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Finding the Edge
Garrett Boyum, Robert Frey, Garrett Baker, and formerly Brock Hammit
66 episodes
1 week ago
Finding the Edge: Exploring Skill Acquisition and Analytics for Player Development. We are a group of guys who are passionate about baseball and player development. Join us as we explore how motor learning, skill acquisition, and data analytic theories can be applied to improving game-day performance. Hosted by Garrett Boyum, Robert Frey, Garrett Baker, and formerly Brock Hammit.
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Finding the Edge: Exploring Skill Acquisition and Analytics for Player Development. We are a group of guys who are passionate about baseball and player development. Join us as we explore how motor learning, skill acquisition, and data analytic theories can be applied to improving game-day performance. Hosted by Garrett Boyum, Robert Frey, Garrett Baker, and formerly Brock Hammit.
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Finding the Edge
Recruiting Dilemma: Prioritizing Velocity or Skill?

In this episode of Finding the Edge podcast as we delve into an intriguing thought experiment with frequent guest of the show Tanner Pruitt. We discuss whether it's better to focus on recruiting highly skilled pitchers and then develop their velocity, or to recruit hard throwers and then develop their skill? We dive into the nuances, trade-offs, and methods for optimizing pitcher performance both on and off the field.


Intro music by: Muellzy⁠⁠⁠  / muellzymusic  ⁠⁠⁠


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Ecological Dynamics Resources

Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill.


Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7

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2 weeks ago
1 hour 38 minutes 58 seconds

Finding the Edge
Beyond Drills: A Multi-Discipline Foundation for Player Development with Tommy Johnson

On this episode we talk with Tommy Johnson, the owner of Primal 1 Baseball facility in Gaithersburg, MD. Tommy is a seasoned baseball coach with a unique journey from professional baseball to earning a doctorate in kinesiology. Tommy shares his deep dive into various training methodologies, biomechanics, and the importance of skill acquisition frameworks for player development.


00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

01:25 Tommy's Baseball Journey

02:17 Rebranding and Business Evolution

06:08 The Importance of Teamwork in Player Development

11:51 Gateway to Skill Acquisition

22:44 Strength and Conditioning Insights

48:24 Sub-Max Training and Injury Risks

48:51 Training Tendons with Isometrics

49:25 Integrating Different Training Modalities

50:55 The Importance of Apprenticeship

52:20 Breathing and Biomechanics

53:56 PRI and FRC in Pain Management

54:44 Challenges with PRI and FRC

55:32 The Role of Posture and Movement

58:04 FRC and Athletic Performance

01:04:14 The Spiral Line and Fascial Slings

01:24:12 Perception and Reaction in Training

01:30:38 Innovative Eye-Tracking Device for Athletes

01:31:46 Perception and Performance in Sports

01:32:45 Exploring Functional Variability

01:33:35 Virtual Reality in Sports Training

01:34:51 Visualization and Automaticity

01:35:57 Biomechanics and Performance Anxiety

01:37:30 The Role of Biomechanics in Skill Acquisition

01:39:44 Ecological Dynamics and Target Connection

01:42:28 Exploring and Exploiting Constraints

01:44:44 The Interplay of Biomechanics and Performance

01:51:35 Cultural Biomechanics and Training Adaptations

02:08:15 Contextualizing Stats in Baseball

02:08:46 Determining the Right Angles for Players

02:09:01 Stages of Learning and Repetition

02:09:32 Evaluating VBA and Player Performance

02:10:37 Advanced Bat Tracking and Analysis

02:12:10 Importance of Variability in Training

02:12:27 Role of Coaches as Guides

02:13:20 Integrating FRC into Hitting

02:16:28 Challenges in Applying Motor Preferences

02:17:40 Complexity in Movement and Training

02:23:10 Importance of Contextual Learning

02:41:53 Balancing Strategy and Mechanics

02:46:33 Final Thoughts and Future Discussions


Intro music by: Muellzy⁠⁠  / muellzymusic  ⁠⁠


Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below)⁠


Donate to Finding the Edge:⁠⁠⁠⁠ buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠⁠⁠


Ecological Dynamics Resources

Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill.


Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7

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1 month ago
2 hours 50 minutes 38 seconds

Finding the Edge
Combating Walk Rates: Developing Command

In this episode of the Finding the Edge, we explore the age old pitching debate about velocity and command. The question is can we train command? If so what does it look like to develop command using ecological principles?

00:00 Introduction and Hosts Introduction

00:05 Velocity vs Command: The Eternal Debate

00:23 Analyzing Walk Rates and Team Performance

02:08 Year-to-Year and In-Season Walk Rate Correlations

03:56 Ecological Perspective on Command Development

12:02 Understanding Fatigue and Its Impact on Command

20:26 Exploring Variability in Pitching Mechanics

33:27 Balancing Exploration and Execution in Training

38:41 The Role of Weighted Training in Skill Adaptation

39:28 Exploration and Training Residuals in Skill Development

41:41 The Importance of Intentional Exploration

48:06 Guiding Exploration Through Structured Activities

54:30 Balancing Routine and Adaptability

59:42 Ecological Approach to Improving Command

01:13:31 Varying implements to Enhance Command

01:16:59 Final Thoughts on Command and Attention


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Ecological Dynamics Resources

Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill.


Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7

Educational Products: ⁠⁠⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠⁠⁠

Social MediaTwitter: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠

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2 months ago
1 hour 21 minutes 54 seconds

Finding the Edge
Beyond Exit Velo: Insights from Ryan Jeffers' Approach

In this episode, we explore the role of exit velocity in baseball and moving beyond one dimensional evaluations towards the use of an ecological approach. We discuss the importance of context and the athlete-environment relationship with regard to what the game rewards as being our level of analysis.


Video podcast featured in this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/live/oZix5Pq4mYw?si=UgJzvKnoPD0bX23k


00:00 Introduction

01:16 Debating the Value of Exit Velocity

02:00 The Role of Analytics in Baseball

04:48 Balancing Analytics with Ecological Approaches

08:02 Contextualizing Data in Baseball

24:13 Pitching Strategies and Analytics

37:14 Affordances and Hitting Strategies

39:28 Ecological Approach in Sports

39:45 Affordances and Athletic Performance

40:39 Impact of Field Conditions

41:00 The Role of Launch Angle and Exit Velocity

41:44 Adapting to Changing Conditions

42:16 Top Spin Line Drives vs. Backspin

44:15 Ecological Dynamics in Coaching

45:17 Skill Adaptation and Analytics

47:30 Practical Applications in Coaching

57:22 Challenge Points and Training Intensity

01:13:18 Mental Approach and Player Confidence

01:17:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


Intro music by: Muellzy  / muellzymusic  


Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below)⁠


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Ecological Dynamics Resources

Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill.


Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7

Educational Products: ⁠⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠⁠

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4 months ago
1 hour 21 minutes 12 seconds

Finding the Edge
Moving Beyond The Process Vs Results Dichotomy: A Principled Based Approach

In this episode of Finding the Edge podcast, we delve into the process-oriented vs results-oriented dichotomy. We discuss the importance of a principled-based approach, developing adaptable athletes, pitch calling strategies, and creating effective practice environments. Emphasizing the need for athletes to balance conviction with adaptability, we explore how these elements come together for successful performance.

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6 months ago
1 hour 13 minutes 38 seconds

Finding the Edge
How Representative is Representative Enough? Transfer of Training and the Ecological Approach

In this episode we discussion the core principles of transfer of training for skill development. How do we develop skill and have the things we do in practice transfer to the game? We delve into the importance of understanding and applying ecological dynamics concepts such as the constraint-led approach and representative learning design to develop skills that transfer to the game. 


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Ecological Dynamics ResourcesResources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill.Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7

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7 months ago
1 hour 10 minutes 26 seconds

Finding the Edge
The Role of Intent in the Pitcher-Batter Duel

In this episode we dive into the concept of skilled intentionality with regards to the pitcher-batter interaction. We explore how intention shapes a player's behavior and performance, the importance of perceiving relevant information within the game (becoming attuned) and being calibrated is the basis for successful performance outcomes. We also discuss practical training strategies and the nuances of guiding player intentions.


