{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Athletic Edge Podcast","title":"#16 | Training Rotational Athletes with Joe Pedulla","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/a1f31fcd\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2802,"description":"In this episode of the Athletic Edge podcast, I speak with Joe Pedulla, a strength coach at the University of Oklahoma, about his journey from working as a physical therapy aide to coaching collegiate athletes. Joe shares insights on balancing strength training with skill development, understanding an athlete's training age, and the misconceptions about strength’s impact on performance. We dive into topics like rotational power in softball, shoulder health, and innovative testing methods like the Ash test. Packed with practical advice for coaches, athletes, and parents, this episode offers valuable takeaways to elevate athletic performance.00:00:18 - Guest Introduction: Joe Pedulla00:01:27 - Joe's Background and Journey to Strength Coaching00:02:44 - Experiences at NJ FAST and Kansas City Royals00:04:50 - Differences in Training Ages Among Athletes00:06:18 - Baseball and Early Specialization00:08:08 - In-Season Training and Athlete Development00:10:36 - Criteria for Assessing New Athletes00:12:42 - Understanding Motor Preferences00:13:42 - Force Plate Testing and Its Application00:17:03 - Speed and Power Development in Softball00:19:32 - Maximal Strength as a Foundation00:22:09 - Rotational Power and Its Importance00:25:55 - Shoulder Health and Injury Prevention00:31:51 - Misconceptions About Strength and Conditioning00:40:13 - The Role of Strength Coaches in Athlete Success00:42:45 - Advice for Young Athletes and CoachesLinks:IG: @pedullaperformanceConnect with me:IG: Follow @evans.performance for additional insights and content.Newsletter: Join my newsletter (https://theathleticedge.beehiiv.com/subscribe?_gl=1*dpt3zl*_ga*MTM0MTIxOTI1Mi4xNzA3NDk3MzM0*_ga_E6Y4WLQ2EC*MTcwODIwNDE2MC4yMi4xLjE3MDgyMDQyMjIuNjAuMC4xODMwODIwMjUw*_gcl_au*MTkyMDc5ODQ3NC4xNzA3NDk3MzM0) for a deeper dive into the episodes and to keep up to date on the release of new episodes!Thank you for listening! Stay tuned for more valuable discussions on strength and conditioning with industry experts....","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/r_X58P__N-4ERQbtUTC2nAvTTlFNLn6Byn-owHmfxfg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ5NzQ1LzE3MDc5/MTcyNDgtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}