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Ben Loftis currently owns Resolute Performance with his wife, Emily.  They have been training youth-professional athletes in Northwest Arkansas for the past 3 years.  Prior to Resolute, Ben was a strength coach for the San Diego Padres organization for 4 seasons.  In total he has been coaching for the past 13 years in the college and professional levels, with various stops along the way.  He obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science/Strength and Conditioning from Northwestern College (IA) in 2014, and he obtained his MBA from the University of Sioux Falls (SD) in 2018.Topics covered in this episode:-Owning and running a business with his wife-Finding success and advice for others-Continuing Education ResourcesQuotes:-"I think, honestly, just being a really consistent person matters the most" (5:44)-"I think any experience you've previously obtained in your life in any capacity is only wasted if you choose to waste it" (10:51)-"I miss being 'in it' with the players probably the most" (26:19)If you'd like to learn more from Ben, you can find him on social media:Instagram:@loftistrong@resolute.nwaor Ben can be reached at:resolutenwa.com

Ben Loftis currently owns Resolute Performance with his wife, Emily.  They have been training youth-professional athletes in Northwest Arkansas for the past 3 years.  Prior to Resolute, Ben was a strength coach for the San Diego Padres organization for 4 seasons.  In total he has been coaching for the past 13 years in the college and professional levels, with various stops along the way.  He obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science/Strength and Conditioning from Northwestern College (IA) in 2014, and he obtained his MBA from the University of Sioux Falls (SD) in 2018.Topics covered in this episode:-Working with parents-Assessments with his athletes-Taking risks in businessQuotes:-"If they can put more force in the ground and their range of motion is good, they're going to be somewhat better in competition" (3:08)-"There's a ton of value in force plates; we use them in a lot of really cool ways. But 9 times out of 10, it's gonna tell me that you need to put more force in the ground" (9:27)-"The worst thing that happens is you fail. And you'll deal with those consequences" (29:25)If you'd like to learn more from Ben, you can find him on social media:Instagram:@loftistrong@resolute.nwaor Ben can be reached at:resolutenwa.com

Ben Loftis currently owns Resolute Performance with his wife, Emily.  They have been training youth-professional athletes in Northwest Arkansas for the past 3 years.  Prior to Resolute, Ben was a strength coach for the San Diego Padres organization for 4 seasons.  In total he has been coaching for the past 13 years in the college and professional levels, with various stops along the way.  He obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science/Strength and Conditioning from Northwestern College (IA) in 2014, and he obtained his MBA from the University of Sioux Falls (SD) in 2018.Topics covered in this episode:-Competition and comparison-Building a robust foundation-Running his own businessQuotes:-"We want to compete, we don't want to compare" (12:09)-"I think that being strong matters, but not at the cost of accessible range of motion and hampering your overall athleticism and speed" (15:21)-"If they know it in their bones then they start to take responsibility for their own career" (28:16)If you'd like to learn more from Ben, you can find him on social media:Instagram:@loftistrong@resolute.nwaor Ben can be reached at:resolutenwa.com

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on Spring Training. This is Part Two of the interview.Speakers:-Logan Jones (Chicago White Sox)-Joe Leo (Arizona Diamondbacks)Questions/topics covered in this episode:-Using Spring Training to prepare players for the demands of the regular season-The good, the bad, the ugly of Spring Training-Finding time to take care of yourselfQuotes:-"There's a lot of different things we can do to manage that workload as Spring Training goes on to keep guys fresh" (4:32 - Joe Leo)-"There's been, I feel like, a pretty decent push recently to make Spring Training a bit more representative of the demands of what the season actually entails" (5:09 - Logan Jones)-"Practicing gratitude, being present, meditating - doing all those things to take care of yourself. Because if you can't take care of yourself you're not gonna best be able to serve the people around you" (26:30 - Joe Leo)-"I think this influence and impact probably extends beyond maybe what we even know" (27:50 - Logan Jones)If you would like to learn more from the guests on this episode, you can follow them on social media:Instagram:@logan_jones95 - Logan Jones@joeyl2 - Joe LeoTwitter:@Logan_Jones95 - Logan Jones

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on Spring Training. This is Part One of the interview.Speakers:-Logan Jones (Chicago White Sox)-Joe Leo (Arizona Diamondbacks)Questions/topics covered in this episode:-Daily responsibilities during Spring Training for the strength and conditioning coach-Collaborating with other departments during Spring Training-Intake testing and assessment during Spring Training-Programming and individualization for players upon arrivalQuotes:-"It is true chaos, but I've learned to embrace that" - Logan Jones (5:47)-"Everyone in the organization is in the building this time of year, so there's a lot of cool opportunities to talk shop with people that you might not be seeing all year" - Joe Leo (16:42)-"I've been super fortunate to just see really good people doing really good things and things that they're really smart in. And I've been able to kind of pick up and put my own spin on these things" - Logan Jones (29:53)-"I think, on our end, leveraging the relationships we have and creating new relationships with the guys we haven't had is really powerful and a great way to get to the meat of what we're trying to do faster" - Joe Leo (40:51)If you would like to learn more from the guests on this episode, you can follow them on social media:Instagram:@logan_jones95 - Logan Jones@joeyl2 - Joe LeoTwitter:@Logan_Jones95 - Logan Jones

