Podcast Episode: Unlocking Human Potential Through Improv with Lainie Hodges

Guest: Lainie Hodges, Owner and Founder of Improv AlchemyIn this engaging episode, we dive deep into the transformative world of improvisation with human development specialist Lainie Hodges.

As the founder of Improv Alchemy, Lainie has discovered how the spontaneous, collaborative nature of improv can unlock extraordinary growth in individuals and teams across diverse settings.

From athletic programs to corporate boardrooms, Lainie shares how improv games and exercises create powerful learning environments where people don't just participate—they thrive. We explore her unique approach to harnessing everyone's individual talents and abilities, transforming them into enhanced innovation, agility, and responsiveness.

In this episode, Rob Crews shares knowledge on how recognition affects movement, timing and chase rates.

Rob Crews breaks down mind-body connection with a young hitter from Kentucky in her first 1:1 virtual session. Rob used this session as the introduction to her transformation in how she sees herself as a hitter.

Be a fly on the wall during this phone call with Rob and Dave as they discuss how to overcome some of the challenges for in-game success for hitters.

Join Rob Crews for an in-depth conversation with Neil McConnell, CEO and founder of MaxBP, as we explore the evolution of portable hitting technology and the science behind reaction training.In this episode, we dive into:

• The journey of developing MaxBP from concept to game-changing training tool
• Why traditional batting practice might be holding hitters back
• The neuroscience behind visual processing and reaction training
• How smaller balls create better big-league hitters
• The future of portable training technology in baseball and softball

Neil shares the story behind MaxBP's innovative approach to hitting development, including the research and iterations that led to a machine that's revolutionizing how coaches and players approach vision training. We discuss why portability matters, how to close the "visual gap" in hitters, and why the best players aren't always who you think they are.Whether you're a coach, player, or parent, this conversation will change how you think about hitting development.

In this remixed episode, Rob Crews & Jordan Bledsoe drop jewels on modern mindsets and their approach to coaching in today's sports performance culture.

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Rob Crews shares his thoughts on pre-game routines, high chase-rates, travel vs. college pitching, how technology can inform custom hitting approaches, & more.

Rob Crews shares insight into Vision, Perception, tracking, recognition and decision-making -the things that make high-level hitters hittters. Check out this episode to learn how the predictive brain creates reality.

Whether you coach a team or you are a hitting instructor, hitters are different and have different needs. Rob Crews shares the best parts of a conversation about the evolution of hitting approaches and how to manage team hitting culture at the college level.

Be a fly on the wall in an honest conversation about hitting with Rob Crews and a CG Certified Hitting coach.

The two talk about the why hips can be a problem for some and solutions to resolve this problem. Take a listen.