The other day I tried out a new skill. I went to the gun range. As with any new skill, there was a learning curve to get up to speed. I received as crash course on the fundamentals of how …
Everyone has that kid in their program. Whenever he’s around, he’s not really working. He’s either goofing off, laughing, engaging in unproductive activities, or he’s a distraction to the training environment. As a coach, nothing is more frustrating when you …
Check out Part 2 of our Video Highlights Zach Dechant: “Moving from the Middle: Hip and Pelvic Considerations for Rotational Athletes” Training Deceleration Mechanics in the Weight Room Clip Highlights: Strength training your specific skill is crucial to becoming a …
Check our Part 1 of our video highlights. Fred Corral: “A Command Plan for all Levels of Success” Phase 1 of Pitching with your Head and Heart Clip Highlights: Fred goes another step further on the cliche of aim small …
If you’ve been keeping up with the 2021 MLB Postseason so far, you’ve seen just how dominant these two hitters have been: Houston’s Yordan Alvarez and Boston’s Kiké Hernandez. Alvarez earned ALCS MVP honors collecting 12 hits over six games for a .523 …
At 108 Performance, we have one specific kid in our program that stands out among the rest. This kid isn’t a big leaguer, college player, to even a starter on his high school varsity team. He’s only six years old. …
What would you say if I told you that you can make someone better by intentionally making them worse? Before you call me crazy, try this trick out. Let’s create a situation where you’re working with a pitcher. On this day, they’re struggling …
This summer I decided to take an internship with 108 Performance in Irvine, California. My interest in the position sparked from years of researching and learning about pitching development. By the end of my senior year in college, I was …
The first thing that really stood out to me after my first appearance in the shop is the amount of stuff they have lying around. When these guys say everything works and everything sucks, they really mean it because they have …
Athletes are going to acquire specific adaptations over time that are beneficial to success in their respective sport. These adaptations depend on the task required and the environment in which it is accomplished. For example, kids who spend a lot …