The PBSCCS Podcast

Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society
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The Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society Podcast provides recognition for those who have experienced the unique demands of professional baseball performance enhancement. Individuals share their stories and insights, providing valuable lessons for all who are tuning in!

  1. 4月15日

    229. Interview with Blaine Taylor (Part One)

    Blaine Taylor is a strength and conditioning coach currently working in Lake Tahoe, California. Prior to his current role, he has had stops with both the Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies organizations, working in various roles throughout their Minor League systems.Topics covered in this episode:-His journey to his current role-Firefighting, martial arts, gymnastics, and climbing-His best professional baseball storiesQuotes:-"I think our road is paved and you follow that road. And you know when you're on the right road" (7:17)-"Getting players through a season with zero injuries was always my goal as a strength coach every season" (14:44)-"Sometimes, you know, we don't always get it right. But when you do, it's super cool, super rewarding" (19:00)If you would like to learn more from Blaine, you can connect with him on social media:Instagram:@blainepatricktaylor

    37分

  2. 4月1日

    228. 2026 Spring Training Group Discussion (Part Three)

    This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on Spring Training. This is Part Three of the interview.Speakers:-Logan Jones (Chicago White Sox)-Grace Cullen (Tampa Bay Rays)Questions/topics covered in this episode:-Ways to stay sharp in the off-season-Collaboration amongst departments-Ways to improve Spring TrainingQuotes:-"I need to be coaching or doing something and working with athletes to get better" (10:38) - Grace Cullen-"The prep work needs to come from how the athlete is moving when they're throwing or hitting" (11:27) - Grace Cullen-"Whatever it is, how can we speak some of those common languages across disciplines to show the player we really are truly invested into their growth and development" (17:25) - Logan Jones-"I think, by nature, we're problem solvers" (22:09) - Logan JonesIf you would like to learn more from the guests on this episode, you can follow them on social media:Instagram:@logan_jones95 - Logan Jones@coachgracecullen - Grace Cullen

    28分

  3. 3月18日

    227. 2026 Spring Training Group Discussion (Part Two)

    This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on Spring Training. This is Part Two of the interview.Speakers:-Logan Jones (Chicago White Sox)-Grace Cullen (Tampa Bay Rays)Questions/topics covered in this episode:-Excitement for the upcoming season-Navigating the World Baseball Classic-Current stressors and how they are navigating themQuotes:-"Obviously, as a strength coach, you want to have an impact on the guys and their routine and how they can prepare" (1:23) - Grace Cullen-"I do believe that you could have all of the tactical knowledge and information in the world and if you can't communicate it to the player in a digestible and simplistic way it doesn't matter" (9:47) - Logan Jones-"Bowling Green is kind of on the outskirts of everywhere, so our shortest travel is to Rome and it's five hours, and then everywhere else we usually bus seven hours or we fly" (26:24) - Grace Cullen-"I think that Spring Training itself is always a form of a stressor and some years are better than others" (28:42) - Logan JonesIf you would like to learn more from the guests on this episode, you can follow them on social media:Instagram:@logan_jones95 - Logan Jones@coachgracecullen - Grace Cullen

    31分

  4. 3月4日

    226. 2026 Spring Training Group Discussion (Part One)

    This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on Spring Training. This is Part One of the interview.Speakers:-Logan Jones (Chicago White Sox)-Grace Cullen (Tampa Bay Rays)Questions/topics covered in this episode:-Daily responsibilities during Spring Training for the strength and conditioning coach-Intake testing and assessment during Spring Training-Programming and individualization for players upon arrivalQuotes:-"Upon arrival, on the Major League or Minor League side doesn't matter, most organizations have some form of intake" (3:07) - Logan Jones-"I think the most important piece of this puzzle is closing the feedback loop with the player" (12:24) - Logan Jones-They're obviously here to play baseball. It's our job as strength and conditioning professionals to help them prior to going out and make them stay on the field" (15:10) - Grace Cullen-"I think the biggest thing we work on is the running progression. I feel like we do a really good job as a department in making sure we're not just having guys jump into really high yardage weeks or really high intensities" (17:06) - Grace CullenIf you would like to learn more from the guests on this episode, you can follow them on social media:Instagram:@logan_jones95 - Logan Jones@coachgracecullen - Grace Cullen

