The PUSH Performance Podcast

“If the reps we do don’t transfer to the mound, they’re pointless.” - DJ

Today, we have Director of Throwing, Andrew Amato join the podcast. We break down various ways that help pitchers be their best and stay on the field. 

This includes: 

• What we learned with our pro throwers this off-season. 
• Main goals for HS pitchers vs. big league pitchers. 
• What does movement quality really mean?
• Reasons velo might drop and how to steer clear of them. 
• In-season coaching for pitchers. Not all about the program. 

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Today, we have Push Strength Coach Taylor Davis spill the tea. 

Who’s the real Taylor Davis? People are asking.

We share:

• His story as a collegiate athlete at Gonzaga to now coaching over 40 athletes from youth to the big leagues. 
• What’s needed to become a strength coach in the baseball development world.
• Working in collegiate baseball strength development for TCU.
• What it’s like working at Push and how to connect with different athletes.
• DJ and Ashton interrogating Taylor on what he looks for in a girl.
• And more.

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“Be smooth like jazz. Move well, be free, be smooth.”

Today, we have top prospect, Dodgers Pitcher Andre Jackson, and Push Throwing Trainer Andrew Amato join the podcast.

We cover: 

• Taking a more mindful approach to nutrition; how it helps him as an athlete. 
• How he found who he was as a pitcher after transitioning from a 2-way. 
• Mental training to find your baseball identity. Understanding yourself and self-reflection.
• Be careful not to listen to “everyone”. Know who you can trust.
• And more.

Don't forget to rate and subscribe to get new baseball development content every Monday morning at 7:00 am AZ time.

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We say episode 41 on the recording but it’s 42. Cheers!

Today, we have Push CO Strength Coach, Joe Rosenstein join the show to talk about what we've learned this offseason.

We talk:

• Learning how to read an athlete better.
• Understanding how the body works together to make sure you’re progressing toward your baseball-specific goals. Know why you’re doing what you’re doing. 
• Know what proper movement looks like before you start corrective exercises. 
• And more.

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Today, we have Push Strength Coaches DJ, Taylor, and Jordan break down a lot of topics in a small amount of time. 

We cover:

• Being adaptable as a coach. For example, making sure guys are ready even with an unexpected lockout going on.
• Deload weeks. When do they matter?
• How to balance high-intent days.
• And more.

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Today we talk arm care - what works and what's for show.

We cover:

• What movements are best for different types of throwers.
• High/low days - how they can help you be a better player in the long run. 
• Arm care is total body care. 
• Not all arm care is created equal. 
• Warm-up routines. 
• Answering an athlete's question.
• And more. 

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If you’re in high school, it can be confusing to understand what are the most important things to focus on to make sure you avoid unnecessary injury, play in college, and so on.

If you’re a pro athlete, you want to continue to progress and stay in the game without injury as long as possible. 

Today, we break this down for our high school and pro athletes:

• Remember why you’re training - we’re not bodybuilders.
• Moving quickly is key. 
• Lifting heavy but in a way that makes sense for your specific body and position. 
• Building up for just 1 day is a recipe for injury - baseball is about durability. 
• And more. 

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Today, we have 2021 All-star, current Toronto Blue Jay Pitcher, and one of Push Performance’s first athletes, Kevin Gausman, join the podcast. 

Today, we break down: 

• Adjusting to pitching in the big leagues. 
• How failure can lead to success. 
• Building durability for the season in the off-season. It’s a long season. 
• Making moving well a priority and staying in tune with your body. 
• Not getting stuck in your ways and being willing to keep learning/progressing. 
• Becoming a Blue Jay. 
• And more. 

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Today, we have Throwing Trainer Simon Mathews, Strength Coach Taylor Davis, and Founder/Strength Coach DJ Edwards answering your questions. 

Welcome to our first Q&A session!

Join us as we break down:

• How to balance a work schedule and your training during the offseason. 
• When to take “pain” in your throwing arm seriously. 
• What makes a throwing program work.
• How movement dictates the throw. 
• And more.

Have a question for us?

Feel free to DM us on Instagram @PushPerformCO, and we’ll answer it in an upcoming episode. 

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Today, Minnesota Twins’ Pitcher and all-star, Taylor Rogers, joins the podcast.

Today, we share his story:

• Why durability is so important. 
• How Push helped him feel his best. 
• Why evolving your routine is key. 
• His All-Star experience in his hometown. 
• The best dad jokes you’ve heard in a minute. 
• And more.

Head to pushperformancegym.com for more information about our comprehensive baseball/softball development programs or to learn about our culture.

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