Functional Training is a hot topic these days. “You need to be performing exercises that are functional.” You might have heard or read this statement but not fully understand what it entails. Functional exercises are classified as exercises that are training the body to perform daily life activities. While I fully agree with this thought process, many forget the foundational...

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Baseball has transpired from a spring/summer sport to year-round play. With nearly 25 million youth participating in various leagues and play levels, the time for the offseason has diminished. The one piece of equipment that remains constant from year to year is their body. Episodes of arm injuries have been reported as high as 25% of youth baseball population each...

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During the midst of this global pandemic, it is easy to become complacent; it is okay to feel anger, frustration, and sadness. I feel those emotions, not for myself, but for the senior baseball players who may not have another chance to play the sport they love again. My heart is especially heavy for two senior baseball pitchers. They have...

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Thanks to the rise of social media, we have greater access to the training routines of professional athletes than ever before. While there are numerous benefits of this increased transparency, it is not without its drawbacks. Namely, parents seeing a pro utilize a highly-advanced drill or exercise, then deciding "my kid needs to do that". These pros also pull off...

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