The PBSCCS Podcast

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on how to have some feel. This is Part Two of a two-part interview.

Speakers:
-Joe Hudson (Boston Red Sox)
-Casey Callison (Toronto Blue Jays)

Questions/topics covered in this episode:
-Examples of good feel
-Can you ever have too much feel?

Quotes:
-"Any way you can alter the food schedule in their favor is gonna get you buy-in" - Joe Hudson (11:43)
-"I think it's a very, very valuable, important skill to have to be able to know how to manage conversations" - Casey Callison (17:27)
-"If you're never getting push back on something, like ever, I would say you probably have too much feel" - Joe Hudson (21:58)
-"Don't let yourself necessarily be a pushover just because you feel like you're establishing relationships with guys" - Casey Callison (25:03)

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
@casey_callison - Casey Callison

Twitter:
@Coach_JoeHudson - Joe Hudson

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on how to have some feel. This is Part One of a two-part interview.

Speakers:
-Joe Hudson (Boston Red Sox)
-Casey Callison (Toronto Blue Jays)

Questions/topics covered in this episode:
-Defining "Feel"
-Examples of bad feel

Quotes:
-"I would say for me having some feel is just kind of knowing the situation and environment that you're in. There's a time to do certain things and then there's also a time to not do that" - Casey Callison (1:50)
-"And really what I kind of kept falling back to as a definition is really acknowledging what is ideal versus what's realistic given the current situation you're in" - Joe Hudson (2:24)
-"If there was a manual on unwritten rules then they wouldn't be called unwritten rules to begin with, right?" - Joe Hudson (25:26)
-"It's not necessarily what happens to you, it's like how do you make those adjustments after the fact" - Casey Callison (28:49)

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
@casey_callison - Casey Callison

Twitter:
@Coach_JoeHudson - Joe Hudson

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is with Taylor Rhoades of the Houston Astros organization. Taylor is currently a Strength and Conditioning Coach in the Big Leagues with Houston. He is a World Series Champion and has worked at multiple levels in the Minor League system of the Houston Astros organization over the past decade.

Topics covered in this episode:
-His journey to winning the World Series
-The aerobic base
-Working hard and being humble

Quotes:
-"For me the foundational things are extremely important. If you do the basics very, very well you're gonna have success" (6:33)
-"I think people that work hard, obviously, have great success. In this industry you have to work hard" (18:54)
-"For young coaches getting in hopefully you're doing it for the right reasons and you want to get in because you can help people and affect change" (24:14)

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

Instagram:
@t_rhoades1

Twitter:
@T_Rhoades1

This brief episode marks the six year anniversary of the PBSCCS Podcast. 

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

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on Tommy John surgery and rehab. This is Part Two of a two-part interview.

Speakers:
-Ben Chadwick (Boston Red Sox)
-John Perry (formerly Texas Rangers)

Questions/topics covered in this episode:
-Throwing Progressions post-surgery
-Time-based vs. Goal-based progression
-Pitcher vs. Position Player Tommy John rehab
-Affiliate vs. Complex rehab
-Keys to success in rehab

Quotes:
-"The more they can rally around each other, the more it keeps things fun" - Ben Chadwick (4:07)
-"Each guy is unique. You need to appreciate the variables that make everyone different" - Ben Chadwick (10:36)
-"You might as well just take your time with it and do it right" - John Perry (14:09)
-"I think that's a large chunk of it, is that people are actually able to take a step back from playing and they can then focus on their body" - John Perry (29:04)

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

Instagram:
@bchadwic - Ben Chadwick
@jtperry16 - John Perry

Twitter:
@jtperry16 - John Perry

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on Tommy John surgery and rehab. This is Part One of a two-part interview.

