By Gene Coleman, Ed. D., RSCC*E and By Jose Vazquez, PT, RSCC*E Baseball is an anerobic sport that relies primarily on the ATP-PC system to provide energy for short bursts of high-intensity, explosive movements in game situations. Most movements in practice and game situations are over in 5 seconds or less. So, if the ATP-PC […]
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MiLB Affiliate Strength and Conditioning Coach Organization: Washington Nationals Position: MiLB Affiliate Strength and Conditioning Coach Department: Performance Science/Player Development Reports To: MiLB Strength and Conditioning Coordinator Position Status: Full-Time Position Location: TBD Our Vision To become baseball’s highest performing organization — defined by our relentless pursuit of excellence, strengthened by our connection, and
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Minor League Sport Performance Coach (DR) Organization: Oakland A’s Position: Minor League Sport Performance Coach (DR) Department: Dominican Baseball Operation Reporting Manager: Minor League Sport Performance Coordinator Status: Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt Location: La Victoria, Dominican Republic About the A’s: The A’s are a baseball team founded in 1901. They have a rich
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Minor League Rehab Strength and Conditioning Coach Organization: St. Louis Cardinals Job Summary: The Rehabilitation (Rehab) Strength & Conditioning Coach is responsible for bridging the gap between rehabilitation and performance within the St. Louis Cardinals player development system. This specialized position combines advanced strength and conditioning expertise with rehabilitation science to enhance player recovery, facilitate
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Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coach – Low A (Hickory) Organization: Texas Rangers Job Description: The Texas Rangers are seeking one (1) full-time strength and conditioning coach for the 2026 season. The position will be in Hickory, NC. Responsibilities: Designing and implementing programs, including Speed, Conditioning, Strength Training, Warm-Ups, Mobility, and Recovery Modalities. Tracking and monitoring
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Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach, Dominican Summer League (DSL) Organization: Toronto Blue Jays JOB TITLE: Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach, Dominican Summer League (DSL) JOB DESCRIPTION: The Toronto Blue Jays are seeking a qualified Strength & Conditioning Coach to fulfill an opening as an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach in the Dominican Summer League. This
by Mandy Tyler, M.Ed., RD, CSSD, LD Energy Drinks vs. Sports Drinks: What’s the Difference? With all the new beverages on the market it can be confusing to know the differences between energy drinks and sports drinks. Although both drinks are commonly marketed as drinks for athletes and active individuals, there can be a major difference
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By Zach Dechant, CSCS, USAW, SCCS One of the most popular questions I get is about using the Olympic lifts with baseball athletes. First off, I came up through my athletic career as well as my early coaching career with the Olympic lifts as a staple. I even trained as an Olympic lifter for an
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While every parent, player and coach involved in youth sports knows the importance of getting adequate sleep for health and performance, research indicates that many young athletes are not getting enough sleep on a regular basis. Research from Nationwide Children’s Hospital indicates that the average teenager gets between 7 and 7.25 hours of sleep each
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George J. Richard, MD and Daryl C. Osbahr, MD The throwing arms of baseball players, especially pitchers, are exposed to some of the most demanding biomechanical loads in sports. These stresses lead to both adaptive and pathologic changes in the shoulder and elbow. As the incidence of throwing-related injuries continues to increase, it is critical
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