00:00 Introduction and Recap

00:12 Understanding Skilled Intentionality

02:13 Pitcher-Hitter Dynamics

04:47 Intent and Self-Organization

07:01 Heuristics and Intent in Sports

14:15 Affordances and Calibration

25:31 Practical Applications in Coaching

37:29 Pitching Strategies and Hitter Disruption

37:44 Boxing Analogy for Pitch Sequencing

39:15 The Concept of Attunement

40:02 Higher Order Variables in Sports

44:54 What is the specifying information and high order variables in hitting?

57:21 Pitching and Hitting Strategies

58:26 Training Environments and Adaptability

01:08:09 Guiding Athletes Through Questions

01:10:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


Intro music by: Muellzyhttps://soundcloud.com/muellzymusicSupport Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below)⁠Donate to Finding the Edge:⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠Ecological Dynamics ResourcesResources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill.Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7Educational Products: ⁠⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠⁠Social MediaTwitter: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠Patreon:⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/Emergentmvmt⁠⁠Follow Us!Join our Discord: ⁠⁠bit.ly/3a07z1B⁠⁠Find us on Twitter:@FTEpod@gboyum01@RobertFrey40@kyledupic@CoachgbakerSubscribe on Youtube: ⁠⁠bit.ly/34dZ7

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9 months ago
1 hour 11 minutes 50 seconds

Finding the Edge
EcoD Basics: Seeing Beyond The Performer-Environment Asymmetry

In this episode of the Finding the Edge Podcast, we explore the fundamentals of ecological dynamics and its application for baseball. We discuss the mutual relationship between athletes and their environment, the importance of variability and attunement to specifying information, and the idea of skilled intentionality. The conversation touches on player autonomy, collaborative coaching, and how ecological dynamics can lead to better transfer of training from practice to game scenarios.


Intro music by: Muellzy⁠@muellzymusic⁠

Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below)⁠Donate to Finding the Edge:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ecological Dynamics ResourcesResources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill.Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7

Emergence Educational Products: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠⁠⁠⁠Social MediaTwitter: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠Patreon:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Emergentmvmt⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us!Join our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/3a07z1B⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on Twitter:@gboyum01@RobertFrey40@CoachgbakerSubscribe on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/34dZ7⁠

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10 months ago
1 hour 37 minutes 54 seconds

Finding the Edge
Square1 Round Table: Application & Experiences

This episode we had on Zach Jungles, Jared Slater, and Rob Blanc on to discuss their personal experiences utilizing Square 1 with their athletes. Zach Jungles is a strength coach who has worked with athletes from the high school level to the professional level. He and Jared Slater will be teaming up to bring Square 1 to the Charleston, South Carolina area soon! Rob Blanc works remotely with many baseball players nationally and works in the health and wellness industry overseeing multiple health and wellness facilities.


Intro music by: Muellzy @muellzymusic

Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below) ⁠ Donate to Finding the Edge: ⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Ecological Dynamics Resources Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill. Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7Educational Products: ⁠⁠⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠⁠ ⁠ Social Media Twitter: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Patreon:⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/Emergentmvmt⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us! Join our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/3a07z1B⁠⁠⁠ Find us on Twitter: @gboyum01 @RobertFrey40 @Coachgbaker Subscribe on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/34dZ7

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1 year ago
1 hour 56 minutes 48 seconds

Finding the Edge
Applying an Ecological Approach at the D3 Level

On this episode we had on Kyle Dupic who recently was hired at Wartburg College as their new co-pitching coach. Kyle has spent the past 7 years coaching at the high school level. He has more recently been diving into applying an ecological approach to pitching and we had him on the podcast to discuss his coaching experience with this new approach.


