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3D Rotational Training for Optimal Shoulder Health and Performance THE PROBLEM – Arm Injuries
Overhead sport athletes (e.g.

baseball, softball, volleyball, tennis, swimming) are highly vulnerable to arm injuries that:
♦ occur in all overhead sports regardless of age and gender
♦ result in a significant loss of practice and playing time
♦ negatively impact game performance

THE CAUSE – Extreme Stresses
Most arm injuries are related to extreme stresses (created by overhead motions) that push the musculoskeletal syste

m beyond its physical limits and are known to:
♦ cause damage to the shoulder and elbow
♦ get amplified by poor mechanics
♦ increase with the onset of fatigue

THE SOLUTION – Movement Efficiency
Efficient movements require a synchronized chain reaction that precisely coordinates the amount, duration, timing, and sequencing of muscular forces which:
♦ optimizes the use of muscular forces
♦ reduces the effort needed to execute movement
♦ minimizes stresses throughout the entire body, particularly the shoulder and elbow

THE PROOF – The Chain Reaction
Overhead sport athletes who have an efficient chain reaction:
♦ use less muscular effort to execute movements
♦ create less stress on the shoulder and elbow
♦ achieve faster arm speeds
♦ experience fewer injuries

THE STRATEGY – Building the Chain Reaction
The neuromuscular coordination that produces efficient movement - the chain reaction - must be learned and practiced so that it becomes automatic. To facilitate this process, you must:
♦ use exercises that simulate actual overhead sport motions (Specificity of Training Principle)
♦ practice these motions in ways that duplicate game-like conditions (Transfer of Learning Principle)

02/15/2019

02/14/2019

I’m grateful.
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I’m grateful that baseball was taken away from me.
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I’m grateful we lost our house.
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I’m grateful for the depression that came as a result.
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I’m grateful for having to work 70+ hours per week while trying to raise 4 kids.
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I’m grateful for the financial struggles that have come with owning a business.
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I’m grateful because it has lead me to where I’m at in this moment.
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Through the struggle you find true joy, you find out who really cares about you, and you find out what you’re made of.
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I have been blessed with some amazing family and friends.
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I have been blessed with 4 healthy, amazing kids.
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But the thing I treasure the most is the woman that stands by my side through it all.
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Most will never understand our struggle, but we have each other.
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I hope everyone has found or will find someone to struggle with so you can find true joy in your life.
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02/13/2019

If you’re looking for some high quality baseball info, follow Antonelli Baseball.
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Matt Antonelli is a former MLB player and 1st round draft pick with the San Diego Padres.
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I got a chance to be around Matt when we played together in the Arizona Fall League and were in Spring Training together with the Baltimore Orioles.
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He now runs a youth baseball organization in the New England area, is a wealth of knowledge and is an all around great guy.
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I liked this video he posted because one thing stuck out to me that said...
▪️ He sought out his strength and conditioning staff to help him get a quicker first step.
• • •
This work is not all about lifting weights...it’s actually understanding how to move better.
• • •
Don’t just look for a place that uses buzz words like “sport specific” training.
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Find a place that actually knows how to teach efficient sport movement.
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02/13/2019

Do you have a kid 6-12 years old and live in the Phoenix area?
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We have a fun competition coming up that will be a great way to test their fitness with 3 challenges that will help to transform their confidence through fitness.
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This event will also feature vendors from all over the valley that can cater to all of your kid’s needs.
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Go to the profile and CLICK THE LINK IN BIO.
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Kids 5 and under can register the day of for our kick off burpee challenge.
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02/10/2019

02/07/2019

Such a fun night with my daughters.
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So cool that CCV (Christ's Church of the Valley) puts on this daddy / daughter dance.
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These 2 were so excited and get very special, which they are.
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The girls loved the games, donuts, hot chocolate, and they even got to decorate a stuffed narwhal.
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We took the picture in a sleigh and it was awesome because they were so excited and kept yelling, “There’s real snow!”
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The best part of the night was when Eva and Ellie kept telling me, “I love you daddy.”
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There’s nothing quite like having daughters.
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@ CCV (Christ's Church of the Valley)

