Podcasts about baseball factory

          Frank Dolan is the owner and founder of Sports and Fitness Performance in Islip, NY and has been a sports performance coach since 2001. During that time, he has trained youth, high school, college, and professional athletes from the ranks of MLB, the NBA, and the NHL. In 2014, he was named to the Nike Training Network and is currently a NIKE Master Trainer as well as a presenter for Functional Movement Systems (FMS). Frank is currently an adjunct professor at Hofstra University and Suffolk County Community College. Over the course of his career he has also been a regular presenter for Equinox Fitness Clubs, The Baseball Factory, and the Nassau Boces Physical Education Consortium. Frank played one season of professional baseball in Italy following his college career and was also a high school Baseball Coach at Bay Shore High School in NY.   Links: http://www.coachfrankdolan.com Twitter/X: https://x.com/fdolan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachfrankdolan/ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRvalFGGQitzlHRsocuJUyg

Get ready to learn the mindset, strategies, and steps every young player and parent needs to navigate the competitive world of baseball. In this episode, I sit down with Steve Bernhardt, Vice President of Baseball Operations at Baseball Factory, to dive into the realities of player development, recruiting, and how to overcome adversity in baseball. He shares advice for players and parents on how to navigate the challenges of pursuing a baseball career, including strategies to stand out when you're not the top recruit and faced with rejection. We also discuss the role of parents, how to build a development plan to stay on track, and tips to balance baseball with life off the field.  HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Meet the Chief Baseball Officer of Baseball Factory, Steve Bernhardt. 04:45 Advice for players on taking initiative. 09:00 How to frame setbacks as “rocket fuel” to propel a player's future success. 10:00 How did you become a professional baseball player? 12:45 Baseball Factory's approach to developing players. 18:30 What parents and players need to know about college opportunities. 21:00 How COVID-19 and the transfer portal have made the recruiting process even more competitive. 23:45 Why parents and players should focus on development first vs exposure. 27:00 What quality practice looks like. 29:45 What are you looking for when making your initial evaluation of a player? 33:00 The approach for making players better athletes and people. 36:00 How to set long-term goals with your athlete. 42:45 What is Baseball Factory's game plan? 49:45 How intentional practice helps players execute in game situations. 54:00 Steve's top advice to differentiate yourself as a player. RESOURCES + LINKS Get Expert Baseball Training HERE For direct inquiries, you can reach out to Bernhardt at bernhardt@baseballfactory.com Learn more at aligndsports.com Book a 1:1 Consultation HERE FOLLOW Matt Hannaford: @mfhannaford

The MLB Draft takes place this weekend and for the first time in a long time, the Orioles will be taking a player later in the Draft.  In previous years, the O's hit on early draft picks high up in picks 1-10.  How much harder has their job become?  Steve Bernhardt of The Baseball Factory joined the BBMS on Friday morning with a previous of the Draft and a discussion on the tough decisions Mike Elias and company will have to make with pick #22.

In the third hour of Friday's BBMS, the guys are joined by The Fan's own Cordell Woodland for a recap of an awful series for the O's.  What happened to the offense?  Can they bounce back to end the first half on a high note?  Plus, we preview the MLB Draft with Steve Bernhardt of The Baseball Factory, hand out Shovels of Wisdom, and close out with a trip to the World of Stupid.

The Desoto County town of Lewisburg can lay claim to being the baseball capital of Mississippi. The defending state champion Lewisburg High Patriots, with a roster that includes 13 Division I baseball signees, currently rank No. 10 nationally and play a regional schedule of national powerhouses. Coach Rusty Cagle joins the podcast to discuss his team.  

In the final hour of Monday's BBMS, Ed and Jeremy get a break down of the O's Day 1 Draft Picks with the Baseball Factory's Steve Bernhardt, tell you where to put your money in the Daily Line, and recap the O's first half with The Baltimore Banner's Jon Meoli.  Joe then has your Encore and the guys close things out with What We Learned.

In this Episode, Coach Lou and Coach George sat down with the Player Development Coordinator of Baseball Factory, Mike Landis.  Baseball Factory is the number 1 organization in the country for player development at the amateur level. We discussed player development, Drill Design, Social Media, and Parent Involvement.  

