{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Elitefts SPP: Bob Alejo Interview","description":"Bob Alejo\r\n\r\nAssistant AD\/ Director of Strength & Conditioning\r\nNorth Carolina State University\r\n\r\nTopics Covered in the Podcast\r\n\r\nHow Coach Alejo got started in the industry\r\nHow the game of baseball has progressed\r\nCommunication with Athletic Trainers and Physical Therapists\r\nAbdominal Injuries  in Baseball\r\nBaseball Players vs Throwers\r\n\r\nTommy John's Epidemic... A different take\r\nTotal body strength is the best way to increase bat speed\r\nMore resiliency in younger arms\r\nInnings thrown vs pitches thrown\r\nMonitoring the Bullpen\r\nBaseball is performed from your toes to the ends of your fingers\r\n\r\nAssessments\r\nApproach athletes like they're damaged goods\r\nIts not a one day deal\r\n\r\nGo to Exercises\r\nThere is no exercise you should avoid\r\nPressing overhead for overhead athletes\r\nFinding the Research\r\nAbout balance more than movement\r\nVariances between the\r\n\r\nIn-Season Training\r\nHigh Intensity during the season\r\nDecrease the slope of the decline by lifting heavy\r\nIf you can't gain strength at the rep range how can you maintain it?\r\nLow Volume reduces fatigue and soreness\r\n\r\nConditioning and Speed\r\nRest,sets, and intervals\r\nQuantify everything\r\nLow intensity tempo work\r\nTempo to Speed Endurance to Speed\r\nEverything comes down to 1st step speed\r\n\r\nStrategies to build rapport with Sport Coaches\r\nEverything data driven!\r\nStart correlating your data\r\nIf you are going to be fast, you need to be strong, If you are strong, you can change direction\r\n\r\nBest advice for young coaches\r\nTechnology has enabled coaches to contact anyone\r\nYou don't need to guess anymore\r\nCall your peers\r\nYour group is your group. Get them better first\r\n\r\n\r\nElitefts™ Sports Performance Podcast on iTunes\r\n\r\nThe Bob Alejo File\r\nAssistant AD\/Director of Strength and Conditioning Bob Alejo oversees all of the strength and conditioning efforts of the department, and coordinates the day-to-day efforts of the men's basketball team.Prior to joining the Wolfpack staff in April, Alejo served as the Director of Strength and Conditioning for the Oakland A's, a position he also held from 1993-2001. In that role, he was responsible for all aspects of the organization's year-round physical preparation at both the major league and minor league levels. Prior to rejoining the A's, Alejo was the Director of Strength and Conditioning at UC Santa Barbara from 2005-2008. During that time he was also a member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team as strength and conditioning coach for the Gold medal-winning men's beach volleyball team of Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser. From 1984-1993, Alejo served as strength and conditioning coach at UCLA where he worked with 23 men's and women's teams, including the men's basketball team while current Wolfpack head coach Mark Gottfried was an assistant coach. During his tenure in Westwood, the Bruins racked up 25 national championships and produced more than 100 All-Americans. Prior to joining the Bruins' staff, Alejo served as strength and conditioning coach for football at his alma mater, Chico State. He earned his B.A. in physical education from Chico State in 1982 and is a member of the Wildcats' Athletic Hall of Fame after a successful baseball career.An accomplished lecturer and author, Alejo is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (through the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Certification Commission) and holds the advanced NSCA Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach distinction. He has also been elected to three halls of fame: Chico State Athletics, Chico State Baseball (inaugural inductee) and the Chico Professional Baseball "Legends of the Diamond."\r\nwww.elitefts.com","author_name":"Elitefts Sports Performance Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/eliteftssportsperformance.libsyn.com","html":"