In this episode of More Than Velocity, we sit down with pro quarterback and coach Justin Arth to break down the crossover between football and baseball—specifically when it comes to arm care, throwing mechanics, and performance development.

We dive into:

• How arena football speeds up decision-making and development
• Why quarterbacks are starting to adopt arm care routines
• The truth about “natural arm strength” vs. trainable performance
• How overload/underload training applies beyond baseball
• Building throwing volume, tracking workload, and staying healthy
• Why accuracy and timing are skills—not just talent

Justin also shares insights on:

• His journey through arena football and quarterback coaching
• Developing athletes vs. selecting talent
• Tools like VR training and mental reps for QBs
• What young athletes should focus on to play at the next level

👉 Follow Justin at https://www.instagram.com/jarthqb11/

👉 Work with Justin at https://www.a11performance.com/

Recovery has long been misunderstood in baseball—and the old playbook might be holding athletes back.

In this episode of the More Than Velocity Podcast, we sit down with Tim Desmarais from Marc Pro to break down what real recovery looks like. From the science behind electrical muscle stimulation to the myths around ice, anti-inflammatories, and “more is better,” this conversation challenges conventional thinking.

We dive into:

• Why ice may actually slow recovery instead of helping it

• How muscle stimulation improves blood flow and waste removal

• The difference between TENS units and true recovery-based NMES

• When (and how) to use recovery tools without interfering with adaptation

• The role of sleep, nutrition, and movement in a complete recovery system

• How elite athletes are using these tools before, after, and even during competition

The big takeaway? Recovery isn’t about shutting the body down—it’s about supporting what the body is already trying to do.

If you want to throw harder, stay healthier, and extend your career, this episode will reshape how you think about recovery.

Most pitching programs still treat every athlete the same.

But pitchers aren’t the same.

In this episode of the More Than Velocity Podcast, we talk with Michael Richard, founder of Custom Pitch Academy and pitching coach at Northern High School in Maryland. Michael shares how his own experience with multiple elbow surgeries shaped his philosophy on pitching development—and why individualized training is the future.

We discuss:

• Why cookie-cutter throwing programs fall short • How strength, mechanics, and arm health actually interact • Lessons learned from implementing the ArmCare system with real athletes • Why injury history often creates the best pitching coaches • How data can help coaches build stronger, safer pitchers

Michael also walks through his background—from growing up in a legendary Washington high school program to pitching in college—and how those experiences shaped the way he trains athletes today.

If you’re a coach, parent, or player who wants to build velocity without sacrificing arm health, this conversation dives deep into the principles that matter most.