Kirby Retzer began his career with the Boston Red Sox Strength and Conditioning staff as a college intern in 2013. Upon graduation from the Exercise Science program at Florida Gulf Coast University, he was hired by the Minnesota Twins where he oversaw their rookie-level operations and injury rehabilitation programs for two seasons. Then, from 2016 to 2023, Kirby returned to the Red Sox and held 4 different leadership positions throughout his 8 seasons with the team. During his tenure with the Red Sox, he earned a Master's degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis on Orthopedic Rehabilitation and studied to become a Certified Muscle Systems Specialist. Kirby has been able to prolong the careers of present Major League players and develop some of the young rising stars in the game today. He left the Red Sox organization to spend more time with his family and work with Symmetry.Topics covered in this episode:-Discussing life during and after professional baseball-Maximizing impact as a Strength and Conditioning Coach-Continuing Education ResourcesQuotes:-"The principles apply to everybody really" (9:45)-"I want to provide really good evidence-based information layered within experience to help people, and I think that that's probably the way that I want to 'get back' to the game" (23:13)-"Obviously biased right here, but the CMSS stuff, the Certified Muscle Systems Specialist, is the best thing I've found" (31:11)If you'd like to learn more from Kirby, you can find him on social media:Instagram:@kirbyretzeror Kirby can be reached at:Kirby@SymmetryExerciseClinic.com

Kirby Retzer began his career with the Boston Red Sox Strength and Conditioning staff as a college intern in 2013. Upon graduation from the Exercise Science program at Florida Gulf Coast University, he was hired by the Minnesota Twins where he oversaw their rookie-level operations and injury rehabilitation programs for two seasons. Then, from 2016 to 2023, Kirby returned to the Red Sox and held 4 different leadership positions throughout his 8 seasons with the team. During his tenure with the Red Sox, he earned a Master's degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis on Orthopedic Rehabilitation and studied to become a Certified Muscle Systems Specialist. Kirby has been able to prolong the careers of present Major League players and develop some of the young rising stars in the game today. He left the Red Sox organization to spend more time with his family and work with Symmetry.Topics covered in this episode:-Working with Chris Sale on his journey to a National League Cy Young award-The value of training with machines-Being a Certified Muscle Systems SpecialistQuotes:-"It's just of paramount importance for us to be able to develop tension in positions and under load and different configurations" (9:40)-"But if we take the principles of what the machines afford us to do and apply that training methodology while we're in a hallway, we can be creative with banded resistance" (10:08)-"It's a way to systematically analyze a person to help them reduce pain or eliminate unwanted sensation like tightness of stiffness" (25:34)If you'd like to learn more from Kirby, you can find him on social media:Instagram:@kirbyretzeror Kirby can be reached at:Kirby@SymmetryExerciseClinic.com

Joe Scire is currently serving in his third season as the Team Dietitian and Coordinator of Performance Nutrition for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Before joining the Diamondbacks, Joe spent three years at Ohio State University, where he pursued his master's in medical dietetics, worked closely with the baseball team, and researched performance biomarkers in the endurance athlete population. A New Hampshire native, he earned his bachelor's degree in biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology from the University of New Hampshire.Topics covered in this episode:-A deep dive into his role with the Diamondbacks-Advice for others on finding success-Continuing education resourcesQuotes:-"I'm ready to serve whenever they are ready" (12:24)-"If you can kind of like stand your ground and just do your best and show them that you care, I think you're gonna be in a good space with guys" (24:59)-"The real measure of success in my mind is your commitment to personal growth" (30:07)If you'd like to learn more from Joe, you can find him on social media:Instagram:@jmscire

Joe Scire is currently serving in his third season as the Team Dietitian and Coordinator of Performance Nutrition for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Before joining the Diamondbacks, Joe spent three years at Ohio State University, where he pursued his master's in medical dietetics, worked closely with the baseball team, and researched performance biomarkers in the endurance athlete population. A New Hampshire native, he earned his bachelor's degree in biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology from the University of New Hampshire.Topics covered in this episode:-Betting on yourself and serving the next generation-Helping elite athletes to connect the dots-The secret to making a great smoothieQuotes:-"You have to look at it as like kind of an honor to serve the next generation" (9:53)-"It's hard for things to stick, I think especially in our fields because we need a long runway for things to actually take affect" (15:38)-"Avocados in smoothies is the secret ingredient to make it elite" (18:27)If you'd like to learn more from Joe, you can find him on social media:Instagram:@jmscire

Chris Frosch is entering his 6th season in professional baseball and 4th year with the Baltimore Orioles organization, where he is currently their AA strength coach. Prior to joining the O's in 2022, he spent time with the Chicago Cubs as a MiLB S&C Coach and interned at both Florida State and Texas Christian University in 2019. He graduated from the University of Tampa with a degree in Human Performance Topics covered in this episode:-Working the Arizona Fall League-Advice and ways to find success-Continuing education resourcesQuotes:-"You always want what's best for the guys" (8:50)-"At the end of the day you're part of player development, and your job is to produce Big Leaguers that help the Major League club win" (16:58)-"Be patient, take care of your people, do a good job, and the results will come" (31:36)If you'd like to learn more from Chris, you can find him on social media:Instagram:@cfrosch_X:@cfrosch_

Chris Frosch is entering his 6th season in professional baseball and 4th year with the Baltimore Orioles organization, where he is currently their AA strength coach. Prior to joining the O's in 2022, he spent time with the Chicago Cubs as a MiLB S&C Coach and interned at both Florida State and Texas Christian University in 2019. He graduated from the University of Tampa with a degree in Human Performance Topics covered in this episode:-Completing a quality internship-His best professional baseball story-Strength and skill developmentQuotes:-"I think there's a kind of shift in baseball. Across the board seems to be heading that way towards athleticism and placing a premium on that" (9:20)-"It's really easy to have a negative impact honestly, especially in-season, you know, if you ask too much of guys" (11:15)-"Off-season is where the magic's gonna happen, and where you can make those big strides that some guys need" (24:26)If you'd like to learn more from Chris, you can find him on social media:Instagram:@cfrosch_X:@cfrosch_

