Finding the Edge

Garrett Boyum, Robert Frey, Garrett Baker, and formerly Brock Hammit
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Finding the Edge: Exploring Skill Acquisition and Analytics for Player Development. We are a group of guys who are passionate about baseball and player development. Join us as we explore how motor learning, skill acquisition, and data analytic theories can be applied to improving game-day performance. Hosted by Garrett Boyum, Robert Frey, Garrett Baker, and formerly Brock Hammit.

  1. 4D AGO

    Beyond Drills: A Multi-Discipline Foundation for Player Development with Tommy Johnson

    On this episode we talk with Tommy Johnson, the owner of Primal 1 Baseball facility in Gaithersburg, MD. Tommy is a seasoned baseball coach with a unique journey from professional baseball to earning a doctorate in kinesiology. Tommy shares his deep dive into various training methodologies, biomechanics, and the importance of skill acquisition frameworks for player development. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 01:25 Tommy's Baseball Journey 02:17 Rebranding and Business Evolution 06:08 The Importance of Teamwork in Player Development 11:51 Gateway to Skill Acquisition 22:44 Strength and Conditioning Insights 48:24 Sub-Max Training and Injury Risks 48:51 Training Tendons with Isometrics 49:25 Integrating Different Training Modalities 50:55 The Importance of Apprenticeship 52:20 Breathing and Biomechanics 53:56 PRI and FRC in Pain Management 54:44 Challenges with PRI and FRC 55:32 The Role of Posture and Movement 58:04 FRC and Athletic Performance 01:04:14 The Spiral Line and Fascial Slings 01:24:12 Perception and Reaction in Training 01:30:38 Innovative Eye-Tracking Device for Athletes 01:31:46 Perception and Performance in Sports 01:32:45 Exploring Functional Variability 01:33:35 Virtual Reality in Sports Training 01:34:51 Visualization and Automaticity 01:35:57 Biomechanics and Performance Anxiety 01:37:30 The Role of Biomechanics in Skill Acquisition 01:39:44 Ecological Dynamics and Target Connection 01:42:28 Exploring and Exploiting Constraints 01:44:44 The Interplay of Biomechanics and Performance 01:51:35 Cultural Biomechanics and Training Adaptations 02:08:15 Contextualizing Stats in Baseball 02:08:46 Determining the Right Angles for Players 02:09:01 Stages of Learning and Repetition 02:09:32 Evaluating VBA and Player Performance 02:10:37 Advanced Bat Tracking and Analysis 02:12:10 Importance of Variability in Training 02:12:27 Role of Coaches as Guides 02:13:20 Integrating FRC into Hitting 02:16:28 Challenges in Applying Motor Preferences 02:17:40 Complexity in Movement and Training 02:23:10 Importance of Contextual Learning 02:41:53 Balancing Strategy and Mechanics 02:46:33 Final Thoughts and Future Discussions Intro music by: Muellzy⁠⁠  / muellzymusic  ⁠⁠ Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below)⁠ Donate to Finding the Edge:⁠⁠⁠⁠ buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ecological Dynamics Resources Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill. Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7 Educational Products: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social MediaTwitter: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Patreon:⁠⁠   / ⁠⁠emergentmvmt⁠⁠⁠⁠   Follow Us!Join our Discord: ⁠⁠bit.ly/3a07z1B⁠⁠ Find us on Twitter: @FTEpod @gboyum01 @RobertFrey40 @kyledupic @Coachgbaker Subscribe on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@findingtheedge⁠

