The PBSCCS Podcast

Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society
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The PBSCCS Podcast Podcast

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. 1 DAY AGO

    189. Interview with Adam Decker (Part Two)

    Adam Decker is currently serving in his third season as the Director of Sports Medicine & Performance for the Houston Astros. Originally from Canada, Adam started his career with Sport Canada where he worked for 8 years in Strength & Conditioning, Performance Science, Talent Identification, and Athlete Development with Provincial and National/Olympic level athletes. Adam then moved to the world-renowned performing arts company, Cirque du Soleil, and later to the National Hockey League’s New Jersey Devils. Adam holds degrees in Exercise Science, Education, a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, and a PhD in Medical Rehabilitation.Topics covered in this episode:-Discussion on being Houston's Director of Sports Medicine and Performance-Finding success and advice for others-Continuing Education ResourcesQuotes:-"I get to work with a very diverse group of people, multiple disciplines, and I love it" (1:50)-"You'd be amazed at how generous people are. I've had so many people who have helped me along the way" (13:30)-"Probably more than any other industry, sport is about people and relationships" (14:20)If you'd like to learn more from Adam, you can reach out to him on LinkedIn!

    29 min

  2. SEP 18

    188. Interview with Adam Decker (Part One)

    Adam Decker is currently serving in his third season as the Director of Sports Medicine & Performance for the Houston Astros. Originally from Canada, Adam started his career with Sport Canada where he worked for 8 years in Strength & Conditioning, Performance Science, Talent Identification, and Athlete Development with Provincial and National/Olympic level athletes. Adam then moved to the world-renowned performing arts company, Cirque du Soleil, and later to the National Hockey League’s New Jersey Devils. Adam holds degrees in Exercise Science, Education, a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, and a PhD in Medical Rehabilitation.Topics covered in this episode:-His journey into professional baseball-Working with Sport Canada, Cirque du Soleil, and the New Jersey Devils-Movement Creativity and Physical LiteracyQuotes:-"I mean I've worked with so many different people and cultures and just in different environments" (10:19)-"I think that's probably the best thing about my career is that I've had those different experiences. Because I think, without a doubt, it's made me a much better practitioner" (11:32)-"Those kinda personal stories are the ones that I think stick with me more than anything else" (20:44)If you'd like to learn more from Adam, you can reach out to him on LinkedIn!

    25 min

  3. SEP 4

    187. Interview with Max Miller (Part Two)

    Max Miller is the Complex Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Seattle Mariners. He is from Parkersburg, WV and graduated with a B.S. in Exercise Science from Cedarville University in 2021. Max is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.Topics covered in this episode:-Finding success at work and at home-Advice for others on how to win relationships-Continuing education resourcesQuotes:-"This is a relationship business. And that goes well beyond just baseball. Strength and conditioning in general, it's a relationship business" (5:53)-"I think to succeed in this industry, relationships are of critical importance" (7:34)-"Always close the loop" (13:28)If you'd like to learn more from Max, you can follow him on social media:Instagram:@maxmiller_6

    25 min

  4. AUG 21

    186. Interview with Max Miller (Part One)

    Max Miller is the Complex Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Seattle Mariners. He is from Parkersburg, WV and graduated with a B.S. in Exercise Science from Cedarville University in 2021. Max is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.Topics covered in this episode:-His journey and best professional baseball story-Programs and athlete buy-in-Working the Arizona Complex League and the newer Bridge LeagueQuotes:-"Whatever it is I just wanted to be in baseball" (3:27)-"The things that bring the program to life, I think, are probably more important than the X's and O's of the specific program" (7:07)-"The goal is by the time they move up to the next level, they are familiar and proficient with our big rock movements" (18:16)If you'd like to learn more from Max, you can follow him on social media:Instagram:@maxmiller_6

    28 min

  5. AUG 7

    185. Seven Year Anniversary (A Year in Review)

    This episode marks the Seven Year Anniversary of The PBSCCS Podcast. It is a "Year in Review" episode, discussing the 11 individual interviews and 2 group interviews published throughout the year.

