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Behind the Seams Baseball Podcast

The world of training pitchers and baseball players has changed dramatically in the last 5 years. From advances in technology to developments in strength training, developing today"s players is a whole new ball game. In this podcast, we hope to bring you the latest, from player development to strength training to recruiting and scouting. We are going to cover a broad range of topics with one purpose in mind, bringing you useful information. Join Nunzio Signore, owner of RPP baseball, as he

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32:01

5 Elements to a Great S&C Program

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2025/06/15

Today I’m flying solo and talking about what you should be looking for when shopping around for, or writing, your own Strength and Conditioning program. Topics Include: The importance of a realistic / sustainable programGive them what they need… maintain what they’re good atInjury prevention considerations Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player deve...

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38:45

Ins and Outs of Coaching and Recruiting with Salve...

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2025/06/07

Today we’re sitting down with Salve Regina’s Coach Andrew McKeon. As the Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator, Coach McKeon wears a lot of hats at Salve, including the S&C programs. Topics Include:Common traits amongst the best arms year-over-yearHandling strength training without a S&C coachNew topics impacting the recruiting processCoach McKeon joined the Salve Regina baseball staff in July of 2018, taking over as the program’s pitching coach and recruiting coordinator. McKeon

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26:38

Putting on the Brakes… Training Deceleration

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2025/05/24

Today, I am going to cover the importance of deceleration, whether it be the lead leg block or change-of-direction speed. Topics Include:How deceleration is “the key” to creating explosive powerThe 3 main phases of decelerationTraining each throughout the year Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development. Twitter https://twitter.com/RPP_Baseball/

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32:13

Fueling Up for Success with Sports Nutritionist Nick...

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2025/05/18

Today we’re sitting down with sports nutritionist / dietician Nick Valenti to discuss optimizing performance by making better nutritional choices in the summer months. Topics include:The importance of caloric timingWhat is considered adequate hydrationFood prepping for a weekend of gamesNick was previously with the Toronto Blue Jays as a dietetic intern. He also served as an intern with Cressey Sports Performance during the summer of 2023. Nick has a Master's of Science from Florida State

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42:33

How to Navigate the College Transfer Portal w/ Sam...

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2025/05/09

Today, I am having my partner Bahram Shirazi sit in for me as the Guest Host with Sam Sharf, RPP's Director of Recruiting. The topic is the College Transfer Portal:How does it actually workWhat to keep in mindHow to navigate it to optimize your optionsSam has over a dozen years of experience in the world of college baseball recruiting. If you'd like to connect with him, you can reach him on his email at ssharf@rocklandpeakperformance.com or schedule a phone call by clicking here. Ready

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22:32

Elite College Summer Programs... How Do We Get Those...

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2025/05/02

Today we’re taking a deeper look into our Elite College Summer Programs. This will be our 8th year and we've have seen incredible results over the years. So, how do we get those big gains? Topics include:Who is it for?Individualized programming based on athlete’s primary focusComplete break down of the 12-week lifting and throwing programs Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes

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26:02

Mobility... What it is, What it isn't and Why It's...

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2025/04/27

Mobility can sometimes be treated as the un-wanted stepchild to an athlete. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. So, today we’re going to address Mobility... what it is, what it isn’t and why it’s important. Topics Include:Mobility vs Flexibility (they’re NOT the same)How to assess itSome common mistakes in programming for it Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes

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32:52

Importance of Athletic and Mental Maturity with...

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2025/04/17

Today, I’m sitting down with Division I Wofford Head Coach J.J. Edwards. This is his 2nd year as The Terrier’s Head Coach. Topics Include:The importance of recruiting “Athleticism”Coaching through mental “slumps”Achieving Success on the base pathPrior to the head coaching position, J.J. had been on the coaching staff at Wofford as an assistant for 12 seasons, including the last two as the associate head coach. A native of Endwell, New York, Edwards received his bachelor's degree in history from

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25:44

Training Explosive Power Through Plyometrics

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2025/04/12

I’m flying solo today, discussing plyometric training and some of the “Pros” of training it correctly… and” Cons” of training it poorly. Topics Include:Different types of plyosTesting and assessing plyometric abilityBucketing ability into progressive phases Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development. Twitter https://twitter.com/RPP_Baseball/

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39:52

Philosophies for Success on the Mound with Monmouth...