02/06/2019

You’re either productive or destructive.
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I made 2 errors on this play, sorry .
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Most will watch this video and wonder, “What the hell were you doing. That was terrible.”
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That’s a destructive mindset which most have nowadays.
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I choose to be productive by identifying the problem, finding a solution, and picking out a positive.
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Problem: I failed to watch the ball into my glove, then rushed to make up for my initial mistake which lead to an additional mistake.
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Solution: Make sure to watch the ball into my glove.
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Positive: That was a strong ass throw and someone in the stands got a souvenir.
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02/04/2019

This is why I love the annual nutrition challenge put on by and .
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Recipe of the week #1.
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Everything Bagel seasoned roasted sweet potatoes.
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Paired nicely with jalapeño, pineapple and bacon wrapped chicken and a spinach, cucumber, apple, strawberry, toasted walnut salad.
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02/01/2019

Who’s version is better, Ellie or ?
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Getting her dressed was a little more challenging this morning because she would not stop performing.
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I’m assuming she learned this song from and 🤔
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02/01/2019

01/30/2019

When you were younger, do you wish you knew what you know now?
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I think everyone can relate to this.
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The natural evolution of getting older is more experience and added knowledge.
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The majority of injuries you experience later in life are a product of repeated unnecessary stress placed on the body.
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The body is most vulnerable during the growth stages of kids 8-14 years old.
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The most difficult joint in the body to keep healthy is the shoulder.
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This is the reason I am so passionate about the KST System.
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It teaches kids how to reduce the unnecessary stress to the shoulder.
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Meaning their immediate and long yearn risk for injury are drastically reduced.
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01/29/2019

In a bad mood?
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Smile as big as you can for 60 seconds straight and it’s guaranteed to put you in a better mood.
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Try it...it’s science.
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01/27/2019

What do you like to do for fun?
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There are 3 things Kullen and I love to do together...
1️⃣ Play baseball
2️⃣ Play LEGO Batman
3️⃣ Go to the pool
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Any day I get to do this with him is a good day.
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01/26/2019

One of the reasons I lift heavy and do full depth squats...
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Because at any moment, one of my kids can come flying in like a banshee and jump on my back as I’m squatting down to tie the other ones shoes.
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This pic didn’t catch it, but I was dying laughing at Ellie because she was in one of her silly moods as she was treating me like her own personal jungle gym.
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Have you ever tried to tie a kids shoes while another one is jumping all over your back?
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01/26/2019

01/24/2019

What is the biggest myth about MLB pitchers?
• • •
I used to hear coaches make a lot of comments about how big league pitchers don’t throw the ball over the middle of the plate.
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That’s the biggest bunch of crap!
• • •
Hitters, don’t be fooled into this way of thinking because you will become a defensive hitter!
• • •
It’s called offense for a reason and you get 3 strikes.
• • •
Big leaguers are human and make mistakes just like anyone else.
• • •
Opportunities to get a pitch down the middle may fewer at the big league level, but that’s why it’s so important to be ready when they throw it where you want it.
• • •
If you think they will never throw it down the middle, you’ll be caught off guard when they do.
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Hitters...stay locked in and anticipate a fastball down the middle where you can do damage to the ball!
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01/24/2019

These kids are troopers.
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Since Krew has been born, I’ve tried to handle these 3.
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They’ve had to regularly get up around 6:30am and stay late with me at work until about 7-8pm.
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As you can see they take after their dad and are not morning people. 😴
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01/21/2019