Intro music by: Muellzy https://soundcloud.com/muellzymusic Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below) ⁠ Donate to Finding the Edge: ⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠Ecological Dynamics Resources Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill. Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7 Educational Products: ⁠⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠⁠ Social Media Twitter: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Patreon:⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Follow Us! Join our Discord: ⁠⁠bit.ly/3a07z1B⁠⁠ Find us on Twitter: @gboyum01 @RobertFrey40 @Coachgbaker Subscribe on Youtube: ⁠⁠bit.ly/34dZ7

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1 year ago
1 hour 55 minutes 23 seconds

Finding the Edge
Motor Control Restoration for Enhancing Player Development and Performance - feat Jared Slater

In this episode we had on Jared Slater a sports performance coach who go his BS in Exercise Science from Division II Missouri Western University, where he pitched for the Griffins. Since then he worked at TCU under Zach Dechant and most recently at Tred Athletics. Jared has recently integrated Square 1 a motor control restoration system to the work he does with baseball players with great success. Today we explore how Jared has integrated Square 1 into how he develops athletes. Intro music by: Muellzy https://soundcloud.com/muellzymusic Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below) ⁠ Donate to Finding the Edge: ⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠Ecological Dynamics Resources Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill. Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7 Educational Products: ⁠⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠⁠ Social Media Twitter: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Patreon:⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Follow Us! Join our Discord: ⁠⁠bit.ly/3a07z1B⁠⁠ Find us on Twitter: @gboyum01 @RobertFrey40 @Coachgbaker Subscribe on Youtube: ⁠⁠bit.ly/34dZ7

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1 year ago
1 hour 21 minutes 38 seconds

Finding the Edge
Investigating MLB's New Bat Metrics | Ft Max Bay

In this episode we have on former guest of the show Max Bay. Max most recently worked for the Huston Astros in their R&D department. In this episode Max advocates for the use of mix effects models for gaining deeper insights for player evaluations and development. Intro music by: Muellzy https://soundcloud.com/muellzymusic Support Us & Learn More About Ecological Dynamics (links below) ⁠ Donate to Finding the Edge: ⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠ Ecological Dynamics Resources Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill. Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7 Educational Products: ⁠⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠⁠ Social Media Twitter: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Patreon:⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Follow Us! Join our Discord: ⁠⁠bit.ly/3a07z1B⁠⁠

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1 year ago
1 hour 26 minutes 19 seconds

Finding the Edge
Tackling Arm Injuries: Principles of Arm Health Part 2 - Ft Bill Miller, Tanner Pruett, & Yuji Suzuki

In this episode we have on Bill Miller, Tanner Pruett, and Yuji Suzuki to discuss the arm injury epidemic in baseball. The impetus for this conversation was the a podcast that Rob Gray did with Ryan Crotin which you can listen to Rob's podcast episode here ➡️ ⁠hhttps://www.youtube.com/live/IWgPTl2oAhs?si=GBEuAzC6Hle-DqcZ Intro music by: Muellzy https://soundcloud.com/muellzymusic Support Us & Learn More About Ecological Dynamics (links below) ⁠ Donate to Finding the Edge: ⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠ Ecological Dynamics Resources Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill. Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7 Educational Products: ⁠⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠⁠ Social Media Twitter: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Patreon:⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Follow Us! Join our Discord: ⁠⁠bit.ly/3a07z1B⁠⁠ Find us on Twitter: @gboyum01 @RobertFrey40 @Coachgbaker Subscribe on Youtube: ⁠⁠bit.ly/34dZ7

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1 year ago
1 hour 48 minutes 58 seconds

Finding the Edge
Tackling Arm Injuries from an Ecological Perspective Part 1 - Ft Tanner Pruett & Yuji Suzuki

In this episode we have on Tanner Pruett and Yuji Suzuki to discuss the arm injury epidemic in baseball. The impetus for this conversation was the a podcast that Rob Gray did with Randy Sullivan and Alan Jaeger which you can listen to Rob's podcast episode here --> https://open.spotify.com/episode/7FABPm3pDXepA5P35CI8Qy?si=7pETOZE-SBOyVn5veXzRuA

Intro music by: Muellzy https://soundcloud.com/muellzymusic Support Us & Learn More About Ecological Dynamics (links below) ⁠ Donate to Finding the Edge: ⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠ Ecological Dynamics Resources Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill. Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7 Educational Products: ⁠⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠⁠ Social Media Twitter: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Patreon:⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Follow Us! Join our Discord: ⁠⁠bit.ly/3a07z1B⁠⁠ Find us on Twitter: @gboyum01 @RobertFrey40 @Coachgbaker Subscribe on Youtube: ⁠⁠bit.ly/34dZ7

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1 year ago
1 hour 43 minutes 54 seconds

Finding the Edge
Specifying & Non Specifying Information in Batted Ball Sports with Ben Franks

In this episode we have on Ben Franks, a senior lecturer in applied coaching sciences at Oxford Brookes University. We discuss Ben's current work with cricket batters and how it can relate to baseball.


