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We sat down with Trevor Stocking and Kyle Hodge from Axe Bat to talk about their latest release and the new look you can expect to see in 2024. Learn the advantages of swinging Axe, what you can expect from the new releases, and a peek behind the curtains of one of the most innovative bat companies in the world. Check us out today at https://www.justbats.com/ Questions or Suggestions? E-mail: experts@justbats.com Toll-Free Telephone: ⁠1-866-321-BATS (2287)⁠ We hope that you enjoy Batter Up! If you have any questions, concerns, or requests, don't hesitate to contact our Bat Experts. They're available for a call or text at 866-321-2287, email at experts@justbats.com, or you can live chat on our website. Don't forget, we're JustBats, and we'll be here for you from Click To Hit!

We take a close look at 2022 Axe Bats as well as some great insights from long time industry insider Trevor Stocking. See more of our axe bat reviews here: Bat Reviews Check out Axe Bats from here: https://www.axebat.com Have a bat related question? Send us a line at batdigest.com/advice and we will answer it on our weekly Mound Visit podcast episode. Buy the book: https://amzn.to/34Jm90o Affiliate Links Amazon Bats: https://amzn.to/3uuBz3H Dicks Sporting Goods: https://icks-sporting-goods.ryvx.net/1Kzzg JustBats: https://bit.ly/3pESoGN eBay: https://ebay.us/BRVBQt

In this episode, we talk to Brandan From axe bat who tells us a lot about axe bat and why there handle is so effective! Make sure to watch on youtube to see the new 2022 axe bat! Chunk hits dingers podcast on youtube

Former pro player Branden Berry shares how his dream of playing in the big leagues evolved into helping pro and amateur hitters get an edge working for Axe Bat on Episode 49. Here are a few of the highlights from our conversation...1. Branden talks about his competitive mindset going into playing at the University of Washington and how it helped earn the opportunity to start as a Freshman2. Branden shares why he re-enrolled in school within hours of being released by the Marlins3. Branden describes how he turned an internship at Blast Motion into a full-time job within a handful of months after proving himself4. Branden shares how he got his current job at Axe Bat and why Mookie Betts and other MLB stars are swinging the bat challenging the status quo of how baseball bats are madeBranden's story shows the importance of being able to pivot when new opportunities are ahead.Click here to connect with Branden on LinkedIn.To learn more about Axe Bat, visit axebat.com or @axebat on Instagram and Twitter.We've teamed up to create a special promotion to give the listeners 20% off any non-sale products on AxeBat.com. Use Business20 at checkout to receive the discount. Thanks to Branden and the Axe Bat team for making this happen!

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Really great perspective from Branden Berry on this episode! We dive deep into the hottest products at Axe Bat. From short bats to long bats and different weighted bats we explore how an athlete can develop their swing. Branden reflects on his experience working at Blast Motion and now Axe Bat as we dive into the newest ways to develop as a hitter with clutter of subjective and objective information out there. Branden played professionally and does a terrific job of connecting his playing days, his process as a hitting, and relating it to landscape of data we now have to navigate as coaches. USE Code DUGOUT20 to SAVE on your Axebat order! www.axebat.com Instagram Twitter

Max talks about the social giveaway they are doing. Trevor Stocking from Axe Bat joins the podcast. He talks about the benefits of using an Axe Bat. The importance of proven MLB players using the Axe design. They also talk about Axe Training bats.

How does swinging an Axe Bat Improve your ability to hit? In this episode we bring on a rep for Axe Bat, Branden Berry. In this episode Branden talks about why Axe Bat started and some of the benefits behind it, his playing career as a college and professional, his transition into working with Blast Motion, and what metrics you should be aiming for. We also talk about the Axe Bat Speed Trainers and how they increase bat speed, along with cleaning up a hitters bat path.Axe Bat is being kind enough to give all listeners 25% off any Axe Bat training at including the Driveline overload/underload set, all you have to do is head to axebat.com and type in coupon code pjb25 for 25% off. (1:00) Brandon’s playing career (2:45) Why he decided to transfer to Cal State Northridge(4:55) What Brandon expected he would be doing with his degree (7:00) Why he decided to join Axe Bat (8:45) How does Axe bat help you as a hitter? (12:35) What are benefits of overload/underload axe bat trainers? (14:05) Dills you can do with the Speed Trainers (17:00) Supplementing Overload/Underload Axe bats when weight rooms are closed(18:30) Is it still effective to use Axe trainers while doing dry swings? 21:40) What number should you try to get while pairing with Blast Motion? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

