Rock talks to the Oakland A's Assistant Sports Performance Coach, J.D. Howell all about baseball conditioning, spring training, and coming up from the minor. Give a listen and click the subscribe button.

TIME STAMPS

2:15 Looking back over the 12 years with the Oakland Athletics

8:30 Spring Training and what is involved in getting started

14:00 How important is RM testing?

17:00 Quality and type of movement

22:00 Understanding the individual player

25:00 Teaching at Grand Canyon University

31:00 Balancing Coaching with the A’s and teaching at the university

33:30 Rehab strength & conditioning

37:00 Experience in the minors

39:15 Must have training tools

42:30 Making the most of any opportunity

44:45 Advice to the young coaches

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