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Episode #040: We are encouraging pitchers to fail at PCU

In this episode Jared and Jackson talk about:

• Psychological safety in baseball
• Managing pressure and stress in big games
• Creating an environment where it's okay to fail
• Encouraging trying new things and challenges

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Episode #039: De-load or Shutdown?

In this episode Jared talks about:

• Pros and cons of de-loads and shutdowns
• Starting from the opening day and working backwards
• How to know if you have enough time build back up properly
• General de-loading shutdown guidelines

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Episode #038: What We’re Learning From Coaching Pitchers Every Day

In this episode Jared and Jackson talks about:

• Obstacles training HS players

• Multiple teams
• Confidence
• Motivating

• Jackson's transition from playing to coaching
• What we are learning and applying to our athletes

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Episode #037: Command Data You're Probably Not Tracking

In this episode Jared talks about:

3 ways to use intended targets to improve performance:

• Catcher Set Up
• Pitch Calling
• Training

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Episode #036: Stop Wasting Your Bullpens

In this episode Jared talks about:

3 steps to getting the most ot of your bullpens.

• Define the goal
• Build the plan
• Track progress

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Episode #035: 6 Metrics to Improve Lower Half Mechanics

In this episode Jared talks about:

• Force plate metrics to improve lower half
• Drills you can do
• How to use information without force plates

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Episode #034: What to Do if You Aren't Getting Playing Time

In this episode Jared talks about:

• Playing time and how to stay ready
• Sample size for stats
• Who should play summer ball

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Episode #033: Navigating Winter Throwing

In this episode Jared talks about:

• Shutdowns
• Deloads
• Inning build ups

If you are unsure what to do for throwing between now and the season, this episode is for you.

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Episode #032: How to Improve your Catch Play

In this episode, Jared walks through some of the issues he sees with players while playing catch and how to fix it.

- Accerlate the arm into release
- Athletic throws
- Long Toss
- Mental cues

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Episode #031: Josh goes solo and breaks down how he regained his mobility. If you are looking for strategies to improve your own mobility, this is the episode for you!

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Episode #030: Jared sits down with pitcher, Jackson Hicks.

Jackson shares his unique story of not playing college baseball, but still ultimately playing in the Minnesota Twins organization.

He had no college offers out of high school, so he decided to go to University of North Carolina as a student. He ended up joining the club baseball team and pitched for the next 4 years.

After college he decided to go to a couple independent league tryouts and ultimatelly landed in the United Shore Professional Baseball League in Michigan.

It was out of that league the Minnesota Twins would sign him.

He is now a free agent currently rehabbing from Tommy John Surgery.

Jackson shares every bump and bruise along the way that has led him to where he is today.

His story is an inspiration to young players that haven't devleoped into the player they want to be yet.

Jackson is an example of what hard work and perseverance can do.

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Episode #029: Jared breaks down his performance evaluation process and specifically walks through Bobby Miller's (Dodgers) struggles this season.

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Episode #028: Josh sits down with mental performance coach, Austin Merrill.

Austin is the founder of Genesis Performance Consulting. He takes a unique approach to improving mental performance through mental models. This goes beyond traditional sports psychology frameworks.

Austin worked in the Atlanta Braves organization prior to starting his own company.

You can checkout Austin's website here.

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Episode #027: Jared walks through how to create a player development plan (from scratch) for pitchers.

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Episode #026: Jared and Josh sit down with the one and only Alan Jaeger.

Alan has over 30 years of experience coaching baseball players.

He is well known for his long toss protocols and mental game strategies.

In this episode, we dive deeply into long toss. The benefits, the dangers of not doing it, what long toss actually is, and much more.

We also discuss the injury epidemic and velo chasing.

Alan dives into how he became interested in the mental game over 30 years ago. He talks through the importance of mediation, focusing on the now, and falling in the love with the process.

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Episode #025: Jared sits down with his good friend, Brendan Miller.

Brendan is a neurscience researcher who does deep dives into pitching analytics as a hobby.

He is an obssessive Cubs fan, who also does a podcast with CHGO Cubs, weekly.

In this episode, Jared and Brendan discuss 3 Cubs pitchers:

Justin Steele
Porter Hodge
Javier Assad

They dive deep into their arsenals, what makes them unique, and areas they potentially could improve.

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Episode #024: Josh breaks down the 3 steps he took to getting recruited by D1 schools.

Timestamps:
(3:30) Step 1: Training for Velocity
(12:30) Step 2: Self-Improvement
(17:50) Step 3: Distribution and Showcasing

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Episode #023: Josh sits down with RHP, Albertus Barber. Albertus walks through his journey from throwing upper 80 to the upper 90's with motivating stories along the way.

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Episode #022: Jared tells his full story as a baseball player and a coach. From high school, all the way to where he is today.

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Episode #021: Jared and Josh discuss high velocity pitching mechanics.

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