iTunes  Stitcher Google Spotify This episode is brought to you by baseballcloud and Axebats. Go to axebat.com and use our code AOTC at checkout to save 10% on your purchase of Axe Bat training products including all of the Axe Bat Speed Trainers and wood bats!  During this episode of Ahead of the Curve, I interviewed Steve Dintaman, Head Baseball Coach at Sinclair Community College and an Associate Scout for the Texas Rangers. Steve Dintaman shares what he has learned as a head coach at Sinclair for 12 years, what it takes to maintain the team culture with young players constantly coming and going, and what he looks for in players and coaches.    Episode Highlights:  What is a Tartan?   Why did Steve Dintaman get involved in baseball coaching?  What is the fall training program over at Sinclair Community College like?  How do they indoctrinate new players into their program?  What are some things that Coach Dintaman does to build the team culture?  How do you balance team chemistry with players coming and going?  What does the team do to instill a sense of competition?   How is he getting to know his players?  How does Coach Dintaman develop coaches?  Does Coach Dintaman hire his own coaches?  What would make ideal hires for the Sinclair Tartans?  How does the typical spring practice plan look like at Sinclair?  What does his batting practice setup look like?   What are the after-season meetings look like when talking to players?  What advice does Steve have for someone who wants to be a head coach one day?  Are there things that they do in practice that the players get excited about?  What is something that you believe that other coaches might disagree on?  Which books or resources does Coach Steve Dintaman recommend?    3 Key Points: Don’t go into a team bragging about how good you are. Let your play do the talking.  The core values of the Sinclair Tartans are: sacrifice, confidence, character and brotherhood.  Join the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) if you want to become a coach.   Tweetable Quotes: “Just lifting during the season, there are still some guys in high school that haven’t done that before. So we are lifting two or three times a week” – Steve Dintaman (09:68) “We are probably practicing anywhere from five to six times a week with an off day built in.” – Steve Dintaman (10:03) “I think my advice for any student athlete going in the fall is: be ready to go and keep your mouth shut and go to work.” – Steve Dintaman (11:43) “The number one emphasis for our program is always going to be player development and the guys understand that our goal is their goal. We want them to reach the highest level they can play.” – Steve Dintaman (22:44) “We are all part-time coaches too. No coach here is a full-time coach.” – Steve Dintaman (33:43) “I think the first thing I would do is if I bring someone in obviously they have had some success and they have some nice pedigree with some references, but that we have the same philosophies.” – Steve Dintaman (37:15) “There is nothing worse than a center fielder trying to track a ball and he’s going near the wall, about to make a catch, and all of a sudden his pitcher just catches it, and your like, “Come on Bro, get out the way.’” – Steve Dintaman (43:44) “The thing I have always told people is, ‘surround yourself with good people and good things will happen.’” – Steve Dintaman (50:20)  Resources Mentioned:  Ahead of the Curve Podcast Twitter: @AOTC_podcast Steve Dintaman: Linkedin  Twitter sinclairathletics.com/sports/bsb/index

