Tagged With "Certified Athletic Trainer"
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Be Physically Ready for Showcases/Camps
We had the misfortune of having my son royally sprain an ankle in a tournament on the eve of a camp at a school he was very interested in; he checked in and went straight to the trainer for more ice. Not good. The school was wonderful about it but his...
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Can any Texas Websters...
... recommend a baseball specific personal trainer in the North Dallas area? Son wants to work with someone who really knows his stuff when it comes to baseball strength and conditioning. So I have come to the supreme source of all info - the HSBB Web...
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Fool Proof Way To Determining The Proficiency Of Your Strength Trainer
Certificates on the wall? Website? Academics? Number Of professionals that he trains?Not one of these counts if........he/she doesn't have an intial consultation and requires specific and complete medical, pharmacological, history of injury and sports...
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shocked
Is It nomal for a high school coach, when told about a player "my son" being professionally trained on the side that I'm wasting my money and goes on to ask the question why is he not coaching? for me to answer like I would know insinuating that he is...
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Post college success stories
Lots of good stuff out there about young men who chose to attend college and play baseball and having lots of success in careers on and off the field, I know of some folks here whose son's success stories are pretty impressive, but they don't like to...
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Dislocated Finger...ouch!
Hey guys...son dislocated his middle finger, at the middle joint on his GLOVE hand diving back into 2nd base Tuesday night...trainer set it back into place on site, but has him scheduled to get it x-rayed today...this is the first injury of this type...
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Pitching stride over 100% for 2017?
Disclaimer: I'm new to the world of pitching. My 2017 has played baseball since age 3, but rarely pitched. He's always loved to run so he played every position other than pitcher or catcher - a true utility player. He started...
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Elite Pitchers Program - Driveline Baseball
With summer ball winding down, the 2014-2015 off-season is nearly upon us. Driveline Baseball is once again running off-season Elite Pitcher groups for the following ages: -Youth (11-13) -HS / College -Pro Kyle Boddy is the head...
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Options?
What college options would be available to a 2015 RHP who is relatively unknown due to minor injuries occurring at the worst possible times if he goes to the pre-draft showcase and hits 90-91 with a very sharp curveball? Son is 602/170 with a...
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Fastball to the wrist
On his second at bat this week at PG Jr. Nationals, JP took an 88 mph fastball to the ulnar styloid process -- the knotty bone on the outside of wrist (pic below). On video, it actually sounds like a foul ball off his wood bat. Ugh. It was a direct...
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Trainer
Does anyone know a good pitching trainer in the South Florida area-not a pitching coach-a trainer to show my son strength training for his shoulder-
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Aninteresting read about pitcher routines
For starting pitchers, 'off days' aren't what they seem By Mike Dodd, USA TODAYIf all goes well, a starting pitcher will make an appearance for about two hours every five days. He'll be in the spotlight, with his performance replayed, analyzed and...
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shoulder pain when throwing CH
son is a soph college pitcher and has never had any elbow or shoulder pain. For the first time this week he has expressd discomfort when he throws his changeup. No discomfort on fast ball or curve. He is seeing the trainer and is getting medical...
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pitcher trainer
I am looking for a trainer to work with my son this summer. The workout needs to be specific to pitching. Maybe a couple times a week, starting weekends now, and continuing thru the summer. Any suggestions would be appreciated. We live in Polk County,...
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Elbow Break
To all:I apologize in advance for the length of this post. I am trying to see if anyone on the board has had this happen or knows anyone that had this happen. How was their recovery and how did it affect them mentally as well as physically after the...
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Baseball Strength Trainer
Hi i am currently a junior at Davie High School, and am looking for a trainer for baseball in the Winston-Salem or Greensboro area. My main goals are building velocity and strength in general.I am 17, 6'3", 185 lbs(hoping to gain more weight),...
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Shoulder Injury
I would appreciate some feedback from any parent whose son has had shoulder injuries and/or surgery. My son is a soon to be 16 year old h.s. sophomore lefty pitcher, who is passionate about baseball, and wants to pitch in college.Sometime last April,...
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Something to Share...
Don't think anyone has noticed, but I have been out of pocket for the past two weeks in the hospital with pneumonia and complications. I had been fighting off a bad cold for a couple of weeks, fever, cough the whole nine yards. As the stubborn...
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HELP -- HS girl keeping stats!
