24 APR 2024 · Episode #008: Jared and Josh discuss all things involving the yips. Including: - Josh's story of overcoming the yips - Step by step progression - Mental strategies - Resources to help with the process https://youtu.be/NoSBpRJEbAI - Timestamps: (0:35) Josh's game review (8:15) Josh's story of getting the yips (18:20) Coaches interaction during this process (21:40) Mental progression - tackling fear (26:50) There are no quick fixes (31:15) Mental side and mechanics (32:40) Prove to yourself you are in control (34:50) Yips rehab throwing program (47:40) Fresh start with the Rangers (49:00) MLB pitchers that have overcome the yips (53:30) Struggles with throwing from short distances (56:00) Overcoming hard things serves you beyond baseball Check Out Josh's Stuff: https://twitter.com/GessnerJosh https://youtube.com/@josh_gessner?si=KBlDb6Gg1M9mUDRPhttps://learning-engine.beehiiv.com/subscribe Check Out Jared's Stuff: https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/summertraining https://twitter.com/PitchingCoachU https://youtube.com/@pitchingcoachu?si=ZtqdS5pLl1QXEBGk https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/mmv https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/remotetraining https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/training https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/gripdatabase

17 APR 2024 · Episode #007: Jared and Josh discuss methods to improve command. Including: - Defining command - Average walk rates at every level - Command development process - Command training ideas - Mental game strategies https://youtu.be/aeJkGpVrcUc - Timestamps: (1:00) Intro - Josh's 1st game, MLB events (15:00) Defining command (17:00) Catcher setting up middle middle (21:45) Average walk rates by level (25:00) Correlation to swing and miss and BABIP (27:40) Command training ideas (35:45) Command development process (39:10) How to throw better bullpens (47:00) How to use differential balls (51:20) Mental game strategies and thoughts Check Out Josh's Stuff: https://twitter.com/GessnerJosh https://youtube.com/@josh_gessner?si=KBlDb6Gg1M9mUDRPhttps://learning-engine.beehiiv.com/subscribe Check Out Jared's Stuff: https://twitter.com/PitchingCoachU https://youtube.com/@pitchingcoachu?si=ZtqdS5pLl1QXEBGk https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/mmv https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/remotetraining https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/training https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/gripdatabase

10 APR 2024 · Episode #006: Jared and Josh discuss the the injury chaos in MLB and walk through the recruiting process for high school players. Including: - Jared and Josh's recruiting story - How to write an email - How to contact college coaches  - What to put on social media - The importance of getting good, first - How to choose a college - Importance of areas outside of playing https://youtu.be/yocdXtPsJis - Timestamps: (1:00) Intro (3:10) Injuries in MLB (12:30) When Josh started trying to get recruited (14:45) Josh emailed 100 coaches (17:45) Jared's path to JUCO (20:45) Gap year option (26:30) Josh's school commitment path (29:50) How to email coaches and make a video (36:20) Jared played D1 and pro ball through email (44:30) Importance of grades (50:45) How to use social media (55:30) Create a product worth advertising Check Out Josh's Stuff: https://twitter.com/GessnerJosh https://youtube.com/@josh_gessner?si=KBlDb6Gg1M9mUDRPhttps://learning-engine.beehiiv.com/subscribe Check Out Jared's Stuff: https://twitter.com/PitchingCoachU https://youtube.com/@pitchingcoachu?si=ZtqdS5pLl1QXEBGk https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/mmv https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/remotetraining https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/training https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/gripdatabase

3 APR 2024 · Episode #005: Jared and Josh discuss the importance of the mental game. Including: - How Roy Halladay and Corbin Burnes went from the worst to the best - Not making baseball your identity - Meditation - Visualization - Self-talk - Hobbies outside of baseball - In-game mental strategies  - Mental game resources https://youtu.be/h8YgPrM4bfs - Timestamps: (1:00) Intro (1:48) Roy Halliday story (6:30) Corbin Burnes story (8:45) Overcoming the yips and knowing yourself (11:30) Placing identity in baseball (17:45) Find hobbies outside of baseball (22:00) Understanding confidence (25:00) What mental toughness actually is (32:00) Benefit of ice baths (36:35) The spotlight affect (38:40) In-game strategies (41:50) How Jared overcame early college struggles (45:20) David Goggins cookie jar (51:45) How you should visualize (57:10) Mental game resources https://www.amazon.com/Mental-ABCs-Pitching-Performance-Enhancement/dp/1630761842 Check Out Josh's Stuff: https://twitter.com/GessnerJosh https://youtube.com/@josh_gessner?si=KBlDb6Gg1M9mUDRPhttps://learning-engine.beehiiv.com/subscribe Check Out Jared's Stuff: https://twitter.com/PitchingCoachU https://youtube.com/@pitchingcoachu?si=ZtqdS5pLl1QXEBGk https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/mmv https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/remotetraining https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/training https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/gripdatabase