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2025/04/04

Today we’re sitting down with Monmouth University Pitching Coach Mike Russo. This conversation covers a lot of bases. Topics Include:Body, Ball, PerformanceHas the path to college ball changed? If so, how?Staying “present” on the moundCoach Russo joined the Monmouth Baseball program in August 2022. He came to Monmouth after six seasons at Princeton University working with the pitching staff. Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches,

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24:01

Training the Missing Link... Ankle Strength and...

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2025/03/28

I’m flying solo today and discussing a topic that doesn’t get addressed nearly enough. I’m talking about the importance of ankle strength and stability and how I’ve seen it to be a game changer in training athletes to get them to be more explosive. Topics Include:Why is it importantHow to test for itHow to train it Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player

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32:17

An In-depth Conversation with Winthrop University's...

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2025/03/21

Today, I am having Sam Sharf, RPP’s Director of Recruiting, sit in for me as the Guest Host with Winthrop Baseball’s Assistant Coach Mike Napolitano.Topics Include:Difference between D1 and D3 programsBalancing baseball and academicsMost important characteristics when recruiting hittersCoach Napolitano came to Winthrop after three seasons as an assistant coach for the Babson College baseball program in 2023-24. Prior to his time at Babson, he served as a graduate assistant baseball coach at

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46:51

Overcoming the Challenges of Coaching High School...

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2025/03/14

Today, we're with Coach Johnston Hobbs, Head Coach at Ft. Lauderdale High School, the Flying L’s. He has coached and played at every level of the game and we're going to focus on some of the challenges of coaching today’s high school athletes. Topics Include:The difference between coaching in the Northeast vs. the SouthTraining catchersMechanics... When to address / when to leave it alone Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced

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38:31

Building a Division III Powerhouse with...

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2025/03/07

Today we’re sitting down with Garrett deMarrais, Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator of Division III powerhouse Misericordia Baseball. The Cougars have reached the NCAA Division III World Series in back-to-back seasons, including a National Championship last year. Topics Include:The key to a winning cultureThe power of thinking “outside the box” offensivelyKey traits when recruiting new playersCoach deMarrais is entering his third season with the Misericordia baseball team. He currently serves

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32:53

Talking Shop with RPP Strength and Conditioning Coach...

Behind the Seams Baseball Podcast ·

2025/02/28

Today we’re sitting down with RPP Strength and Conditioning Coach Bill Walsh. Bill brings with him 20 years of experience in both the S&C and AT fields.Topics Include:The biggest challenges when coaching the high school populationThe 3 pillars of athleticismAnkle mobility / strength and its relationship to mechanics and speed Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork

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34:07

College Baseball Recruiting with Sam Sharf, RPP...

Behind the Seams Baseball Podcast ·

2025/02/14

Today, I’m sitting down with Sam Sharf, RPP's new Director of Recruiting and Sales. Sam brings with him over 12 years of baseball coaching and recruiting experience.Topics Include:When is a good time to look into hiring a recruiter?What’s involved in an initial recruiting eval?Top focal points when preparing to choose as recruiter Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the

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35:40

Training Strength in an Elite College Setting with...

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2025/02/07

This week we're sitting down with Florida State Strength and Conditioning Coach Jamie Burleson to talk about training strength with the elite college population. Topics Include:Incoming Recruits, What to Expect on Day 1The Importance of a Great Baseline AssessmentThe Lack of Dedicated High School Strength Coaches in the Northeast Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the

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35:04

Turning on the Lower Half for Better Lead Leg Stability

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2025/01/31

Today we’re talking about creating a more efficient lead leg block through lower half activation with PT Greg LaMendola. Topics Include:Removing blocks in the kinetic chainThe Soleus and Piriformis muscles and their association with lead leg stabilityMore efficient transfer of power from lower to upper half Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player

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27:43

Training for Scapular Stability

Behind the Seams Baseball Podcast ·

2025/01/17

Today I’m flying solo addressing how to identify and train Scapular Stability. This is such an important topic with many athletes ramping up into hard throwing.Topics Include:How to identify Scapular InstabilityThe key muscles responsible (and to focus on)How to train to create a more stable shoulder Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development...

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32:30

ABCA Highlights and Human Performance with Dr. Jimmy...

Behind the Seams Baseball Podcast ·

2025/01/10

After speaking at last week’s ABCA, today I’m sitting down with Dr. Jimmy Onate, Director of Human Performance at the Ohio State University to discuss last week's convention… and a lot more!! Topics include:What is the ABCA experienceWhat it offers that’s different from other conventionsJimmy’s role in the Performance Lab at OSU Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the

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