Intro music by: Muellzy https://soundcloud.com/muellzymusic Support Us & Learn More About Ecological Dynamics (links below) ⁠ Donate to Finding the Edge: ⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠ Ecological Dynamics Resources Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill. Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7 Educational Products: ⁠⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠⁠ Social Media Twitter: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Patreon:⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Follow Us! Join our Discord: ⁠⁠bit.ly/3a07z1B⁠⁠ Find us on Twitter: @gboyum01 @RobertFrey40 @Coachgbaker Subscribe on Youtube: ⁠⁠bit.ly/34dZ7

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1 year ago
1 hour 47 minutes 52 seconds

Finding the Edge
Developing Pitchers from an Ecological Perspective with Tanner Pruett

In this episode, we have on Tanner Pruett discusses his coaching journey and how it has evolved over time. Tanner played baseball at Modesto Junior College in CA and Crown College in MN. He began his coaching career at Starters Sports Training and went on to coach at St Cloud State University, Tread Athletics and is currently a pitching instructor at Mash Baseball and a volunteer pitching coach at North Central University. In this episode we discuss the importance of allowing athletes to explore and find their own movement solutions, rather than focusing on perfect mechanics. Tanner also discusses how his coaching approach aligns with ecological dynamics and the Constraint Led Approach. He highlights the value of incorporating real game-like situations, such as facing live batters, into training sessions. We discuss how coaches can use biomechanics to guide an athletes search process to find more functional movement solutions. The conversation also explores the balance between exploration and consistency in training, as well as the role of constraints in pitching practice. Find Tanner on Social Media Twitter: @TJPruett2310 Instagram: @TJP_training Intro music by: Muellzy https://soundcloud.com/muellzymusic Support Us & Learn More About Ecological Dynamics (links below) ⁠ Donate to Finding the Edge: ⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠ Ecological Dynamics Resources Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill. Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7 Educational Products: ⁠⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠⁠ Social Media Twitter: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Patreon:⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Follow Us! Join our Discord: ⁠⁠bit.ly/3a07z1B⁠⁠ Find us on Twitter: @gboyum01 @RobertFrey40 @Coachgbaker Subscribe on Youtube: ⁠⁠bit.ly/34dZ7

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2 years ago
1 hour 48 minutes 2 seconds

Finding the Edge
Reflecting on the 2023 Sport Movement Skill Conference with Garrett Baker & AJ Ferrara

In this episode, we share our thoughts on the 2023 Sport Movement Skill Conference hosted by Emergence. In our conversation, we explore the importance of discovering the ecosystem of Art and Science, where it lives and breaths within an Ecological Approach. We discuss the need for athletes to be adaptable and resourceful in dynamic sporting contexts. The conversation highlights the role coaches play in creating practice environments that foster exploration and problem-solving. We discuss the value of facilitating space for athletes to explore in order to find their authentic functional fit within the context of their sport. Talks we highly recommend you checkout the impetus for this episode the 2023 Sport Movement Skill Conference which can be purchased here with the 7% off code EDGE7 https://emergentmvmt.com/product/sport-movement-skill-conference-2023/ Who do we think you should listen to from SMSC23? ALL OF THEM!! But some of our favorites: Jim Haverstrom Stuart McMillan Dr. Alex Lascu Ben Franks Dr. Keith Davids Austin JochumSupport Us & Learn More About Ecological Dynamics (links below) ⁠ Donate to Finding the Edge:⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠


Ecological Dynamics Resources Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill. Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7 Educational Products: ⁠⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠⁠ Social Media Twitter: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Patreon:⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Intro music by: Muellzy https://soundcloud.com/muellzymusic Follow Us! Join our Discord: ⁠⁠bit.ly/3a07z1B⁠⁠ Find us on Twitter: @gboyum01 @RobertFrey40 @Coachgbaker Subscribe on Youtube: ⁠⁠bit.ly/34dZ7

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2 years ago
1 hour 52 minutes 5 seconds

Finding the Edge
Cody Bellinger, Luis Arraez, and Expected Stats

This week we talk about Cody Bellinger, Luis Arraez, Expected Stats, and Weighted Runs Above Average.


