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06/15/2026

Comment “Mobility” for a free plan that will improve your mobility to block & control balls in the dirt better!🔥

A lot of catchers think blocking is just about dropping to your knees and letting the ball hit you.

But that’s not how the best catchers in the game do it anymore.

Great blocking starts with great mobility.

If you don’t have the hip, ankle, and adductor mobility to move efficiently, you won’t be able to create a wide, stable base when moving side to side. And if you can’t create that base, you’re going to struggle to get your body in front of the baseball consistently.

The best catchers don’t wait for the ball—they move to where it needs to be and beat it to the spot.

Once you get there, your eyes and glove take over.

A newer approach to blocking is using the glove to help absorb and control the force of the baseball instead of simply letting the ball hit your chest protector and hoping it stays close. By tracking the ball all the way in and working the glove with the bounce, you can soften the ricochet and direct the ball into an area where you can recover quickly.

Blocking isn’t passive anymore.

You’re not just trying to stop the ball—you’re trying to control where it goes.

And the ability to control the baseball starts with the ability to control your own body. Mobility allows you to move efficiently, create a wider base, stay balanced through the block, and track the ball with confidence.

Parents and athletes: if your catcher wants to become more reliable behind the plate, don’t just work on blocking drills. Build the mobility and movement quality that makes great blocking possible.

Comment “Mobility” and I’ll send you a free plan designed to help your catcher move better, create a wider base, and block & control balls in the dirt with more confidence this season! ⚾️💪

06/12/2026

As a hybrid athlete training with me, Aiden has been training 3-4 days a week on his own and seeing me in person once or twice a week

We focus on building the CNS and developing it to move fast repeatedly

This plays very well off of the basic movements he’s training 3-4 times a week

Proper programming matters‼️

06/11/2026

Most athletes think college coaches only care about batting average, exit velocity, or how hard you throw.

The truth?

Those things might get you noticed, but they aren’t what separates athletes when it comes time to make recruiting decisions.

College coaches are looking for players who bring three things every single day:
✅ A great attitude.
✅ Consistent effort.
✅ The physical ability to compete at the next level.

You can control all three.

Be coachable. Show up and work harder than everyone else. And don’t neglect the weight room. The game gets faster, stronger, and more physical every time you move up an age group, make varsity, or step onto a college field.

Parents: if your athlete has dreams of playing at the next level, the time to build those habits isn’t when recruiting starts—it’s now.

The athletes who get recruited aren’t always the most talented. They’re often the ones who combine skill with character, work ethic, and year-round physical development.

Which one of these three do you think gives athletes the biggest advantage: attitude, effort, or physicality? Let me know in the comments. ⚾️🔥

06/10/2026

Comment “Pop Time” if you want a program that has drills and workouts for you to drop your pop time and throw more runners out!

One of the biggest reasons catchers have a slow pop time has nothing to do with arm strength…

It’s because they waste movement.

The best catchers don’t wait until they catch the ball to start moving. They anticipate the pitch, stay athletic, and use their momentum to begin working toward second base before the ball ever hits the glove.

Your first move is everything.

If you’re sitting back on your heels or moving straight up before moving forward, you’re giving away valuable time. Elite catchers are already gaining ground and getting their body moving in the direction of the throw.

At the same time, you have to learn how to get around the baseball while still working toward second base. Your feet, hips, and glove should all be working together to create one smooth, efficient movement—not three separate ones.

The goal isn’t to rush.

The goal is to stay under control, use your momentum, and eliminate wasted movement.

The more efficient your first move becomes, the easier it is to get your feet in position, create a clean transfer, and get rid of the ball quickly.

Remember: a great pop time isn’t built from one big movement—it’s built from winning the first few inches.

Comment “Pop Time” and I’ll send you a program packed with drills, strength work, and throwing progressions designed to help your catcher move more efficiently, improve their pop time, and throw more runners out this season! 🔥

06/09/2026

A good target means nothing if you can’t consistently work the ball back to it.

One of the biggest mistakes young catchers make is stabbing at pitches or letting the ball move them instead of moving with the ball.

Your goal as a receiver should be simple:

Give a clear target and work every pitch back toward that target as efficiently as possible.

That starts with proper glove positioning.

You want to stay on top of and around the baseball, allowing your glove to move smoothly through the catch rather than chasing the ball after it arrives.

The best receivers aren’t making huge glove movements.

They’re staying in rhythm with the pitch, receiving the ball softly, and presenting it consistently.

Think about it this way:

If your pitcher hits the glove-side corner, your job is to receive it and work it back toward where you originally presented your target.

If they miss arm-side, same thing.

Consistency is what helps pitchers trust you and helps umpires see strikes.

Receiving isn’t about flashy movements.

It’s about quiet glove action, good timing, and presenting every pitch as cleanly as possible.

Master the little details, and you’ll become a catcher that pitchers love throwing to. ⚾️🔥

Follow for more catching development tips, drills, and training strategies.

06/08/2026

That’s what happens when you play for the guy ahead of you and the guy behind you‼️

What a gritty win by our boys, unbelievable baseball game yesterday

Contributions from the entire lineup, offensively & defensively

Just a great ballgame and a great team win

PIPES ARE HOT BABY 🔥

06/05/2026

Bosu ball training does have a time and place

IMO it’s great in rehab settings

But for athletes, creating an unstable surface for you to train one doesn’t do anything for you in terms of force production

Yeah you work on stability

It can’t be loaded nearly as heavy though due to the instability of the surface you’re training on

It’s like doing sprints and plyos on sand

It’s cool for sure

But you’re not building the reactive strength & tendon stiffness you need

Nor are you really producing nearly as much force

Keep it simple and utilize plyometrics for reactive strength & ability

Also train heavy on single leg movements

Then sprinkle in isometrics as needed for additional stability work at specific joint angles

As an athlete, these will do MUCH more for you than training on a Bosu ball

06/04/2026

You aren’t a serious athlete if you aren’t strength training year round

It’s crazy to me that I thought I was in high school but never consistently lifted

I would put in hours off the tee and throw forever, but that didn’t prepare me for college

That’s why I had to walk on and try out every single year I played college baseball

I wasn’t physically ready for it

Everyone else was bigger, stronger, faster, hit harder, threw harder, in better shape…

I was SOOOOOOO behind I was lucky to make the roster each year

Don’t make the same mistake I did

Start training NOW and KEEP training all year

Send this to your parents if you’re actually serious about playing at the next level

06/03/2026

Focus solely on enjoying your son or daughter play the game that they love

Don’t add anymore pressure on them by trying to coach them through a game or arguing bad calls

It’s embarrassing for the player, trust me

And for their coaches too

Be their #1 fan all the time, full support and a great, positive attitude for them to mirror when they’re playing

They look to you on how to act more than you think

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