How I Program Athletes

Episode 11 season 3 is out. I decided to talk about how I program my athletes. I go through four sections including- Eval, Pitching Eval, Progression, Exercise Order. I wanted to take a deep dive into these topics because I know they are completely different per coach. Topics that will be included:

Eval

FMS: OH Squat, SL Squat, Active Straight Leg Raise

1) Truck Stability Test

2) Thomas Test

3) SL Glute Firing

4) Ankle Mobility

5) T Spine Extension

6) T Spine Rotation

7) Arm Care App: Measures Rotator Cuff and Scap strength

8) Broad Jump

9) SL Lateral Jump

10) 40 yard dash

Throwing Eval

Trunk Movement

-         Stabilization Phase

-         Rotation Phase

-         Flexion Phase

Arm Movement

-         Separation Phase

-         Pickup Phase

-         Disconnection Phase

-         Elbow Spiral Phase

-         Driveline Phase

Lower Half Movement

-         Loading Phase

-         Striding Phase

-         Rotating Phase

-         Blocking Phase

Progression

1.     GPP/Muscular Endurance

2.     Basic Strength

3.     Eccentric

4.     Isometric

5.     Max Strength

6.     Speed

Exercise Order

Throwing Program Exercise Order