Tuesday Training Thoughts

Force Vectors Affect Adaptations I’ve talked about the SAID principle (specific adaptations to imposed demands) before, but I’m going to get even more specific. Beyond how just lifting heavy stuff will make you stronger or how running for an extended...

The Case for “Playing into Shape”

We’re getting close to the start of practice for fall sports, and with that, many athletes are preparing for conditioning tests. Coaches use these tests to scare athletes into “staying in shape” during the offseason, and make roster decisions easier...

Week 64 Recap w/ Video

I’m 64 weeks into this journey! For the last few weeks I’ve been working on reatterning and getting pain-free. I’m getting closer and closer every week, and this past week was probably my most satisfying week so far, because I could actually see and...

Week 63 Recap w/ Video

Week 63 is done! Another week of repatterning and relatively low effort throwing. While I’m not throwing at a high intensity I’m making a concerted effort to work on looser arm action. I’ve always had an issue with creating too much tension too early...

Week 62 Recap with Video

I’ve been plugging away for 62 weeks now! I’m still working through some issues inĀ  my delivery right now, but I’m getting closer every day. As I’ve been working towards this goal there has been a ton of frustration and some days I think back...