27 MAR 2024 · Episode #004: Jared and Josh discuss the importance of velocity and how to train it. Including: - wOBA breakdown by velo - Weight room/nutrition fundamentals - Appropriate age for velo training - Velocity training block examples https://youtu.be/jNJyjFri6ag - Timestamps: (1:00) Intro (0:58) Why Jared didn't get drafted (4:00) wOBA graphic by velo (9:30) Why you aren't an outlier (14:20) Velocity gains aren't linear (19:30) Fundamentals in the weight room (22:30) Importance of weight and nutrition (27:30) Appropriate age for velocity training (33:40) Be athletic, don't focus on mechanics (40:15) How long to focus on velo before anything else (45:15) Training block examples (55:45) Copy your favorite pitcher (57:50) To play summer ball or not https://www.precisionnutrition.com/nutrition-calculator Check Out Josh's Stuff: https://twitter.com/GessnerJosh https://youtube.com/@josh_gessner?si=KBlDb6Gg1M9mUDRPhttps://learning-engine.beehiiv.com/subscribe Check Out Jared's Stuff: https://twitter.com/PitchingCoachU https://youtube.com/@pitchingcoachu?si=ZtqdS5pLl1QXEBGk https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/mmv https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/remotetraining https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/training https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/gripdatabase

20 MAR 2024 · Episode #003: Jared and Josh discuss how to manage your throwing in-season. Including: - 6 and 7 day rotation - Reliever throwing schedule - What your lifting should look like https://youtu.be/9gS81IU_FDI - Timestamps: (1:00) Intro (1:30) Josh's journey from 78 to 95 mph (7:00) Pros and cons of playing year round (10:30) Showcasing vs. competing (12:30) Importance of in-season training (13:15) Josh's in-season throwing schedule (15:50) Importance of touching the mound frequently (17:20) Flatground vs. mound reps (20:50) Yu Darvish throwing mechanics (24:00) Variability Training (26:15) Being athletic in catch play (31:50) 6 and 7-day throwing cycle (45:30) Importance of finding your routine (51:20) Adam Wainwright story on making routines adaptable (55:00) ABC goal system (59:52) In-Season reliever schedule (1:06:00) Lifting in-season https://youtu.be/JE-qtUzqRhU?si=-P-4dv8F5o31Q_kp Check Out Josh's Stuff: https://twitter.com/GessnerJosh https://youtube.com/@josh_gessner?si=KBlDb6Gg1M9mUDRP Check Out Jared's Stuff: https://twitter.com/PitchingCoachU https://youtube.com/@pitchingcoachu?si=ZtqdS5pLl1QXEBGk https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/mmv https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/remotetraining https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/training https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/gripdatabase

13 MAR 2024 · Episode #002: Jared and Josh discuss how to throw every pitch type. Including: - Grips and cues - Josh's personal grips - How to decide what pitches are best for you https://youtu.be/Mhv6xU54fHA - Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (4:20) Four Seam Fastballs (14:25) Sinkers (21:35) Cutters  (29:50) Sweepers (41:20) Curveballs (46:35) Changeups/Splitters (59:00) Determining Your Arsenal https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX_cg28UpWe-ZE70KiT1krWQo2dhL3Hzr&si=JK2JwjOhLRPm9qER to learn how to make dot balls. Check Out Josh's Stuff: https://twitter.com/GessnerJosh https://youtube.com/@josh_gessner?si=KBlDb6Gg1M9mUDRP Check Out Jared's Stuff: https://twitter.com/PitchingCoachU https://youtube.com/@pitchingcoachu?si=ZtqdS5pLl1QXEBGk https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/mmv https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/remotetraining https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/training https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/gripdatabase

6 MAR 2024 · Episode #001: Jared and Josh give a brief rundown on their background as a player and coach. They also dive into: - Early season struggles - Finding the root cause of performance issues - Developing a pre-pitch routine - The importance of first pitch strikes https://youtube.com/@TheMoundVisitPod?si=8zqkailIyCXH36zn - Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (1:20) Josh's background (6:50) Jared's background (14:20) JUCO vs 4 year path (17:30) Velocity and being unique (23:25) Early season struggles (30:25) When to tell a coach if something hurts (36:50) Finding the cause of performance issues (40:50) Pre-pitch routines (51:30) Post-game reflection (54:30) Importance of first pitch strikes (58:40) How to increase first pitch strikes Check Out Josh's Stuff: https://twitter.com/GessnerJosh https://youtube.com/@josh_gessner?si=KBlDb6Gg1M9mUDRP Check Out Jared's Stuff: https://twitter.com/PitchingCoachU https://youtube.com/@pitchingcoachu?si=ZtqdS5pLl1QXEBGk https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/mmv https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/remotetraining https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/training https://www.pitchingcoachu.com/gripdatabase