Since our son played varsity last year as a sophomore, we have been keeping stats on him. Last year (different asst coach), our stats were almost exactly the same as the coach's. This year, however, the coach has given over the books to our 16 year...
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SPRAINED ANKLE - HELP !!!
Just wondering how your doctors or trainer out their handled a grade 2 sprained ankle. A grade 2 sprained ankle is considered severely sprained. Any input or experience with this matter would be appreciated. How long was it before you were able to...
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SPRAINED ANKLE - HELP!!
Just wondering how your doctors or trainer out their handled a grade 2 sprained ankle. A grade 2 sprained ankle is considered severely sprained. Any input or experience with this matter would be appreciated. How long was it before you were able to...
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Dallas Dragons Baseball -Athletic Enhancement Program
14U-18UWe will start our Athletic Enhancement Program mid-September. Our Athletic Enhancement Program works on speed, agility, core balance and strength as well as uni-lateral baseball specific lifts. It is ran by Head Coach and Founder Jeremy...
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Cracking in shoulders
I've been doing the thrower's 10 program for a while now. When I do the band work I hear a lot of cracking in both shoulders. I consulted my school trainer about it and he said that I shouldn't try to work through the cracking and stop when it occurs....
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Missouri High School player hanging on for life...
quote:Friends, family and complete strangers held out hope Wednesday night that Waynesville High School baseball player Patrick Clegg will wake up -- just as they did when they saw him struck by a pitch in a Tuesday night game.AdvertisementThey...
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CLASSLESS REVISITED
I requested Tiger80 to post this for me. He is in no way associated with the writing of this letter.I am C.W. Duncan, many of you know me as "Dunc", and I am the outgoing president of the Lamar Baseball Booster Club. However, I am writing as an...
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Good Thing Maybe
I received the following from someone deeply involved. Sounds like a good thing that might help many involved in all amateur sports. Here it is....Please forward this email to all of your constituents: leagues, coaches, parents, volunteers, family,...
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Swingaway hitting trainer opinions??
My boys have had theirs since Christmas and so far it has been a good tool. You get in a lot of swings without having to pick up balls all the time. We are noticing some issues with durability as far as the cords go; wear and tear where they contact...
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Conflicting UCL Tear Diagnosis
My son has recently experienced an elbow injury. Immediately after the injury, the trainer performed a battery of tests to determine if the UCL has been compromised or torn. He passed these tests and given the pain was in the back of the...
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Things I don't understand:
I don't understand Coaches who don't want to talk to their players at the HS and/or college level. I do understand those same coaches not wanting to talk to parents. I don't understand how coaches can not have a system of communication...
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Arm issue....every had this problem??
My son is a junior....pitcher & SS. He does a good job of throwing over the winter to be ready for spring. He broke his thumb 3 weeks before the season so actually got more throwing work in this year than normal. First 2 games of the year....played SS....no issues before, during or after the game. 3rd game...again playing SS. Had some pain in his throwing arm in warmups...on the front of the bicep...about 3" above the elbow. Made a couple throws in the...
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No High School Baseball on Resume
Hello Everyone: Needing some advice. My son was not able to make his High School Baseball Team. He was cut Freshman year, played well his softmore year, and then was cut again his Junior year. In the meantime he has...
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Shoulder and Elbow Injury to Pitcher's throwing arm
Long story short...
Son had shoulder instability issues due to overuse. And the situation of overuse...is a long story, that could have / should have been prevented. Son was sitting at mid 80's - high 80's during his junior and senior year in High...
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Shoulder and Elbow Injury of a Pitcher
Long story short...
Son had shoulder instability issues due to overuse. And the situation of overuse...is a long story, that could have / should have been prevented. Son was sitting at mid 80's - high 80's during his junior and senior year in High...
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Books and Baseball Showcase- Baltimore, MD Feb. 8, 2014
When: Saturday February 8, 2014 Time: 3:00-6:00 pm · Registration starts at 2:30 PM Where: St. Frances Academy 501 E. Chase St. Baltimore, MD 21202 Who: Ages (12-16)- Position players only Cost: $50.00 if payment received by Friday January 31, 2014 ; $70.00 thereafter if space remains To register online go to: booksandbaseballprospect.eventbrite.com * 50 Participant Maximum (Proceeds will go towards the scholarship funds Books and Baseball Summer Camp ) What to bring: Baseball Uniform,...
