{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Athletic Intelligence","title":"From Swing Theory to Smart Tech: How Pelotero is Rethinking Player Development","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1947,"description":"Every player wants to get better. But for most young athletes, access to quality coaching is inconsistent, expensive, and often one-size-fits-all.In this episode of Athletic Intelligence by GameChanger, former MLB player Chris Colabello and longtime hitting coach Bobby Tewksbary share how they're changing that. As cofounders of Pelotero, they’re building a platform that makes personalized development accessible to every player, not just the pros.They break down the early days of the swing revolution, the emotional highs and lows of player development, and why they believe understanding why something happened matters more than the what. You'll also hear how tracking failure can be a powerful teaching tool, why instincts still matter in a data-rich world, and how Pelotero is helping coaches spend less time in spreadsheets and more time building relationships.You’ll hear: How Chris Colabello and Bobby Tewksbary’s friendship began with a shared obsession for stats and improvementThe behind-the-scenes story of how Bobby ended up pitching at the MLB Home Run DerbyWhy collecting data is easy, but making it meaningful is the real challengeThe origins of Pelotero and how it aims to make player development scalableWhy player self-awareness and context matter more than raw metricsHow tech can help kids learn the game, not just perform at showcasesA candid look at how data, emotion, and personal growth intersect in youth sportsHow a digital tool can transform not just swings, but family conversations and confidenceWhy understanding the why behind failure is just as important as tracking successAbout GameChanger: GameChanger empowers athletes, coaches, and families to stay connected through live streaming, scheduling, statistics, and scorekeeping. Available on iOS, Android, and the web, GameChanger covers over 9MM+ games annually and 1M+ teams a year. The live streaming and scheduling technology is available for all youth sports, with deep stats and scorekeeping capability...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/KQg4Hpx2fTi3-GHLgyZqbqnJTTDDQFG_Sfr6FiwOVjA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81M2U4/ZjdhOThkYTBiNDA2/ZjRiNmM4ZTRmNGFl/YzZjYy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}