Speakers:
-Ben Chadwick (Boston Red Sox)
-John Perry (Texas Rangers)

Questions/topics covered in this episode:
-Pre-surgery prep
-Post-surgery planning
-Relationship building
-Upper-body and Lower-body progressions

Quotes:
-"I mean that's what rehab is. Day in, day out it's a grind. And you're just working your butts off trying to get back" - John Perry (5:39)
-"Before you even see the player I think getting on the same page as your PT is one of the most important things you can do, and also looking at the protocol" - Ben Chadwick (10:21)
-"Everything gets taken off on Week 24. They're full-go, and that's when we start treating them as if they're a healthy pitcher again" -John Perry (18:41)
-"Something you need to take into account unique to a Tommy John surgery is that unilateral phase is going to be so long" - Ben Chadwick (19:03)

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

Instagram:
@bchadwic - Ben Chadwick
@jtperry16 - John Perry

Twitter:
@jtperry16 - John Perry

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is with Hazael Wessin of the Houston Astros organization. Wes is currently a Strength and Conditioning Coach in the Big Leagues with Houston. He is a World Series Champion, has worked at various levels throughout the Minor League system, has worked with Team DR in the World Baseball Classic, and is the first Dominican-born Strength and Conditioning Coach to work in the Big Leagues. This is Part Two of a two-part interview.

Topics covered in this episode:
-Finding success and being confident
-Advice for others
-Continuing education resources

Quotes:
-"The higher you go the more confidence you gotta have" (0:46)
-"Just don't be afraid to work for free if you're trying to get into this business. Because it's gonna be worth it" (14:45)
-"Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker. I read it two years ago, and it really basically changed my life about how to think about sleep and how powerful sleep can be" (22:52)

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

Instagram:
@wessin16

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is with Hazael Wessin of the Houston Astros organization. Wes is currently a Strength and Conditioning Coach in the Big Leagues with Houston. He is a World Series Champion, has worked at various levels throughout the Minor League system, has worked with Team DR in the World Baseball Classic, and is the first Dominican-born Strength and Conditioning Coach to work in the Big Leagues. This is Part One of a two-part interview.

Topics covered in this episode:
-His journey to becoming the 1st Dominican-born Strength and Conditioning Coach in the Big Leagues
-Being adaptable and appreciative
-The importance of a quality prep routine

Quotes:
-"I look back now and I'm like 'Man, that was fun, but that was what really made me a good strength coach'" (17:07)
-"For me, I just look at everything like I'm blessed" (17:23)
-"You have to have a special mindset to make sure you stay in this game a long time, and you have to be adaptable" (20:45)

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

Instagram:
@wessin16

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on wearable technology. This is Part Two of a two-part interview.

Speakers:
-Larry Adegoke (New York Yankees)
-Joey Greany (Tampa Bay Rays)

Questions/topics covered in this episode:
-Tricks of the trade
-Making adjustments based on both objective and subjective data
-In-depth look at actual Whoop data

Quotes:
-"For the majority of people you shouldn't be drinking coffee within an hour of waking up" - Larry Adegoke (5:36)
-"There's a lot of benefit to the sauna" - Joey Greany (9:57)
-"But at some point it's like 'listen most likely you're gonna be tired, most likely you're gonna be sore, but you still gotta play the game'" - Joey Greany (14:10)
-"The subjective aspect of it is almost just as important as the objective information" - Larry Adegoke (24:47)

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
@joeygreany - Joey Greany

Twitter:
@JoeyGreany - Joey Greany

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on wearable technology. This is Part One of a two-part interview.

Speakers:
-Larry Adegoke (New York Yankees)
-Joey Greany (Tampa Bay Rays)

Questions/topics covered in this episode:
-Wearables they are currently using
-What they like/dislike about wearable technology
-Metrics they look for to drive decision-making

Quotes:
-"I found that the Oura Ring is a little more accurate in Resting Heart Rate and HRV, as well as blood oxygen. But I do like the Whoop for the training aspect" - Joey Greany (3:42)
-"One thing that does play a role that I've seen over the years is the travel" - Joey Greany (8:30)
-"Movement is the best medicine" - Larry Adegoke (12:06)
-"For a lot of people the objective and subjective information don't always match up" - Larry Adegoke (29:07)

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
@joeygreany - Joey Greany

Twitter:
@JoeyGreany - Joey Greany