This is Part Two of an interview with Phil Wilson of Relax Saunas. Relax Saunas is currently a sponsor of The PBSCCS. Relax Saunas are far infrared saunas, and in this episode we discuss far infrared light and therapy.Quotes:-"But what I like best about the Relax Sauna, and far infrared saunas in general of course, is that it activates the parasympathetic nervous system" (18:25)-"Basically when it gets you into the present moment then that's when all the magic happens. And this helps you get into the present moment" (19:12)-"10% average increase. Okay...what I'm saying is the Relax Sauna can make the difference between hitting a home run and doing an out" (31:05)You can find much more information on the Relax Saunas website:relaxsaunas.comYou can also get $200 off your purchase by using the code MLB200 at checkout below:relaxsaunas.com/mlb

This is Part One of an interview with Phil Wilson of Relax Saunas. Relax Saunas is currently a sponsor of The PBSCCS. Relax Saunas are far infrared saunas, and in this episode we discuss far infrared light and therapy.Quotes:-"What a beautiful product that I can promote. And what's exciting is that it gets you into the now" (7:45)-"The Relax Sauna is really the only portable sauna in the world in the sense that it will fit in a suitcase" (16:49)-"Not all saunas are alike" (22:33)You can find much more information on the Relax Saunas website:relaxsaunas.comYou can also get $200 off your purchase by using the code MLB200 at checkout below:relaxsaunas.com/mlb

Ryan Harrel just completed his 3rd Year as a Strength & Conditioning Coach with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Ryan grew up in Cashion, Oklahoma and graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a degree in Kinesiology. Prior to joining the Diamondbacks, he spent time as an intern at Edge Sports Performance in Edmond, Oklahoma & Cressey Sports Performance in Palm Beach Garden, Florida.Topics covered in this episode:-Moving up the ranks to AAA and what to expect-Relationship building and finding success-Continuing education resourcesQuotes:-"That's one thing our department does a pretty good job of is communication, and we take a lot of pride in that" (3:36)-"In all reality every staff member is just as important as the other one in getting whatever message it may be to the player" (19:02)-"You have to be able to build relationships with people" (20:34)If you'd like to learn more from Ryan, you can find him on social media:Instagram:@rjharrel10

Ryan Harrel just completed his 3rd Year as a Strength & Conditioning Coach with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Ryan grew up in Cashion, Oklahoma and graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a degree in Kinesiology. Prior to joining the Diamondbacks, he spent time as an intern at Edge Sports Performance in Edmond, Oklahoma & Cressey Sports Performance in Palm Beach Garden, Florida.Topics covered in this episode:-His journey and family ties in professional baseball-His best professional baseball stories-Microdosing within a daily training regimentQuotes:-"This is what I want to do. I love baseball. I love the gym. And then on top of it, it's so cool to get to help people accomplish what they want to accomplish" (3:20)-"It's probably one of my favorite things about baseball: the stories and the laughing and the joking" (8:08)-"Movement is medicine, and I think that that is critically important in sustaining long-term health and success" (16:06)If you'd like to learn more from Ryan, you can find him on social media:Instagram:@rjharrel10

Joe Leo just completed his 2nd Year as a Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. Prior to joining the Diamondbacks, Joe has stops at Lift Chicago, Cressey Sports Performance, and The Ohio State University. Joe is a proud Buckeye and Chicagoan.Topics covered in this episode:-Working the Arizona Complex League-Relationship building and creating buy-in-Continuing education resourcesQuotes:-"I think getting them into a solid routine that they do every day is probably our primary objective" (4:57)-"Team is so important" (12:27)-"Building a relationship isn't just one day" (20:10)If you'd like to learn more from Joe, you can find him on social media:Instagram:@joeyl2

Joe Leo just completed his 2nd Year as a Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. Prior to joining the Diamondbacks, Joe has stops at Lift Chicago, Cressey Sports Performance, and The Ohio State University. Joe is a proud Buckeye and Chicagoan.Topics covered in this episode:-His journey to professional baseball-The value of an internship (especially in professional baseball)-Programming for and working with in-season athletesQuotes:-"It was kind of a good last internship for me because you get out of it what you put into it" (7:47)-"That's the easiest way to grow I think; just try not to make the same mistake twice" (14:12)-"I think one of the most valuable things we can do as strength coaches is help pain a more well-rounded picture of the athlete" (23:56)If you'd like to learn more from Joe, you can find him on social media:Instagram:@joeyl2

Adam Decker is currently serving in his third season as the Director of Sports Medicine & Performance for the Houston Astros. Originally from Canada, Adam started his career with Sport Canada where he worked for 8 years in Strength & Conditioning, Performance Science, Talent Identification, and Athlete Development with Provincial and National/Olympic level athletes. Adam then moved to the world-renowned performing arts company, Cirque du Soleil, and later to the National Hockey League's New Jersey Devils. Adam holds degrees in Exercise Science, Education, a Master's degree in Exercise Physiology, and a PhD in Medical Rehabilitation.Topics covered in this episode:-Discussion on being Houston's Director of Sports Medicine and Performance-Finding success and advice for others-Continuing Education ResourcesQuotes:-"I get to work with a very diverse group of people, multiple disciplines, and I love it" (1:50)-"You'd be amazed at how generous people are. I've had so many people who have helped me along the way" (13:30)-"Probably more than any other industry, sport is about people and relationships" (14:20)If you'd like to learn more from Adam, you can reach out to him on LinkedIn!

