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The PUSH Performance Podcast
by PUSH Performance
A comprehensive baseball development podcast - built by baseball players, for baseball players. Covering strength, pitching, hitting, rehab, softball, recovery, nutrition, and much more.Website: https://pushperformancegym.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/pushperformco/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PushPerformCO
Episodes
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The chaotic episode.
This episode goes everywhere. It’s not really about baseball but we bet you’ll be entertained. We cover: Andrew and Julian’s powerlifting comp. Our athletes’ success updates. Which grocery store is preferred by each coach. Why Andrew thinks his own wedding was “phenomenal”. Why In-n-Out is the...
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Pitch design is fun.
Today we have Andrew Amato and Taylor Davis join the podcast to talk about how to get more out of your pitching. What to expect this summer. New mounds. New cage. New tech. And more. Breaking down pitch design. What’s the best way to train command? What’s an investment vs. what’s a cost? Don't...
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What makes up a good throw.
Today we have Push Director of Throwing Andrew Amato and Director of Hitting Julian Kodama join the podcast and dive deep on all things about the throw and how strength plays a part. We cover: Andrew breaks down what he looks for in a throwing assessment and what you should know about the throw....
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Therapy session.
Today, we have DJ Edwards, Next Era PT Founder Nick Thurlow, AZ Executive Director of Development Taylor Davis, and Push Colorado Executive Director of Pro Baseball Performance & Remote Training Joe Rose join the podcast. They hold nothing back in today’s episode as they cover: How to make sure…
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Youth athletes deserve better.
Today, we have former multi-year big leaguer/current youth coach Paco Rodriguez join the podcast. We cover: What Paco did for strength/recovery/etc in the big leagues. What he wished he did differently/what worked. Problems with throwing and strength programs not pairing up. The biggest issue in...
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TJ - Bridging the gap between rehab and performance.
Today we have Push Founder DJ Edwards and Next Era Physical Therapy Founder Nick Thurlow shine light on TJ. They cover: Importance of working with surgeons who work with throwers. What to do pre-surgery. Specifics of strength and PT in TJ recovery. Pre-op: workload management. Injury reduction…
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Too many cooks in the kitchen.
Today, we have Push Founder/Owner DJ Edwards and Next Era PT Founder/Owner Nick Thurlow breaking down how to align all coaches, teams, agents, parents, and more, to work toward your success. Whether you’re a pro or a younger athlete, there is something you can take away from this episode. We…
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Off-season Pt. 2: Hitting
The Off-season Pt. 2 episode is here and today, we're talking all things hitting. We’re excited to have our very own Push Hitting up and running this off-season and our Director of Hitting, Dalton Hurd, is here to break down all the details and what to expect. We cover: Dalton’s 3 Pillars of...
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“Sweating” isn’t the goal. Performance on the field is.
Today, Director of Strength Taylor Davis and Strength Coach Eric Everett take over the pod breaking down the best ways to work with younger baseball and softball players. Biggest issues to look for in youth athletes. Setting the foundation. This is the time to avoid bad habits. What to do when…
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What to Expect This Off-Season Pt. 1 - Pitchers
It's almost that time of year! Offseason 2022. In today's episode, we break down: Understanding your data and creating your game plan. How to get back to moving well. Pre-hab. What will be different this off-season. How weight gain, strength, and movement patterns can impact your velo. And more....
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"Can't be all gas and no brakes."
Today, we have AZ Director of Strength Taylor Davis and Director of Hitting/Strength Coach Dalton Hurd join the podcast. We get specific and cover: Speed work. Different exercises during different seasons and athletes. The importance of exercise order. It matters. Understanding what your goals…
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Butter > Oil
We’re back. And this episode goes everywhere. Today, we have a whole crew including: Founder DJ Edwards, Throwing Trainer Andrew Amato, Strength Coach Dalton Hurd, New Throwing Trainer Daulton Barry, and one of our athletes Mike Byrne. We cover: Which tools actually matter and can help you for...