Do you wish your kids would be more confident?
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I have found that most kids today are afraid of failing.
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They’re afraid of putting all of their effort into something and coming up short.
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This can cause them to be timid or worse...cause them to not even try.
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I have seen this with my own son and is a driving force in my creation of .
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We teach them how to develop the 5 key concepts to success...
1️⃣ Establish a goal.
2️⃣ Surround yourself with people who have the same goals.
3️⃣ Map out a plan.
4️⃣ Fully commit to executing that plan.
5️⃣ Have a great attitude doing it.
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In 2 sessions I have seen an increase in Kullen’s drive to do the best he possibly can no matter the outcome and it’s caused his full talent to shine.
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When you encourage kids to try hard things, show them how to be successful, create an environment where it is safe to fail, and teach them how to problem solve, its amazing what happens.
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@ Candeo Peoria

01/20/2019

01/18/2019

No better way to spend a morning than on a baseball field!
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I got a chance to get out and have some fun with about 350 kids during a Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) baseball camp.
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I even got to catch up with some familiar faces, Jon Nunnally and fellow Sun Devil Baseball alum Josh Spence.
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Nun was a hitting coach with the Indians, and while I never played for him, he was someone I loved talking hitting with.
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I never got to play w/Josh, but he’s one of the best pitchers to roll through ASU and if you’re looking for a great baseball resource check out what he’s doing with .
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@ Scottsdale Stadium

01/17/2019

So one of the coolest things happened yesterday.
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Everyone knows how important it is to get kids active, but the trick is keeping them active for the rest of their lives.
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An important aspect to understand about psychology is that people are only going to continue to do something if they like it or feel like they’re improving.
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To get good or improve at something, you must identify the skill, break it down into progressive phases and then practice those phases.
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This is the core premise of .
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One of the skills we are working on in the current 9 week block at Candeo is running.
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Here is my nephew flashing picture perfect running technique after Day 2!
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I get so pumped up about the impact of this because DRC Kid Fit is more than just a fitness program.
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It is teaching kids how to achieve confidence and how to be successful in life.
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01/17/2019

Thank you to everyone that came out to our annual nutrition night and those who watched our live stream.
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I’m excited for our nutrition challenge this year because I have fallen off track between all the business stuff going on and the addition of our 4th kid.
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Each year we do a nutrition challenge as a community (it’s also open to non DRC members).
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We divide everyone up into 6 teams. A big reason we do a team challenge is because there are no self-made people; you need a solid team around you to succeed.
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Want to join in the fun!?
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The link to register is in the bio of .
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01/15/2019

This is one of my favorite teammates ever.
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and I only played one year together, but I’d do anything for this guy.
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We became close while we were both in AAA with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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My favorite memory is during a game in which I attempted to play all 9 positions.
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The game ended up getting called due to rain in after the top of the 9th inning just before I was supposed to catch, but I ended up getting the save because of it.
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The best part is, when I came into pitch I replaced Jumbo on the mound and our manager put Jumbo in at 2nd base.
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Picture a NFL offensive lineman playing 2nd base.
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He ended up getting an at bat and somehow managed to get to 2nd base.
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Out of nowhere he decided to steal 3rd base.
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The entire stadium was in shock and I remember out dugout erupting with laughter and excitement.
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Now keep in mind, all of this was going on with the score 2-1.
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01/14/2019

Will he play baseball?
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I haven’t gotten much time with this guy because I have been trying to man the 3 older kids.
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It has been quite a challenge getting them up for breakfast, dressed, lunches made, out the door for school, picked up, dinner made, showers, teeth brushed, and in bed.
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Oh and did I mention I’m doing that while running a gym and launching 3 programs...
▪️KST System - my shoulder training program (used by ) that provides 2 bats, instructional videos, and a new weekly training sequence over the course of 16 weeks.
▪️Dead Red Kitchen Online - a customized nutrition program developed by that provides you with food templates, tips, goals, and recipes.
▪️ - an on-site before and after school program that transforms kid’s confidence through fitness.
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So anytime I get a chance to let this kid lay on me and just relax is highly valued.
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Here’s to hoping I can build a future for my family that allows me to be highly involved in their lives.
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Hopefully there is a lot of baseball and volleyball in our future.
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01/13/2019

