Story Time | From Getting Cut to DI Commit | Episode 23

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