Slide1: Texas HS Baseball Coaches Convention Dynamic Warm-Ups and RECOVERY


Dana Cavalea CSCS: Dana Cavalea CSCS University of South Florida- B.S. Sports Medicine Strength and Conditioning Specialist CSCS New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, Pittsburgh Pirates SO WHAT!!


So you think your Warm?: So you think your Warm?


Because you can do this???: Because you can do this???


And this???: And this???


Then why are you always doing this??: Then why are you always doing this??


It’s a LONG ROAD Back..: It’s a LONG ROAD Back..


#1 GOAL = PREVENT INJURY: #1 GOAL = PREVENT INJURY


Goal #2: Goal #2 Increase Performance via Increased: STABILITY BODY CONTROL/ BALANCE Ex. Derek Jeter


Components of Athleticism: Components of Athleticism


So what do we do??: So what do we do?? Warm-UP the RIGHT WAY!!! Don’t WASTE Time.. There just isn’t enough of it DON’T LET THEM SLIDE!!


Warm-Up. Why?: Warm-Up. Why? #1 - Increase Body Temperature #2- Create greater elongation of muscle tissue #3- Reduce muscle imbalances and movement impairments caused by tight muscles or clusters A.K.A INJURY PREVENTION STRATEGIES


Types of Warm-Ups: Types of Warm-Ups Run a Lappers Sit down and Static Stretch Form Runners Band Stretchers Partner Stretchers “ I’m already Flexible”


The reality… : The reality… When done improperly.. These methods can be a waste of time!


Methods of Stretching: Methods of Stretching Static Stretching Dynamic / Movement Prep AIS Rope Stretching Partner Stretching


Static Stretching: Static Stretching -Suppresses the Nervous System preparing the body for rest Long static holds lasting from 15-30 seconds in duration Increases Range of Motion but could sacrifice joint integrity due to overstretch of connective tissue Used as a corrective stretching technique


Dynamic Stretching: Dynamic Stretching -Innervates the Nervous System preparing the body for the intense activity to come - No static holds - Stretch progresses to movements that simulate game speed Allows muscles to remember elongated position due to an active contraction


AIS Stretching : AIS Stretching Rope / Band Stretching - Actively Contract Muscle, followed immediately by Band/ Rope Pull + Contraction


Partner Stretching: Partner Stretching Athletes partner up, or work with trainer to work through greater range of motion


So which method do we use? : So which method do we use? ALL OF THEM!!!!! Each method has its place.. DON’ T BE THAT GUY!


Create the MESH : Create the MESH Mesh all of the methods together! Each method has a purpose..


The Dynamic Warm-UP: The Dynamic Warm-UP Objectives: Warm-Up Body Work Explosive Characteristics Work Through Full Ranges of Motion Create PEMANENT Flexibility Gains Create proper movement patterns REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY!


Components of the Warm-Up: Components of the Warm-Up Foam Roller/ Stick/ Tissue Work Static Flexibility- Restricted Areas CORE Activation ( Core+Hips+Shoulders) In-Place Movements (ex. OH Squat, Balance) Rapid Response Movement- Walking Lunge w/ Rotation, Elbow to Instep + Rot, Worlds Greatest Build-Up Running/ Form Runs


Progression : Progression Everything Comes Down to Progression!! Slow  Fast


VIDEO DEMOS: VIDEO DEMOS Mini Bands Cook Band Corrective


Skill Limitations: Skill Limitations The ability to execute is directly associated with an athletes athleticism, but most importantly, their bodies ability to: PRODUCE, REDUCE, AND STABILIZE Forces


Does it come down to coaching?: Does it come down to coaching? The best coach and the best cues in the world can’t teach an unstable athlete to hit off a stiff front leg! Physical limitations ex. Strength, flexibility, will caused decreased performance and frustration due to the inability to execute


Skill Limitations: Skill Limitations


Day 1.. Coach.. I’m ready to play this year… : Day 1.. Coach.. I’m ready to play this year…


Last Day of the Season…what a year!: Last Day of the Season…what a year!