I wanted a sister growing up, but never got one.
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What I did get it these 2 awesome little girls.
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They are both emotionally challenging and emotionally rewarding at the same time.
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The emotionally challenging moments have brought some memorable quotes from both girls.
▪️”Daddy, you don’t understand me!” - Eva
▪️”Daddy, you’re a bad boy!” - Ellie
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As difficult as these moments can be, the flip side of their emotions far outweigh the challenges.
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There’s nothing quite like them coming up to you for no reason and saying, “Daddy, I love you” as they give you a hug. Or when they call your name and run to you when they get hurt.
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I make sure they know how much i love them and they will always be safe when I’m around.
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01/12/2019

Want to be a more explosive athlete?
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Learn to master Triple Extension - straightening of your ankle, knee, and hip.
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Dead Red Conditioning this is a foundational component we teach all our athletes.
• • •
Here are the steps we teach them in this progressive order...
1️⃣ Ankle Extension - Initiate by pushing through the full foot, then as the hips and shoulders rise, drive through your big toes and raise your heels off the ground as much as possible.
2️⃣ Knee Extension - As the heels start to raise off the ground, fully straighten your legs.
3️⃣ As your legs start to straighten, squeeze your glutes together as hard as you can.
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The harder you push into the ground and drive your head up, the more aggressively you’ll be able to straighten your legs and squeeze your glutes.
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This allows you to jump higher, run faster, move quicker, hit with more power, and throw harder.
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01/08/2019

Who’s the most important person on your team?
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Today is ’s birthday, so I’d like to celebrate her by sharing 5 things I’ve learned from her, that can hopefully help you.
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❤️ The person you choose for a spouse should support your passions and make you better.
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❤️ Continue to care for people even if they wrong you because it takes more strength to be the bigger person.
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❤️ Being uncomfortable is a necessary evil to becoming a better version of yourself.
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❤️ How you cut and cook vegetables is crucial to making them taste amazing.
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❤️ As a husband I am never right...even when I’m right, I’m wrong 😬.
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She is by far the most important person I could ever have on my team.
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She makes me better and challenges me to become a better version of myself.
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I do not deserve the grace she shows me daily and I will be forever grateful.
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I hope you find or have found your most valuable teammate in life.
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@ Peoria, Arizona

01/08/2019

Want to impact the world?
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Find a team that shares your vision.
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Without these people our mission to provide the best sport and fitness experience for families would not be possible.
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I’m so thankful for our team and we are only scratching the surface.
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Can’t wait to see what has 2019 has in store!
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Missing in the pic...who works on Monday morning 🤔😁.
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College baseball opening day weekend! • • • I never felt more part of a team than when I played Sun Devil Baseball. • • • I developed life long bonds with teammates and got to be apart of some amazing moments. • • • Fun fact: the team I played with in 2003 hit 12 grand slams as a team, 4 of which I had myself. • • • That speaks a lot to how good our offense was. • • • It featured big leaguers Andre Either, Dustin Pedroia, @t_g_buck, @tuffygosewisch and myself. • • • #asubaseball #godevils #mlb #college #highschool #littleleague #baseball #havethebestdayyouveeverhad #thedrcdifference #teamdrc #leadership #plan #buildateam #execute #sportsperformance #training #trainlikethepros #strength #mentalconditioning #succeedtogether #team #teammates #community #fitness #nutrition #sport #fun #challenge #support #family

If you’re looking for some high quality baseball info, follow Antonelli Baseball. • • • Matt Antonelli is a former MLB player and 1st round draft pick with the San Diego Padres. • • • I got a chance to be around Matt when we played together in the Arizona Fall League and were in Spring Training together with the Baltimore Orioles. • • • He now runs a youth baseball organization in the New England area, is a wealth of knowledge and is an all around great guy. • • • I liked this video he posted because one thing stuck out to me that @teamcjcorrea said... ▪️ He sought out his strength and conditioning staff to help him get a quicker first step. • • • This work is not all about lifting weights...it’s actually understanding how to move better. • • • Don’t just look for a place that uses buzz words like “sport specific” training. • • • Find a place that actually knows how to teach efficient sport movement. • • • #mlb #college #highschool #littleleague #baseball #havethebestdayyouveeverhad #thedrcdifference #teamdrc #leadership #plan #buildateam #execute #sportsperformance #training #trainlikethepros #strength #mentalconditioning #succeedtogether #team #teammates #community #fitness #nutrition #sport #fun #challenge #support #family

