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.

Ed Cicale interviews Terrence "TJ" Carter of Ascende Athletics at the 2025 MLB Baseball Winter meetings in Orlando, discussing the brand's focus on men's mental health, apparel lines, and the Ascend Brotherhood community.

TJ explains how Ascend donates 20% of sales to mental health efforts, plans a men's retreat, and offers a Facebook support group for men dealing with loneliness, divorce, PTSD, and other life struggles.

Recorded at the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings during the Professional Baseball Strength & Conditioning Coaches Society PBSCCS showcase and coaching award presentation.

Ed Cicale visits the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings to sit down with orthopedic surgeon Reza Jazayeri, MD and COO Grey Hunt to discuss Accelerated Recovery — a clinically designed, NSF-certified supplement and nutrition program that supports collagen synthesis, preserves muscle, and improves perioperative outcomes.

The episode covers how the product is used one week before and two weeks after surgery, its application for overtrained athletes, and where listeners can learn more or order with an MLB discount.

Athletic Strength And Power podcaster Ed Cicale interviews Erie Seawolves Strength and Conditioning coach Paul Synenkyj at the 2025 MLB Baseball Winter Meetings in Orlando at the Hilton Signia Bonnet Creek Resort. They discuss the Detroit Tigers’ player development, spring training at Lakeland, facility setup, and the role of strength and rehab in keeping players game-ready.

Paul shares practical offseason advice for high school and collegiate players — training frequency, sprint work, hanging for shoulder decompression, hydration, and how the organization prioritizes movement quality and injury prevention.

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ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power podcaster Ed Cicale interviews Brandon McDaniel, Vice President of Player Performance for the Los Angeles Dodgers and President of the Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society (PBSCCS), at the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando.

They discuss how the PBSCCS organizes the meetings, celebrates award winners, partners with vendors, provides education and CEUs, and talk about the evolution of strength and conditioning across baseball. McDaniel also shares his career path from college player to major league performance coach and his role integrating athletic development into on-field Major League Baseball performances.

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Ed Cicale interviews Morgan Gregory, the Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Society’s Strength Coach of the Year, at the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando. Gregory discusses his journey from minor league and private-sector roles to leading the Philadelphia Phillies’ sports performance program.

The episode covers the evolution of baseball strength and conditioning, how the Phillies keep players healthy and performing across a 162-game season, collaboration with coaches and analytics, and spring training preparation in Clearwater, Florida.

Congratulations to @pbsccs The Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society #mlb Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year: Morgan Gregory of The Philadelphia Phillies The award was presented by #PBSCCS President Brandon McDaniel #strengthperformancecenter #baseballsportsperformance #baseballstrengthtraining #strengthcoach #PHILADELPHIA #phillies