Why My Journey Shapes the Way I Coach

When parents and athletes ask what makes What’s Next Athletics different, my answer is simple: it’s the combination of my playing experience, academic training, facility culture, and personal performance that allows me to create a program that’s both proven and personal.

A Foundation in Health Sciences

With an undergraduate degree in Health Sciences, I bring more than just baseball knowledge to the table. I understand how the body works, how it develops, and how training impacts long-term health. This means every drill and program I design is rooted in:

• Safe and effective movement patterns

• Injury prevention strategies

• Performance-building exercises that match the athlete’s age and stage of development

Parents can feel confident knowing their child isn’t just training harder, they’re training smarter.

Years Inside a Training Facility Culture

Before launching What’s Next Athletics, I spent years inside a high-level training facility environment. That culture taught me the value of structure, accountability, and community.

In that setting, I saw firsthand how athletes thrive when they:

• Work within a structured, progressive system

• Receive feedback that balances discipline with encouragement

• Train alongside others who share their goals and drive

I’ve carried that culture into my own program — so every athlete feels like they’re part of something bigger than themselves.

The Perspective of a D1 Player

Playing Division I baseball for five years gave me insights you can’t learn from a textbook. I know what it feels like to fail, to succeed, to grind through tough practices, and to rise under pressure.

That experience allows me to coach from the inside out: I’ve been where your athlete is trying to go, and I know what it takes to get there.

Why Throwing 94 Matters

Reaching 94 mph on the mound wasn’t just about arm strength — it was the result of years of deliberate training, biomechanics, and mental preparation. That milestone taught me:

• How to generate power efficiently

• How mechanics and mobility work together

• How to set and achieve measurable performance goals

For athletes, this isn’t just a number — it’s proof that my methods lead to real results. I don’t just teach theory; I’ve lived it.

Bringing It All Together

At What’s Next Athletics, my program is the product of:

• Academic knowledge in Health Sciences

• The discipline of facility culture

• The lived experience of a D1 athlete

• The proven performance of someone who’s thrown 94 mph

The result? A system that develops athletes physically, mentally, and competitively — preparing them not just for their next season, but for whatever comes next in their journey.

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