Does anyone in your life get this excited when you say you love them? • • • One of my favorite things about my daughter, Eva, is how excited she gets about things. • • • Her excitement is contagious and always makes me smile. • • • If you don’t have people in your life that put you in a better mood, find some. • • • #daughters #smilemore #havethebestdayyouveeverhad #thedrcdifference #teamdrc #leadership #plan #buildateam #execute #sportsperformance #training #trainlikethepros #strength #mentalconditioning #succeedtogether #team #teammates #community #fitness #nutrition #sport #fun #challenge #support #family

You’re either productive or destructive. • • • I made 2 errors on this play, sorry @giogonzalez47. • • • Most will watch this video and wonder, “What the hell were you doing. That was terrible.” • • • That’s a destructive mindset which most have nowadays. • • • I choose to be productive by identifying the problem, finding a solution, and picking out a positive. • • • Problem: I failed to watch the ball into my glove, then rushed to make up for my initial mistake which lead to an additional mistake. • • • Solution: Make sure to watch the ball into my glove. • • • Positive: That was a strong ass throw and someone in the stands got a souvenir. • • • #beproductive #mlb #college #highschool #littleleague #baseball #havethebestdayyouveeverhad #thedrcdifference #teamdrc #leadership #plan #buildateam #execute #sportsperformance #training #trainlikethepros #strength #mentalconditioning #succeedtogether #team #teammates #community #fitness #nutrition #sport #fun #challenge #support #family

Who’s version is better, Ellie or @champagnepapi? • • • Getting her dressed was a little more challenging this morning because she would not stop performing. • • • I’m assuming she learned this song from @julezmarino and @jemimafavor 🤔 • • • #kidzbop #singing #kiki #kikichallenge #inmyfeelings #drake #kids #youtubekids

Intentional work is paying off. • • • This kid has been working hard at Handstand Pushup progressions. • • • I couldn’t get my phone out in time to watch him knock out 3 reps, but I got this one. • • • I have to say...I’m impressed. • • • #handstandpushups #thedrcdifference #teamdrc #leadership #plan #buildateam #execute #sportsperformance #training #trainlikethepros #strength #mentalconditioning #succeedtogether #team #teammates #community #fitness #nutrition #sport #fun #challenge #support #family

Sometimes life knocks you down. • • • From the moment my kids started walking, I have made it a point to tell them to get up the moment they fall. • • • Did you notice how Kullen looks at me after he fell? • • • He’s looking at me to see what my reaction is. • • • I respond by telling him to get up calmly because I want to teach him that its ok to get knocked down in life and you respond by fighting to get right back up. • • • #mlb #college #highschool #littleleague #baseball #volleyball #softball #basketball #football #tennis #soccer #havethebestdayyouveeverhad #thedrcdifference #teamdrc #plan #buildateam #execute #sportsperformance #training #trainlikethepros #strength #team #teammates #sport #fun #support

What is the biggest myth about MLB pitchers? • • • I used to hear coaches make a lot of comments about how big league pitchers don’t throw the ball over the middle of the plate. • • • That’s the biggest bunch of crap! • • • Hitters, don’t be fooled into this way of thinking because you will become a defensive hitter! • • • It’s called offense for a reason and you get 3 strikes. • • • Big leaguers are human and make mistakes just like anyone else. • • • Opportunities to get a pitch down the middle may fewer at the big league level, but that’s why it’s so important to be ready when they throw it where you want it. • • • If you think they will never throw it down the middle, you’ll be caught off guard when they do. • • • Hitters...stay locked in and anticipate a fastball down the middle where you can do damage to the ball! • • • #mlb #college #highschool #littleleague #baseball #volleyball #softball #basketball #football #tennis #soccer #havethebestdayyouveeverhad #thedrcdifference #teamdrc #plan #buildateam #execute #sportsperformance #training #trainlikethepros #strength #team #teammates #sport #fun #support

