MLB Winter Mtgs with PBSCCS Board Advisor: Frank Velazquez Baseball Strength and Player Development

Ed Cicale sits down with Frank Velazquez, the Director of Sports Performance for the Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, at the MLB Winter Meetings to discuss his journey from athletic trainer to director of sports performance, the growth of strength and conditioning in baseball, and his work with the Allegheny Health Network and PBSCCS, The Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society, where he serves as a Board Advisor.

They cover practical advice for high school and professional players during the offseason, the role of nutrition and support staff, and how the PBSCCS advances the profession through events, vendor showcases, and ongoing education.