On this episode of Baseball 101, Coach Dave Wiggins welcomes a diverse group of voices to break down what a truly effective strength and conditioning program should look like for baseball players and teams. Joining the discussion are Nathan Yamnitz, Director of Business Development at TrainHeroic and owner of Performance Zone Fitness, along with Nick Moten, right-handed pitcher, Westminster Christian Academy graduate, and current SIUE baseball player. Together, they dive into the importance of building strength and conditioning programs around the actual needs of athletes and teams — not trends or one-size-fits-all training models.

This episode covers:
💪 Core principles of a solid strength & conditioning foundation
⚠️ Common mistakes and training approaches to avoid
🏋️ Aligning training with baseball-specific demands
📈 How proper programming can help address issues created by overly specialized training
🎯 Supporting long-term health, performance, and development

Whether you’re a coach, player, or parent, this episode delivers practical insight into how smart strength and conditioning can elevate performance while protecting the athlete.
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