Adam Decker is currently serving in his third season as the Director of Sports Medicine & Performance for the Houston Astros. Originally from Canada, Adam started his career with Sport Canada where he worked for 8 years in Strength & Conditioning, Performance Science, Talent Identification, and Athlete Development with Provincial and National/Olympic level athletes. Adam then moved to the world-renowned performing arts company, Cirque du Soleil, and later to the National Hockey League's New Jersey Devils. Adam holds degrees in Exercise Science, Education, a Master's degree in Exercise Physiology, and a PhD in Medical Rehabilitation.Topics covered in this episode:-His journey into professional baseball-Working with Sport Canada, Cirque du Soleil, and the New Jersey Devils-Movement Creativity and Physical LiteracyQuotes:-"I mean I've worked with so many different people and cultures and just in different environments" (10:19)-"I think that's probably the best thing about my career is that I've had those different experiences. Because I think, without a doubt, it's made me a much better practitioner" (11:32)-"Those kinda personal stories are the ones that I think stick with me more than anything else" (20:44)If you'd like to learn more from Adam, you can reach out to him on LinkedIn!

Max Miller is the Complex Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Seattle Mariners. He is from Parkersburg, WV and graduated with a B.S. in Exercise Science from Cedarville University in 2021. Max is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.Topics covered in this episode:-Finding success at work and at home-Advice for others on how to win relationships-Continuing education resourcesQuotes:-"This is a relationship business. And that goes well beyond just baseball. Strength and conditioning in general, it's a relationship business" (5:53)-"I think to succeed in this industry, relationships are of critical importance" (7:34)-"Always close the loop" (13:28)If you'd like to learn more from Max, you can follow him on social media:Instagram:@maxmiller_6

Max Miller is the Complex Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Seattle Mariners. He is from Parkersburg, WV and graduated with a B.S. in Exercise Science from Cedarville University in 2021. Max is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.Topics covered in this episode:-His journey and best professional baseball story-Programs and athlete buy-in-Working the Arizona Complex League and the newer Bridge LeagueQuotes:-"Whatever it is I just wanted to be in baseball" (3:27)-"The things that bring the program to life, I think, are probably more important than the X's and O's of the specific program" (7:07)-"The goal is by the time they move up to the next level, they are familiar and proficient with our big rock movements" (18:16)If you'd like to learn more from Max, you can follow him on social media:Instagram:@maxmiller_6

This episode marks the Seven Year Anniversary of The PBSCCS Podcast. It is a "Year in Review" episode, discussing the 11 individual interviews and 2 group interviews published throughout the year.

Yannick Plante is entering his sixth season within the Kansas City Royals organization. He is working the 2024 season as the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Surprise Royals after working three seasons in the same role with Triple-A Omaha. He is also serving as a Rehab Strength & Conditioning Coach. In the fall of 2019, Yannick was a staff member of the Surprise Saguaros during the Arizona Fall League. Plante has a master's degree in kinesiology from the University of Calgary and a bachelor's degree in human kinetics with specialization in biophysics from the University of Ottawa. He is from Ottawa, Ontario and currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona.Topics covered in this episode:-Advice for others-Finding success at different locations-Continuing education resourcesQuotes:-"We have an unbelievable privilege of working with athletes that come from all over the world" (1:45)-"I think in due time everyone can find a place in a different setting" (9:48)-"You've gotta be able to immerse yourself in a setting where other people are already comfortable in" (15:07)If you'd like to learn more from Yannick, you can follow him on social media:Twitter:@YannPlantzInstagram:@yannplantz

Yannick Plante is entering his sixth season within the Kansas City Royals organization. He is working the 2024 season as the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Surprise Royals after working three seasons in the same role with Triple-A Omaha. He is also serving as a Rehab Strength & Conditioning Coach. In the fall of 2019, Yannick was a staff member of the Surprise Saguaros during the Arizona Fall League. Plante has a master's degree in kinesiology from the University of Calgary and a bachelor's degree in human kinetics with specialization in biophysics from the University of Ottawa. He is from Ottawa, Ontario and currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona.Topics covered in this episode:-His journey throughout the Minor League system-The benefits of working in Rookie Ball-The balance between technology and the human element of coachingQuotes:-"In Arizona, with the younger group, we're working on building solid routines, having consistency in their training, understanding exercises and why they have to do them" (8:32)-"I think as we go forward the Arizona Complex is gonna have a lot of people looking for those positions if they can't move up or for whatever reason" (12:08)-"If you can just take a moment and just appreciate what's in front of you and the person, and enjoy the session with them and coach them through it, over the course of the long-run you're gonna get buy-in from that athlete, and you're gonna be able to measure the things that are deemed important" (23:56)If you'd like to learn more from Yannick, you can follow him on social media:Twitter:@YannPlantzInstagram:@yannplantz

Mark Weisman is currently working in the Chicago Cubs organization as the Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator. Mark has been part of the organization since 2022. Prior to the Cubs, he worked at the University of Iowa as both an intern and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach with football (2016-2020), was the Director of Sports Performance at Southeast Missouri (2020-2021), and was a Performance Coach at SPEAR Training in Chicagoland (2021-2022).Mark completed his undergraduate work at the University of Iowa (BA Health and Human Physiology) and his graduate work at Cal U in PA (MS Performance Enhancement & Injury Prevention). Mark was born and raised in Buffalo Grove, IL.Topics covered in this episode:-Being Minor League Coordinator and developing a culture-Advice for others and finding success-Continuing education resourcesQuotes:-"As coaches we're holding you accountable, but as players, you also need to take accountability for what you're going to do" (2:15)-"We have the backing of the whole organization right now, which is huge" (15:53)-"It's crazy because a lot of the stuff that people think is new and sexy was old Russian training" (21:47)If you'd like to learn more from Mark, you can follow him on social media:Twitter:@CoachWeismanInstagram:@mweisman45

