Virtual Pitching Academy Podcast

Episodes

1. 13

   Arm Care Principles w/ Kyle Roberts

   Coach James and Coach Kyle talk through how to improve your accuracy through catch-play and then discuss some arm care principles and their favorite, as well as not so favorite, methods for recovery. Listen up!

   Jan 18, 2022

   12m
2. 12

   Mental Tools, How to Throw Harder, & "Overuse" w/ Kyle Roberts

   In this jam packed episode, Coach James and Kyle Roberts discuss mental tools such as "mental resets" and "visualization", as well as some tips for throwing harder and the misconception of "overuse".

   Jan 11, 2022

   17m
3. 11

   Facing the "Yips" w/ Kyle Roberts

   Coach James got with Kyle Roberts, former 5th round pick of the Texas Rangers, to discuss some challenges he faced as a player and his bout with the infamous "yips". If you've ever dealt with the yips, you'll want to tune in!

   Dec 20, 2021

   20m
4. 10

   CrossFit & Strength Training Principles w/ Josh Gibson

   Is CrossFit good for baseball players? In this episode Coach James and Coach Josh Gibson discuss the benefits and drawbacks to CrossFit, as well as the general principles that should govern any strength program.

   Dec 13, 2021

   10m
5. 9

   Work Ethic, Coach-ability, & Home Workouts w/ Josh Gibson

   In this episode Coach James and Coach Josh Gibson talk about the importance of being coachable in your training and what you can do at home to get stronger, along with the limitations of not using equipment or going to a gym.

   Dec 13, 2021

   15m
6. 8

   Injury Prevention and How to Warm Up w/ Josh Gibson

   In part 2 of an interview with Josh Gibson, owner of Athletic Preparation, Coach James and coach Josh talk injury prevention and how to warm up properly before working out and practice/competition. Stay tuned for parts 3 & 4!

   Nov 29, 2021

   16m
7. 7

   Why train for strength and speed? W/ Josh Gibson

   Coach James interviews Josh Gibson, owner of Athletic Performance in Auburn Hills, Michigan. In part 1 of the interview, the two discuss why strength and speed training is important for baseball players and pitchers specifically.

   Nov 23, 2021

   12m
8. 6

   More Effort, More Velo???

   In this episode Coach James discusses whether more effort always means you'll throw harder. He breaks down how and when to apply effort or intensity in your throwing mechanics. He also discusses how he misunderstood new training methods and how he wishes he used them sooner.

   Nov 15, 2021

   13m
9. 5

   Lessons from the Postseason (2021)

   There's a ton to learn from the 2021 postseason! In this episode Coach James breaks down a few takeaways, starting with Mad Max and ending with Tyler Matzek.

   Nov 8, 2021

   26m
10. 4

    Soreness Shouldn't Be Normal

    Continuing his series "Things I Wish I Knew", coach James talks about arm soreness and how he used to cope with it vs. how he thinks about it now. He also offers some advice on how to watch playoff baseball.

    Nov 1, 2021

    15m
11. 3

    Things I Wish I Knew: How to Condition After Throwing

    There's a debate amongst coaches about HOW pitchers should condition after pitching. Should they do long distance running? Short distance sprints? Other things? In this episode Coach James shares how his opinion has shifted over the years and what he wishes he knew much earlier.

    Oct 25, 2021

    11m
12. 2

    Things I Wish I Knew: Mechanical Concepts

    Coach James starts a series on things he wishes he knew when he was still playing. First up, he discusses mechanical concepts that he was ignorant of, and how he could have trained better.

    Oct 18, 2021

    13m
13. 1

    Intro: About Coach James & VPA

    In this episode Coach James Barragan shares his vision behind Virtual Pitching Academy, part of his personal journey, and who this podcast is for.

    Oct 4, 2021

    13m