Andrea Hayden was a Major League Strength and Conditioning Fellow with the Minnesota Twins in 2019 and will be joining full-time in 2020. She received her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from Missouri Baptist University and earned a Master’s degree in Human Performance from Lindenwood University in 2018. During that time, Andrea also worked as an athletic performance coach at the university and worked as an S&C coach for USA Hockey development camps. She has completed internships with the University of Louisville, EXOS and spent time in China working with the women’s professional league.

Topics covered in this episode:

-Her journey to becoming the first female Major League Strength & Conditioning Coach

-Arm Care in professional baseball

-Celebrating winning the AL Central division title in 2019

Quotes:

-"All training is arm care to some degree" (8:14)

-"Defining success is always different for every individual" (11:01)

-"Everyone in that clubhouse - my goal is to somehow serve them in some capacity" (16:43)

If you would like to learn more from Andrea, you can follow her on social media:

Twitter:

@AHaydenStrength

James McCallie just completed his 7th season as a Strength and Conditioning Coach with the Tampa Bay Rays organization. James has spent the past 3 seasons at Class Low A Bowling Green of the Midwest League. Over the past 7 seasons he has also been assigned to High A Port Charlotte and GCL. James graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a B.S. in Exercise Science. He holds his CSCS and RSCC through the National Strength and Conditioning Association as well as his USAW Level 1 through USA Weightlifting. James resides in Gallatin, Tennessee with his wife Ashley and son Hudson.

Topics covered in this episode:

-His best professional baseball story

-Olympic Lifting

-Relationship Building

Quotes:

-"I try to learn from everybody I meet" (3:50)

-"I think the biggest thing that makes you successful is getting players to buy-in" (5:51)

-"Our profession is very broad" (10:46)

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

Instagram:

@james_mccallie

Twitter:

@JamesMccallie

Paul Fournier has been working in professional baseball since 1995-1996, in which he started as a minor league athletic trainer for the Montreal Expos organization. From there, he served as the Rehabilitation and Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for the Expos from 1997-2001. He joined the Miami Marlins in 2002 as the Rehabilitation and Strength and Conditioning Coordinator. He was promoted to Major League Strength and Conditioning Director in 2003 and served in that capacity through 2011. He joined the Philadelphia Phillies organization as Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator in 2012 and was promoted to his current role as Major League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator in 2014.

Paul received his BS in Athletic Training and Exercise Science in 1993 from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. His certifications include ATC, CSCS, RSCC*D, and USAW.

He is originally from Nova Scotia, Canada, and currently resides in Palm Harbor, Florida with his wife, Elsie, and their three daughters: Hannah, Jayna, and Gracia.

Topics covered in this episode:

-Crossfit & Professional Baseball

-Receiving a new Harley Davidson

-Doing "Grunt Work"

Quotes:

-"The human body is more durable than we give it credit for" (5:05)

-"Our goals are performance metrics and not fitness programs" (7:38)

-"For me, the most important thing that a strength and conditioning coach can have is the ability to build relationships" (20:05)

If you would like to learn more from Paul, you can read his articles on the PBSCCS website:

http://baseballstrength.org/crossfit-isnt-going-anywhere-soon-belong-professional-baseball/

http://baseballstrength.org/paul-fournier-philadelphia-phillies/

http://baseballstrength.org/fournier-and-castellano-all-star-game-strength-and-conditioning-coaches/

http://baseballstrength.org/off-season-recommendations-for-high-school-baseball-players-from-a-mlb-strength-and-conditioning-coach/

or by following him on social media:

Instagram:

@p4nier

@phillies_strength

Ben Loftis is in his second season as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in the Padres organization. He has spent both seasons in the AZL. Prior to joining the Padres, he was a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach at the University of Sioux Falls (June 2016-January 2018). He oversaw training of baseball, track and field, golf, and assisted with football. While coaching, he obtained his Master's of Business Administration. Prior to Sioux Falls, he served as an assistant at the University of Arkansas (2015-2016) in Olympic Sports, primarily working with baseball. Prior to Arkansas, Loftis interned with football strength and conditioning at Iowa State University (Spring 2015). He recieved his Bachelor's in Exercise Science with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning from Northwestern College in Orange City, IA. While attending NWC, he was a member of the football team and also served as a student assistant strength coach. Loftis has his CSCS through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, a Level 1 Coaching Certification from the United States Weightlifting Association (USAW1), and is Reflexive Performance Reset (RPR) Level 1 certified.

Topics covered in this episode:

-His best professional baseball story

-Mental toughness & resiliency

-Faith & Belief

Quotes:

-"Are you dominating absolutely everything under your control?" (10:30)

-"The process never ends" (13:10)

-"Are we putting people first?" (24:02)

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

Instagram:

@loftistrong

Twitter:

@loftistrong

Travis Smith is currently entering his ninth season with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. His current role is Major League Strength and Conditioning Coach. He began his career in professional baseball in 2011 as the AAA Strength Coach for the Miami Marlins organization and was the 2015 MiLB Pacific Coast League Strength Coach of the Year.

He has a Master’s degree in Applied Exercise Science from Concordia University of Chicago and a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Taylor University. He is also a Certified Massage Therapist.

He was born and raised in Chicago, IL, and currently resides in Arcadia, CA with his wife, Michelle, their daughter, Savannah, and their son, Travis Jr.