Mark Weisman is currently working in the Chicago Cubs organization as the Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator. Mark has been part of the organization since 2022. Prior to the Cubs, he worked at the University of Iowa as both an intern and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach with football (2016-2020), was the Director of Sports Performance at Southeast Missouri (2020-2021), and was a Performance Coach at SPEAR Training in Chicagoland (2021-2022).Mark completed his undergraduate work at the University of Iowa (BA Health and Human Physiology) and his graduate work at Cal U in PA (MS Performance Enhancement & Injury Prevention). Mark was born and raised in Buffalo Grove, IL.Topics covered in this episode:-His time spent working with football and his journey into baseball-His introduction to Minor League baseball-"Traditional" strength trainingQuotes:-"Just having that consistency. Being able to do well with the highs and be able to overcome those lows. I think that's what a lot of baseball players aren't missing, but need to learn, especially these young guys" (5:40)-"I think we've gotten away from training. The basics. The foundations" (17:01)-"It should never be we're the 'old school' guys, we're the 'new school' guys. It's we're the guys that want to get these guys to be the best baseball players, in this case, that they possibly can be, and what we need to do to get them there thinking long-term" (21:44)If you'd like to learn more from Mark, you can follow him on social media:Twitter:@CoachWeismanInstagram:@mweisman45

Andy King is in his 11th year with the Giants and his fourth as Coordinator, Minor League Strength & Conditioning. Prior to this role, he spent the previous three years with Triple-A Sacramento. He also had stops with Richmond, San Jose and with short-season Salem-Keizer. He previously spent a year and a half as the Athletic Performance Graduate Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls where he worked with all 19 NCAA teams. King has his B.A. in Exercise & Sports Science with a concentration in Physical Therapy from Hamline University and a Master's Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Central Missouri. He is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Registered Strength & Conditioning Coach with Distinction (RSCC*D) through the NSCA. He currently resides in Phoenix with his wife, Daniella, and their twins, son Morgan and daughter Raegan.Topics covered in this episode:-Being a Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator-Finding quality new hires-Continuing education resourcesQuotes:-"I think adversity is beautiful" (1:27)-"We want you to get your hands-on coaching experience because that's the best way to learn" (3:13)-"This is an area we're passionate about because staff development is player development. If our staff are continuing to get better then ultimately our players are gonna get better, too" (16:40)If you'd like to learn more from Andy, you can follow him on social media:Twitter:@CoachAK15Instagram:@CoachAK15If you'd like to learn more about the camp discussed in the previous episode, you can follow the link below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m1qxXoPfUA

Andy King is in his 11th year with the Giants and his fourth as Coordinator, Minor League Strength & Conditioning. Prior to this role, he spent the previous three years with Triple-A Sacramento. He also had stops with Richmond, San Jose and with short-season Salem-Keizer. He previously spent a year and a half as the Athletic Performance Graduate Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls where he worked with all 19 NCAA teams. King has his B.A. in Exercise & Sports Science with a concentration in Physical Therapy from Hamline University and a Master's Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Central Missouri. He is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Registered Strength & Conditioning Coach with Distinction (RSCC*D) through the NSCA. He currently resides in Phoenix with his wife, Daniella, and their twins, son Morgan and daughter Raegan.Topics covered in this episode:-Spending over a decade with the San Francisco Giants organization-His best professional baseball moments-San Francisco Giants Minor League Strength and Conditioning Camp in San FranciscoQuotes:-"When the players have success, we all have success" (12:14)-"But what I've always appreciated is the process of getting better, whatever better means for that individual. It's not always cute, but consistency is key" (13:41)-"We've gone throughout the city to give them an experience of being in the city of San Francisco. But also they play catch, take ground balls, hit BP on the field because it's a Major League stadium, and no matter how many times you're there, it's one of the coolest things you're ever gonna do" (26:36)If you'd like to learn more from Andy, you can follow him on social media:Twitter:@CoachAK15Instagram:@CoachAK15If you'd like to learn more about the camp discussed in the episode, you can follow the link below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m1qxXoPfUA

Connor Rooney is starting his 3rd season in professional baseball. Prior to working in Professional Baseball, Connor was a High Performance Trainer at Driveline Baseball from 2019-2022, and a Graduate Assistant Strength & Pitching Coach Connor Graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science & Psychology from Keiser University in 2019. While playing at Keiser, Connor was the assistant pitching coach for his JV team, and interned with the Football team. Pro Ball Resume: January 2022 - June 2022: Rehab Hitting & Assistant Pitching Coach June 2022 - February 2023: Rehab Strength & Conditioning Coach February 2023 - September 2023: AA Strength & Conditioning Coach September 2023 - Present: Rehab Strength & Conditioning CoachTopics covered in this episode:-Learning through your own training-Return to Peak Performance and what that entails-Advice for others and continuing education resourcesQuotes:-"I just love the learning experience that I'm getting from actually going out and doing it myself" (4:23)-"We tell the guys all the time the training should be fun" (21:29)-"We don't just want to return them to performance; we want them to return to the best they've ever been, if not better" (23:17)If you'd like to learn more from Connor, you can follow him on social media:Instagram:@rooneyperformanceTwitter:@ConnorRooney23

