Virtual Pitching Academy Podcast podcast

Virtual Pitching Academy Podcast

Virtual Pitching Academy

Join Coach James, former D1 all-conference pitcher, as he talks everything pitching. From mechanics to mentality to things he wishes he knew while he was still playing, you'll find it all here. Brought to you by virtualpitchingacademy.com, a totally online training website for pitchers of all ages and skill levels.

10 episodios

Arm Care Principles w/ Kyle Roberts
18/1/2022
12:39
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!
Mental Tools, How to Throw Harder, & "Overuse" w/ Kyle Roberts
11/1/2022
17:08
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".
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Facing the "Yips" w/ Kyle Roberts
20/12/2021
20:26
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!
CrossFit & Strength Training Principles w/ Josh Gibson
13/12/2021
10:21
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.
Work Ethic, Coach-ability, & Home Workouts w/ Josh Gibson
13/12/2021
15:23
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.
Injury Prevention and How to Warm Up w/ Josh Gibson
29/11/2021
16:27
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!
Why train for strength and speed? W/ Josh Gibson
23/11/2021
12:58
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.
More Effort, More Velo???
15/11/2021
13:23
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.
Soreness Shouldn't Be Normal
1/11/2021
15:53
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.
Things I Wish I Knew: Mechanical Concepts
18/10/2021
13:28
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.

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