Connor Rooney is starting his 3rd season in professional baseball. Prior to working in Professional Baseball, Connor was a High Performance Trainer at Driveline Baseball from 2019-2022, and a Graduate Assistant Strength & Pitching Coach Connor Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science & Psychology from Keiser University in 2019. While …

BJ Foley is entering his second season as the Rehab Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Boston Red Sox organization. Prior to joining the Red Sox he worked as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Kansas State University directly overseeing the Baseball, Men’s and Women’s Golf programs. Other stops include Graduate Assistant at the Un…

BJ Foley is currently the Rehab Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Boston Red Sox organization. He has had previous stops at Kansas State, West Florida, and Cressey Sports Performance. Topics covered in this episode: -Life at the Complex -Slow cooking the training process -Being a rehab strength and conditioning coach Quotes: -"I think general…

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on blending the weightroom and on-field skill development. This is Part Three of the interview. Speakers: -Logan Jones (Chicago White Sox) -Nate Friedman (Arizona Diamondbacks) Questions/topics covered in this episode: -Player-led cultures -Training under fatigue -Health vs. Performance -Clos…

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on blending the weightroom and on-field skill development. This is Part Two of the interview. Speakers: -Logan Jones (Chicago White Sox) -Nate Friedman (Arizona Diamondbacks) Questions/topics covered in this episode: -Assessments and training qualities -Representative training and transfer of…

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on blending the weightroom and on-field skill development. This is Part One of the interview. Speakers: -Logan Jones (Chicago White Sox) -Nate Friedman (Arizona Diamondbacks) Questions/topics covered in this episode: -General thoughts on how strength and conditioning coaches can influence on-…

Brett Platts just completed his second season in professional baseball. He spent this last year in both Low A (Down East Wood Ducks), & High A (Hickory Crawdads) in the Texas Rangers organization. Prior to his time in Texas he was with the Chicago Cubs organization where he spent the 22’ season in the Dominican Summer League. Previous stops include…

Brett Platts just completed his second season in professional baseball. He spent this last year in both Low A (Down East Wood Ducks), & High A (Hickory Crawdads) in the Texas Rangers organization. Prior to his time in Texas he was with the Chicago Cubs organization where he spent the 22’ season in the Dominican Summer League. Previous stops include…

Donny Gress just completed his 2nd season in professional baseball. He works for the Boston Red Sox as a minor league strength coach for the High-A Greenville Drive. He recently worked in the Arizona Fall League with the Glendale Desert Dogs. Prior to the Red Sox he was a coaching assistant and summer intern at the University of Kentucky with the O…

Donny Gress just completed his 2nd season in professional baseball. He works for the Boston Red Sox as a minor league strength coach for the High-A Greenville Drive. He recently worked in the Arizona Fall League with the Glendale Desert Dogs. Prior to the Red Sox he was a coaching assistant and summer intern at the University of Kentucky with the O…

Phil Hartt just completed his 8th season in professional baseball. He worked for the Minnesota Twins from 2016-2018 before coming to the Detroit Tigers in 2019. He has completed internships at Coastal Carolina University, University of Michigan Olympic Sports, University of Missouri Football, and a sport’s science position with the University of Mi…

Phil Hartt just completed his 8th season in professional baseball. He worked for the Minnesota Twins from 2016-2018 before coming to the Detroit Tigers in 2019. He has completed internships at Coastal Carolina University, University of Michigan Olympic Sports, University of Missouri Football, and a sport’s science position with the University of Mi…

Drew Weidner is currently a strength and conditioning coach within the Seattle Mariners organization. He was named the 2023 Northwest League Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year. Prior to the Mariners, Drew has stops along the way at the University of Wisconsin and University of Minnesota - Duluth. Topics covered in this episode: -His journe…

Mia Salvemini is a Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Tampa Bay Rays organization. Salvemini was originally hired by the Rays in 2020 after graduating from the University of Tampa in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Performance. During her time at the University of Tampa, Salvemini completed an internship with Cress…

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on how to have some feel. This is Part Two of a two-part interview. Speakers: -Joe Hudson (Boston Red Sox) -Casey Callison (Toronto Blue Jays) Questions/topics covered in this episode: -Examples of good feel -Can you ever have too much feel? Quotes: -"Any way you can alter the food schedule i…

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on how to have some feel. This is Part One of a two-part interview. Speakers: -Joe Hudson (Boston Red Sox) -Casey Callison (Toronto Blue Jays) Questions/topics covered in this episode: -Defining "Feel" -Examples of bad feel Quotes: -"I would say for me having some feel is just kind of knowing…

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is with Taylor Rhoades of the Houston Astros organization. Taylor is currently a Strength and Conditioning Coach in the Big Leagues with Houston. He is a World Series Champion and has worked at multiple levels in the Minor League system of the Houston Astros organization over the past decade. Topics covered in thi…

