low A affiliate) in Clinton, IA. In 2019, he was in Modesto, CA with the Modesto Nuts (High A affiliate). Last season in 2021, Michael was a part of the Arkansas Travelers (Double A affiliate) staff in Little Rock, AR. This upcoming season he will be joining the staff in Tacoma, WA at their Triple A affiliate. He recently received his Master’s degree is Sports Performance and Exercise Science. Currently resides in Mitchell, SD with his newlywed wife and a child on the way. Michael is very excited for this upcoming season and blessed to be doing a job he loves.

Topics covered in this episode:
-Being named AA Central MiLB Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year
-Nutrition
-His best professional baseball story

Quotes:
-"Don't be afraid to ask questions or go talk to someone" (7:56)
-"Time management, I think, is super important" (9:08)
-"Don't underestimate the power of communication and that relationship building" (17:25)

If you would like to learn more from Michael, you can follow him on social media:

Instagram:
@michael_sadler_2

Twitter:
@ms3180

Derek Somerville is in his 8th season as a strength and conditioning coach in professional baseball including 2 seasons with the San Francisco Giants and currently in his 6th season with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Derek is originally from Minot, North Dakota and attended the University of Mary studying Exercise Science and competing in collegiate baseball. Following undergrad Derek attended Liberty University completing a Masters of Science in Exercise Science and most recently completed his massage therapy license through the Cortiva Institute.

Topics covered in this episode:
-Absolute strength & baseball performance
-Advice for others & finding success
-Continuing education

Quotes:
-"Baseball has been going around for 100 years before strength and conditioning coaches were a thing, right, and it made it just fine" (1:59)
-"For me absolute strength doesn't always correlate to baseball performance" (2:22)
-"Whether you're just getting started in professional baseball or just getting started in any area of strength and conditioning I think just enjoy where you're at" (12:45)

If you would like to learn more from Derek, you can check out his presentation from the 2021 PBSCCS Winter Meetings Strength & Conditioning Symposium below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgNvd3IDKV4&list=PLDlWM5pOkg9MRhHkzSned1hI3MtFDs0Ye&index=2

or by following him on social media:

Twitter:
@ddsomerville1