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What the scouts look for w/ PBR Utah’s Jeff Scholzen
“A lot of kids can play, but not everyone can play at the next level.” - DJ Edwards Current PBR Utah Director and former pro scout, college coach, and more, Jeff Scholzen joins the podcast. We break down: What scouts are looking for in athletes. How PBR Utah has helped athletes from smaller towns...
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The Tall and Tapered Episode.
“If you’re not out there competing, you’re going to get exposed.” - Dylan Rheault Today, we have Push OG/Former Pro Pitcher/Pitching Coach Dylan Rheault and Push Director of Throwing Andrew Amato join the show. We cover: Old school vs. new school of pitching and the importance of a blend. How to...
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How to make in-season adjustments without throwing athletes off.
Our Director of Pitching, Andrew Amato, is back on the show. Andrew, along with DJ, talk all things in-season adjustments including: Biggest issue high school pitchers struggle with and what to do about it. Body awareness when training in-season. Andrew’s favorite "go-to things" in the weight…
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Reducing injury rate in season.
Baseball season is in full swing. As much as we don’t ever want to see it, injuries happen. Baseball is a high-risk game. Pitching is an incredibly violent motion. What we can do is reduce the injury rate. Today, DJ and Brandon break down: How small consistencies lead to success. What does injury...
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Training athletes through mental side of baseball with Austin Byler, Founder of Major League University
Today, we’re excited to co-host with the Founder of Major League University Austin Byler, as well as the Operations Manager, Ray McIntire. Did you know: 35% of elite athletes struggle with mental health complications. 70% of teens ages 13 to 17 consider anxiety and depression a major problem…
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“Treat the athlete, not the sport” ft. Dr. Nick and Austin from Next Era PT
“I’m a left-handed pitcher, so I'll just do what I've seen other left-handed pitchers do." “I’m having pain, but no I am not doing anything to fix it.” These are common things we hear when there is low-hanging fruit or ways athletes could avoid injury and stay on the field longer. If you’re a...
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Proper movement patterns = pitching better ft. Padres Pitcher Steven Wilson
Dj’s back! And with a tan from vacation. Today, we have longtime Push athlete and Padres relief pitcher, Steven Wilson joining the show. We cover: Feeling healthy after multiple injuries. What actually works? Why understanding human movement patterns helps to avoid pitching issues; oftentimes the...
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MARCH MADNESS.
Today, we have Push AZ Strength Coaches Taylor Davis and Brandon Monahan taking over the host mic. DJ is out of town but the show must go on. Today, we break down: Ideal in-season scheduling for HS and the various levels of collegiate athletes. Trust your process. Strength "coaching" through...
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How to stay on the field as a pitcher ft. Director of Throwing, Andrew Amato
“If the reps we do don’t transfer to the mound, they’re pointless.” - DJ Today, we have Director of Throwing, Andrew Amato join the podcast. We break down various ways that help pitchers be their best and stay on the field. This includes: What we learned with our pro throwers this off-season.…
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Coach Taylor Davis takes the hot seat.
Today, we have Push Strength Coach Taylor Davis spill the tea. Who’s the real Taylor Davis? People are asking. We share: His story as a collegiate athlete at Gonzaga to now coaching over 40 athletes from youth to the big leagues. What’s needed to become a strength coach in the baseball…
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"Be smooth like jazz." with Dodgers Pitcher Andre Jackson
“Be smooth like jazz. Move well, be free, be smooth.” Today, we have top prospect, Dodgers Pitcher Andre Jackson, and Push Throwing Trainer Andrew Amato join the podcast. We cover: Taking a more mindful approach to nutrition; how it helps him as an athlete. How he found who he was as a pitcher...
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What coaches have learned during Offseason 21/22 & more.
We say episode 41 on the recording but it’s 42. Cheers! Today, we have Push CO Strength Coach, Joe Rosenstein join the show to talk about what we've learned this offseason. We talk: Learning how to read an athlete better. Understanding how the body works together to make sure you’re progressing...
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The Short and Sweet Episode.
Today, we have Push Strength Coaches DJ, Taylor, and Jordan break down a lot of topics in a small amount of time. We cover: Being adaptable as a coach. For example, making sure guys are ready even with an unexpected lockout going on. Deload weeks. When do they matter? How to balance high-intent...