This brief episode marks the six year anniversary of the PBSCCS Podcast. If you are enjoying the podcast, please leave ratings and reviews on iTunes - this will help the outreach of the podcast grow. If you want more information from the PBSCCS, you can follow along on social media: Twitter: @PBSCCS Instagram: PBSCCS or go to the website: http://ba…

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on Tommy John surgery and rehab. This is Part Two of a two-part interview. Speakers: -Ben Chadwick (Boston Red Sox) -John Perry (formerly Texas Rangers) Questions/topics covered in this episode: -Throwing Progressions post-surgery -Time-based vs. Goal-based progression -Pitcher vs. Position P…

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on Tommy John surgery and rehab. This is Part One of a two-part interview. Speakers: -Ben Chadwick (Boston Red Sox) -John Perry (Texas Rangers) Questions/topics covered in this episode: -Pre-surgery prep -Post-surgery planning -Relationship building -Upper-body and Lower-body progressions Quo…

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is with Hazael Wessin of the Houston Astros organization. Wes is currently a Strength and Conditioning Coach in the Big Leagues with Houston. He is a World Series Champion, has worked at various levels throughout the Minor League system, has worked with Team DR in the World Baseball Classic, and is the first Domin…

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is with Hazael Wessin of the Houston Astros organization. Wes is currently a Strength and Conditioning Coach in the Big Leagues with Houston. He is a World Series Champion, has worked at various levels throughout the Minor League system, has worked with Team DR in the World Baseball Classic, and is the first Domin…

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on wearable technology. This is Part Two of a two-part interview. Speakers: -Larry Adegoke (New York Yankees) -Joey Greany (Tampa Bay Rays) Questions/topics covered in this episode: -Tricks of the trade -Making adjustments based on both objective and subjective data -In-depth look at actual W…

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on wearable technology. This is Part One of a two-part interview. Speakers: -Larry Adegoke (New York Yankees) -Joey Greany (Tampa Bay Rays) Questions/topics covered in this episode: -Wearables they are currently using -What they like/dislike about wearable technology -Metrics they look for to…

Born in Carroll, OH, Cory Cook currently resides in Sarasota, FL. He is in his 10th season working in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, and is currently in his 4th as the Minor League Strength & Conditioning Coordinator. He spent four seasons overseeing operations at Pirate City (2016-19) after working the 2014 and 2015 campaigns in the same cap…

John Gentile (MS, RSCC, CSCS) has been working in the Minnesota Twins organization as an MiLB S&C Coach since 2022. Prior to working with the Twins, John has worked as an MiLB S&C Coach for both the Detroit Tigers organization (2010-2013) and Colorado Rockies organization (2020-2021). John has a BS in Exercise Science from Florida Southern College …

John Gentile (MS, RSCC, CSCS) has been working in the Minnesota Twins organization as an MiLB S&C Coach since 2022. Prior to working with the Twins, John has worked as an MiLB S&C Coach for both the Detroit Tigers organization (2010-2013) and Colorado Rockies organization (2020-2021). John has a BS in Exercise Science from Florida Southern College …

Henry Aleck is in his 2nd season with the Los Angeles Angels organization, recently serving as the Double-A Affiliate Strength & Conditioning Coach with the Rocket City Trash Pandas and previously in the same role with High-A Tri-City. He spent time in the Philadelphia Phillies organization, has worked at the University of Texas as a graduate Stren…

Casey Callison completed his fifth season in the Toronto Blue Jays organization this past year. He spent the 2022 & 2021 seasons with the AA New Hampshire Fisher Cats. In 2020 he was suppose to be with the Low A Lansing Lugnuts, but the season was canceled due to covid. 2019 Casey spent the year with the Vancouver Canadians in Low A Short Season, a…

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on being a first year strength and conditioning coach in the Major Leagues. Speakers: -Goldy Simmons (Chicago White Sox organization) -Tanner Miracle (New York Mets organization) Questions/topics covered in this episode: -Journey to your current role and how your previous positions prepared y…

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on being a first year strength and conditioning coach in professional baseball. Speakers: -Donny Gress (Boston Red Sox organization) -Nate Kolb (Arizona Diamondbacks organization) Questions/topics covered in this episode: -Journeys into professional baseball -Overall discussion on first year …

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on the Houston Astros winning the 2022 MLB World Series. This is Part Two of a two-part interview. Speakers: -Hazael Wessin (Major League Strength & Conditioning Coach) -Taylor Rhoades (Major League Strength & Conditioning Coach) Questions/topics covered in this episode: -Navigating the locko…

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on the Houston Astros winning the 2022 MLB World Series. This is Part One of a two-part interview. Speakers: -Hazael Wessin (Major League Strength & Conditioning Coach) -Taylor Rhoades (Major League Strength & Conditioning Coach) Questions/topics covered in this episode: -How collaborating wi…