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Books and Baseball Showcase- Baltimore, MD Feb. 8, 2014
Professionals Capitalize on Opportunity; Amateurs Capitalize on Excuses” New Online Registration: booksandbaseballprospect.eventbrite.com When: Saturday February 8, 2014 Time: 3:00-6:00 pm · Registration starts at 2:30 PM Where: St. Frances Academy 501 E. Chase St. Baltimore, MD 21202 Who: Ages (12-16)- Position players only Cost: Only $50.00 if payment received by Friday January 31, 2014 ; $70.00 thereafter if space remains (* 50 Maximum Participants) Online Registration:...
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Books and Baseball Showcase- Baltimore, MD Feb. 8, 2014
Professionals Capitalize on Opportunity; Amateurs Capitalize on Excuses” New Online Registration: booksandbaseballprospect.eventbrite.com When: Saturday February 8, 2014 Time: 3:00-6:00 pm · Registration starts at 2:30 PM Where: St. Frances Academy 501 E. Chase St. Baltimore, MD 21202 Who: Ages (12-16)- Position players only Cost: Only $50.00 if payment received by Friday January 31, 2014 ; $70.00 thereafter if space remains (* 50 Maximum Participants) Online Registration:...
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MS State Drop Down Pitcher Camp
Yes, things have definitely changed since the 70s when you can get great info so quickly on a subject that is not very well known. Ijust got off the phone with MS State re: their Drop Down Camp on 14 Dec . Sounds like well worth...
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Recommendations from Trainers
Yes, the college scouts want to hear from the coaches and such but what about perosal trainers, my personal trainer used to play pro ball as of recently, so would a recommendation to talk to him be bad/ good or serve no interest?
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USA Baseball's Rosters Announced
Just got the email and had to congratulate all of the players, but one in particular - Chuckie Fick!My son's part time pitching coach and friend. He had a great season in the AAA Cardinal organization and got stuck in the RHP logjam at the big club....
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T.F. South coaches clinic
just a little info for the t.f south coaches clinic. the date is Feb. 2nd. speakers scheduled to be in attendance will be~Greg Beals- Ball state universitySean Lyons- asst coach Eastern Illinois universityDan DeCaprio- Moraine valley community...
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Pandora's Box
The Mitchell Report has opened it and it's going to get ugly. I have tried to read through what everyone has put so I apologize for putting something some have already said.The two sides don't realize they are in the same boat. MLB is going to try and...
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Quite a Scare
Our family had quite a scare Sunday. My Son and I headed up to a community college to do a showcase, mainly because it would be an enjoyable way to spend the afternoon. We were sitting in the bleachers in the warm sun when the head of the showcase...
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The NCAA, sports and education
Bear with me here.Lots of time is spent here regarding discussion about the NCAA, new baseball rules, and recently, does it matter where you attend undergraduate school.As far as the new rules regarding baseball, there are many here that feel that...
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Elite Training Academy (Speed/Agility, Strength Training, Hitting)
Hey guys, We are now open and running full speed ahead! We are a group of former and current Professional Athletes, and Strength Coach's that have designed a program for anyone needing to increase speed, quickness, strength, agility, core strength,...
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clemens admits to injections
Clemens admits that trainer did inject him with B12 http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/ne...ns&prov=ap&type=lgns
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Im so ready for this season!
Hey Guys, its been so long since the last time i was here. If you do remember I was a freshman last year who got cut from the team. I took this very hard, but put that by myself and worked my A** off the offseason.This off season I went to a Baseball...
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Heard of the "Fast Arm" Trainer?
I was browsing an online sports store and saw this item called the "Fast Arm Trainer". Never heard of it before. Supposedly the Astros are using it throughout their minor league system. Anyone heard of/used this thing?"Son, when you pitch a strike,...
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Recruiting Seminar - December 20,2003
Everyone is invited:Baseball Recruiting SeminarDecember 20, 2003Encore Sports Enhancement Center1905 Central ParkwayDecatur, Alabama 35601Dinner: 6:00 – 7:00 PMSeminar: 7:00 – 10:30 PMCost: $25.00 per personThe Scouting ProcessDan...
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The Movie "Groundhog Day"
That's what my son says his days seem like.A brief update to those who don't know and a different slant on the minor league reporting thread.At fall instructs my son said his arm never hurt worse and was shut down. Had an MRA that unfortunately didn't...
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Most Productive Winter Drills
Now that we are in the middle of the winter season and gearing up for spring training, what drills have you found to be the most effective indoors. Now I am not talking about drills where you have indoor access to a large area (basically normally...