Diamond Dreams Baseball Performance Podcast

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This week we have Jerry Brewer on the show.  Jerry is the owner of East Bay Hitting Instruction.  We’ll discuss hitting mechanics, physical development and the individualist approach he takes with his hitters.  That’s next, on this episode of the Diamond Dreams podcast. Show notes: eastbayhittinginstruction.com jerry@eastbayhittinginstruction.com @jerrybrewerebhi The post DD 031: Jerry Brewer, East Bay Hitting Instruction appeared first on Diamond Dreams.

This is the second part of the two part special with Curt Wilson of Inspiration Academy Baseball. We continue talking about the four pillars of the swing, how he works with his hitters and why it’s important that players understand the swing.  That’s next on this episode of the Diamond Dreams podcast. Show notes:  Curt.Wilson@InspirationAcademy.com […] The post DD 030: Curt Wilson, Inspiration Academy Baseball appeared first on Diamond Dreams.

This is the first part of a two part special with Curt Wilson. Curt is the hitting coach for Inspiration Academy Baseball.  We’ll discuss how he got his start in baseball along with his thoughts on hitting including the four pillars that he focuses on.  That’s next on this episode of the Diamond Dreams Podcast. […] The post DD 029: Curt Wilson, Inspiration Academy Baseball appeared first on Diamond Dreams.

  This week we get to talk with Ryan Sienko.  Ryan is the assistant catching coordinator for the Los Angeles Dodgers.  We dive into the information and mechanics behind the most under-coached position on the field.  That’s next, on this episode of the Diamond Dreams Podcast. Show notes:  @Catch_and_throw CatchandThrow.com     The post DD 028: Ryan Sienko, Catch and Throw appeared first on Diamond Dreams.

We return to our discussion with Dr. Andreo Spina and talk about how he uses his system to train his clients with respect to movement, mobility, joint health and injury prevention.  That’s next, on this episode of the Diamond Dreams Podcast. Show notes:  FunctionalAnatomySeminars.com @DrAndreoSpina The post DD 027: Dr. Andreo Spina, Functional Anatomy Seminars appeared first on Diamond Dreams.

This is the first part of a two part special with Dr. Andreo Spina. Dr. Spina’s work spans both the rehab and training sides of performance. We discuss his research-based systems that are making people rethink the way they are training athletes. That’s next, on this episode of the Diamond Dreams Podcast. Show notes:  FunctionalAnatomySeminars.com […] The post DD 026: Dr. Andreo Spina, Functional Anatomy Seminars appeared first on Diamond Dreams.

This is the second part of the two part special with Walter Beede. We discuss travel baseball and Walter’s new venture called Baseball Process.  That’s next on this episode of the Diamond Dreams Podcast. Show notes:  BaseballProcess.com @Baseballifer11   The post DD 025: Walter Beede, Baseball Process appeared first on Diamond Dreams.

This is the first part of a two part special with Walter Beede. We discuss Tyler’s development and how to make sure your son enjoys and gets the most out of this great game.  That’s next, on this episode of the Diamond Dreams Podcast. Show notes:  BaseballProcess.com @Baseballifer11     The post DD 024: Walter Beede, Baseball Process appeared first on Diamond Dreams.

This week we have Ryan Parker on the show. Ryan is a coach, instructor and a scout for Baseball Prospectus.    We’ll talk hitting along with some of the young prospects in the game today.  That’s next, on this episode of the Diamond Dreams Podcast. Show notes:  @RA_Parker Baseballprospectus.com The post DD 023: Ryan Parker, Baseball Prospectus appeared first on Diamond Dreams.

This week we have Mike Ranfone on the show. Mike is a strength and conditioning coach and owner of Ranfone Training Systems. We’ll discuss his training philosophies and how he applies them to the athletes he works with. That’s next, on this episode of the Diamond Dreams Podcast. Show notes:  www.RTSCT.com @RanfoneTraining Ranfone Training Systems […] The post DD 022: Mike Ranfone, Ranfone Training Systems appeared first on Diamond Dreams.