Gabrielle breaks down the latest updates in the standoff between MLB and the Players' Union, the issues with the newest counter-offer and players' reactions to it on social media, and gets personal, talking about why baseball makes her think about Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and why baseball needs to be run by people who love baseball.Please consider donating to ActBlue's racial justice campaign, which splits your donation between multiple important organizations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gabrielle breaks down the latest updates in the standoff between MLB and the Players' Union, the issues with the newest counter-offer and players' reactions to it on social media, and gets personal, talking about why baseball makes her think about Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and why baseball needs to be run by people who love baseball. Please consider donating to ActBlue's racial justice campaign, which splits your donation between multiple important organizations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Dan and Tyler are joined by George Carroll. George was a former catcher and first basemen in the Toronto Blue Jays farm system but now is a position coach in the same organization. Along with that he also works with the Baseball Factory to develop better players. George also talks about the one on one work he does with catchers as well. Follow Us On All Things Social Media!!

We break it down with Chad Addison who is currently the Regional Event Coordinator for Baseball Factory, and currently the Athletic Director at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo, California. We talk about his time at UC-San Diego as a player and a coach, and we also talk about the Cape Cod League and his time as an assistant coach for the Brewster Whitecaps. We chat about long-time Texas legend Dodd Johnson and what he meant to the game of baseball.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com Please “Thank” our sponsors who bring this show to you for free:PLAE - http://plae.us/Samson - https://www.samsonequipment.comIron Grip - http://www.irongrip.com/Intek - https://intekstrength.com/Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/Gym Aware - https://kinetic.com.au/gymaware.htmlWoodway - http://www.woodway.com/Versa Pulley - http://versaclimber.com/vp-versapulley/ Derek Wohlers holds professional certifications as a personal trainer, sports medicine specialist and is a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (SCS). Prior to opening Life Performance Enhancement, Derek was an educator, coach, trainer and consultant working for athletic programs at the high school and university levels, sport instruction organizations and college recruiting businesses. An expert in human performance, in addition to his private clients, he has trained professional athletes in the MLB, NCAA, NAIA, USA Track and Field, and PGA.​ Derek has completed specialized continuing educational courses in: • Shoulder Performance • Weight Training for Weight Loss • Optimal Muscle Training • Strength Training Past 50 • Focus on Health, Fitness, & Body Composition • Performance Nutrition • Beginning Strength Training for Kids Private Gym in Upland, CA Private Training Facility Private Training Facility in Upland, CA Private Training Facility Private Gym for individuals and small groups Private Training Facility He is a member of the National Strength & Conditioning Association and the International Fitness Professionals Association. He coaches and consults for the Baseball Factory, a preparation program for college baseball players. Derek currently oversees the pitching and performance training regimen at Bonita High School in La Verne, California. A graduate of Azusa Pacific University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education, he competed as a member of the Cougars baseball program. Derek began his coaching career at his alma matter where he served as pitching coach and oversaw the year-round strength and conditioning regimen for five seasons. During his tenure there, the program made back-to-back appearances in the college world series in 2007 and 2008. Derek will complete his Masters in Theology degree from Veritas Evangelical Seminary. Derek and his wife Ericka attend Christ's Church of the Valley in San Dimas.   In This Episode We Discuss: What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.Life Performance Academy.His evaluation process.  What Seminary can teach you about being a S&C.  Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation. Derek Wohlers holds professional certifications as a personal trainer, sports medicine specialist and is a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (SCS). Prior to opening Life Performance Enhancement, Derek was an educator, coach, trainer and consultant working for athletic programs at the high school and university levels, sport instruction organizations and college recruiting businesses. An expert in human performance, in addition to his private clients, he has trained professional athletes in the MLB, NCAA, NAIA, USA Track and Field, and PGA.​ Derek has completed specialized continuing educational courses in: • Shoulder Performance • Weight Training for Weight Loss • Optimal Muscle Training • Strength Training Past 50 • Focus on Health, Fitness, & Body Composition • Performance Nutrition • Beginning Strength Training for Kids Private Gym in Upland, CA Private Training Facility Private Training Facility in Upland, CA Private Training Facility Private Gym for individuals and small groups Private Training Facility He is a member of the National Strength & Conditioning Association and the International Fitness Professionals Association. He coaches and consults for the Baseball Factory, a preparation program for college baseball players. Derek currently oversees the pitching and performance training regimen at Bonita High School in La Verne, California. A graduate of Azusa Pacific University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education, he competed as a member of the Cougars baseball program. Derek began his coaching career at his alma matter where he served as pitching coach and oversaw the year-round strength and conditioning regimen for five seasons. During his tenure there, the program made back-to-back appearances in the college world series in 2007 and 2008. Derek will complete his Masters in Theology degree from Veritas Evangelical Seminary. Derek and his wife Ericka attend Christ's Church of the Valley in San Dimas.   