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EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 50 MIN

Basic Principles for a Solid Strength & Conditioning Program | Baseball 101 | YBMcast

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On this episode of Baseball 101, Coach Dave Wiggins welcomes a diverse group of voices to break down what a truly effective strength and conditioning program should look like for baseball players and teams. Joining the discussion are Nathan Yamnitz, Director of Business Development at TrainHeroic and owner of Performance Zone Fitness, along with Nick Moten, right-handed pitcher, Westminster Christian Academy graduate, and current SIUE baseball player. Together, they dive into the importance of building strength and conditioning programs around the actual needs of athletes and teams — not trends or one-size-fits-all training models.This episode covers:💪 Core principles of a solid strength & conditioning foundation⚠️ Common mistakes and training approaches to avoid🏋️ Aligning training with baseball-specific demands📈 How proper programming can help address issues created by overly specialized training🎯 Supporting long-term health, performance, and developmentWhether you’re a coach, player, or parent, this episode delivers practical insight into how smart strength and conditioning can elevate performance while protecting the athlete.⚾ Baseball 101 — building better athletes through education and experience.⚾ Sponsored by BuntmasterWebsite: https://buntmaster.comInstagram: @officialbuntmasterX: @buntmasters⚾ Stay locked in with Youth Baseball Midwest—your hub for full-spectrum youth baseball insight in the Midwest. Subscribe and hit that dinger (🔔) to never miss a game-state insight.🌐 More YBM:Website: youthbaseballmidwest.comYouTube: Youth Baseball MidwestInstagram: @youthbaseballmidwestTikTok: @YouthBaseballMidwestX: @YBM_castFacebook: Youth Baseball MidwestPresented by our proud partners:Game 7 Baseball: game7baseball.comPrime Sports Midwest: primesportsmw.com🎥 Production Partner:Red Earth Productions: redearthprod.com

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