This week we’ll be talking with Ben Hansen. Ben is vice president and chief technology officer for the Motus Global company.  They have just launched the motus sleeve with mthrow technology aimed at reducing arm injuries.  We’ll discuss the technology and how we can use it to keep players safe.  That’s next, on this episode […] The post DD 021: Ben Hansen, Motus Global appeared first on Diamond Dreams.

This is the second part of the two part special with Perry Husband. On this episode we flip the script and talk about the other side of the equation…hitting.  We’ll discuss timing, drills, and how some of the best hitters in the game have created an approach to handle EV.  That’s next on this episode […] The post DD 020: Perry Husband, Hitting is a Guess appeared first on Diamond Dreams.

This is the first part of a two part special with Perry Husband. Perry is the inventor of a concept called effective velocity.  We’ll layout his concept and talk about how why hitting is considered the hardest thing to do in all sports.  That’s next, on this episode of the Diamond Dreams Podcast. Show notes:  […] The post DD 019: Perry Husband, Hitting is a Guess appeared first on Diamond Dreams.

  This week we’ll be talking with Mike Reinold. Mike is the president and co-founder of Champion Physical Therapy and Performance.  He is a physical therapist, athletic trainer and certified strength and conditioning specialist.  We’ll talk about his experience in Major League baseball as well as combining injury prevention and rehab with player performance.  That’s […] The post DD 018: Mike Reinold, Champion PT and Performance appeared first on Diamond Dreams.

This week we have Scott Hebert on the show.  Scott is the owner Excel Fitness a facility in Canada that focuses on sport specific athletic development.  We’ll discuss his approach to training athletes along with new technology for training power and increasing velocity.  That’s next, on this episode of the Diamond Dreams Podcast. Show notes:  […] The post DD 017: Scott Hebert, Excel Fitness appeared first on Diamond Dreams.

This week we’ll be talking with Kyle Boddy, the owner of Driveline Baseball. We’ll talk about biomechanics, velocity improvement, arm care, his approach to training pitchers and much more.  That’s next, on this episode of the Diamond Dreams Podcast. Show notes: http://www.drivelinebaseball.com/ @Drivelinebases The post DD 016: Kyle Boddy, Driveline Baseball appeared first on Diamond Dreams.

  This week we’ll be talking with Bobby Tewksbary. Bobby is co founder of AB Athletic Development.  Bobby is known for his hitting instruction and his work with major leaguer Chris Colabello.  We’ll dive into what he looks for in a hitter and how he works with his players.  Chris even drops in for a […] The post DD 015: Bobby Tewksbary, AB Athletic Development appeared first on Diamond Dreams.

This is the second part of the two part special with Corey Muscara. This week we’ll talk about his pitching philosophy, physical conditioning and how he handles his staff.  That’s next on this episode of the Diamond Dreams Podcast.  Show notes: @CoachMoose31 http://www.redstormsports.com/sports/m-basebl/stjo-m-basebl-body.html The post DD 014: Corey Muscara, St. John’s Pitching Coach appeared first on Diamond Dreams.

This is the first part of a two part special with Corey Muscara.  Corey is the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator at St. John’s University.  We’ll discuss the recruiting process, scholarships and what he is looking for in a player.  That’s next on this episode of the Diamond Dreams Baseball Podcast.   Show notes: @CoachMoose31 http://www.redstormsports.com/sports/m-basebl/stjo-m-basebl-body.html The post DD 013: Corey Muscara, St. John’s Pitching Coach appeared first on Diamond Dreams.

This week we’ll be talking with Christian Walker.  Christian is a first baseman in the Baltimore Orioles organization.  We’ll talk about his high school and college careers, getting drafted, his journey through the minor leagues and his first appearance in the Major Leagues.  That’s next, on this episode of the Diamond Dreams Baseball Podcast. The post DD 012: Christian Walker, Baltimore Orioles appeared first on Diamond Dreams.

This is the second part of the two part special with Alan Jaeger.  This week we’ll talk about the mental approach and how players can clear their mind and focus on the process to perform at their best.  That’s next on this episode of the Diamond Dreams Baseball Podcast. Show notes: www.Jaegersports.com www.Jaegersoftball.com @jaegersports Getting […] The post DD 011: Alan Jaeger, Jaeger Sports – Part 2 appeared first on Diamond Dreams.