    9 min

  6. JUL 24

    184. Interview with Yannick Plante (Part Two)

    Yannick Plante is entering his sixth season within the Kansas City Royals organization. He is working the 2024 season as the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Surprise Royals after working three seasons in the same role with Triple-A Omaha. He is also serving as a Rehab Strength & Conditioning Coach. In the fall of 2019, Yannick was a staff member of the Surprise Saguaros during the Arizona Fall League. Plante has a master’s degree in kinesiology from the University of Calgary and a bachelor’s degree in human kinetics with specialization in biophysics from the University of Ottawa. He is from Ottawa, Ontario and currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona.Topics covered in this episode:-Advice for others-Finding success at different locations-Continuing education resourcesQuotes:-"We have an unbelievable privilege of working with athletes that come from all over the world" (1:45)-"I think in due time everyone can find a place in a different setting" (9:48)-"You've gotta be able to immerse yourself in a setting where other people are already comfortable in" (15:07)If you'd like to learn more from Yannick, you can follow him on social media:Twitter:@YannPlantzInstagram:@yannplantz

    30 min

  7. JUL 10

    183. Interview with Yannick Plante (Part One)

    Yannick Plante is entering his sixth season within the Kansas City Royals organization. He is working the 2024 season as the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Surprise Royals after working three seasons in the same role with Triple-A Omaha. He is also serving as a Rehab Strength & Conditioning Coach. In the fall of 2019, Yannick was a staff member of the Surprise Saguaros during the Arizona Fall League. Plante has a master’s degree in kinesiology from the University of Calgary and a bachelor’s degree in human kinetics with specialization in biophysics from the University of Ottawa. He is from Ottawa, Ontario and currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona.Topics covered in this episode:-His journey throughout the Minor League system-The benefits of working in Rookie Ball-The balance between technology and the human element of coachingQuotes:-"In Arizona, with the younger group, we're working on building solid routines, having consistency in their training, understanding exercises and why they have to do them" (8:32)-"I think as we go forward the Arizona Complex is gonna have a lot of people looking for those positions if they can't move up or for whatever reason" (12:08)-"If you can just take a moment and just appreciate what's in front of you and the person, and enjoy the session with them and coach them through it, over the course of the long-run you're gonna get buy-in from that athlete, and you're gonna be able to measure the things that are deemed important" (23:56)If you'd like to learn more from Yannick, you can follow him on social media:Twitter:@YannPlantzInstagram:@yannplantz

    26 min

  8. JUN 26

    182. Interview with Mark Weisman (Part Two)

    Mark Weisman is currently working in the Chicago Cubs organization as the Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator. Mark has been part of the organization since 2022. Prior to the Cubs, he worked at the University of Iowa as both an intern and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach with football (2016-2020), was the Director of Sports Performance at Southeast Missouri (2020-2021), and was a Performance Coach at SPEAR Training in Chicagoland (2021-2022).Mark completed his undergraduate work at the University of Iowa (BA Health and Human Physiology) and his graduate work at Cal U in PA (MS Performance Enhancement & Injury Prevention). Mark was born and raised in Buffalo Grove, IL.Topics covered in this episode:-Being Minor League Coordinator and developing a culture-Advice for others and finding success-Continuing education resourcesQuotes:-"As coaches we're holding you accountable, but as players, you also need to take accountability for what you're going to do" (2:15)-"We have the backing of the whole organization right now, which is huge" (15:53)-"It's crazy because a lot of the stuff that people think is new and sexy was old Russian training" (21:47)If you'd like to learn more from Mark, you can follow him on social media:Twitter:@CoachWeismanInstagram:@mweisman45

    38 min
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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!

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    Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
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    © Copyright 2024 Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society
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