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Arm Care
Today we talk arm care - what works and what's for show. We cover: What movements are best for different types of throwers. High/low days - how they can help you be a better player in the long run. Arm care is total body care. Not all arm care is created equal. Warm-up routines. Answering an...
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Difference Training HS and Pro Athletes
If you’re in high school, it can be confusing to understand what are the most important things to focus on to make sure you avoid unnecessary injury, play in college, and so on. If you’re a pro athlete, you want to continue to progress and stay in the game without injury as long as possible.…
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Catching up with Kevin Gausman
Today, we have 2021 All-star, current Toronto Blue Jay Pitcher, and one of Push Performance’s first athletes, Kevin Gausman, join the podcast. Today, we break down: Adjusting to pitching in the big leagues. How failure can lead to success. Building durability for the season in the off-season.…
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Q&A with Simon, Taylor, and DJ
Today, we have Throwing Trainer Simon Mathews, Strength Coach Taylor Davis, and Founder/Strength Coach DJ Edwards answering your questions. Welcome to our first Q&A session! Join us as we break down: How to balance a work schedule and your training during the offseason. When to take “pain” in…
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Dad jokes with Minnesota Twins Pitcher, Taylor Rogers
Today, Minnesota Twins’ Pitcher and all-star, Taylor Rogers, joins the podcast. Today, we share his story: Why durability is so important. How Push helped him feel his best. Why evolving your routine is key. His All-Star experience in his hometown. The best dad jokes you’ve heard in a minute. And...
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San Francisco Giants' Pitcher Tyler Rogers
You’ve seen his submarine pitch. He has a twin brother who also plays in the big leagues, Taylor (who also trains at Push). SF Giants' Pitcher Tyler Rogers joins the podcast. Today, we share his story: How his support system “team” played an integral part in his journey. Not being scared to learn...
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Science.
Today, we have Strength Coaches DJ, Taylor, and Jordan on the pod to break down progressions in exercises and when and where they make sense for baseball and softball players. We cover: When to progress an exercise. When it’s smart to focus on speed in your program. Finding different modalities…
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"Go Devils", ft. Former ASU and Current Pro Pitchers Ryan Burr and Darin Gillies
Give em hell devils. Today, we have White Sox Pitcher Ryan Burr and Current Free Agent Pitcher (Triple-A for Mariners last season) Darin Gillies join the podcast. Ryan was one of our OG Push CO athletes, and they both currently train at our AZ facility. Today, we break down: Their time playing...
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“Be stubborn with your goals, flexible with your methods.”
Today, Strength Coaches DJ, Taylor, and Brandon dive deep on how to get the most out of your programming (and what to stop doing) for baseball and softball players. They break down: Why recovery needs to be taken more seriously if athletes want to play long-term. Being smart with your training...
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Sean "World Series Champ" Doolittle
Push athlete, former World Series Champ, and current free agent, Sean Doolittle joins the Push Performance Podcast. Today, we cover: How he got started at Push and training in a different way, re-energizing his passion for baseball. Importance of never stopping learning in this game. How his body...
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What makes you tick?
Today, we have a roundtable conversation with JP Sportman about finding what helps individual athletes perform their best. What makes different athletes tick? How much of a “break” is needed? What can help hitters get an advantage? Additionally, we break down: *How to fill the gap of what guys…
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The man of the hour: Logan Webb
Throws baseballs for the Giants. Semi-pro ping-pong player at Push Performance. Logan Webb sits down and cracks open a Coors Light with DJ Edwards and Push Director of Pitching, Simon Mathews, as they cover: How Logan’s been focused on moving better and being consistent. Finding the way he was...