In This Episode We Discuss: What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.Life Performance Academy.His evaluation process.  What Seminary can teach you about being a S&C.  Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.com Now Available on iTunes http://bit.ly/1bPlMei Pick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's #1 Amazon International Bestseller "CEO Strength Coach" - http://www.CEOStrengthCoach.com Please “Thank” our sponsors who bring this show to you for free:PLAE - http://plae.us/Samson - https://www.samsonequipment.comIron Grip - http://www.irongrip.com/Intek - https://intekstrength.com/Train Heroic - http://trainheroic.com/Gym Aware - https://kinetic.com.au/gymaware.htmlWoodway - http://www.woodway.com/Versa Pulley - http://versaclimber.com/vp-versapulley/ Derek Wohlers holds professional certifications as a personal trainer, sports medicine specialist and is a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (SCS). Prior to opening Life Performance Enhancement, Derek was an educator, coach, trainer and consultant working for athletic programs at the high school and university levels, sport instruction organizations and college recruiting businesses. An expert in human performance, in addition to his private clients, he has trained professional athletes in the MLB, NCAA, NAIA, USA Track and Field, and PGA.​ Derek has completed specialized continuing educational courses in: • Shoulder Performance • Weight Training for Weight Loss • Optimal Muscle Training • Strength Training Past 50 • Focus on Health, Fitness, & Body Composition • Performance Nutrition • Beginning Strength Training for Kids Private Gym in Upland, CA Private Training Facility Private Training Facility in Upland, CA Private Training Facility Private Gym for individuals and small groups Private Training Facility He is a member of the National Strength & Conditioning Association and the International Fitness Professionals Association. He coaches and consults for the Baseball Factory, a preparation program for college baseball players. Derek currently oversees the pitching and performance training regimen at Bonita High School in La Verne, California. A graduate of Azusa Pacific University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education, he competed as a member of the Cougars baseball program. Derek began his coaching career at his alma matter where he served as pitching coach and oversaw the year-round strength and conditioning regimen for five seasons. During his tenure there, the program made back-to-back appearances in the college world series in 2007 and 2008. Derek will complete his Masters in Theology degree from Veritas Evangelical Seminary. Derek and his wife Ericka attend Christ's Church of the Valley in San Dimas.   In This Episode We Discuss: What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.Life Performance Academy.His evaluation process.  What Seminary can teach you about being a S&C.  Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation. Derek Wohlers holds professional certifications as a personal trainer, sports medicine specialist and is a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (SCS). Prior to opening Life Performance Enhancement, Derek was an educator, coach, trainer and consultant working for athletic programs at the high school and university levels, sport instruction organizations and college recruiting businesses. An expert in human performance, in addition to his private clients, he has trained professional athletes in the MLB, NCAA, NAIA, USA Track and Field, and PGA.​ Derek has completed specialized continuing educational courses in: • Shoulder Performance • Weight Training for Weight Loss • Optimal Muscle Training • Strength Training Past 50 • Focus on Health, Fitness, & Body Composition • Performance Nutrition • Beginning Strength Training for Kids Private Gym in Upland, CA Private Training Facility Private Training Facility in Upland, CA Private Training Facility Private Gym for individuals and small groups Private Training Facility He is a member of the National Strength & Conditioning Association and the International Fitness Professionals Association. He coaches and consults for the Baseball Factory, a preparation program for college baseball players. Derek currently oversees the pitching and performance training regimen at Bonita High School in La Verne, California. A graduate of Azusa Pacific University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education, he competed as a member of the Cougars baseball program. Derek began his coaching career at his alma matter where he served as pitching coach and oversaw the year-round strength and conditioning regimen for five seasons. During his tenure there, the program made back-to-back appearances in the college world series in 2007 and 2008. Derek will complete his Masters in Theology degree from Veritas Evangelical Seminary. Derek and his wife Ericka attend Christ's Church of the Valley in San Dimas.   In This Episode We Discuss: What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.Life Performance Academy.His evaluation process.  What Seminary can teach you about being a S&C.  Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