Derek started his career at the University of San Diego in 2006 as the Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach. During his 4 plus years there he worked with 14 men's and women's varsity sports. He directly oversaw year round training programs for baseball, softball, women's volleyball, men's soccer, swimming & diving, golf, women's tennis, and men'…

Derek started his career at the University of San Diego in 2006 as the Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach. During his 4 plus years there he worked with 14 men's and women's varsity sports. He directly oversaw year round training programs for baseball, softball, women's volleyball, men's soccer, swimming & diving, golf, women's tennis, and men'…

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on being siblings working in professional baseball. Speakers: -Joe Hudson (Boston Red Sox organization) -Garrett Hudson (Tampa Bay Rays organization) Questions/topics covered in this episode: -Explain your journey to where you are now (Did one brother influence the other?) -Do you guys talk s…

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on being named a AA Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year. Speakers: -Henry Aleck (Los Angeles Angels organization) -John Gentile (Minnesota Twins organization) -Casey Callison (Toronto Blue Jays organization) Questions/topics covered in this episode: -What did you learn in previous pos…

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on being named a AAA Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year. Speakers: -Larry Adegoke (New York Yankees organization) -AJ Russell (San Diego Padres organization) Questions/topics covered in this episode: -What did you learn in previous positions that helped you this year? -Advice for oth…

Ben Chadwick has served as a Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Boston Red Sox organization the past 8 years. He just completed his 2nd season in AAA with the Worcester Red Sox after splitting the previous 6 years between AA Portland, High-A Salem, and Rookie GCL Red Sox. In 2015, he served as the strength and conditioning coach for Leones del…

Ben Chadwick has served as a Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Boston Red Sox organization the past 8 years. He just completed his 2nd season in AAA with the Worcester Red Sox after splitting the previous 6 years between AA Portland, High-A Salem, and Rookie GCL Red Sox. In 2015, he served as the strength and conditioning coach for Leones del…

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on having an Assistant S&C Coach at Minor League affiliates. Speakers: -Ben Chadwick (Boston Red Sox organization) -Jordan Fiske (Boston Red Sox organization) Questions/topics covered in this episode: -Working dynamics on a daily basis -Advantages gained from having this new position -The dev…

Tommy LaBriola is entering his 3rd season with the Toronto Blue Jays, and his 2nd season with the High-A Vancouver Canadians. Prior to joining the Blue Jays in the Fall of 2019, he was a college baseball player at Salisbury University which is also where he completed a strength and conditioning internship as well as a Graduate Assistantship. Tommy …

This interview is Part Two of a two-part interview with Terrence Kennell (formerly of the Houston Astros organization). Topics covered in this episode: -His books - Big Hitters Manual (Vol. 1 and 2) -Finding success & quality advice -Continuing education resources Quotes: -"Open-mindedness is a big factor, I think, because there's always things we …

This interview is Part One of a two-part interview with Terrence Kennell (formerly of the Houston Astros organization). Topics covered in this episode: -His journey and new experiences -College basketball vs. Professional Baseball -Conditioning for all athletes Quotes: -"The heart is still a muscle, and the best way to build an aerobic base is to d…

This brief episode marks the five year anniversary of The PBSCCS Podcast. If you are enjoying the podcast, please leave ratings and reviews on iTunes - this will help the outreach of the podcast grow. If you want more information from the PBSCCS, you can follow along on social media: Twitter: @PBSCCS Instagram: @PBSCCS or go to the website: http://…

Brennan Mickelson is entering his 5th season, and 3rd full season with the Settle Mariners. He has been a strength coach in the AZL, short season, and at full season affiliates. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Science with a minor in Strength and Conditioning from Washington State University, and a Master of Science degree in Health a…

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on working in the private sector after life in professional baseball. Speakers: -Ben Loftis (Formerly San Diego Padres organization) -Travis Roberson (Formerly Cleveland Guardians organization) -Logan Byman (Formerly Pittsburgh Pirates organization) Questions/topics covered in this episode: -…

David Robertson is entering his third season as a Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He has a BS in Integrative Studies from Clayton State University and MS in Health from the University of Alabama. Prior to his time with the DBacks, David served in the US Army and taught high school weight training while coa…

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is part two of a two-part group discussion on upper-body training. Speakers: -Jordan Sidwell (Atlanta Braves organization -Joe Hudson (Boston Red Sox organization) -Logan Byman (EXOS, formerly Pittsburgh Pirates organization) Questions/topics covered in this episode: -Push/Pull Ratio -Shoulder care -Forearm and bi…

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is part one of a two-part group discussion on upper-body training. Speakers: -Jordan Sidwell (Atlanta Braves organization -Joe Hudson (Boston Red Sox organization) -Logan Byman (EXOS, formerly Pittsburgh Pirates organization) Questions/topics covered in this episode: -Bench pressing for overhead athletes -Training…