The Baseball Development Show

Pfeiffer University RHP Joey Kooken tells his unbelievable story and battle with a deadly infection in High School and the ups and downs of coming back to baseball!  Interested in getting better with us? See all of our remote and in-person training program options: https://www.athletekbaseball.com/ Velocity Max - Unlock your arms potential: https://www.athletekbaseball.com/velocity-max Connect with us: Instagram - https://instagram.com/athletekbaseball?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw== Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@athletekbaseball?_t=8eyIe6UgYzD&_r=1 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletekbaseball?mibextid=LQQJ4d Podcast: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5RH3XyrdB3nnRwKnUxAxP9?si=9e3a69c2f439467a iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baseball-development-show/id1708777980 Like and subscribe to stay up-to-date with our weekly content!   #collegebaseball #adversity #pitchers 

2025 RHP Davis Harper tells his amazing story of going from getting cut his Freshman year of High School to committing to play Division 1 baseball at Kennesaw State University less than 2 years later. Interested in getting better with us? See all of our remote and in-person training program options: https://www.athletekbaseball.com/ Velocity Max - Unlock your arms potential: https://www.athletekbaseball.com/velocity-max Connect with us: Instagram - https://instagram.com/athletekbaseball?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw== Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@athletekbaseball?_t=8eyIe6UgYzD&_r=1 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletekbaseball?mibextid=LQQJ4d Podcast: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5RH3XyrdB3nnRwKnUxAxP9?si=9e3a69c2f439467a iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baseball-development-show/id1708777980 Like and subscribe to stay up-to-date with our weekly content! #storytime #velocitymax #collegebaseball

2025 RHP Matt Pearch talks about his commitment to Yale, Summer ball, the upcoming football season, and the possibility of playing professionally. Great dialogue here! Interested in getting better with us? See all of our remote and in-person training program options: https://www.athletekbaseball.com/ Velocity Max - Unlock your arms potential: https://www.athletekbaseball.com/velocity-max Connect with us: Instagram - https://instagram.com/athletekbaseball?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw== Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@athletekbaseball?_t=8eyIe6UgYzD&_r=1 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletekbaseball?mibextid=LQQJ4d Podcast: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5RH3XyrdB3nnRwKnUxAxP9?si=9e3a69c2f439467a iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baseball-development-show/id1708777980 Like and subscribe to stay up-to-date with our weekly content!    

Listen to Dr. Colón discuss his own experiences with Tommy John surgery, growing up in Puerto Rico, and Division I baseball. Injured? For more information on our rehab services: https://www.athletekbaseball.com/performance-therapy See all of our remote and in-person training program options: https://www.athletekbaseball.com/ Velocity Max - Unlock your arms potential: https://www.athletekbaseball.com/velocity-max Connect with us: Instagram - https://instagram.com/athletekbaseball?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw== Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@athletekbaseball?_t=8eyIe6UgYzD&_r=1 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletekbaseball?mibextid=LQQJ4d Podcast: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5RH3XyrdB3nnRwKnUxAxP9?si=9e3a69c2f439467a iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baseball-development-show/id1708777980 Like and subscribe to stay up-to-date with our weekly content!

THE VELOCITY MAX SYSTEM WAS CREATED FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR: ✓ Increased throwing velocity. ✓ Improved mechanics and sequencing. ✓ Improved spin rate & pitch efficiency. ✓ Improved mobility, strength & athleticism. ✓ Decreased arm stress & risk of injury. Velocity Max - Unlock your arms potential: https://www.athletekbaseball.com/velocity-max Interested in getting better with us? See all of our remote and in-person training program options: https://www.athletekbaseball.com/ Connect with us: Instagram - https://instagram.com/athletekbaseball?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw== Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@athletekbaseball?_t=8eyIe6UgYzD&_r=1 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletekbaseball?mibextid=LQQJ4d Podcast: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5RH3XyrdB3nnRwKnUxAxP9?si=9e3a69c2f439467a iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baseball-development-show/id1708777980 Like and subscribe to stay up-to-date with our weekly content!

