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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_105-_7_mistakes_baseball_players_make_in_the_weight_room.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast you will learn: Why your players shouldn’t try to be body builders Why your players should lift heavy things Which energy system your players should be training What “core”work really looks like If your players should […]

There is no sport where being weaker benefits you.  When given the choice between being stronger than your opponent or being weaker than your opponent, every athlete would choose to be stronger than their opponent. Unfortunately, a large portion of the baseball community hasn’t quite caught on to this idea yet.  Although, if you are […]

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_085_-_Im_stronger_I_win.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSGet the at the field workout mentioned in this podcast here. In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: How to get your hands on our complete in and offseason conditioning program How to get your hands on our “Chaos hitting drills” Why I […]

Every Serious baseball player in the country will be looking for ways to improve their conditioning this offseason and be able to generate more power at the plate, throw with a higher velocity on the mound, or have more body control in the field.   Regardless of the demands of the individual player, their training […]

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_062_-_Needs_Analysis_for_Baseball_Players.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: What baseball players need to do in the weight room How to make your weight room work translate directly to playing field. How to set up a program that will apply directly to what your players […]

As, we get back into the weight room this offseason, my message to my my players is to be as efficient as possible and to train the body as a system. There are many misconceptions about weight training as it pertains to baseball (you can check out The Top 7 Mistakes Baseball Players Make in […]

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_028_-_5_Components_that_MUST_be_in_your_offseason_program.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIt’s that time of year again! Fall ball is done and players are getting ready for a little rest before either hitting the hardwood, or the weight room.   As a travel or high school coach, you are starting to get ready for your offseason conditioning […]

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_027_Getting_Offseason_Buy-in.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSWe’ve all been there… You’re trying to get your offseason training program going, and your numbers aren’t very good, the kids don’t seem that into it, and you just don’t see the results you think you should. This podcast will give you 7 practical tips for […]

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_026-Traditional_vs._Baseball_conditioning.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSI will begin this post by acknowledging that ANY physical activity that isn’t physically harmful is good and will likely increase an athlete’s performance, and will benefit one’s overall health.   There are a lot of traditional training methods that can in fact increase performance simply […]

Fitness for baseball is very different from most other sports.  The nature of baseball is one where the body is at rest for an extended period of time, then needs to work in quick bursts.  The movements are either split second rotational movements, straight line sprinting, or random change of direction athletic movements.    The […]