    2h 51m

  2. OCT 29

    Combating Walk Rates: Developing Command

    In this episode of the Finding the Edge, we explore the age old pitching debate about velocity and command. The question is can we train command? If so what does it look like to develop command using ecological principles? 00:00 Introduction and Hosts Introduction 00:05 Velocity vs Command: The Eternal Debate 00:23 Analyzing Walk Rates and Team Performance 02:08 Year-to-Year and In-Season Walk Rate Correlations 03:56 Ecological Perspective on Command Development 12:02 Understanding Fatigue and Its Impact on Command 20:26 Exploring Variability in Pitching Mechanics 33:27 Balancing Exploration and Execution in Training 38:41 The Role of Weighted Training in Skill Adaptation 39:28 Exploration and Training Residuals in Skill Development 41:41 The Importance of Intentional Exploration 48:06 Guiding Exploration Through Structured Activities 54:30 Balancing Routine and Adaptability 59:42 Ecological Approach to Improving Command 01:13:31 Varying implements to Enhance Command 01:16:59 Final Thoughts on Command and Attention Intro music by: Muellzy⁠  / muellzymusic  ⁠ Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below)⁠ Donate to Finding the Edge:⁠⁠⁠ buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠⁠ Ecological Dynamics Resources Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill. Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7 Educational Products: ⁠⁠⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠⁠⁠ Social MediaTwitter: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Patreon:⁠⁠   / ⁠emergentmvmt⁠⁠⁠   Follow Us!Join our Discord: ⁠⁠bit.ly/3a07z1B⁠⁠ Find us on Twitter: @FTEpod @gboyum01 @RobertFrey40 @kyledupic @Coachgbaker Subscribe on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@findingtheedge⁠

    1h 22m

  3. AUG 27

    Beyond Exit Velo: Insights from Ryan Jeffers' Approach

    In this episode, we explore the role of exit velocity in baseball and moving beyond one dimensional evaluations towards the use of an ecological approach. We discuss the importance of context and the athlete-environment relationship with regard to what the game rewards as being our level of analysis. Video podcast featured in this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/live/oZix5Pq4mYw?si=UgJzvKnoPD0bX23k 00:00 Introduction 01:16 Debating the Value of Exit Velocity 02:00 The Role of Analytics in Baseball 04:48 Balancing Analytics with Ecological Approaches 08:02 Contextualizing Data in Baseball 24:13 Pitching Strategies and Analytics 37:14 Affordances and Hitting Strategies 39:28 Ecological Approach in Sports 39:45 Affordances and Athletic Performance 40:39 Impact of Field Conditions 41:00 The Role of Launch Angle and Exit Velocity 41:44 Adapting to Changing Conditions 42:16 Top Spin Line Drives vs. Backspin 44:15 Ecological Dynamics in Coaching 45:17 Skill Adaptation and Analytics 47:30 Practical Applications in Coaching 57:22 Challenge Points and Training Intensity 01:13:18 Mental Approach and Player Confidence 01:17:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Intro music by: Muellzy  / muellzymusic   Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below)⁠ Donate to Finding the Edge:⁠⁠ buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠ Ecological Dynamics Resources Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill. Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7 Educational Products: ⁠⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠⁠ Social MediaTwitter: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Patreon:⁠⁠   / emergentmvmt⁠⁠   Follow Us!Join our Discord: ⁠⁠bit.ly/3a07z1B⁠⁠ Find us on Twitter: @FTEpod @gboyum01 @RobertFrey40 @kyledupic @Coachgbaker Subscribe on Youtube: ⁠⁠@findingtheedge

    1h 21m

  4. JUL 2

    Moving Beyond The Process Vs Results Dichotomy: A Principled Based Approach

    In this episode of Finding the Edge podcast, we delve into the process-oriented vs results-oriented dichotomy. We discuss the importance of a principled-based approach, developing adaptable athletes, pitch calling strategies, and creating effective practice environments. Emphasizing the need for athletes to balance conviction with adaptability, we explore how these elements come together for successful performance. Intro music by: Muellzy⁠⁠⁠@muellzymusic⁠⁠⁠ Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below)⁠Donate to Finding the Edge:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ecological Dynamics ResourcesResources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill.Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7 Emergence Educational Products: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Social Media Twitter: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt ⁠⁠Instagram:@Emergentmvmt ⁠⁠Patreon:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Emergentmvmt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us! Join our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/3a07z1B⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on Twitter:@gboyum01 @RobertFrey40 @kyledupic @Coachgbaker Subscribe on Youtube: ⁠⁠bit.ly/34dZ7

    1h 14m

  5. JUN 2

    How Representative is Representative Enough? Transfer of Training and the Ecological Approach

    In this episode we discussion the core principles of transfer of training for skill development. How do we develop skill and have the things we do in practice transfer to the game? We delve into the importance of understanding and applying ecological dynamics concepts such as the constraint-led approach and representative learning design to develop skills that transfer to the game.  Intro music by: Muellzy⁠⁠@muellzymusic⁠⁠ Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below)⁠Donate to Finding the Edge:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ecological Dynamics ResourcesResources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill.Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7 Emergence Educational Products: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Social Media Twitter: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt ⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt ⁠⁠Patreon:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Emergentmvmt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us! Join our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/3a07z1B ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on Twitter: @gboyum01 @RobertFrey40 @Coachgbaker Subscribe on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    1h 10m