Aussie mate Shannon van Wyck talks about coming from the Land Down Under to the United States via America's Pastime, and his journey into the Strength Training world. Tune in!   Interested in getting better with us? See all of our remote and in-person training program options: https://www.athletekbaseball.com/ Velocity Max - Unlock your arms potential: https://www.athletekbaseball.com/velocity-max Connect with us: Instagram - https://instagram.com/athletekbaseball?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw== Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@athletekbaseball?_t=8eyIe6UgYzD&_r=1 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletekbaseball?mibextid=LQQJ4d Podcast: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5RH3XyrdB3nnRwKnUxAxP9?si=9e3a69c2f439467a iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baseball-development-show/id1708777980 Like and subscribe to stay up-to-date with our weekly content!

Velocity Max - Unlock your arms potential: https://www.athletekbaseball.com/velocity-max Interested in getting better with us? See all of our remote and in-person training program options: https://www.athletekbaseball.com/ Connect with us: Instagram - https://instagram.com/athletekbaseball?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw== Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@athletekbaseball?_t=8eyIe6UgYzD&_r=1 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletekbaseball?mibextid=LQQJ4d Podcast: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5RH3XyrdB3nnRwKnUxAxP9?si=9e3a69c2f439467a iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baseball-development-show/id1708777980 00:00 Intro  02:40 Committed to Georgetown  03:51 VELO GAINS! 82 to 90  06:45 Having Dad As Your Coach  08:44 Being A Two-Way In High School  10:40 The Velocity Max System  13:25 Taking Your Training To The Next Level  18:20 Hit 90 For The First Time!  20:00 Last High School Season  23:41 The Culture Of Velocity Max & Training Environment  26:12 The MOST Beneficial Things In A Throwing Program  28:30 Best Advice For Development  34:30 What Drives YOU?

Jason Gilley - RHP at Spring Hill College takes us through his incredible cancer journey. This is the epitome of true perseverance and grit. A MUST LISTEN for all athletes, ballplayers, and anyone going through cancer or experiencing it with loved ones. Interested in getting better with us? See all of our remote and in-person training program options: https://www.athletekbaseball.com/ Velocity Max - Unlock your arms potential: https://www.athletekbaseball.com/velocity-max Connect with us: Instagram - https://instagram.com/athletekbaseball?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw== Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@athletekbaseball?_t=8eyIe6UgYzD&_r=1 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletekbaseball?mibextid=LQQJ4d #baseballpodcast #cancersurvivor #pitchers Podcast: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5RH3XyrdB3nnRwKnUxAxP9?si=9e3a69c2f439467a iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baseball-development-show/id1708777980 Like and subscribe to stay up-to-date with our weekly content! 00:00 Jason Gilley Cancer Journey 01:00 Intro 04:00 Where We Started 06:45 High School Baseball History 09:30 Reclassifying 13:24 Shoulder Injury - Now What?! 24:00 Recruiting Emergency! https://www.easrecruiting.com 28:55 Spring Hill College 34:07 Grades 37:30 Labrum Surgery 45:20 Summer Ball in Florida 49:44 Stage 3 Cancer 56:16 The Next Steps - Chemotherapy 1:03:11 Another Surgery 1:13:50 Leaving The Hospital! 1:15:00 Cancer FREE! 1:17:35 Cleared to Start Training: Road to Recovery 1:23:00 Back To College 1:31:13 Keeping Perspective

