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Biotensegrity: What you need to know as a coach

Posted on November 27, 2021 by Andrew Parks

At 108 Performance, our training is centered around two bedrock principles: All humans are pre-programmed for reciprocal movement All humans are living and breathing biotensegrity systems This article is going to focus on the second principle: What in the world is biotensegrity and why in the world is it important

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Robbie Ray’s Changes and Why Getting “Shorter” is NOT Always Better

Posted on November 27, 2021November 28, 2021 by Andrew Parks

(originally posted 8/4/2020) In 2019, Lucas Giolito had a dream season for the Chicago White Sox. After sputtering to a 10-13 record in 2018 and posting a 6.13 ERA in 173.1 IP, Giolito exploded in ’19 en route to his first All-Star appearance. He punched out 228 batters in 176.2

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Sunday Sales Thoughts from Daniel Pink & Chris Voss

Posted on November 27, 2021November 27, 2021 by Andrew Parks

Below are 10 thoughts I’ve gathered watching a couple of Masterclasses recently. One was from Daniel Pink – best-selling author of Drive and To Sell is Human. The other was from Chris Voss – former FBI hostage negotiator. I’d highly recommend both to anyone interested in learning how to build

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Mass… doesn’t equal Gas?

Posted on November 27, 2021 by Andrew Parks

Let’s create a scenario. You’ve just finished up your last practice for the fall and you’re building out offseason plans for your pitching staff this winter. Out of all of your players, there’s one in particular that really makes you excited. As a freshman, this kid has a chance to

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The Power of Analogies: 10 you can start using today

Posted on November 27, 2021 by Andrew Parks

Analogies are a powerful form of language all coaches can utilize. They work by combining a specific objective (e.g. rotate better) with a familiar association (e.g. phone booth) in order to create a vivid image for execution (e.g. rotate in a phone booth). Instead of asking our athletes to: Accelerate

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Why No One Is Talking About One of Baseball’s Biggest Stories

Posted on November 27, 2021November 28, 2021 by Andrew Parks

(originally posted 8/30/20) The other day I sat down and went back through some baseball from earlier in the day that featured a doubleheader between the Mariners and Padres. I was particularly interested in this series because Manny Machado – one of the anchors on my fantasy team – had

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Designing a plan to hit Dodgers ace Julio Urias

Posted on November 26, 2021February 7, 2022 by Andrew Parks

Below is a sample scouting plan I put together for hitters to attack Dodgers ace Julio Urias this past postseason. Inside includes notable statistics, patterns, and actionable strategies I thought would be beneficial for opposing teams. All stats and video from Baseball Savant.   Notable Statistics Pitch Distribution 47.8% FB

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Winning in October: Key Moments from the 2021 Postseason so far

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Andrew Parks

As the ALCS and NLCS conclude and set the stage for the 2021 Fall Classic, below are some memorable moments from this postseason and what they can teach us about how to win games in October.     Two Strike Hitting In game three of the NLCS, Los Angeles trailed

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