This is the first part of a two part special with Alan Jaeger.  Alan is the founder of Jaeger sports.  We’ll dive into his long toss program along with his J-bands and arm care system.  That’s next on this episode of the Diamond Dreams Baseball Performance Podcast. Show notes: www.jaegersports.com www.jaegersoftball.com @jaegersports   The post DD 010: Alan Jaeger, Jaeger Sports appeared first on Diamond Dreams.

This week we’ll be talking with Trevor Stocking.  Trevor is the baseball product manager for one of the newest products on the market, the Zepp baseball sensor.  We’ll talk about how the sensor brings the story of the swing to life and how you can use it to improve your performance at the plate.  That’s […] The post DD 009: Trevor Stocking, Zepp Baseball appeared first on Diamond Dreams.

This week we’ll be talking with Steve Springer.  Steve has a great story of how he went from not even starting on his high school team to playing in the big leagues.  He’s currently a performance coach and scout for the Toronto Blue Jays.  We’ll discuss the mental side of the game and getting out […] The post DD 008: Steve Springer, Quality at Bats appeared first on Diamond Dreams.

This is part two of the two part special with Matt Blake. Matt is the owner of Elite Pitching Development. We’ll talk about mechanics, developing velocity, and the connection between mechanics and physical ability. That’s next on this episode of the Diamond Dreams Baseball Performance Podcast. Call notes: www.mbpitching.com @blake_matt www.cresseysportsperformance.com   The post DD 007: Matt Blake, Elite Pitching Development – Part 2 appeared first on Diamond Dreams.

This is part one of the two part special with Matt Blake. Matt is the owner of Elite Pitching Development. We’ll talk about mechanics, developing velocity, and the connection between mechanics and physical ability. That’s next on this episode of the Diamond Dreams Baseball Performance Podcast.   Call notes: www.mbpitching.com @blake_matt www.cresseysportsperformance.com   The post DD 006: Matt Blake, Elite Pitching Development – Part 1 appeared first on Diamond Dreams.

This week we’ll be talking with Justin Dehmer.  Justin won back to back to back state championships and was Iowa’s high school coach of the year from 2010 through 2012.  We’ll discuss his 1 Pitch Warrior system, which allows coaches and players the ability to focus on what’s really important and play the game one […] The post DD 005: Justin Dehmer, 1 Pitch Warrior appeared first on Diamond Dreams.

In this episode we will be talking to Robert Yang. Robert Yang is a certified nutritionist, a strength and conditioning specialist, a CHEK Level 4 practitioner and an advisory board member with the Titleist Performance Institute. We’ll dive into nutrition and optimizing your performance on the field. That’s next on the Diamond Dreams Baseball Performance […] The post DD 004: Robert Yang, Nutritionist appeared first on Diamond Dreams.

This week we’ll be talking with Jon Shehan, the head coach at Millersville University Baseball. We’ll talk about how he built the Marauder Baseball Program into a national contender. We’ll also talk about the recruiting process and give you a better understanding of what to expect from college baseball. That’s next, on this episode of […] The post DD 003: Jon Shehan, Millersville University Baseball appeared first on Diamond Dreams.

This week we’ll be talking with Don Slaught. Don played 16 years in the Major Leagues as a catcher and was a major league hitting coach with the Detroit Tigers.  We’ll discuss how his life-long passion for being a student of the game led him to create the video analysis software RightView Pro.  We’ll also […] The post DD 002: Don Slaught, RightView Pro appeared first on Diamond Dreams.

Introduction to the Diamond Dreams Baseball Performance Podcast by Jon Walton. Whether you’re a player, coach or parent this podcast is for you. Listen weekly as Jon interviews some of the top names in baseball performance. The content will include skill training, physical conditioning, nutrition, mental approach and much more! Subscribe today in iTunes or […] The post DD 001: Intro Episode appeared first on Diamond Dreams.