REMOTE VELOCITY MAX https://www.athletekbaseball.com/remote-velocity-max ATHLETEK STRENGTH PROGRAM https://www.athletekbaseball.com/strength Listen to Greg Hendrix and Dave Bartek talk about cold weather baseball, the coldest games they've played in, and how to handle playing in chillier climates. Make sure you grind during the offseason and truly prepare for whatever comes your way DAY 1! Like and subscribe to stay up-to-date with our weekly content! Interested in becoming part of the Athletek family? Check us out on: https://www.athletekbaseball.com/ Connect with us: Instagram - https://instagram.com/athletekbaseball?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw== Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@athletekbaseball?_t=8eyIe6UgYzD&_r=1 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletekbaseball?mibextid=LQQJ4d Podcast: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5RH3XyrdB3nnRwKnUxAxP9?si=9e3a69c2f439467a iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baseball-development-show/id1708777980 00:00 Cold Weather Games 03:30 Snow in Florida?! 05:21 When the Sun Goes Down… 09:07 7 Games In The Snow 12:00 Which Positions are Toughest In the Cold? 20:55 F***ing Wind! 23:16 Preparing For The Weather 26:35 Training 30:15 Tips For Pitchers 33:30 Tips For Position Players

Dr. Dale and Dave Bartek talk about the process of growing up as an athlete and training through the holidays. They also answer some questions from the audience and dive into what the journey of being a baseball player looks like. Like and subscribe to stay up-to-date with our weekly content! Interested in becoming part of the Athletek family? Check us out on: https://www.athletekbaseball.com/ Connect with us: Instagram - https://instagram.com/athletekbaseball?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw== Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@athletekbaseball?_t=8eyIe6UgYzD&_r=1 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletekbaseball?mibextid=LQQJ4d Podcast: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5RH3XyrdB3nnRwKnUxAxP9?si=9e3a69c2f439467a iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baseball-development-show/id1708777980  

Greg and Dave sit down and talk discipline. On the field, off the field, and everything in between takes true discipline to succeed. Like and subscribe to stay up-to-date with our weekly content! Interested in becoming part of the Athletek family? Check us out on: https://www.athletekbaseball.com/ Connect with us: Instagram - https://instagram.com/athletekbaseball?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw== Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@athletekbaseball?_t=8eyIe6UgYzD&_r=1 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletekbaseball?mibextid=LQQJ4d Podcast: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5RH3XyrdB3nnRwKnUxAxP9?si=9e3a69c2f439467a iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baseball-development-show/id1708777980  

Mikee Moore and Dave Bartek talk about growing up in baseball, the ups and downs, the twists and turns, and developing the right mentality. Tune in for some really cool stories rolling through high school and college baseball, and the ultimate path that led to coaching. Like and subscribe to stay up-to-date with our weekly content! Interested in becoming part of the Athletek family? Check us out on: https://www.athletekbaseball.com/ Connect with us: Instagram - https://instagram.com/athletekbaseball?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw== Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@athletekbaseball?_t=8eyIe6UgYzD&_r=1 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletekbaseball?mibextid=LQQJ4d Podcast: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5RH3XyrdB3nnRwKnUxAxP9?si=9e3a69c2f439467a iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baseball-development-show/id1708777980 00:00 Growing Up In Baseball 02:55 The Good Ole Days 11:09 Getting Benched 15:22 Learning To Handle Failure 19:30 College Summer Ball 22:30 Shark or Minnow? 27:00 Having The WILL To Be Good 32:13 D3 to D2 - Making The Jump 45:00 Earning Your Spot 54:18 BE THE GUY! 57:06 Believe You Are The Best

