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