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iTunes  Stitcher Google Spotify This episode is brought to you by baseballcloud and Axebats. Go to axebat.com and use our code AOTC at checkout to save 10% on your purchase of Axe Bat training products including all of the Axe Bat Speed Trainers and wood bats!    During this episode of Ahead of the Curve, I interviewed Jeff Leach, Manager of Hitting at Axe Bat. Jeff Leach shares his wealth of experience as a swinging coach for players as young as 8-years old all the way up to the professional level. Jeff offers tips on various methods of training swing timing, when players should shut down on a swing, and how to find solutions for issues that players may have with their swing.    Episode Highlights:  How did Jeff Leach get involved in baseball coaching?    What does Jeff do for Axe Bat?  What is Jeff Leach’s system for developing players when he starts with them?   How does he balance his training for players of very different skill levels?  What are Jeff’s main goals for the off-season?  What tools does Jeff Leach use to evaluate player’s abilities?  Where does he start looking first to identify solutions for the problems of players?  Are there different ways that Jeff uses to train swing timing?  How does Jeff help players to decide when to shut down on a swing?  What is Jeff’s advice to players about what to swing at?  Is there something that Jeff has learned lately that has him really excited?   What is something that his players do in training that they love?  What is something that Jeff believes that other coaches may disagree with? Is there anything about his training that would stand out to people?   What are some of Jeff Leach’s favorite books and resources that have benefited his coaching?  3 Key Points: Baseball skill tools include arm strength, hitting, hitting for power, speed, and fielding.  Jeff’s swinging advice is to look for speed or look for a location.  Finding a feel you trust in a competition is probably more important than rehearsing a perfect swing movement.  Tweetable Quotes: “I’m the manager hitting for Axe Bat. My role is to engage the baseball and softball community and help players really discover the Axe handle and the benefits.” – Jeff Leach (02:08) “I migrated from an individual to a group training environment. I could train more players more often with more tools.” – Jeff Leach (04:02) “If you are looking at an 8-year-old kid, he doesn’t have a lot of experience in the game. He may not be motivated at a high level to really train and practice at his craft without being pushed.” – Jeff Leach (04:39) “My philosophy basically is that, hitting is an infinite moving problem and I need to give them as many solutions to that problem as possible.” – Jeff Leach (07:35) “I think that every off-season for a player should be, first and foremost, about improving the player’s tools.” – Jeff Leach (10:22) “As far as drills, I really like to work with drills that require the least amount of verbal reinforcement.” – Jeff Leach (11:00) “Adjustability is really what we are talking about when talk about timing. Are you on time? Can you adjust your timing to barrel a baseball when your body is off?” – Jeff Leach (20:00) “I love to throw wiffle balls and have wiffle ball games with guys. I think that's one of the most exciting things that a player can do. The competition level increases when they start competing against teammates.” – Jeff Leach (32:50)  Resources Mentioned:  Ahead of the Curve Podcast Twitter: @AOTC_podcast Jeff Leach: Linkedin  Twitter Jeff Leach’s Email: Jeff@axebat.com

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iTunes  Stitcher Google Spotify This episode is brought to you by baseballcloud and Axebats. Go to axebat.com and use our code AOTC at checkout to save 10% on your purchase of Axe Bat training products including all of the Axe Bat Speed Trainers and wood bats!  During this episode of Ahead of the Curve, I interview Jeff Carlson, Ex-Head Baseball Coach at Elk Grove Baseball in Elk Grove, California. Jeff Carlson shares his wealth of knowledge for father’s that are coaches and have kids playing baseball. Jeff also offers valuable tips on how to communicate openly and accurately with players and coaches, how to handle parents that are concerned about their kid’s playing time, and what have been beneficial strategies for fundraisers. Episode Highlights:          How did Jeff Carlson get involved in baseball coaching?          What advice does Jeff Carlson give to those transitioning from coaching to focusing on family?          What has been Jeff’s experience with his two sons playing baseball?          What did the conversations look like with Jeff’s sons when he had to critique their playing?          Was there ever a time with his sons playing baseball where he had to push them to practice more?          What was Jeff Carlson’s experience like at Elk Grove when he first started?          What are some different practical ways that Jeff was able to get players prepared to succeed?          How did Jeff turn his coaching approach into a system that he could apply?          What are Jeff Carlson’s thoughts on the power of communication?          What is the fine line between effective communication and something they may not need to worry about?          How did Jeff Carlson deal with parents feedback about their kids not playing in games?          What hard rules did Jeff Carlson set out each year?            What were his teams’ best fundraisers?          Did his staff interview with him or through the school’s athletic director?  What is something they did in practice that his players loved?          What books and resources that have benefited Jeff Carlson? 3 Key Points:     Find ways to get your team to spend time together before and after practice, such as having a clubhouse.     You can’t coach and communicate the same way with each player. It has to be tailored to their individual personalities.     Informal conversations with coaching candidates have been Jeff’s interviewing process. Tweetable Quotes:      “For your kids, always try to challenge them. Don’t be afraid that they might fail. When they learn failure at an early age, it’s just going to make them stronger and a better person and player down the road.” – Jeff Carlson (04:15)      “As far as building culture, building communication as a head coach, I think that it is important that when a kid makes a mistake, that maybe you put your  arm around him and tell him.” – Jeff Carlson (09:22)      “My main goal was about developing players, so that they could play at the next level.” – Jeff Carlson (16:21)      “My philosophy was, ‘If you’re not hitting, you aren’t going to be able to play at the next level.’” – Jeff Carlson (26:03)      “We always brought the kids in and we would talk to them where they are at and tell them their roles. And we tell the kids, ‘We are going to be honest. You may not like what you hear. But, we are going to be honest to you.’” – Jeff Carlson (33:33)      “My rule was always, the player can always come to me at the appropriate time and discuss playing time. I was not going to discuss it with the parents, ever.” – Jeff Carlson (40:01)      “I think our budget when I finished was about $100,000 to run our program, which is a lot.”– Jeff Carlson (46:00)      “Try to surround yourself with the best possible coaches you can find.”– Jeff Carlson (47:30) Resources Mentioned: Ahead of the Curve Podcast Twitter: @AOTC_podcast Jeff Carlson: Twitter Jeff Carlson Email: JEGCarls@EGUSD.net