Intro music by: Muellzy https://soundcloud.com/muellzymusic


Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below) ⁠ Donate to Finding the Edge: ⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠Ecological Dynamics Resources Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill. Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7 Educational Products: ⁠⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠⁠ Social Media Twitter: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Patreon:⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Follow Us! Join our Discord: ⁠⁠bit.ly/3a07z1B⁠⁠ Find us on Twitter: @gboyum01 @RobertFrey40 @Coachgbaker Subscribe on Youtube: ⁠⁠bit.ly/34dZ7

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2 years ago
1 hour 57 seconds

Finding the Edge
Coach Like a Farmer: Cultivating Player Development with Chad Longworth and Bill Miller

We have back on Chad Longworth and Bill Miller back on to discuss a twitter post Chad made on Coach like a Farmer. https://x.com/clongbaseball/status/1686165575007903744?s=20 Check out Chad Longworth's work linked below: LinkTree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/clongbaseball⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://chadlongworthonline.com/⁠⁠ Social media: ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠: ⁠⁠@clongbaseball⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠: ⁠⁠@clongbaseball⁠⁠ Check out Bill Miller's work links below: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Billmillertraining Social Media ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠: @billmills Instagram⁠⁠: @billmillertraining Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below) ⁠ Donate to Finding the Edge: ⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠ ⁠⁠


Ecological Dynamics Resources Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill. Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7 Educational Products: ⁠⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠⁠ Social Media Twitter: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Patreon:⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Follow Us! Join our Discord: ⁠⁠bit.ly/3a07z1B⁠⁠ Find us on Twitter: @gboyum01 @RobertFrey40 @Coachgbaker Subscribe on Youtube: ⁠⁠bit.ly/34dZ7

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2 years ago
1 hour 17 minutes 34 seconds

Finding the Edge
Within Failure Lies the Seeds of Future Success: Taking the Fear Out of Failure | With Chad Longworth

We have back on Chad Longworth back on to discuss a blog post he wrote Winning And Learning: Exploring The Benefits of Growth Through Losing. https://www.chadlongworth.com/blogs/player-development/winning-and-learning-exploring-the-benefits-of-growth-through-losing Check out Chad Longworth's work linked below:

LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/clongbaseball⁠

Website: ⁠https://chadlongworthonline.com/⁠

Social media: 

⁠Twitter⁠: ⁠@clongbaseball⁠

⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠@clongbaseball⁠

Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below)

2023 Sport Movement Skill Conference Powered by Emergence is this Friday & Saturday October 6-7 in Minneapolis-St Paul, MN metro area for more info checkout the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sport-movement-skill-conference-2023-tickets-701129325687 Donate to Finding the Edge:

⁠buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠Ecological Dynamics Resources

Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill.

Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7

Educational Products: ⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠

Social Media

Twitter: ⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠

Instagram: ⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠

Patreon:⁠ https://www.patreon.com/Emergentmvmt⁠

Follow Us!

Join our Discord: ⁠bit.ly/3a07z1B⁠

Find us on Twitter:

@gboyum01

@RobertFrey40

@Coachgbaker

Subscribe on Youtube: ⁠bit.ly/34dZ7

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2 years ago
1 hour 39 minutes 28 seconds

Finding the Edge
Finding the Edge: Exploring Skill Acquisition and Analytics for Player Development. We are a group of guys who are passionate about baseball and player development. Join us as we explore how motor learning, skill acquisition, and data analytic theories can be applied to improving game-day performance. Hosted by Garrett Boyum, Robert Frey, Garrett Baker, and formerly Brock Hammit.