Connor Rooney is starting his 3rd season in professional baseball. Prior to working in Professional Baseball, Connor was a High Performance Trainer at Driveline Baseball from 2019-2022, and a Graduate Assistant Strength & Pitching Coach Connor Graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science & Psychology from Keiser University in 2019. While playing at Keiser, Connor was the assistant pitching coach for his JV team, and interned with the Football team. Pro Ball Resume: January 2022 - June 2022: Rehab Hitting & Assistant Pitching Coach June 2022 - February 2023: Rehab Strength & Conditioning Coach February 2023 - September 2023: AA Strength & Conditioning Coach September 2023 - Present: Rehab Strength & Conditioning CoachTopics covered in this episode:-Superstition vs. Preparation-Movement Screens-Working in a rehab settingQuotes:-"I'm honestly open to anything. I just love helping guys perform well on the field" (5:45)-"Some guys don't have it on the table, but they do it on the mound. And then some guys are the opposite, they have it on the table, they don't have it on the mound" (17:27)-"Like I said, it can be very monotonous at times, but it's a very different experience than you'd have going to an affiliate" (35:13)If you'd like to learn more from Connor, you can follow him on social media:Instagram:@rooneyperformanceTwitter:@ConnorRooney23

BJ Foley is entering his second season as the Rehab Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Boston Red Sox organization. Prior to joining the Red Sox he worked as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Kansas State University directly overseeing the Baseball, Men's and Women's Golf programs. Other stops include Graduate Assistant at the University of West Florida, 108 Performance and Cressey Sports Performance.Education and Certificates:University of West Florida: Master of Science, Human Performance and Physical EducationUniversity of Massachusetts-Lowell: Bachelor of Science, Exercise PhysiologyNational Strength & Conditioning Association: Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)National Strength & Conditioning Association: Registered Strength & Conditioning Specialist (RSCC)Topics covered in this episode:-Working in a collaborative environment-Finding success as a strength and conditioning coach-Advice for others and continuing education resourcesQuotes:-"It's been awesome, but it is certainly challenging at times. But, you know, when you get it right it's rewarding" (10:01)-"There's no magic exercises. There's no magic schemes. There's no magic periodization plan. The magic is knowing what gets each guy going" (15:34)-"It just makes you realize if you have one thing that you're passionate about go learn that" (32:20)

BJ Foley is currently the Rehab Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Boston Red Sox organization. He has had previous stops at Kansas State, West Florida, and Cressey Sports Performance.Topics covered in this episode:-Life at the Complex-Slow cooking the training process-Being a rehab strength and conditioning coachQuotes:-"I think general training gets pushed to the wayside a lot sooner than most people want to give it credit for" (13:38)-"And that's where it's like that slow progression builds the foundation that you stand on" (19:47)-"They're all athletes. They all want to compete, so that part's huge" (36:28)

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on blending the weightroom and on-field skill development. This is Part Three of the interview.Speakers:-Logan Jones (Chicago White Sox)-Nate Friedman (Arizona Diamondbacks)Questions/topics covered in this episode:-Player-led cultures-Training under fatigue-Health vs. Performance-Closing remarksQuotes:-"One of my favorite pieces is that I think the best cultures in sports are player-led cultures" - Nate Friedman (2:46)-"And if we're just being honest we work in a very gray environment that's such a technical, highly-skilled endeavor" - Logan Jones (6:35)-"But it always comes back to the willingness to put yourself out there, the willingness to be vulnerable, the willingness to check your ego, the willingness to be okay with failure and learn from it, and the willingness to know that even in a results-based world, you need to be okay with falling in love with the process and learning the methods to then get those results" - Nate Friedman (28:02)-"We're here to help guide, educate, and mold these people's lives" - Logan Jones (31:46)If you would like to learn more from the guests on this episode, you can follow them on social media:Instagram:@logan_jones95 - Logan JonesTwitter:@Logan_Jones95 - Logan Jones

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on blending the weightroom and on-field skill development. This is Part Two of the interview.Speakers:-Logan Jones (Chicago White Sox)-Nate Friedman (Arizona Diamondbacks)Questions/topics covered in this episode:-Assessments and training qualities-Representative training and transfer of skill development-Training under fatigueQuotes:-"To me, you're looking for outliers. You're looking for things that stand out on a normative scale" - Nate Friedman (6:29)-"My first thought is I would be very skeptical of anyone that communicates in absolutes" - Logan Jones (16:31)-"The best programs I've ever written were basically written by the player themselves through conversations" - Logan Jones (19:19)-"I think there's ways we can come up with better drills and better, more representative practice design to help mimic what the situations are going to be like in-game" - Nate Friedman (20:31)If you would like to learn more from the guests on this episode, you can follow them on social media:Instagram:@logan_jones95 - Logan JonesTwitter:@Logan_Jones95 - Logan Jones

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on blending the weightroom and on-field skill development. This is Part One of the interview.Speakers:-Logan Jones (Chicago White Sox)-Nate Friedman (Arizona Diamondbacks)Questions/topics covered in this episode:-General thoughts on how strength and conditioning coaches can influence on-field performance-Discussing player development plans with on-field coaching staff-Involving the player in the planning processQuotes:-"For me, first and foremost, I think it starts with leaving no stone unturned and committing to doing whatever it takes to help the player" - Nate Friedman (3:00)-"I think we always need to realize that no matter what the situation, our field is a field of service. And no matter who we're dealing with, whether it's players, front office, pitching coaches, hitting coaches, the mindset needs to be 'How can I help?'" - Nate Friedman (13:39)-"At the end of the day our guys are here professionally to play the game of baseball, to win games at the Major League level, to win a World Series championship" - Logan Jones (24:38) -"It's an entertainment industry, but we entertain by winning baseball games" - Logan Jones (24:59)If you would like to learn more from the guests on this episode, you can follow them on social media:Instagram:@logan_jones95 - Logan JonesTwitter:@Logan_Jones95 - Logan Jones