Coach.. I found your Leftfielder…: Coach.. I found your Leftfielder…


Components of Athleticism: Components of Athleticism


Breakdown Leads to Breakdown: Breakdown Leads to Breakdown


Regeneration: Regeneration Method Used to REBUILD broken down tissue from training and playing


So you have a little broken tissue…What’s the big deal?: So you have a little broken tissue…What’s the big deal? Overuse Injuries Compensation Patterns Training Plateau’s Decreased Performance Classic signs of Overtraining Syndrome


Overtraining Syndrome: Overtraining Syndrome Syndrome resulting from excessive demands, ex. Lifting, running, practice, mental stress Leads to: Injuries Negative Mental State/ Attitude Poor Performance on Field Decline in Weight Room


OVERTRAINING : OVERTRAINING THIS IS A BIG DEAL!!! This is classified as a syndrome, could take months to years to break out More is not BETTER.. Quality over Quantity


So how do we prevent it?: So how do we prevent it? Include regeneration training into each workout/ practice/ game, Provide days of the training week designated towards recovery Provide weeks OFF, Low Volume weeks, and FUN Weeks


Progression : Progression Use progressions when developing programs.. To much to soon = immediate gains huge losses in the end


Regeneration Techniques: Regeneration Techniques FOAM ROLLER AIS Rope Stretching Static Stretching HOT/ COLD CONTRAST Massage YOGA Pool ( Tread WATER for 8-10 sets of 1 minute in deep end, follow with stretching in pool and circular leg patterns) Steady paced biking- low/moderate intensity


The 2 Secret Regenerators..: The 2 Secret Regenerators.. Sleep - Lack of sleep will result in inhibited cellular remodeling Nutrition - Lack of proper nutrients will result in poor re-synthesis of the muscle; FOOD aids in recovery @ the cellular level


But I don’t have time!!: But I don’t have time!! If you have time for lifting and conditioning, and practice,you must mandate time for REGENERATION Training 150 mph Fastball.. But….


Pitchers Post Game-Welcome to the Land of Mythology: Pitchers Post Game- Welcome to the Land of Mythology Poles, Poles, and more Poles How many Coach..umm..15-20 poles Ice, Heat, who knows? Well my coach told me to…… But I have to FLUSH the lactic acid out … SCRAP THE POLES AND EXCESSIVE POST GAME WORK


Why are numbers down at the end of the season?? : Why are numbers down at the end of the season?? Lets see.. I run them, run them more, then they pitch, then they play the field, then we condition, then we lift… No REST..huh Coach??


DON’T WOUND YOUR SOLDIERS..: DON’T WOUND YOUR SOLDIERS.. Excessive post game work will impede the ability to recover, and overtime you will be fighting a war with no bullets in the gun… Overtraining Syndrome here we come!


Goals of Post-Pitching: Goals of Post-Pitching Flush WASTE PRODUCTS out of body Provide tissues with Oxygen and other nutrients used to HEAL the body Realign tissue/ muscles filaments that have just been altered due to pitching Reduce the development of fibrous knotting Re-hydrate/ Refuel


The MOST IMPORTANT…: The MOST IMPORTANT… RECOVER FOR THE NEXT START!!!


The Ideal Post –Game for Pitchers: The Ideal Post –Game for Pitchers EAT TO REPLACE LOST NUTRIENTS Ride Bike 15-30 minutes- Acceleratory Blood Flow Ride Foam Roller/ Tissue Work AIS Rope Stretching Static Stretch TIGHT areas- Corrective Hot/ Cold Contrast/ POOL/ or Whirlpool


Conditioning Pitcher’s : Conditioning Pitcher’s Fast, Explosive Work! Work : Rest 15-20sec: 40-60sec


How much is to much??: How much is to much?? Talk to your athletes and get feedback from them.. They are the one’s doing all the work..


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Thank you!: Thank you! “The man who follows a crowd will never be followed by a crowd."