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This episode is brought to you by baseballcloud and Axebats. Go to axebat.com and use our code AOTC at checkout to save 10% on your purchase of Axe Bat training products including all of the Axe Bat Speed Trainers and wood bats!  iTunes  Stitcher Google Spotify During this episode of Ahead of the Curve, I interview Drew Saylor, Player Development and Assistant Hitting Coordinator with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Drew provides listeners with an inside look into recruiting and communication strategies, how he is able to maneuver between both of his job roles, how to train players to get their mind and body in sync to respond in game situations, and what it takes to improve timing and rhythm as a hitter.   Episode Highlights: How did Drew Saylor get involved in baseball and coaching? Drew Saylor discusses his dynamic relationship with his wife. What were some of the first things he did when he got hired? How are some of the recruiting conversations like when you are a new hire? What are the unique tasks of having two different roles within the Pittsburgh Pirates organization? How can you maximize communication for development from a macro and micro level? What are ways Drew addresses hitting issues? How is the communication successfully executed with players? How can players be trained to develop timing and rhythm? What are ways to help players learn to adjust to various situations in the moment? What are ways to get players excited about training and implementing competition into their training? Which books have had a strong impact on Drew Saylor? What are things that are done in training that his players love? Which additional resources have benefitted Drew Saylor? 3 Key Points: Being transparent and vulnerable add to being a trusted leader. Coordinators aren’t just problem fixers. They are also a higher-level form of overall support and feedback.   It’s not about trying to speed up your swing. It’s about trying to give yourself more time for your A-swing to get the contact. Tweetable Quotes: “A lot of what we’ve done is create the culture, create the relationships, and then now we are trying to build out how we view and how we evaluate our people.” – Drew Saylor (10:00) “A lot of what I’ve done as a leader is be able to go, ‘Hey I’ve failed this way. I have messed up this way. I have fallen short of the mark this way,’ and have those transparent moments.” – Drew Saylor (12:15) “For me, what I’ve tried to accomplish as a coordinator is to not lose that feel of that day-to-day.” – Drew Saylor (14:08) “One of my big goals is spending time with the hitting coaches and with the managers, and say, ‘Hey, how is the chemistry of the club? What are some of the hot spots? How can I support you?’” – Drew Saylor (17:19) “I like to think about failure as moving forward.” – Drew Saylor (19:42) “It really starts with their ability to, swing at something they can hit hard.” – Drew Saylor (22:14) (Timing) “I think that when players are not necessarily on time, or they don’t have the ability to get on time, one of the first questions that we try to ask them is, ‘When are you starting?” – Drew Saylor (33:13) “When the idea comes from within, there is more investment. But you’re also helping the player indirectly think through a batting process of their swing.”– Drew Saylor (36:25)   Resources Mentioned: Ahead of the Curve Podcast Twitter: @AOTC_podcast Linkedin: Drew Saylor Twitter: @DrewSaylor19 Books: “Thinking Fast and Slow” by Daniel Kahneman  “The Traveler’s Gift” by Andy Andrews  

