Episode 6: Tim Cook

On this week’s episode I sit down with Tim Cook, Sports Performance Coach at the Newtown Athletic Club.

I tackle the myth of throwing “building” arm strength.

Intro into the central nervous system.

Energy systems, energy system demanded for baseball players, how to condition baseball players

Greg Robins is a brilliant S&C up in the Massachusetts area! Glad I found this episode because it is filled with tons of great information! Go follow Greg on IG for more information! @greg_robins_tsh

On today’s show I first discuss the myth about lactic acid. Then I discuss what actually happens when we do intense exercise. After that I discuss the fact that lactate doesn’t get produced after pitching. I discuss the irony of flush runs. Finally, I explain what you can do if you are being asked to flush lactic acid.

Season 3 is coming soon!

On today’s show I sat down with PFA Baseball’s Dave Coggin. Before starting his coaching career, Dave pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies from 2000-2002. On today’s show we talk about the Pocket Path, a great training tool to help teach and create arm path mechanics. Lots of great information on today’s show hope you enjoy!

On today's show I sat down with Garrison Roy of Tread Athletics. Garrison is an advanced performance coach who has a ton of experience training baseball players as he has made stops at Cressey Sports Performance and the Florida Baseball Ranch (Now ARMory) before becoming apart of the staff at Tread Athletics. If you are interested in following Garrison, you can do so on twitter and Instagram @royalper4mance

On Today’s show of the AC Performance Podcast I sat down with Joe Koetters, Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Baseball Performance Center in South Jersey. Lots of great information about how the BPC develops athletes in the weight room and how their culture is second to none.