Even in an era of baseball data, a radar gun at the youth level seems like a luxury. But is it a luxury—or a must-have? Pocket Radar co-founder and CEO Steve Goody discusses how the Ball Coach model can help coaches help their pitchers and hitters. Plus Justin Stone of elitebaseball.tv answers whether organizations like Baseball Factory would be useful for instructional or motivational purposes for a 13-year-old. And Austin Wasserman of WassermanStrength.com teaches us about one of his all-time fave exercises—trunk rotation for youth baseball players in the Wass Strength Tip Of The Week. Please let us (and others) know how you feel about the show by giving us an honest review & rating on iTunes!

This episode is Facebook live Recruiting Q&A event I did last week. This Q&A ran on the Travel Ball Parents Facebook page. Visit their page, travel ball parents (https://www.facebook.com/travelballparents/) . Our friends over there put out some great content ranging from hilarious pictures that I'm sure you can relate to , to professional advice on all kinds of topics. This was live, it was 35 questions that I had no idea were coming at me and it ended up covering a great range of topics. In the show description you'll see time codes with the questions, so if you'd like to skip around please check out those details and fast forward right to the questions you'd like to hear. I'd suggest listening to the entire episode, you'll get a lot out of it. Question Time Codes: Q1 (1:10): Do I have to play "showcase baseball" to be recruited? Q2 (4:48) Do we really need a professionally filmed recruiting video? Q3 (8:04) How much of a difference does it make in the recruiting process if a player only plays high school ball, and not travel ball? Is one better than the other? Q4 (9:12) My son had a not-so-great outing in front of a college coach who came to watch him pitch. Has my son lost his chance at that college? Q5 (11:07) What is a good age to start sending tape to college coaches? Q6 (13:33) Is it better to play at a D3 with playing time or a D1 where you might not see a lot of playing time? Q7 (16:12) Where'd you get that T-Shirt? (baseballism.com) Q8 (16:37) Are college camps, tournaments and workouts replacing showcase baseball? Q9 (18:39) We are from Canada, should I have my son play travel ball in USA? Q10 (19:59) How important is strength training? Q11 (21:30) Where can I find out info on individual events? Q12 (23:30) What age should you start strength training? Q13 (25:20) What makes an academic player, and do you they a different recruiting path? Q14 (27:50) What is the best way for a utility player to be recruited? Q15 (29:30) Should kids be focusing on metrics? Q16 (31:35) Do coaches recruit based on position or is it more offensively ability? Q17 (32:40) Do coaches look at left handed pitcher differently than right handed pitcher? Q20 (33:55) Is pop time the most important thing for catchers? Q21 (35:01) If you are a two-way player at what point should you choose one position over the other? Q22 (36:20) How do coaches evaluate side-arm pitchers? Q23 (37:15) What are your thoughts on over-recruiting? Q24 (39:15) How many different pitchers does a pitcher need in his arsenal to be recruited? Q25 (40:23) Of all the brand name showcases out there, which one is the must-attend? Q26 (41:15) How can kids get used to faster pitching? Q27 (42:00) How important is it for a high school player to keep his social media use under control? Q28 (44:12) What are some things the high school player can do to put the recruiting process in their own hands? Q29 (42:25) What is the average amount of scholarship money players get? Q30 (47:10) My 2019 is getting tons of camp invites, how do you know what is genuine? Q31 (49:15) Do schools ever back out of verbal commitment offers? Q32 (50:40) How does Baseball Factory rank with other showcases? Q33 (51:30) What should be included in an email to college coaches? (Email me brian@therecruitingcoaches.com and I'll send you a sample coach email) Q34 (52:27) Is it unreasonable to have expectations of a scholarship? Q35 (54:40) Should I be a pitcher-only at a young age? Sign up for our insider newsletter - The Ballpark Pass here: https://manage.campaignzee.com/eOOC73eLtl

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Baseball may be the United States' national sport - but this year, 2008, almost half of all its professional players come from overseas - and some 40 per cent of them from the Dominican Republic, which shares the Caribbean island of Hispaniola with Haiti. For Assignment David Goldblatt visits Haiti to report on what has become a significant export industry for this country of nine million people.