by Rick Saggese | Jun 1, 2021 | blog
If you’re struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans deal with some form of addiction in their lifetime, and many of them struggle to get the help they need to get clean. If you’re in recovery, you’re already ahead...
by Rick Saggese | May 13, 2021 | blog
When we teach infield fielding we first teach the proper footwork on fielding a baseball or softball in front of you. We talk about the triangle approach which teaches the players to keep a wide base with the tip of the triangle being their glove. This incorporates...
by Rick Saggese | May 1, 2021 | blog
When it comes to training for the NFL scouting combine, much of the attention focuses on the 40-yard dash and 225-pound bench press. While the physical training is a key component, the nutrition side is equally important and often overshadowed. After all, proper fuel...
by Rick Saggese | Apr 6, 2021 | blog
Several years ago, a series of studies in the field of fitness appeared that brought into question the effectiveness of stretching. While a large number of scientists, as well as coaches and athletes, continue to entertain the idea of the apparent value of stretching...
by Rick Saggese | Mar 14, 2021 | blog
I have been helping players increase their bat speed successfully for many years! Some of the concepts you need to understand is exactly how the neurological system works when you are trying to teach the body a skill or to move faster. Many times I hear “swing...
by Rick Saggese | Feb 25, 2021 | blog
When I train my baseball or softball specific clients it’s a much different approach than when I train non athletes or my adults clients. First baseball is a sport with a lot of change of direction and rotation so the core of my programs focus on explosive...