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From Air Force to the Show - Ft. Minnesota Twins' Pitcher Griffin Jax
The first-ever athlete from the Air Force Academy to make it to the big leagues. Long-time Push Athlete and Minnesota Twins Pitcher Griffin Jax joins the podcast. We discuss: His unique story as he served active duty time for the Air Force around the same time he got drafted. Getting called up…
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The Pizza Boy @ee_strength
You know him, you love him. Today, we’re getting to know Push AZ's newest strength coach @ee_strength (Eric Everett). We cover: His story becoming a strength coach in the world of baseball. The different side of strength for a team in pro ball. How relationships are key to being a trustworthy...
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Keeping up with Hunter Bishop & Connor Higgins
The dynamic duo of Push Performance AZ. Giants first-rounder Hunter Bishop and Angels Triple-A Pitcher Connor Higgins join the pod. Today, they break down: Their off-season plans and specific goals to stay healthy - mentally and physically. The mental side and how they battle expectations. The...
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Mile High Magic, Ft. PUSH CO Team
Today, we have the OG Colorado strength coaches taking over the podcast. Chris Adams. Grant Suggs. Joe Rosenstein. Today, we break down: How Push started and how we’ve transformed over the years. Different coaching styles and which one is right for you as the athlete. Communication with strength...
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“Controlling the controllable”, ft. JP3 Baseball’s J.P. Sportman
“Confidence, when you’re on the field, can be that missing piece leading to success.” Today we have J.P. back on the pod breaking it down for the hitters. Including: The importance of routines. Mental approach in-season vs. off-season. Why the 1-swing approach doesn’t work. How to set up youth...
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Velocity training.
First and foremost, you have to train hard to get the speed portion of the force-velocity curve. If you don’t have strength, you lose velocity. Today, we break down: How strength development is key to make real strides with velocity. How to better incorporate upper body plyometric work for...
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Team Training - Coaches, this one's for you.
There are a lot of baseball and softball teams out there where their training actually does more harm than good. Some athletes overtrain, some athletes are doing a "one-size-fits-all" model, and some are training the same as the football team at their high school. How can we help baseball and...
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DATA.
Today, Push's Director of Throwing Simon Mathews returns to break down all things data. Whether that’s in the weight room, from the Trackman, or on the hitting side, it’s key to track certain areas to see your progress. The crew breaks down: Where the game of baseball is going with data and...
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How to keep your “life" during & after baseball. Ft. Financial Planner & Former Pro Player Cole Leonida
"It doesn’t matter if you’re a 20-year big leaguer, a 2-year minor leaguer, or a college athlete. Some day your playing days will end." What do you do after, financially? Today, we have Cole Leonida join the show. Cole is a financial planner as well as a former professional player drafted in the...
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The Juco Route w/ Central Arizona College Baseball Head Coach Anthony Gilich
“We want our guys to get better. That trumps everything else in our program.” Today, we have the head coach of well-respected junior college, Central Arizona College Baseball, Anthony Gilich. Today, we break down: How junior college baseball is the real deal and might be the best first step for...
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"Communicate better - progress faster."
Arguably one of the most important aspects of training is communication. Often, strength coaches spend more hours with athletes than their families do. Communication is crucial to have a healthy relationship between all parties - parents, coaches, strength coaches, physical therapists,...
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Simon's back.
Simon is back! Today, the crew is rejoined by Push’s Director of Throwing and Red’s DSL Pitching Coach, Simon Mathews. We break down: What Simon’s been up to in the DR as a pitching coach. Specific data throwers need to know about. How to maximize what makes you different/great. How to take your...
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Ft. Driveline's Physical Therapist Terry Phillips
“Let’s fix the cause of pain, not just the site of pain.” Today, we have Terry Phillips, the physical therapist from Driveline, along with our physical therapist, Nick Thurlow from Next Era Physical Therapy. Today, the crew breaks down: How to fully benefit from the relationship between your PT,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A comprehensive baseball development podcast - built by baseball players, for baseball players. Covering strength, pitching, hitting, rehab, softball, recovery, nutrition, and much more.Website: https://pushperformancegym.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/pushperformco/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PushPerformCO
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A comprehensive baseball development podcast - built by baseball players, for baseball players. Covering strength, pitching, hitting, rehab, softball, recovery, nutrition, and much more.Website: https://pushperformancegym.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/pushperformco/Twitter:...
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