x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

The Farm System

The Farm System

Welcome to The Farm System Podcast, your home for baseball & softball player development. Join us as we explore the strategies and techniques that lead to peak performance on & off the field. We tackle various topics like mental health, time management, relationships, and spirituality. Tune in for a well-rounded discussion about preparing for success in, not only sports, but life!

sports baseball

All Episodes

55:27

Episode 221: How Top Hitting Coaches Simplify Complex...

The Farm System ·

2026/04/21

In this conversation, I sit down with two experienced hitting coaches — Ryan Cooper (Hitting & Catching Coordinator at Push Performance in Arizona) and Pat Biondi (founder of Elevate Hitting in the Detroit area and former University of Michigan + Mets player). Ryan and Pat share their journeys into deeper hitting development and how they balance going deep on movement, anatomy, posture, and rotational training with the need to keep things simple and freeing for their athletes. We

en

38:00

Episode 220: It’s Not About You – Putting Athletes...

The Farm System ·

2026/04/15

In this episode, I sit down with Doug Adams — head baseball coach at Clark State College (JUCO) and owner of P413 Baseball / P413 Sports in Ohio. Doug brings over 20 years of coaching experience, including eight straight conference championships at Dayton Christian, and a deep passion for hitting development that spans baseball and softball.Doug shares his journey from a traditional, old-school coaching background to actively seeking out new ideas that actually help his players. He opens up

en

14:50

Episode 219: Using a Closed Stance to Unlock Power,...

The Farm System ·

2026/04/14

In this episode, we dive deep into real in-season hitting development with a college slugger who's batting .330+ but leaving power and consistency on the table. Despite his gargantuan size and 480-foot bombs earlier in the year, lower launch angles, reduced spin, directional leaks, and a pelvis asymmetry were causing him to jump forward, open early, hook balls, and miss the sweet spot—issues he'd battled most of his career. We break down how we addressed his structural asymmetries with

en

12:55

Episode 218: Complexity is the Starting Line

The Farm System ·

2026/04/07

True individualization isn't efficient, it doesn't scale easily, and it costs time—but it’s the only way to ensure your athletes aren't collateral damage to your "business model." Join us as we discuss the evolution of a coaching philosophy: moving away from reductionist "buckets" and toward a deep understanding of the human body, nervous systems, and unique athlete histories. Stop scaling for simplicity and start coaching for results.

en

64:56

🎙️ Episode 217 – UC San Diego Softball Head Coach...

The Farm System ·

2026/02/19

In Episode 217, we sit down with UC San Diego Softball head coach Nikki Palmer for an honest conversation about what it truly takes to lead a program. Coach Palmer shares her journey through different schools and roles, breaking down how the responsibilities of a head coach shift depending on staff size, experience, and structure. From wearing multiple hats to building trust within a coaching staff, she dives into what matters most when developing culture, managing people, and making tough

en

15:54

Functional Strength vs. Traditional Strength: Why the...

The Farm System ·

2026/02/13

Strength training debates are louder than ever—traditional lifts vs. “functional” training, capacity vs. transfer, force production vs. athletic expression. And yet, most of the arguments miss what actually matters. In this episode, we break down why both sides of the strength debate are partially right—and fundamentally incomplete. We unpack what functional strength actually means, how the term has been watered down, and why simply getting stronger doesn’t guarantee better on-field

en

40:28

🎙️ Episode 215 – ABCA 2026 Recap

The Farm System ·

2026/01/31

In this episode, Joey sits down and covers his take aways from the 2026 ABCA Convention. Where is the game at now? Where is it headed? If we really want the game to move forward, if we really want to make progress... it takes work.

en

129:36

🎙️ Episode 214 – Action Types Part 2

The Farm System ·

2026/01/31

In today’s episode, we’re joined once again by our friend and mentor, co-founder of the Action Types approach and one of the deepest thinkers in motor development, natural movement, and human coordination. This is his second appearance on the podcast — and it didn’t take long for us to bring him back. We dive into a conversation that sits at the core of coaching and athlete development: Why do some athletes stay open, adaptable, and constantly improving — while others get stuck defending

en

27:11

🎙️ Episode 213 – Below Average

The Farm System ·

2026/01/31

Let me tell you a secret — I wasn’t some standout player. I was a below average JUCO player. A below average Division I player. A below average NAIA player. No one was looking at me back then and thinking, “That guy’s going to work with MLB All-Stars one day.” But at 27, I was interviewing for MLB hitting coordinator jobs. Not because I was a great player. Not because of connections or status. It was because I got access — access to mentors, information, and resources that changed my life

en

111:33

🎙️ Episode 212 – Allie Clements (Stanford Softball Alum)