EAS Recruiting Owner Sean Yanes discusses the current state of recruiting, some of the positives and negatives he sees with young softball and baseball players, and how he has used his passion for the game to help others! https://www.easrecruiting.com Like and subscribe to stay up-to-date with our weekly content! Interested in becoming part of the Athletek family? Check us out on: https://www.athletekbaseball.com/ Connect with us: Instagram - https://instagram.com/athletekbaseball?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw== Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@athletekbaseball?_t=8eyIe6UgYzD&_r=1 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletekbaseball?mibextid=LQQJ4d Podcast: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5RH3XyrdB3nnRwKnUxAxP9?si=9e3a69c2f439467a iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baseball-development-show/id1708777980 00:00 Sean Yanes - EAS Recruiting 03:29 The Evolution 07:15 Recruiting On A Regional Level 08:17 CHP (Can He Play?)  12:42 If You WANT To Play, There Is A Place For You  15:20 The TO DO Checklist  24:09 Don't Make This Mistake!  27:15 PLAY HARD  31:40 Handling Showcases & Failure  33:57 Offensive or Defensive?  36:18 Old School Meets New School  38:30 The Ugly Truth - The Analytics  47:50 Message To The Ballplayers  

Tyler Haswell sits down with Dave to talk through his youth as a ballplayer. They share stories from The University of South Carolina, playing with Jacob DeGrom, and the ups and downs of college baseball! Like and subscribe to stay up-to-date with our weekly content! Interested in becoming part of the Athletek family? Check us out on: https://www.athletekbaseball.com/ Connect with us: Instagram - https://instagram.com/athletekbaseball?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw== Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@athletekbaseball?_t=8eyIe6UgYzD&_r=1 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletekbaseball?mibextid=LQQJ4d Podcast: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5RH3XyrdB3nnRwKnUxAxP9?si=9e3a69c2f439467a iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baseball-development-show/id1708777980  

Piedmont University Head Coach Justin Scali and Piedmont University Alum Dave Bartek talk through the ins and outs of DIII Baseball, building a winning culture in college baseball, what college coaches are looking for when recruiting players, and being mentored by some the nation's best coaches over the years! Don't miss this one! 00:00:00 Piedmont Baseball 00:04:00 Fall Practice Rules/Regulations 00:06:11 College Practice & Planning 00:18:55 Staying Consistent Every Day 00:20:37 Recruiting at The Division III Level 00:28:14 The High School Game vs. The College Game 00:30:35 You Need To Get Stronger! 00:36:30 Recruiting At Each Position 00:44:38 Baserunning/Controlling The Running Game 00:52:20 Pitchers Skillsets Needed 01:01:48 Best D3 Players Of All Time 01:13:26 Mikee Moore 01:32:48 Calm vs. Aggressive Coaching Style 01:42:00 Building A Winning Culture 01:47:00 Conference Champs! To check out Piedmont Baseball: https://piedmontlions.com/sports/baseball Like and subscribe to stay up-to-date with our weekly content! Interested in becoming part of the Athletek family? Check us out on: https://www.athletekbaseball.com/ Connect with us: Instagram - https://instagram.com/athletekbaseball?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw== Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@athletekbaseball?_t=8eyIe6UgYzD&_r=1 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletekbaseball?mibextid=LQQJ4d Podcast: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5RH3XyrdB3nnRwKnUxAxP9?si=9e3a69c2f439467a iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baseball-development-show/id1708777980  

Greg and Dave sit down and discuss baseball around the world, how recruiting works during different seasons, how to remain professionally calm, and starving doubt with intelligent thoughts! Like and subscribe to stay up-to-date with our weekly content! Interested in becoming part of the Athletek family? Check us out on: https://www.athletekbaseball.com/ Connect with us: Instagram - https://instagram.com/athletekbaseball?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw== Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@athletekbaseball?_t=8eyIe6UgYzD&_r=1 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletekbaseball?mibextid=LQQJ4d Podcast: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5RH3XyrdB3nnRwKnUxAxP9?si=9e3a69c2f439467a iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baseball-development-show/id1708777980  

