47 min

72. Force Plates, Pitch Counts, and Sprinting: Strength Training For Baseball Players with Mark Jesse On Q Performance Therapy Podcast

    • Fitness

In this episode of On Q, you'll dive into a captivating conversation between hosts Mike Quintans and Rob Rabena and guest Mark Jesse, a seasoned strength and conditioning coach who was formerly with the Philadelphia Phillies' single A affiliate Blue Claws. Mark shares his journey from starting as an intern to becoming an integral part of the coaching team, offering valuable insights into individualized programming, managing training on the road, and integrating technology for performance tracking.

His expertise in adapting training strategies for players based on their position and recent game performance, as well as his emphasis on utilizing technology to enhance player performance, makes this episode a must-listen for strength coaches and trainers in baseball.

Mark's experiences and wisdom provide a wealth of knowledge that can significantly impact player performance and injury prevention.



Learn more about Mark and Landshark Performance: https://landsharkperformance.co/about/mark-jesse



The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:04 - Introduction to the Podcast



00:02:29 - Training Differences for Pitchers vs. Position Players



00:07:18 - Implementation of Technology in the Weight Room



00:09:41 - Individualized Programming and Data Analysis



00:11:07 - Advantages of Using Data-Driven Training



00:11:19 - Importance of Pitch Velocity and VBT in Training



00:12:17 - Offseason Training and Building Aerobic Base



00:13:47 - Incorporating Speed Training in Season



00:16:29 - Emphasis on Player Health and Injury Prevention



00:17:27 - Joint Range of Motion and Flexibility



00:22:55 - Importance of Range of Motion in Shoulder Health



00:23:59 - Use of Technology in Offseason Training



00:27:13 - Collaborative Player Development Strategies



00:29:54 - Addressing the Rise of Tommy John Surgeries



00:33:36 - Challenges in Pro Ball vs. Private Sector



00:35:04 - Building a Competitive Environment



00:37:41 - Importance of Customer Service



00:39:51 - Cultural Adaptation in Pro Baseball



00:42:15 - Building a Successful Training Facility



00:45:02 - Exercise Selection for Baseball Players

In this episode of On Q, you'll dive into a captivating conversation between hosts Mike Quintans and Rob Rabena and guest Mark Jesse, a seasoned strength and conditioning coach who was formerly with the Philadelphia Phillies' single A affiliate Blue Claws. Mark shares his journey from starting as an intern to becoming an integral part of the coaching team, offering valuable insights into individualized programming, managing training on the road, and integrating technology for performance tracking.

His expertise in adapting training strategies for players based on their position and recent game performance, as well as his emphasis on utilizing technology to enhance player performance, makes this episode a must-listen for strength coaches and trainers in baseball.

Mark's experiences and wisdom provide a wealth of knowledge that can significantly impact player performance and injury prevention.



Learn more about Mark and Landshark Performance: https://landsharkperformance.co/about/mark-jesse



The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:04 - Introduction to the Podcast



00:02:29 - Training Differences for Pitchers vs. Position Players



00:07:18 - Implementation of Technology in the Weight Room



00:09:41 - Individualized Programming and Data Analysis



00:11:07 - Advantages of Using Data-Driven Training



00:11:19 - Importance of Pitch Velocity and VBT in Training



00:12:17 - Offseason Training and Building Aerobic Base



00:13:47 - Incorporating Speed Training in Season



00:16:29 - Emphasis on Player Health and Injury Prevention



00:17:27 - Joint Range of Motion and Flexibility



00:22:55 - Importance of Range of Motion in Shoulder Health



00:23:59 - Use of Technology in Offseason Training



00:27:13 - Collaborative Player Development Strategies



00:29:54 - Addressing the Rise of Tommy John Surgeries



00:33:36 - Challenges in Pro Ball vs. Private Sector



00:35:04 - Building a Competitive Environment



00:37:41 - Importance of Customer Service



00:39:51 - Cultural Adaptation in Pro Baseball



00:42:15 - Building a Successful Training Facility



00:45:02 - Exercise Selection for Baseball Players

47 min