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Primary Movement Pattern: Rotation In the first superset of each training day or our “A-Block”, we train rotation / extension at different loads, velocities, and progressions just like you would other movement patterns. We can have different emphasis for rotational / extension exercises such as: rear hip loading, sequencing, pelvic rotation, and torso rotational strength / velocity. I once heard on a podcast “Why emphasize a technically and neurologically demanding movement pattern that is significantly different than the athletes primary neurologically demanding movement pattern.” With so many ways to train and improve the different aspects of rotational ability, it’s most beneficial to actually train rotation instead of other traditional “A-Block explosive movements”. Olympic lifts = high load, vertical shin, hip dominant, vertical power production Loaded / Resisted Jumps = can be modified to fit vertical, linear, or lateral force directions, can be at higher speeds, involve leaving the ground and smaller joint rotations Rotation = lateral, rotational, and vertical ground forces in a pelvis > torso > lead arm > implement sequence @onbaseu @mytpi while requiring high range of motion demands in hip IR, T-spine rotation, and shoulder abduction, adduction, and ER/IR. We will perform a large variety of different force production exercises at different loads and velocities throughout a training week including plenty of jumps, sprints, and lifting, but our primary emphasis and what we train when most neurologically fresh is ROTATION. If you can’t rotate well with power and velocity, you will have a very hard time competing in rotation / extension events such as baseball, softball, and golf.

Primary Movement Pattern: Rotation In the first superset of each training day or our “A-Block”, we train rotation / extension at different loads, velocities, and progressions just like you would other movement patterns. We can have different emphasis for rotational / extension exercises such as: rear hip loading, sequencing, pelvic rotation, and torso rotational strength / velocity. I once heard on a podcast “Why emphasize a technically and neurologically demanding movement pattern that is significantly different than the athletes primary neurologically demanding movement pattern.” With so many ways to train and improve the different aspects of rotational ability, it’s most beneficial to actually train rotation instead of other traditional “A-Block explosive movements”. Olympic lifts = high load, vertical shin, hip dominant, vertical power production Loaded / Resisted Jumps = can be modified to fit vertical, linear, or lateral force directions, can be at higher speeds, involve leaving the ground and smaller joint rotations Rotation = lateral, rotational, and vertical ground forces in a pelvis > torso > lead arm > implement sequence @onbaseu @mytpi while requiring high range of motion demands in hip IR, T-spine rotation, and shoulder abduction, adduction, and ER/IR. We will perform a large variety of different force production exercises at different loads and velocities throughout a training week including plenty of jumps, sprints, and lifting, but our primary emphasis and what we train when most neurologically fresh is ROTATION. If you can’t rotate well with power and velocity, you will have a very hard time competing in rotation / extension events such as baseball, softball, and golf.

Following the highest stress day of the week for pitchers (supported by @whoop and other wearables), @culionsbaseball pitchers use the next day for an aerobic mobility circuit followed by partner manual resistance shoulder work. 1️⃣Spider-Man + Rotate 3x20y Reverse Lunge + Extension 3x20y 2️⃣Heel Hug to Quad + Toe Touch 3x20y Reverse Inchworms 3x20y 3️⃣Push-up Position Leg Reach Thru 3x10 ea Side Lunge + Rotate 3x10 ea Prone Y-Lift-offs 3x10 Prone ER Field Goals 3x10 4️⃣Partner Manual Resisted Arm Series Made more well-known by @cresseysportsperformance these are great for: ✅ Promoting bloodflow and recovery nutrients throughout the body ✅ Aerobic capacity that can lead to ⬆️ recovery between outings + innings ✅ Restore Hip, T-Spine, and Shoulder ROM ✅ Another opportunity in the week for posterior shoulder + cuff work and mobility I used to have athletes perform a heavy training day the day following an outing (thinking it made since with it being the furthest day away from the next), but for many they were always still so fatigued from the day before the training session seemed to dig a bigger fatigue hole than before. After making the switch to a low intensity day with some localized higher intensity shoulder work, athletes seem to bounce back significantly better later in the week when we do @forcedecks jumps and regain range of motion faster. Good article on this by @ericcressey /building-aerobic-capacity-mobility-circuits-distance-running-for-pitchers/

Can’t believe our little girl is 7 months old! She’s eating breakfast every day. Mostly eggs, avocado, and the occasional steak 💪🏻 other favorites include ground beef, green beans, and pears. She’s rolling all around; starting to pull her body forward with her arms, and actually laughing back at us. Anytime you want her to smile big at you, sing Baby Beluga and she will give you a full face grin. Excited to watch her continue to grow up!

