This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on the Houston Astros winning the 2022 MLB World Series. This is Part Two of a two-part interview.

Speakers:
-Hazael Wessin (Major League Strength & Conditioning Coach)
-Taylor Rhoades (Major League Strength & Conditioning Coach)

Questions/topics covered in this episode:
-Navigating the lockout
-Playoff run and winning the World Series
-Finding a work/life balance
-Preparing for the upcoming 2023 season

Quotes:
-"We had other plans and other things that we did with our players behind-the-scenes to get them prepared for the season" - Taylor Rhoades (2:45)
-"The playoffs is a different animal. It's way different than the regular season" - Taylor Rhoades (11:08)
-"Sometimes you forget about stepping back and just think about the moment that you're living in" - Hazael Wessin (13:20)
-"I always think to myself try to show up to Spring Training with at least one new thing or something new to try with the guys" - Hazael Wessin (22:40)

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

Instagram:
@wessin16 - Hazael Wessin
@t_rhoades1 - Taylor Rhoades

Twitter:
@BigCoachWes - Hazael Wessin
@T_Rhoades1 - Taylor Rhoades

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on the Houston Astros winning the 2022 MLB World Series. This is Part One of a two-part interview.

Speakers:
-Hazael Wessin (Major League Strength & Conditioning Coach)
-Taylor Rhoades (Major League Strength & Conditioning Coach)

Questions/topics covered in this episode:
-How collaborating with coaches helped achieved the ultimate success this year
-Dividing up day-to-day roles
-Creating a system of continuity for players in the system
-Checks and balances to help keep players consistent and accountable

Quotes:
-"I think one big thing that led us to success this year is collaboration with the coaching staff" - Taylor Rhoades (1:54)
-"You can't do anything at that level without having the coaching staff on your side" - Hazael Wessin (2:58)
-"The players have to buy-in to the program, and I think if they get results from that program, they're gonna keep coming back and it's only gonna help the buy-in" - Taylor Rhoades (15:19)
-"Every player is different" - Hazael Wessin (15:49)

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

Instagram:
@wessin16 - Hazael Wessin
@t_rhoades1 - Taylor Rhoades

Twitter:
@BigCoachWes - Hazael Wessin
@T_Rhoades1 - Taylor Rhoades

Derek started his career at the University of San Diego in 2006 as the Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach. During his 4 plus years there he worked with 14 men's and women's varsity sports. He directly oversaw year round training programs for baseball, softball, women's volleyball, men's soccer, swimming & diving, golf, women's tennis, and men's & women's rowing. His first job in baseball was with the San Diego Padres in 2011 at their High A affiliate, and the following two seasons at the Double A level. In 2014 he moved to the Oakland A's to work with their AAA affiliate. 

Derek then got out of baseball and spent time working at the Function Factory in San Diego as the Director of Sports Performance. In 2015 he became the first strength & conditioning coach at Kearny High School in San Diego, and in 2016, became their first athletic trainer as well. In 2018, he re-entered baseball with the Seattle Mariners as the Major League Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach.

Growing up in Fremont, Ca, Derek graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in Kinesiology-Athletic Training, and also received his master's degree in Leadership Studies from the University of San Diego. He is a certified athletic trainer through the NATA-BOC, as well as holding the distinction of RSCC-D* with the NSCA. Derek currently resides in Arizona with his wife Riki, their daughters Mia and Maisie, and is expecting twin girls.

Topics covered in this episode:
-Developing players and assessing success
-Keeping things in perspective
-Continuing Education Resources

Quotes:
-"Really what our goal is is to help develop players. You know, develop their ability to compete in their sport" (0:46)
-"The life that we lead, you know we don't control our destiny a lot of the times" (10:06)
-"Baseball will humble you. You know, it will expose you and it's 'How do you adapt?'" (17:06)

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

Instagram:
@coachcantieni 

Twitter:
@DJCantieni

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on being siblings working in professional baseball.

Speakers:
-Joe Hudson (Boston Red Sox organization)
-Garrett Hudson (Tampa Bay Rays organization)

Questions/topics covered in this episode:
-Explain your journey to where you are now (Did one brother influence the other?)
-Do you guys talk shop/share ideas about strength and conditioning?
-Is there any "animosity" about working in different rival organizations?
-What are your ultimate goals? Could you guys ever see yourselves working together down the road?