What are you doing to protect your arm? • • • As a former MLB player I know how hard it is to protect your shoulder and elbow. • • • Bands are great for strengthening the muscles around the shoulder, but they’re missing the most important component to keep the shoulder and elbow healthy. • • • Neuromuscular coordination. • • • So I developed the KST System to teach you how to use the right muscles at the right time while using movements that duplicate the throwing motion. • • • Don’t have the KST System yet? • • • Order today because we are almost sold out! Link in bio. • • • #shoulder #training #protect #function #baseball #softball #throwing #pitchers #havethebestdayyouveeverhad #thedrcdifference #teamdrc #leadership #plan #buildateam #sportsperformance #training #trainlikethepros #strength #succeedtogether #team #teammates #community #sport #fun #support

How close is he getting to becoming The Statue 2.0? • • • Kullen has been asking to play in baseball games more and more. • • • While I love this, I do not want him to just play baseball...I want him to be successful at baseball. • • • I am teaching him that games are a test of the work you’ve been putting into practice. • • • He must earn the opportunity to play in a game by showing he’s committed to mastering his skills. • • • I have given him specific tasks to work on, and so far, he’s been putting in the effort. • • • #mlb #college #highschool #littleleague #baseball #havethebestdayyouveeverhad #thedrcdifference #teamdrc #leadership #plan #buildateam #execute #sportsperformance #training #trainlikethepros #strength #mentalconditioning #succeedtogether #team #teammates #community #fitness #nutrition #sport #fun #challenge #support #family

This is one of my favorite teammates ever. • • • @eljumbodiaz and I only played one year together, but I’d do anything for this guy. • • • We became close while we were both in AAA with the Pittsburgh Pirates. • • • My favorite memory is during a game in which I attempted to play all 9 positions. • • • The game ended up getting called due to rain in after the top of the 9th inning just before I was supposed to catch, but I ended up getting the save because of it. • • • The best part is, when I came into pitch I replaced Jumbo on the mound and our manager put Jumbo in at 2nd base. • • • Picture a NFL offensive lineman playing 2nd base. • • • He ended up getting an at bat and somehow managed to get to 2nd base. • • • Out of nowhere he decided to steal 3rd base. • • • The entire stadium was in shock and I remember out dugout erupting with laughter and excitement. • • • Now keep in mind, all of this was going on with the score 2-1. • • • #mlb #college #highschool #littleleague #baseball #hitting #aaa #havethebestdayyouveeverhad #thedrcdifference #teamdrc #leadership #plan #buildateam #execute #sportsperformance #training #trainlikethepros #strength #mentalconditioning #succeedtogether #team #teammates #community #fitness #nutrition #sport #fun #challenge #support #family

Want to be a more explosive athlete? • • • Learn to master Triple Extension - straightening of your ankle, knee, and hip. • • • Dead Red Conditioning this is a foundational component we teach all our athletes. • • • Here are the steps we teach them in this progressive order... 1️⃣ Ankle Extension - Initiate by pushing through the full foot, then as the hips and shoulders rise, drive through your big toes and raise your heels off the ground as much as possible. 2️⃣ Knee Extension - As the heels start to raise off the ground, fully straighten your legs. 3️⃣ As your legs start to straighten, squeeze your glutes together as hard as you can. • • • The harder you push into the ground and drive your head up, the more aggressively you’ll be able to straighten your legs and squeeze your glutes. • • • This allows you to jump higher, run faster, move quicker, hit with more power, and throw harder. • • • #mlb #college #highschool #littleleague #baseball #volleyball #softball #basketball #football #tennis #soccer #havethebestdayyouveeverhad #thedrcdifference #teamdrc #plan #buildateam #execute #sportsperformance #training #trainlikethepros #strength #team #teammates #sport #fun #support

