Driveline Academy Youth Baseball Podcast
Driveline Academy Podcast
We'll Ban Thumbguards But We Won't Ban Pitcher Abuse - Academy Youth Baseball Podcast EP 93 | Driveline Baseball
Episode Notes
We'll Ban Thumbguards But We Won't Ban Pitcher Abuse
Host Deven Morgan explores youth baseball development, covering Driveline Academy updates, Little League rule changes, and in-season training strategies. Key discussions include optimizing swing mechanics while preserving natural athleticism, simplifying coaching approaches, and the critical issue of overuse in youth pitching. The podcast addresses the consequences of winning-focused culture in youth sports and offers practical solutions for preventing injuries through improved pitching workload management and responsible adult leadership.
00:00 Introduction to Driveline Academy Podcast
05:06 Housekeeping and Updates on Driveline Academy
09:03 Engaging with the Audience: Feedback and Interaction
23:00 Little League Rule Changes and Their Impact
24:07 Training Considerations for In-Season Players
27:27 Optimizing Swing Mechanics for Performance
30:45 The Balance of Athleticism and Coaching
33:38 Sophisticated Simplicity in Coaching
36:44 Understanding Youth Development in Baseball
39:48 The Importance of Ball Flight in Hitting
41:02 Addressing Overuse in Youth Pitching
50:56 The Consequences of Winning Culture in Youth Sports
58:35 The Systemic Issues in Youth Baseball
1:05:00 The Role of Coaches and Adults
1:10:28 Solutions for Overuse and Injury Prevention
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