Zach Reding is a former Major League Strength Coach for the Houston Astros and the current Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator.

00:00 Intro
07:16 Coaching Philosophy and Player Development
13:06 The Importance of Communication in Coaching
19:16 Early Specialization in Sports
25:01 Learning Movement Patterns and Skills
30:16 The Importance of Multi-Sport Participation
36:09 Understanding Movement Patterns in Baseball
45:15 Addressing Common Issues in Young Athletes
51:18 The Impact of Early Specialization in Sports
59:09 Resources for Aspiring Strength Coaches
01:07:58 Exploring Performance Metrics in Baseball
01:14:54 The Importance of Movement Patterns
01:21:30 The Role of Ego in Coaching
01:28:43 Navigating Challenges in Player Development
01:37:22 The Journey of Player Development
01:49:16 Building Relationships for Success
01:56:00 The Importance of Humor in Coaching
02:02:50 Training Dogs and Coaching Parallels
02:12:54 Leadership and Professionalism in Sports
02:19:20 Leadership and Culture in the Locker Room
02:25:20 The Balance of Coaching and Player Autonomy
02:31:17 Influence of Family and Environment on Success
02:37:47 Podcast Outro

Nate Irving is a Double-A hitting coach for the New York Mets. He has previously been a Major League bullpen catcher for the Cincinnati Reds, has coached winter ball in Venezuela, and played in the College World Series for the University of Virginia.

00:00 Intro
03:43 Transitioning from Spring Training to the Season
06:34 Maintaining Routines: The Challenge of Adaptation
09:33 Drills vs. Game Situations: Finding the Balance
12:20 Pitch Recognition: Developing Self-Awareness
15:16 From Planning to Competing: The Mindset Shift
24:01 Understanding Player Preparation and Mindset
26:46 Balancing Development and Performance in AA Baseball
34:32 Building Relationships and Trust with Players
43:25 Navigating Different Coaching Environments
51:03 Creativity in Coaching and Structuring Practices
53:01 Navigating the Challenges of Coaching
54:43 Balancing Personal Life and Coaching Responsibilities
55:38 The Importance of Self-Assessment and Awareness
57:16 Investing in Personal Development
01:02:08 The Art of Coaching: Balancing Push and Hold
01:06:49 Podcast Outro

Chris Reyes is the founder of Athelite Player Development, CatcherMTRX, and the Catchers Summit. He’s heavily involved with USA Baseball, Evolution Events, Metro Scout Day, and runs a leadership development company focused on building better athletes, coaches, and people.

00:00 Intro
06:26 Managing Emotions in Youth Sports
09:24 The Role of Parents and Coaches
12:24 Cultural Shifts in Youth Baseball
15:27 Developing Leaders Through Baseball
18:27 Personal Journey and Motivation
24:55 The Journey to Confidence and Influence
27:44 Building a Supportive Circle
31:03 The Importance of Prioritizing People
32:02 First Steps Towards Growth
34:42 Learning from Mistakes
37:39 The Role of Experience in Learning
39:53 Creating Reachable Moments
43:52 The Power of Competition
48:19 Developing Competitive Nature in Youth
01:04:26 Cultural Conditioning and Conversations
01:08:34 The Impact of Early Competition
01:12:40 Balancing Competition and Development
01:16:55 Defining Wins Beyond Trophies
01:20:35 The Importance of Little Wins
01:25:41 Creating a Positive Coaching Culture
01:28:33 The 8% Concept: Fostering Excellence
01:38:10 The Impact of Social Media on Young Athletes
01:43:51 Navigating Leadership Dynamics in Coaching
01:50:31 The Importance of Trust and Influence in Coaching
01:56:42 Building a Sustainable Coaching Career
02:02:50 Creative Freedom and Time Management in Coaching
02:09:10 Innovative Media Coverage for Youth Sports
02:16:36 Podcast Outro