Elite Baseball Development Podcast

Pinch Hit Friday #44 - When Adaptation Happens Too Quickly

In this episode, Eric discusses structural maladaptation during youth athletic development, and how early sports specialization is high-risk with unproven long-term payoff.Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

Pinch Hit Friday #43 - 6 Little League Elbow Considerations

In this episode, Eric shares his experiences in dealing with little league elbow, and outlines important considerations for parents and coaches when managing an injured player with this diagnosis.

Pinch Hit Friday #42 - 6 Strategies for Writing High-Performance Programs

In this episode, Eric shares six key approaches for efficiently writing effective training programs. Whether you work in the rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, general fitness, or sport-specific realm, these strategies are universally applicable.Support Our Sponsor: AG1

Pinch Hit Friday #41 - Return to Play vs. Return to Performance

In this episode, Eric highlights the three levels of rehab success: return to play, return to same level of play, and return to performance. These are important "levels" to understand as we manage athlete expectations during rehabilitation programs.Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

Pinch Hit Friday #40 - 6 Sleep Strategies for Athletes

In this episode, Eric provides suggestions for athletes looking to optimize sleep and, in turn, their performance. Prioritizing sleep is a high-payoff activity not only for athletes, but anyone looking to improve quality of life.Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm