In this video, I demonstrate a total body strength training routine and my go-to conditioning exercise for getting athletes in shape quickly. I also outline a last-minute workout schedule for college athletes who want to make a good first impression this fall.
Read MoreStrength training doesn’t only improve pitching velocity, it improves durability. It doesn’t just improve durability by upgrading the integrity of the muscles and tendons; strength training makes pitchers more efficient. Do you or does your daughter seem to “gas out” at a certain time during the game or tournament? Watch this.
Read MoreIn the second installment of College Softball Summer Workouts, Cassie demonstrates two lower body speed training exercises. Add these exercises to your workouts at home or at the gym as you prepare for the fall.
Read MoreAs an athlete, it’s hard to grade your effort in the gym. How strong is strong enough? You can train hard, but are you making real progress? Are you getting stronger in the areas that will transfer to performance on the field? There are some universal benchmarks that strength coaches should be progressing you toward. In this presentation, I show you an ideal model of how a high school athlete should improve from year to year.
Read MoreOver the next couple of weeks, Cassie and I will be covering the different components of a typical college softball summer workouts for incoming freshmen. This week, Cassie demonstrates a total body flexibility routine that you should be doing at home as often as possible. Below the video, I lay out the guidelines. Flexibility Routine…
Read MoreIn this week’s video, I demonstrate 8 speed training exercises that are easy to instruct but hard on the legs! The exercises require MINIMAL space and equipment so they are PERFECT for team warm ups and workouts. Following the video, I lay out a 12-week sample program that coaches and parents can easily implement with their athletes starting today.
Read MoreOver the past couple of weeks I’ve found myself sending these videos to a lot of people, either in response to questions I’ve received or after working with them in person. No matter what age or level you are, I guarantee your leg drive can get better. For the extreme majority of you, I’m willing to bet it could get A LOT better. However, it’s definitely not going to get better with practice alone.
Read MoreIn this week’s video, I continue my series on alternative methods of conditioning for softball. This week I introduce how to use the medicine ball for both individual and team conditioning workouts. These exercises are appropriate for all ages and levels. I’ve also given you 8 weeks of conditioning workouts that are both space and time efficient, and are best utilized after a skill lesson, practice or game.
Read MoreIn this week’s video, I show you two awesome at-home workouts using the kettlebell. I demonstrate 8 exercises, a beginner routine of 4 exercises and a more advanced routine of 4 exercises. I also show you how to design and progress your kettlebell conditioning workouts.
Read MoreIn the next couple videos, I will show you the best pieces of cardio equipment for softball players that I use in my gym. I know for a fact, cardio is not something many softball athletes look forward to, especially if it involves too much running. In these videos, you will see alternative ways to implement cardio, without the use of a treadmill, elliptical, or having to go for a long run.
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