Explore the applied sport science research process in college baseball, and how academic research can be optimized to benefit player programming. This episode features Dr. David Szymanski, the Director of Baseball Performance at Louisiana Tech University, and co-editor of the recently published book NSCA’s Strength Training for Baseball. Hear about Szymanski’s career path, from college baseball player to coach and sport scientist. This episode covers a wide range of relevant topics, including exercise selection, performance technology, student pathways, and the emergence of performance director roles across Major League Baseball (MLB).
Find David on Instagram: @drdavidszymanski or at his program website: LA Tech Sport Science| Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs
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Season 6 Episode 5 with Jonathon Weakley
Connect with a young researcher and coach on exploring strength and power topics within elite sport, including a deep dive into velocity-based training. This episode features Dr. Jonathon Weakley, of Australian Catholic University and Leeds Beckett University, discussing his path from growing up ...
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Season 6 Episode 4 with Bret Kelly
Learn from a coach who took his career from working with Winter Olympic and professional sport athletes to success in the private sector. In this episode Bret Kelly, of Exos and formerly U.S. Ski and Snowboard, shares about his journey and the need for coaches to remain versatile in growing
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Season 6 Episode 3 with Glenn Revell
In this episode we meet Glenn Revell, the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Central Catholic HS in San Antonio, Texas. “Coach Rev” shares insights and advice with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, from his transition to high school strength and conditioning from...