What baseball players can learn from a 2 year old. • • • ▪️The game should be played for love of the challenge. ▪️Focus should be placed on how to accomplish specific tasks, rather than statistics. ▪️Laugh in the face of failure and find a way to get better next time. • • • #mlb #college #highschool #littleleague #baseball #hitting #havethebestdayyouveeverhad #thedrcdifference #teamdrc #leadership #plan #buildateam #execute #sportsperformance #training #trainlikethepros #strength #mentalconditioning #succeedtogether #team #teammates #community #fitness #nutrition #sport #fun #challenge #support #family

What are you doing to protect your shoulders? • • • Here are 2 important things to consider when training your shoulders... ▪️ It’s not all about strength. It’s about understanding how to use the right muscles at the right times. ▪️ You must use movements that duplicate the way you move on a daily basis. • • • The KST System was designed to attack both of these components by... ▪️ Teaching you how to use all the muscles in your body in a coordinated way. ▪️ Using movements that duplicate how you actually move your arm. ▪️ Integrating the whole arm; shoulder, elbow, and wrist. ▪️ Using movement progressions and checkpoints that ensure you’re doing the movements properly. • • • Link in bio if you want to fully protect your shoulders. • • • #shoulder #training #protect #function #baseball #softball #throwing #pitchers #havethebestdayyouveeverhad #thedrcdifference #teamdrc #leadership #plan #buildateam #sportsperformance #training #trainlikethepros #strength #succeedtogether #team #teammates #community #sport #fun #support

Ever since I broke my ankle it has been a mission of mine to help other athletes stay healthy. • • • The KST System has been a special project for me because it is one that I developed with my dad. • • • I’m excited to re-launch it in January. The system includes... ▪️2 KST Bats ▪️Instructional videos to learn the movements ▪️16 week program of movement sequences • • • Link in bio to preorder. Limited stock. • • • The KST System has helped myself and hundreds of other athletes improve their shoulder health and performance. I’m pumped to do the same for hundreds more. • • • Please share this if KST has helped you. • • • #kstsystem #trainthechain #mlb #college #highschool #littleleague #baseball #hitting #shoulderworkout #thedrcdifference #teamdrc #leadership #plan #buildateam #sportsperformance #training #trainlikethepros #strength #mentalconditioning #succeedtogether #team #teammates #community #fitness #nutrition #sport #fun #shouldertraining #shoulder

KNEE PAIN Do your kid experience knee pain? • • • We get a lot of kids that come to us with Osgood-Schlatter’s, patellar tendinitis, and other issues. • • • The 2 best ways to alleviate pain are with... 1️⃣ Lacrosse Ball 2️⃣ Contrast • • • 1️⃣ LACROSSE BALL 4 locations on both the IT Band and Quad 1. Just below the hip bone 2. Upper middle 3. Lower middle 4. Just above the knee Sink or press into the ball for 10 deep breaths. • • • 2️⃣ CONTRAST 5 Rounds 3 mins HOT shower (100-110 degrees F) 2 mins ICE bath (52-55 degrees F) * Cover as much of your body with as much water as you can in the shower. * Be sure to submerge in the ice neck deep. • • • Check out the link in my bio for a further explanation. • • • #kneepain #osgoodschlatter #patellartendinitis #havethebestdayyouveeverhad #thedrcdifference #teamdrc #leadership #plan #buildateam #execute #sportsperformance #training #trainlikethepros #strength #mentalconditioning #succeedtogether #team #teammates #community #fitness #nutrition #sport #fun #challenge #support #family