    26分

  5. 2月18日

    225. Interview with Alexa Garcia (Part Two)

    Alexa Garcia, the Lead Florida Complex Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Houston Astros. Now entering her fifth season in professional baseball, Alexa has specialized in elite athlete development, a touch of rehabilitation, and long-term performance optimization.  Prior to her current role, she served two seasons as the Rehabilitation Strength & Conditioning Coordinator with the Astros, was the Director of Strength & Conditioning at Barry University, where she helped lead multiple programs to NCAA national championships, and also spent time as a strength coach in the Baltimore Orioles organization. Alexa holds a Master’s degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sports Performance from Louisiana Tech University, is a CSCS with RSCC distinction, and is a Colombian native, which allows her to bridge the communication gap with Spanish-speaking athletes. Recognized as the 2021 MiLB Strength Coach of the Year, and most recently named the Strength Coach for Team Colombia for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Alexa is known for blending high-level strength & conditioning principles with traditional baseball “feel,” and for her passion in mentoring the next generation of coaches.Topics covered in this episode:-Collaboration and autonomy in programming-Working in rehab and her new role-Advice for others on how to find success-Continuing education resourcesQuotes:-"Rehab taught me a lot of patience" (7:12)-"I genuinely feel like you'll always love this job if you love the game of baseball" (15:48)-"I think in this profession network, network, network is number one" (17:24)If you would like to learn more from Alexa, you can connect with her on social media:Instagram:@alexaa_garciaa

    37分

  6. 2月4日

    224. Interview with Alexa Garcia (Part One)

    Alexa Garcia, the Lead Florida Complex Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Houston Astros. Now entering her fifth season in professional baseball, Alexa has specialized in elite athlete development, a touch of rehabilitation, and long-term performance optimization.  Prior to her current role, she served two seasons as the Rehabilitation Strength & Conditioning Coordinator with the Astros, was the Director of Strength & Conditioning at Barry University, where she helped lead multiple programs to NCAA national championships, and also spent time as a strength coach in the Baltimore Orioles organization. Alexa holds a Master’s degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sports Performance from Louisiana Tech University, is a CSCS with RSCC distinction, and is a Colombian native, which allows her to bridge the communication gap with Spanish-speaking athletes. Recognized as the 2021 MiLB Strength Coach of the Year, and most recently named the Strength Coach for Team Colombia for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Alexa is known for blending high-level strength & conditioning principles with traditional baseball “feel,” and for her passion in mentoring the next generation of coaches.Topics covered in this episode:-Her journey to her current role-Valuable lessons in leadership-Her best baseball storyQuotes:-"I love strength and conditioning. I love baseball. But I also love leadership and helping develop the people around me" (6:36)-"One thing that I will always keep neat and clean is my LinkedIn" (17:59)-"I really pride myself when it comes to leadership on preparing those underneath or learning from me" (20:05)If you would like to learn more from Alexa, you can connect with her on social media:Instagram:@alexaa_garciaa

    34分

  7. 1月21日

    223. Interview with Steven Thayer (Part Two)

    Steven Thayer enters his fifth season in the Athletics organization and third year with AAA Las Vegas as sport performance coach. He spent 2023 in High A Lansing and 2022 in Low A Stockton in the same role. Prior to joining the Athletics organization, he served as sport performance coach in the DSL with the Giants in 2021. Before his time in professional baseball, he oversaw strength and conditioning programs for multiple varsity sports at Mater Dei High School. Additionally, he spent time as an assistant strength coach for Michigan State basketball and volleyball teams and as an intern with Cal football and Apple Wellness. A native of San Ramon, CA, he is a graduate of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and has a master’s degree in kinesiology from Michigan State University. He holds nine certifications in the strength and conditioning field.Topics covered in this episode:-Breaking up the monotony of a long season-Defining success and advice for others-Continuing education resourcesQuotes:-"Every day is different, but we're doing the same thing every day. So any kind of change or adjustment goes a long way I think" (1:57)-"We are in the business of people. We are in the business of relationships just as much as we are in the training business" (9:47)-"I encourage people to ask questions. Ask a lot of questions" (16:43)

    35分

  8. 1月7日

    222. Interview with Steven Thayer (Part One)

    Steven Thayer enters his fifth season in the Athletics organization and third year with AAA Las Vegas as sport performance coach. He spent 2023 in High A Lansing and 2022 in Low A Stockton in the same role. Prior to joining the Athletics organization, he served as sport performance coach in the DSL with the Giants in 2021. Before his time in professional baseball, he oversaw strength and conditioning programs for multiple varsity sports at Mater Dei High School. Additionally, he spent time as an assistant strength coach for Michigan State basketball and volleyball teams and as an intern with Cal football and Apple Wellness. A native of San Ramon, CA, he is a graduate of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and has a master’s degree in kinesiology from Michigan State University. He holds nine certifications in the strength and conditioning field.Topics covered in this episode:-His journey (including working in the DR and corporate wellness with Apple)-His best professional baseball story-Current trends in the field-Working in AAA Pacific Coast LeagueQuotes:-"Baseball's my first love" (6:30)-"A lot of the foundational stuff is the same. Everybody needs to squat, hinge, lunge, push, pull" (8:05)-"It starts with the rapport. It starts with that getting to know the guy, getting to know that you care about them" (35:48)

    42分
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番組について

The Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society Podcast provides recognition for those who have experienced the unique demands of professional baseball performance enhancement. Individuals share their stories and insights, providing valuable lessons for all who are tuning in!

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  • クリエイター
    Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society
  • 配信期間
    17年 - 26年
  • エピソード
    100
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    © Copyright 2026 Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society
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    The PBSCCS Podcast

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