Coach Tim Nuñez and Co-Founders Dr. Dale and Dave Bartek hit rewind as they reminisce on the days as college teammates, talk through their different paths to where they ultimately wound up, raising kids, coaching and baseball mentality, and more! Like and subscribe to stay up-to-date with our weekly content! Interested in becoming part of the Athletek family? Check us out on: https://www.athletekbaseball.com/ Interested in working with Coach Nuñez? https://instagram.com/coachnunez_?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Connect with us: Instagram - https://instagram.com/athletekbaseball?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw== Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@athletekbaseball?_t=8eyIe6UgYzD&_r=1 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletekbaseball?mibextid=LQQJ4d Podcast: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5RH3XyrdB3nnRwKnUxAxP9?si=9e3a69c2f439467a iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baseball-development-show/id1708777980  

Atlanta Braves Minor League RHP Jonathan Hughes talks about what he loves about the Braves organization, perfecting your catch play as a pitcher, and how to ultimately achieve your goals as a pitcher! Like and subscribe to stay up-to-date with our weekly content! Interested in becoming part of the Athletek family? Check us out on: https://www.athletekbaseball.com/ Connect with us: Instagram - https://instagram.com/athletekbaseball?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw== Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@athletekbaseball?_t=8eyIe6UgYzD&_r=1 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletekbaseball?mibextid=LQQJ4d Podcast: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5RH3XyrdB3nnRwKnUxAxP9?si=9e3a69c2f439467a iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baseball-development-show/id1708777980  

Athletek athlete Brendan Parks talks about his journey through Juco, D1, and now D2, how he has dealt with the ups and downs of his baseball journey, and how his mental game has improved over the years. Like and subscribe to stay up-to-date with our weekly content! Interested in becoming part of the Athletek family? Check us out on: https://www.athletekbaseball.com/ Connect with us: Instagram - https://instagram.com/athletekbaseball?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw== Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@athletekbaseball?_t=8eyIe6UgYzD&_r=1 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletekbaseball?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Alan Carter dives into his experiences of playing in the World Baseball Classic and getting sign by the Los Angeles Angels in the same year, facing Mike Trout, and how baseball has turned him into a hard worker. Like and subscribe to stay up-to-date with our weekly content! Interested in becoming part of the Athletek family? Check us out on: https://www.athletekbaseball.com/ Connect with us: Instagram - https://instagram.com/athletekbaseball?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw== Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@athletekbaseball?_t=8eyIe6UgYzD&_r=1 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletekbaseball?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Listen to Max Tracey talk about his wild experience between running track and playing baseball, both in Australia and in the states, as well as the grind of the Independent Ball track. Like and subscribe to stay up-to-date with our weekly content! Interested in becoming part of the Athletek family? Check us out on: https://www.athletekbaseball.com/ Connect with us: Instagram - https://instagram.com/athletekbaseball?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw== Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@athletekbaseball?_t=8eyIe6UgYzD&_r=1 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletekbaseball?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Alabama State University Outfielder Ali LaPread talks about his recent success, his invite to the HBCU Swingman Classic, and NCAA Division I baseball. Ali is one of our local athletes and has done a lot in the community helping younger players reach their goals! Like and subscribe to stay up-to-date with our weekly content! Interested in becoming part of the Athletek family? Check us out on: https://www.athletekbaseball.com/ Connect with us: Instagram - https://instagram.com/athletekbaseball?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw== Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@athletekbaseball?_t=8eyIe6UgYzD&_r=1 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletekbaseball?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Will Stephens, RHP at Cornell University, sits down to discuss his life as a Student-Athlete! He gives us his experience with the Tommy John surgery and what it takes to properly come back healthy. See what is in store next for Will! Like and Subscribe to stay up-to-date with our weekly content! Looking for instruction and want to be a part of our family here at Athletek? Visit www.athletekbaseball.com

2025 RHP Matt Pearch sits down with Athletek Baseball founder Dave Bartek to discuss his baseball journey. Find out what Matt Pearch credits towards his recent success and find out what is in store for the future star! Like and Subscribe to stay up-to-date with our weekly content! Looking for instruction and want to be a part of our family here at Athletek? Visit: www.athletekbaseball.com VELOCITY MAX: www.athletekbaseball.com/velocitymax