Brett Platts just completed his second season in professional baseball. He spent this last year in both Low A (Down East Wood Ducks), & High A (Hickory Crawdads) in the Texas Rangers organization. Prior to his time in Texas he was with the Chicago Cubs organization where he spent the 22' season in the Dominican Summer League. Previous stops include an internship at the University of Iowa (2022), and a full-time position at the Okotoks Dawgs Academy in Okotoks, Alberta, Canada (2019-2022). Platts has a MS in Exercise Science from Liberty University, and a BA in Psychology from Carleton University. Platts is from Albany, Prince Edward Island, Canada.Education & Certificates:Liberty University: Masters of Science, Exercise Science, Fitness & PerformanceCarleton University: Bachelors of Arts, Sport PsychologyNational Strength & Conditioning Association: Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)National Strength & Conditioning Association: Registered Strength & Conditioning Coach (RSCC)Topics covered in this episode:-Advice for others-Finding success as a strength and conditioning coach -Continuing Education ResourcesQuotes:-"The realm of strength and conditioning is transitioning into the sports science field. I do envision many strength coaches probably having to have a sports science background or a sports science certification" (2:53)-"Get as much experience as you possibly can" (7:01)-"I think you have to be a coach; that's definitely the job you signed up for" (13:42)If you would like to learn more from Brett, you can follow him on social media:Instagram:@BrettPlattsor read his Simplifaster article:https://simplifaster.com/articles/athlete-monitoring-program-jump-data/

Brett Platts just completed his second season in professional baseball. He spent this last year in both Low A (Down East Wood Ducks), & High A (Hickory Crawdads) in the Texas Rangers organization. Prior to his time in Texas he was with the Chicago Cubs organization where he spent the 22' season in the Dominican Summer League. Previous stops include an internship at the University of Iowa (2022), and a full-time position at the Okotoks Dawgs Academy in Okotoks, Alberta, Canada (2019-2022). Platts has a MS in Exercise Science from Liberty University, and a BA in Psychology from Carleton University. Platts is from Albany, Prince Edward Island, Canada.Education & Certificates:Liberty University: Masters of Science, Exercise Science, Fitness & PerformanceCarleton University: Bachelors of Arts, Sport PsychologyNational Strength & Conditioning Association: Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)National Strength & Conditioning Association: Registered Strength & Conditioning Coach (RSCC)Topics covered in this episode:-His best professional baseball story-Athlete monitoring and his Simplifaster article (https://simplifaster.com/articles/athlete-monitoring-program-jump-data/)-Finding appropriate load and stimulus for in-season athletesQuotes:-"Reflection can be kind of a hard aspect to grasp. So kind of taking those moments and just making sure you're present for once" (3:20)-At the end of the day we're prepping them to play 162 games" (7:44)-"There's a lot of data out there. I think it's just about creating relationships with everybody and then displaying the data that you have" (16:53)If you would like to learn more from Brett, you can follow him on social media:Instagram:@BrettPlatts

Donny Gress just completed his 2nd season in professional baseball. He works for the Boston Red Sox as a minor league strength coach for the High-A Greenville Drive. He recently worked in the Arizona Fall League with the Glendale Desert Dogs. Prior to the Red Sox he was a coaching assistant and summer intern at the University of Kentucky with the Olympic Strength Staff and worked directly with baseball, softball, gymnastics, and started the strength training for Stunt. Other stops include Graduate Assistant for University of Kentucky Human Resources under their MoveWell division, Cape Cod Baseball League, John Carroll University, and Speed Strength Systems.  Education, Awards & Certificates:2023 South Atlantic League MiLB Strength Coach of the YearUniversity of Kentucky – Master of Science: Exercise Physiology & Graduate Certificate in High Performance CoachingJohn Carroll University – Bachelor of Arts: Exercise Science (Magna Cum Laude)National Strength and Conditioning Association – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)OnBaseU – Level 1 Hitting Topics covered in this episode:-Working the Arizona Fall League-Advice for others and continuing education resources-Attending his first Winter MeetingsQuotes:-"Arizona itself that time of year is incredible" (12:40)-"You never really know what door's gonna open" (22:38)-"I know I have a reminder on my phone every day to read or do my Duolingo" (31:41)If you would like to learn more from Donny, you can follow him on social media:Instagram: dontron41or email him:Email: dgress@redsox.com

Donny Gress just completed his 2nd season in professional baseball. He works for the Boston Red Sox as a minor league strength coach for the High-A Greenville Drive. He recently worked in the Arizona Fall League with the Glendale Desert Dogs. Prior to the Red Sox he was a coaching assistant and summer intern at the University of Kentucky with the Olympic Strength Staff and worked directly with baseball, softball, gymnastics, and started the strength training for Stunt. Other stops include Graduate Assistant for University of Kentucky Human Resources under their MoveWell division, Cape Cod Baseball League, John Carroll University, and Speed Strength Systems.  Education, Awards & Certificates:2023 South Atlantic League MiLB Strength Coach of the YearUniversity of Kentucky – Master of Science: Exercise Physiology & Graduate Certificate in High Performance CoachingJohn Carroll University – Bachelor of Arts: Exercise Science (Magna Cum Laude)National Strength and Conditioning Association – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)OnBaseU – Level 1 Hitting Topics covered in this episode:-Working with gymnasts-His best professional baseball stories-Winning SAL Strength Coach of the YearQuotes:-"We know that winning is as much a part of development as anything we do in the weightroom" (13:37)-"At the end of the day it's a team sport. It has individual pieces to it, but you have to do the best you can with your ability to help the team win" (19:01)-"I think a lot of it comes down to two things: communication and feel" (29:09)If you would like to learn more from Donny, you can follow him on social media:Instagram: dontron41or email him:Email: dgress@redsox.com

