At National Pitching Association, we’re dedicated to helping young athletes achieve their baseball dreams. Julian Harris has been a member of the NPA family for a few years now, honing his skills through targeted coaching provided by myself and other members of our team. Through this guidance, Julian has developed a strong foundation in pitching
Arm Care and Velocity in Youth Pitching
We’ve all got our biases of what works and what doesn’t with baseball players, especially in regard to weight training, arm care, and velocity training. I have been a National Pitching Association certified pitching coach for a little over two years, and have plenty of success stories to share with both athletes and parents. When
High School Pitching Tips for Strength
Many high school pitching athletes wonder how they can increase strength and pitching velocity. Strength is certainly important for pitching. However, we stress the role of foundation fitness to build upon as you increase your functional strength. Why is Strength Important for High School Pitching? Strength is essential for pitching, as it helps pitchers provide
High School Pitching & Weighted Baseball Training
High school pitching athletes are constantly looking for ways to improve performance. If you want to play college or pro ball, you might want to boost velocity. Many look to weighted baseball training programs to help increase pitching velocity and strength. However, there are some important points to keep in mind before you start using