Topics covered in this episode:

-Brawls in the minor leagues

-Massage Therapy

-The Los Angeles Dodgers Strength & Conditioning / Sports Science Symposium

Quotes:

-"When I say constantly learning I mean constantly learning and applying the information as we go" (10:41)

-"Coaching is a skill" (17:06)

-"Wherever you are on the hierarchy you can lead" (19:36)

If you would like to learn more from Travis, you can check out the link to the Dodgers Symposium below:

https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/fans/sports-symposium

Brittany Wiebe just completed her second season with the Houston Astros organization as a strength and conditioning coach in the Dominican Republic.

Prior to joining Houston, Wiebe worked as a graduate assistant for the football and Olympic sports programs at the University of Missouri from 2016-18. During the summer of 2016, she served an Olympic sport strength and conditioning internship with Clemson University.

Wiebe has also served strength and conditioning internships at Sanford Power Center, and at North Dakota State University.

Wiebe graduated from the University of Missouri with a Master of Education degree in May of 2018. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from North Dakota State University in 2016. While at NDSU, Wiebe was a guard on the women’s Division I basketball team.

Wiebe is an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), a certified USA Weightlifting- level one sports performance coach, and is certified by the American Red Cross in CPR/AED/First Aid.

Topics covered in this episode:

-Her best professional baseball story

-Life in the Dominican Republic

-Locomotion and crawling

Quotes:

-"Something new happens every day. There's definitely a lot of adversity out here" (5:18)

-"Love what you do. Be passionate to go to work everyday" (13:48)

-"I always like to think people first" (14:06)

If you would like to learn more from Brittany, you can follow her on social media:

Instagram:

@coach.bwiebes

Alan Burr just completed his seventh season as a Strength and Conditioning Coach with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. He has spent the last three years in AAA Indianapolis. He spent 2016 and 2014 in AA Altoona, 2015 in high-A Bradenton, and 2013 in low-A West Virginia. He spent six years in the collegiate ranks prior to entering professional baseball. He was the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Florida International University in 2011-2012 and worked in the same capacity at Central Connecticut State University from 2008-2011. He was a Strength and Conditioning Coach intern during the summer of 2008 at Georgia Institute of Technology and was also a Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Appalachian State University from 2006-2008. He began his strength and conditioning coaching career at Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning in the summer of 2006.

He is both CSCS and RSCC through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is also a member of the Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coach Society. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from East Carolina University in 2005 and a Master’s degree in Exercise Science from Appalachian State University in 2008.

He currently resides in Clay, NY with his wife Erin and their two sons, Carter and Weston.

Topics covered in this episode:

-His best professional baseball story

-Technology in sport

-Spending a day at Westside

Quotes:

-"I'd say right now the hot topic is technology" (4:33)

-"Always strive to learn more" (6:30)

-"Be where your feet are" (9:52)

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

Instagram:

@sccoach_burr

Twitter:

@SCCoachBurr

Jordan Sidwell just finished his first season as the AA strength and conditioning coach in the Atlanta Braves organization after spending the 2018 season with High-A Florida. Previously, Sidwell worked in the collegiate setting as a strength coach at the University of Maine (2017), South Dakota State University (2015-2017) and Northwestern University (2014-2015). Sidwell is a 2014 graduate of North Park University, where he played baseball and earned a degree in Exercise Science. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences from South Dakota State University. Outside of baseball, Sidwell is a competitive powerlifter in the 83kg weight class.

Topics covered in this episode:

-His best professional baseball story

-Adventures in Spanish speaking

-Pain Science

Quotes:

-"I think it's one of the cool things about this profession is that you end up living some places that you never thought you'd be because the job takes you there" (1:37)

-"How you frame everything is really important" (8:57)

-"You also, I think, need to make your own decisions versus just listening to what everyone is putting out there on social media and blog posts" (14:32)

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

Instagram:

@coachjsidwell

Twitter:

@CoachJSidwell

Taylor Haslinger is a native of southwest Florida and is a recent graduate from Webber International University with an MBA in sports management, along with a B.S. in Exercise Science from Florida Gulf Coast University. He has had previous stops in strength and conditioning with his alma maters Webber International University, Florida Gulf Coast University, the University of Kentucky, and Boston Red Sox organization. He is currently the GCL strength and conditioning coach and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA.

Topics covered in this episode:

-His best professional baseball story

-Branding and his Master's program

-NSCA Weightlifting Special Interest Group

Quotes:

-"Sometimes less is more" (5:18)

-"Do they really understand why?" (7:32)

-"We are who our mentors are" (17:16)

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

Instagram:

@t_has

Twitter

@t_haslinger

or on the NHSSCA website:

https://nhssca.us/

Joseph Miranda is currently a strength and conditioning coach in the Cincinnati Reds organization where he just completed his second season at class Double-A Chattanooga (2019) and Pensacola (2018). Prior to joining the Reds, Miranda spent two seasons in the Colorado Rockies organization (2014-2015) and one season with the Boston Red Sox (2016). Joseph graduated from Maryville College in 2011 and earned his Masters Degree in Exercise Science from George Washington University in 2013. He holds his CSCS and RSCC certifications through the National Strength & Conditioning Association and is Functional Movements Screen level 1 certified.

Topics covered in this episode:

-His best professional baseball story

-Supplements in professional baseball

-The "Daily Dose" Program

Quotes:

-"There's no need to rely on supplements" (5:03)

-"There should be a reason why you're taking your supplements" (7:58)

-"Guys can lift every day during the season" (10:48)

If you would like to learn more from Joseph, you can read his article on the PBSCCS website:

http://baseballstrength.org/a-minimalist-approach-to-supplements-by-joseph-miranda-ms-cscs-rscc/

or by following him on social media:

Twitter:

@JosephDMiranda