Happy 1st Mother’s Day to @mbbarrett1 👶🏻 We prayed and waited for so long for sweet Camille, and it’s been so fun to see you grow, be challenged, and be loved by our little girl! So excited to see you continue to embrace and love motherhood and see Cami continue to learn what a great and caring mom she has! Happy Mother’s Day from Cami, Koda 🐕, and me! Love you!

Thanks to @csccaofficial for the opportunity to present at the 2026 National Conference. Thanks again to all the people who have given me opportunities, mentorship, and support so far in my career. Too many great memories to count. Baby’s first strength coach conference was a success 👶🏻👌🏻 Somehow didn’t get as many pics with people as planned, but we’ll catch you sometime soon!

Last Home Weekend for @goshockersbsb Continuing to track Concentric Impulse, Concentric Impulse @ 100 ms, and Eccentric Braking RFD throughout the season with @vald_performance Eccentric Braking RFD (-15%) - 🚩 Concentric Impulse @ 100 ms (-10%) - 🚩 Concentric Impulse (-5%) 🚩 The more red flags the more conversations and considerations need to be made. Force Goals through the season - 1️⃣ Maintain Concentric Impulse 2️⃣ Continue to Improve Concentric Impulse @ 100 ms (Swings and Throws happen in 200 ms or less) 3️⃣ Sprinkle in Eccentric Braking Exercises when / where possible Bonus: Maintain as much 💪🏻 Mass as possible with travel and competition schedule

Attempting to explain the Wild West of sport performance, key performance indicators, and training science to my daughter…… She’s had some very logical questions for me. As some caveats, I love and program heavy lifting, squat and deadlift variations, bench, rows, pull-downs, and slow concentric movements. However, I know these are lower priority building blocks for performance in the sports I train (baseball and tennis). Through years of force plate and dynamometry testing, I know the best performers in these sports produce high forces in minimal time laterally, vertically, and rotationally. They transfer force through eccentric abilities and deceleration at the correct times. They have shown that “the basics” can have transfer and carryover for some people, but just because you are good at “the basics” does not always mean you are strong where, when, and how the sport demands.

@goshockersmten back at it with early off-season training. 1️⃣ Unilateral Emphasis - higher tissue load, less systemic load, more aerobic demand 2️⃣ Lateral Emphasis Jumps + Plyos 3️⃣ Progressing Volume and Intensity after a low volume, low frequency post-season block

Training While Traveling Considerations: 1️⃣ Extra Sitting = Tight hips, hammys, back 2️⃣ Not sleeping in own room or bed 3️⃣ Different routine than normal 4️⃣ Variety of Timezones Goals in Training: 🪫 Low-Moderate Intensity, Don’t Overcook ⚡️ Stimulate the CNS for High Speed movements 🦴 Take Joints through a Full Range of Motion 🎯 Target Specific Regions / Positions: ribcage, T-spine, scapula, and hip IR Extra Mobility > Rotate > Force > Structure Starting pitchers on a different schedule can still train hard 💪🏻 Thanks @garrett.bayliff and @osubaseball for letting us get a training session in!

1/2 a year with our favorite girl! She’s tried her first foods, loves water, and is more interested and interactive every day. She’s loving sunny walks with her legs propped up on the stroller bar, and is now a big sports fan after being to tennis matches, basketball games, and plenty of baseball. She currently loves avocados and black beans, so we have big hopes for future Taco Tuesdays. We love watching her grow up and her smile just keeps getting bigger!

Good weekend training sessions following high quality outings from the staff! Rotate 🌪️ Force 💥 Structure 💪🏻 Thanks to @rohling_thunder34 for the hospitality!