The Farm System ·

2026/01/31

🎙 Episode 212 – Allie Clements (Stanford Softball Alum) In this episode, we explore the real side of the college softball journey — the parts that rarely get talked about but so many athletes experience. Our guest shares her story of growing up in Houston, Texas, and how her path through college athletics didn’t go exactly as she imagined. From dreams of being a four-year All-American to navigating unexpected challenges and shifts in identity, this conversation dives deep into the

en

2:09:36

🎙️ Episode 214 – Action Types Pt. 2

The Farm System ·

2025/11/22

In today’s episode, we’re joined once again by our friend and mentor, co-founder of the Action Types approach and one of the deepest thinkers in motor development, natural movement, and human coordination. This is his second appearance on the podcast — and it didn’t take long for us to bring him back. We dive into […]

en

27:12

🎙️ Episode 213 – Below Average

The Farm System ·

2025/10/22

Let me tell you a secret — I wasn’t some standout player. I was a below average JUCO player. A below average Division I player. A below average NAIA player. No one was looking at me back then and thinking, “That guy’s going to work with MLB All-Stars one day.” But at 27, I was […]

en

🎙️ Episode 212 – Allie Clements (Stanford Softball Alum)

The Farm System ·

2025/10/07

🎙 Episode 212 – Allie Clements (Stanford Softball Alum) In this episode, we explore the real side of the college softball journey — the parts that rarely get talked about but so many athletes experience. Our guest shares her story of growing up in Houston, Texas, and how her path through college athletics didn’t go […]

en

1:24:07

🎙️ Episode 211 – Micah Franklin (7 to 22)

The Farm System ·

2025/09/26

🎙 Episode 211 – Micah Franklin (7 to 22) Hitting a baseball is often called the hardest skill in sports—and in this episode, we dive into why. Micah, with over 31 years in professional baseball and experience working with players like Cody Bellinger and James Wood, shares hard-earned wisdom from both the field and the […]

en

84:07

🎙️ Episode 211 – Micah Franklin (7 to 22)

The Farm System ·

2025/09/26

🎙 Episode 211 – Micah Franklin (7 to 22) Hitting a baseball is often called the hardest skill in sports—and in this episode, we dive into why. Micah, with over 31 years in professional baseball and experience working with players like Cody Bellinger and James Wood, shares hard-earned wisdom from both the field and the […]

en

1:22:25

🎙️ Episode 210 – Cal Stephens

The Farm System ·

2025/08/22

🎙 Episode 210 – Cal Stephens — an athlete whose path with us started through remote training and has grown into a unique in-person experience of shadowing, learning, and developing inside The Farm. Cal shares what it’s like to not only train as a player, but also step into the shoes of an intern, observing coaching […]

en

82:25

🎙️ Episode 210 – Cal Stephens

The Farm System ·

2025/08/22

🎙 Episode 210 – Cal Stephens— an athlete whose path with us started through remote training and has grown into a unique in-person experience of shadowing, learning, and developing inside The Farm. Cal shares what it’s like to not only train as a player, but also step into the shoes of an intern, observing coaching […]

en

51:50

🎙️ Episode 209 – Emily Ferree

The Farm System ·

2025/08/11

🎙 Episode 209 – From the Lab to the Field: Biomechanics, Rehab, and Performance with Dr. Emily Ferree In this episode, Joey Cunha reconnects with an early mentor and former collaborator, Dr. Emily Ferree — a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist, biomechanics consultant, and strength & conditioning coach. They dive into Emily’s […]

en

51:50

🎙️ Episode 209 – Emily Ferree

The Farm System ·

2025/08/11

🎙 Episode 209 – From the Lab to the Field: Biomechanics, Rehab, and Performance with Dr. Emily Ferree In this episode, Joey Cunha reconnects with an early mentor and former collaborator, Dr. Emily Ferree — a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist, biomechanics consultant, and strength & conditioning coach. They dive into Emily’s […]

en

52:08

🎙️ Episode 208 – The New Age of College Sports: NIL,...

The Farm System ·

2025/06/30

College sports are evolving faster than ever. In Episode 208, we dive into the rise of NIL deals, the chaos and opportunity of the transfer portal, and how the line between amateur and pro is getting blurrier by the day. We explore what these shifts mean for players, coaches, and programs—and how athletes are taking […]

en

435 results

Similar Podcasts

Keeping Karlsson Fantasy Hockey Podcast

Elan Dubrofsky and Brian Kom

Daily Fantasy Sports by Ship It Nation

Ship It Nation

Fantasy Football Today

CBS Sports, Fantasy Football, FFT, NFL,...

Bring The Pain

Heat00veride

ESPN SportsCenter Update

ESPN