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Video Link This episode is brought to you by baseballcloud and Axebats. Go to axebat.com and use our code AOTC at checkout to save 10% on your purchase of Axe Bat training products including all of the Axe Bat Speed Trainers and wood bats!  iTunes  Stitcher Google Spotify Episode Highlights: Why did Justin Willard get involved in baseball coaching? In what ways have the Minnesota Twins changed in recent years? How can you maximize individuals in a team setting? How does Justin Willard access his players? In what ways can a player’s skill faults be fixed?   As far as proprioception, does it have to be sport specific?   What is Justin looking for in a pitcher? What does communication look like with his players? Are their common problems that Justin sees? How can coaches get players to implement individual corrections?   How is the communication system within coaches established? How do we develop command to help pitchers compete in the strike zone? What is Justin’s advice to teach a lefty pick move? What would a week look like for training a pitcher? How can you prepare the pitcher’s body to throw? How does rest and recovery work after a pitcher has been throwing? How can you simplify data to make it accessible to players? The ultimate goal is hit and miss. What is the fine line between having too many pitches and focusing on go-to pitches? What resources have Justin really excited right now? What training routines keep Justin’s players motivated?   Are there any books that Justin loves? Baseball is an organism with many moving parts.   3 Key Points: Justin Willard accesses players by rating their proprioception, mobility, stability, and mental capabilities. 70% of our brain is optical power. The training goal is to ‘feed the flaw,’ which is to help players feel what their flaw is and overcorrect it.   Tweetable Quotes: “The people aspect is something that we as coaches often overlook. Helping people grow is a huge, huge aspect of coaching.” – Justin Willard (01:38) “I’m going to put you in the best position to see the ball. That’s what we as humans do. We want to see.” – Justin Willard (09:07) “If you can’t throw a change-up, it’s probably because you can’t get a proper extension of your arm. So, let’s work on the things that will help you get there.” – Justin Willard (20:55) “You need to have all your information and your ability to communicate in one kind of central location.” – Justin Willard (22:09) “I’m very big on restraint-based training, understanding and manipulating the organism, the task, and the environment.“ – Justin Willard (25:59) “Throwing should be the easy part. Getting our body warm and ready and sweating, that happens before throwing.” – Justin Willard (36:41) “I would rather have a guy with an 80-grade pitch and no command than a guy with a 40-50 grade pitch with phenomenal command.” – Justin Willard (40:07) “If you boil down this whole player development process, you can’t just look at one sphere.”– Justin Willard (51:1) Resources Mentioned: Ahead of the Curve Podcast Twitter: @AOTC_podcast Linkedin: Justin Willard Twitter: @JustWillard2

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Why have players like Mookie Betts, Dustin Pedroia, George Springer and most recently Kris Bryant switched to an Axe handle? You don't need to think it is a fad or a gimmick but we'll learn more about the swing and bats as Coach Jeff Leach joins our show this week. Coach Jeff Leach, based in San Antonio, Texas, has coached all ages of amateur baseball, most recently with the 17U South Texas Sliders, an elite travel program that has produced more than two dozen professional draft picks. Leach also has worked extensively in player development, both as a private hitting instructor, and as the founder and director of Upper Deck Training in San Antonio, where he administers hitting programs for teams and small groups. He has been the 2014 and 2015 DBAT Sports National Instructor of the Year nominee. You should follow him on Twitter at @CoachJeffLeach and Axe Bat on Twitter at AxeBat and Instagram at @AxeBat. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playballkid/message

The manager for Hitting at Axe Bat, Jeff Leach. In this episode Jeff talks about why he decided to accept the position at Axe Bat, how Dustin Pedroia helped get Axe on the market, and some of the benefits of using Axe Bat. We also talk about player development, and some of the ways Jeff likes to train his hitters. axebat.com Code: PATRICK for 20% off any bat until 3/31 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Subscribe on iTunes   Subscribe on Stitcher   Subscribe on Google Play Quotes We test 3 things for power. A vertical jump A seated med ball chest pass and sit up med ball throw So many times in my career I would try and get kids to do a certain movements and I’d get frustrated because they couldn’t figure it out. Now I’ve come to the realization that everyone moves differently. Rotational strength and velocity is one of the most important things there is in throwing and hitting. If you aren’t strong and you dont have the intent to throw/swing hard, not alot else matters because those are the two big foundations. I love using a broomstick or PVC so the kids can actually focus on moving better rather than trying to hit all the time. I think external cues within a team setting would be the way to go. Tell them to hit oppo home runs Resources Baseball Savant Driveline TPI  Altis Contact @sabercoach insta  Website Website and Social Media sites for the show  www.aotcpodcast.com Twitter @aotc_podcast Facebook Ahead of the Curve Coaches Facebook group Instagram aotc_podcast