  6. MAR 24

    The Role of Intent in the Pitcher-Batter Duel

    In this episode we dive into the concept of skilled intentionality with regards to the pitcher-batter interaction. We explore how intention shapes a player's behavior and performance, the importance of perceiving relevant information within the game (becoming attuned) and being calibrated is the basis for successful performance outcomes. We also discuss practical training strategies and the nuances of guiding player intentions. 00:00 Introduction and Recap 00:12 Understanding Skilled Intentionality 02:13 Pitcher-Hitter Dynamics 04:47 Intent and Self-Organization 07:01 Heuristics and Intent in Sports 14:15 Affordances and Calibration 25:31 Practical Applications in Coaching 37:29 Pitching Strategies and Hitter Disruption 37:44 Boxing Analogy for Pitch Sequencing 39:15 The Concept of Attunement 40:02 Higher Order Variables in Sports 44:54 What is the specifying information and high order variables in hitting? 57:21 Pitching and Hitting Strategies 58:26 Training Environments and Adaptability 01:08:09 Guiding Athletes Through Questions 01:10:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Intro music by: Muellzyhttps://soundcloud.com/muellzymusicSupport Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below)⁠Donate to Finding the Edge:⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠Ecological Dynamics ResourcesResources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill.Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7Educational Products: ⁠⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠⁠Social MediaTwitter: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠Patreon:⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/Emergentmvmt⁠⁠Follow Us!Join our Discord: ⁠⁠bit.ly/3a07z1B⁠⁠Find us on Twitter:@FTEpod@gboyum01@RobertFrey40@kyledupic@CoachgbakerSubscribe on Youtube: ⁠⁠bit.ly/34dZ7

    1h 12m

  7. FEB 18

    EcoD Basics: Seeing Beyond The Performer-Environment Asymmetry

    In this episode of the Finding the Edge Podcast, we explore the fundamentals of ecological dynamics and its application for baseball. We discuss the mutual relationship between athletes and their environment, the importance of variability and attunement to specifying information, and the idea of skilled intentionality. The conversation touches on player autonomy, collaborative coaching, and how ecological dynamics can lead to better transfer of training from practice to game scenarios. Intro music by: Muellzy⁠@muellzymusic⁠ Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below)⁠Donate to Finding the Edge:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ecological Dynamics ResourcesResources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill.Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7 Emergence Educational Products: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠⁠⁠⁠Social MediaTwitter: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠Patreon:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Emergentmvmt⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us!Join our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/3a07z1B⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on Twitter:@gboyum01@RobertFrey40@CoachgbakerSubscribe on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/34dZ7⁠

    1h 38m

  8. 12/31/2024

    Square1 Round Table: Application & Experiences

    This episode we had on Zach Jungles, Jared Slater, and Rob Blanc on to discuss their personal experiences utilizing Square 1 with their athletes. Zach Jungles is a strength coach who has worked with athletes from the high school level to the professional level. He and Jared Slater will be teaming up to bring Square 1 to the Charleston, South Carolina area soon! Rob Blanc works remotely with many baseball players nationally and works in the health and wellness industry overseeing multiple health and wellness facilities. Intro music by: Muellzy @muellzymusic Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below) ⁠ Donate to Finding the Edge: ⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Ecological Dynamics Resources Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill. Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7Educational Products: ⁠⁠⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠⁠ ⁠ Social Media Twitter: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Patreon:⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/Emergentmvmt⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us! Join our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/3a07z1B⁠⁠⁠ Find us on Twitter: @gboyum01 @RobertFrey40 @Coachgbaker Subscribe on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/34dZ7

    1h 57m
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Finding the Edge: Exploring Skill Acquisition and Analytics for Player Development. We are a group of guys who are passionate about baseball and player development. Join us as we explore how motor learning, skill acquisition, and data analytic theories can be applied to improving game-day performance. Hosted by Garrett Boyum, Robert Frey, Garrett Baker, and formerly Brock Hammit.

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  • Creator
    Garrett Boyum, Robert Frey, Garrett Baker, and formerly Brock Hammit
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Garrett Boyum, Robert Frey, Garrett Baker, and formerly Brock Hammit
  • Show Website
    Finding the Edge

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