Phil Hartt just completed his 8th season in professional baseball.  He worked for the Minnesota Twins from 2016-2018 before coming to the Detroit Tigers in 2019.  He has completed internships at Coastal Carolina University, University of Michigan Olympic Sports, University of Missouri Football, and a sport's science position with the University of Minnesota M&W Hockey.  Other stops include coaching high school baseball for three seasons and working at three private sector facilities. Pro Ball Resume2016 Elizabethton Twins (rookie)2017 Cedar Rapids Kernels (low a)2018 Chattanooga Lookouts (AA)2019 West Michigan Whitecaps (Low a)2020-2021 Erie Seawolves (AA)2022-Present Toledo Mudhens (AAA)Topics covered in this episode:-Advice for others in the field-Being named International League Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year-Continuing Education ResourcesQuotes:-"It's not your way or the highway like some people think. I mean you can be out of a job a lot quicker than them with that kind of mindset" (3:47)-"I don't ever want to turn a guy away from the weightroom" (10:19)-"Always be open to working with the other team" (16:35)If you would like to learn more from Phil, you can follow him on social media:Instagram:@harttsandc

Phil Hartt just completed his 8th season in professional baseball.  He worked for the Minnesota Twins from 2016-2018 before coming to the Detroit Tigers in 2019.  He has completed internships at Coastal Carolina University, University of Michigan Olympic Sports, University of Missouri Football, and a sport's science position with the University of Minnesota M&W Hockey.  Other stops include coaching high school baseball for three seasons and working at three private sector facilities. Pro Ball Resume2016 Elizabethton Twins (rookie)2017 Cedar Rapids Kernels (low a)2018 Chattanooga Lookouts (AA)2019 West Michigan Whitecaps (Low a)2020-2021 Erie Seawolves (AA)2022-Present Toledo Mudhens (AAA)Topics covered in this episode:-Getting a Master's Degree from Australia-His best professional baseball story-Aerobic training-Building a level system of developmentQuotes:-"I think that's how strength coaches should operate, you know, be the test dummy for yourself. See how you respond to different methods and stimulus" (2:22)-"I just love learning. I'm not the best student, but I love learning" (5:32)-"There's no reason everyone does the same program. A 17-year old Latin player compared to a potential Hall of Famer - they have different needs" (20:53)If you would like to learn more from Phil, you can follow him on social media:Instagram:@harttsandc

Drew Weidner is currently a strength and conditioning coach within the Seattle Mariners organization. He was named the 2023 Northwest League Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year. Prior to the Mariners, Drew has stops along the way at the University of Wisconsin and University of Minnesota - Duluth.Topics covered in this episode:-His journey and best professional baseball story-Being named Northwest League SCOTY-Advice for others and continuing education resourcesQuotes:-"Do the simple things very well, very consistently" (6:03)-"In the Minor Leagues rarely does it go to plan" (14:54)-"You don't know until you're in it" (23:46)If you would like to learn more from Drew, you can follow him on social media:Instagram:@dweid6

Mia Salvemini is a Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Tampa Bay Rays organization. Salvemini was originally hired by the Rays in 2020 after graduating from the University of Tampa in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Performance. During her time at the University of Tampa, Salvemini completed an internship with Cressey Sports Performance, a mecca for baseball strength and conditioning. She also worked in the University of Tampa weight room and helped oversee a variety of teams ranging from women's tennis to men's baseball.  After spending the majority of the 2021 season with the Florida Complex League Rays, Mia moved up to the Low-A Affiliate, the Charleston Riverdogs to finish out the last six weeks. Salvemini spent the 2022 season with the Riverdogs in which they posted the best record in Minor League Baseball and earned back-to-back championships. She was also the strength coach for the Riverdogs for the 2023 season earning another championship. Mia is passionate about optimizing athletic performance. She has experience working with athletes of all levels ranging from youth to professional. Salvemini is also involved with Baseball For All, a non profit organization that helps build gender equity in baseball by providing girls with real opportunities to play, coach, and lead in this sport. This includes coaching young women via zoom about opportunities in this industry.  Mia's goal is to help pave the way for future females in the professional sports industry and one day earn the title of Major League strength coach. Topics covered in this episode:-Having won 3 Minor League championships already-Crossfit-Charleston, SCQuotes:-"I feel like at the end of the day we spend more time with these people than we do with our own family and they become part of our family" (14:42)-"I think the more experience you get under your belt the better it becomes" (20:14)-"I would say one big thing is if you want to be successful in baseball, learn Spanish" (26:21)If you would like to learn more from Mia, you can follow her on social media:Instagram:@mia.salveminiTwitter:@Mia_Salvemini

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 CallisonTwitter:@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 feelQuotes:-"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 CallisonTwitter:@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 humbleQuotes:-"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_rhoades1Twitter:@T_Rhoades1

This brief episode marks the six year anniversary of the PBSCCS Podcast. If you are enjoying the podcast, please leave ratings and reviews on iTunes - this will help the outreach of the podcast grow. If you want more information from the PBSCCS, you can follow along on social media: Twitter: @PBSCCS Instagram: PBSCCS or go to the website: http://baseballstrength.org/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 rehabQuotes:-"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 PerryTwitter:@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 progressionsQuotes:-"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 PerryTwitter:@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 resourcesQuotes:-"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 routineQuotes:-"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