Do have a kid who has knee pain? • • • We have a lot of kids that come to us with Osgood-Schlatter’s, patellar tendinitis, and other knee issues. • • • 2 of the best ways we have found to alleviate pain is... 1️⃣ Laying on a lacrosse ball. ▪️Choose 4 spots on both the IT Band and the Quad. ▪️Lay on the ball and sink into it for 10 deep breaths. 2️⃣ Doing contrast ▪️ 5 Rounds 3 mins HOT shower (100-110 degrees F) 2 mins COLD ice bath (52-55 degrees F). ▪️Cover as much of your body with water in the shower. ▪️Submerge neck deep in the bath. • • • Check out the link in my bio to watch a video explaining what to do. • • • #kneepain #osgoodschlatter #patellartendonitis #mlb #college #highschool #littleleague #baseball #hitting #havethebestdayyouveeverhad #thedrcdifference #teamdrc #leadership #plan #buildateam #execute #sportsperformance #training #trainlikethepros #strength #mentalconditioning #succeedtogether #team #teammates #community #fitness #nutrition #sport #fun #challenge #support #family

Did anyone teach you how to jump rope as a kid? • • • Really think about this. Did you get taught exactly what to do or did some one show you, hand you a jump rope and say, “ready, go.” • • • Here are the steps we use Dead Red Conditioning to teach kids how to jump rope... 1️⃣ SET YOUR SIGHTS - Focus on a spot on the ground that is five steps in front of your body. 2️⃣ OVER THE HILL - Start by bringing the rope over your head by drawing your hands up and forward like you’re going over a hill. 3️⃣ JUMP WHEN YOU SEE THE ROPE - Be ready to jump when you see the rope. 4️⃣ GO DOWN THE SLIDE - After you jump, draw your hands down and back like your going down a slide. • • • We use a lot of breakdown progressions to make it easy for the kids to practice. • • • The mission of DRC Kid Fit is to transform kid’s confidence through fitness by actually teaching them how to coordinate their body through movement. This power helps them understand how to be confident more consistently. • • • #DRCkidfit #kids #fitness #afterschool #program #havethebestdayyouveeverhad #thedrcdifference #teamdrc #leadership #plan #buildateam #execute #sportsperformance #training #trainlikethepros #strength #mentalconditioning #succeedtogether #team #teammates #community #fitness #nutrition #sport #fun #challenge #support #family

It’s all about body control. • • • Do you want to learn how to do Bar Muscle Ups? Or maybe even string them together? • • • The same foundation that helped me become a MLB player, has helped me pick up CrossFit movements. • • • My dad has a PhD is exercise science and was a professor Iowa Hawkeyes and Arizona State University where his focus was motor learning (how to improve motor skills with long lasting changes). • • • Here’s what I have learned about mastering skills through his education. 1️⃣ Identify the skill you are trying to master. 2️⃣ Break the movement down into progressive phases. 3️⃣ Understand how to position your body throughout each phase. 4️⃣ Mindfully put in work to ensure your positioned properly. • • • One of my missions is to help athletes understand how to do this in every skill they’re trying to master. • • • Subscribe to the Dead Red Conditioning YouTube channel and hit the bell, so you can be notified when this video gets posted. • • • #barmuscleup #crossfit #movement #havethebestdayyouveeverhad #thedrcdifference #teamdrc #leadership #plan #buildateam #execute #sportsperformance #training #trainlikethepros #strength #mentalconditioning #succeedtogether #team #teammates #crossfit #community #fitness #nutrition #sport #fun #challenge #support #family

You don’t have to hate your opponent to be a true competitor. • • • I was fortunate to play with @ejack36 when we were with the @tigers, as well as against him when I was with the @athletics and he was with the @whitesox. • • • Not only was he a great teammate, but he was someone I loved competing against because it was the type of competition that was fun. • • • He wanted nothing more than to get me out and I wanted nothing more than to get a hit off him. Yet, no matter the result we could smile at each other and say either, “I got ya” or “I’m gonna get ya next time.” • • • This is something I deeply miss about playing baseball. • • • Do you have someone you love to compete against? • • • #baseball #teammates #compete #oaklandathletics #havethebestdayyouveeverhad #thedrcdifference #leadership #plan #buildateam #execute #sportsperformance #training #trainlikethepros #strength #mentalconditioning #succeedtogether #team #crossfit #community #fitness #nutrition #sport #fun #challenge #support #family