Jeremy Townsend, Director of Scientific Research at AG1, joins Ed Cicale with an Athletic Strength and Power Special 2026 MLB and PBSCCS Winter Meetings Podcast to discuss AG1’s all‑in‑one supplement, its Next Gen formula, and the new AGZ nighttime product. He explains key ingredients (probiotics, magnesium L‑threonate, vitamin D, omega‑3s), NSF sports certification, clinical research, and how AG1 helps athletes and staff manage nutrition, immunity, stress, sleep, and recovery while traveling.

The episode also covers AG1’s development, product taste and delivery options, retail availability (including Costco), subscription service, and the company’s ongoing research partnerships to close micronutrient gaps in active populations. And, be sure to check out AG1: AG1

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.

ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power Podcaster Ed Cicale interviews Senior Director of Player Performance with the Minnesota Twins, Ian Kadish at the MLB Winter Meetings 2025 about his role with the Minnesota Twins, his journey from pro baseball, an Ohio State Strength Training internship, and how the Twins Performance Staff performance staff prepares for spring training.

At the Professional Baseball Strength & Conditioning Coaches Society Meetings in Orlando, Cicale and Ian Kadish discuss long-term athletic development, practical offseason training (push, pull, squat, hinge, carries), cold-weather solutions, forearm/grip work, and the collaboration between strength, medical, and nutrition staff.