Quotes:
-"I think all of us strength coaches our first client is ourselves" - Joe Hudson (3:37)
-"I would advocate for people to try and be like that. You know, I don't want to be just taking someone else's approach to it" - Garrett Hudson (12:59)
-"When we do communicate, especially about the field, I think we're very productive and very effective in what we turn out" - Garrett Hudson (24:50)
-"It'd be cool to, you know, know that ultimately, like we followed the same path, right, but we got there different ways" - Joe Hudson (25:54)

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

Instagram:
@hudson_jr12 - Joe Hudson
@hudson_sports_performance - Garrett Hudson

Twitter:
@Coach_JoeHudson - Joe Hudson
@Hud12G - Garrett Hudson

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on being named a AA Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year.

Speakers:
-Henry Aleck (Los Angeles Angels organization)
-John Gentile (Minnesota Twins organization)
-Casey Callison (Toronto Blue Jays organization)

Questions/topics covered in this episode:
-What did you learn in previous positions that helped you this year?
-Advice for others on looking to be successful at a Minor League affiliate
-Was there anything that you could have done better or different?
-What will you be working on this off-season and/or next season?

Quotes:
-"We get to wear shorts and a t-shirt. There should be no reason not to smile every day you walk in the clubhouse" - Henry Aleck (12:28)
-"Give yourself some time or you get burnt out quickly. It's a long season and if you're burnt out in May, you got a grind ahead of you" - John Gentile (12:59)
-"I think that's something that I know I can always do better of, of just developing better questions to be able to ask" - Casey Callison (19:49)

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

Instagram:
@henry_aleck22 - Henry Aleck
@jgentile118 - John Gentile
@casey_callison - Casey Callison

Twitter:
@Henry_Aleck - Henry Aleck

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on being named a AAA Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year.

Speakers:
-Larry Adegoke (New York Yankees organization)
-AJ Russell (San Diego Padres organization)

Questions/topics covered in this episode:
-What did you learn in previous positions that helped you this year?
-Advice for others on looking to be successful at a Minor League affiliate
-Was there anything that you could have done better or different?
-What will you be working on this off-season and/or next season?

Quotes:
-"I think just building some real relationships, true relationships, with your coaching staff and your players - it goes a long, long way" - Larry Adegoke (10:53)
-"If you can't take care of yourself how are you supposed to take care of others?" - AJ Russell (12:58)
-"That's pretty much a major key for me - be willing to ask the skill coaches or other people in our department for their guidance at times" - Larry Adegoke (20:39)
-"Just trying to add more value to not just myself, but how can I add value to the organization?" - AJ Russell (30:40)

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

Instagram:
@larry.strength - Larry Adegoke

Ben Chadwick has served as a Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Boston Red Sox organization the past 8 years.  He just completed his 2nd season in AAA with the Worcester Red Sox after splitting the previous 6 years between AA Portland, High-A Salem, and Rookie GCL Red Sox. In 2015, he served as the strength and conditioning coach for Leones del Caracas of the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League. Prior to his work in the Red Sox organization, he interned under former Red Sox strength and conditioning consultant Mike Boyle as well as with the University of South Carolina Gamecocks football team during the 2014 season. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts in 2013 with a degree in Kinesiology.

Topics covered in this episode:
-Making sacrifices
-Continuing education
-Resume mistakes and advice for others

Quotes:
-"There's more competent people trying to get jobs in the field than there are jobs" (1:22)
-"It's very rare that you get that perfect job right where you grew up; it's just not that common" (8:10)
-"Something that so many young coaches screw up is their resume" (9:02)

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

Instagram:
@bchadwic

Topics covered in this episode:
-Best Professional Baseball story
-Personality Typing & Connecting with players
-Finding success & the extra layers of being a Strength and Conditioning Coach in professional baseball

Quotes:
-"I think the more you can learn people on a deeper level the better off you are" (7:05)
-"I think the more guys you can learn how to connect with the better you're gonna be as a coach" (14:07)
-"There's a lot of different personalities that end up being great strength coaches" (23:15)

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

Instagram:
@bchadwic

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on having an Assistant S&C Coach at Minor League affiliates.

Speakers:
-Ben Chadwick (Boston Red Sox organization)
-Jordan Fiske (Boston Red Sox organization)

Questions/topics covered in this episode:
-Working dynamics on a daily basis
-Advantages gained from having this new position
-The development of a "mentorship" and continuing education
-How is this relationship advantageous for you in the future?

Quotes:
-"Every day is game day; you can't really red-line it" - Jordan Fiske (18:57)
-"I think at the end of the day the players are getting a much better product, and I think that's the most important thing in all of this" - Ben Chadwick (23:50)
-"Guys are really bought-in to what we're putting out now" - Ben Chadwick (26:51)
-"Getting this experience kind of broadens my horizons" - Jordan Fiske (36:10)

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

Instagram:
@bchadwic - Ben Chadwick
@jordanfiske94 - Jordan Fiske