B.J. Baker

ATC and partner at Pure Performance Training in Needham MA. High Performance Strength and Conditioning & Evidence-Based Principles of Orthopedic Rehabilitation

[Jeremy Frisch @JeremyFrisch]

Parents of young athletes:
You're being sold a bill of goods…

Early specialization…

It's a fear campaign…

Its a billion dollar dumpster fire saying:
To become a great athlete you must:
Specialize early…
Train year-round…
Compete often…

If you don’t your child is going to miss out and fall behind

And for the most part:
 It’s complete bullshit…
What it really is:

Early Development of sport-specific skills

Early success in sport

Little to no development of fundamental movement skills

Poor performances later in the sport

Higher chance of injury

Higher Chance of Burnout from Sport

Early start…Early finish!

It's a complete lack of understanding of how humans develop…

During the first 14 years of Life:
Be a human first: 
Do plenty of activities that involve:
Rolling
Crawling
Climbing
Reaching
Bending
Rotating
Standing (1 foot)
Changing levels:

Be an athlete second:
Sprint
Jump
Hop
Climb
Wrestle
swim/bike/ski
catch/kick/throw/trap Etc

Sprinkle in lots of activities and multiple sports! 

I can't guarantee a Div 1 scholarship but I can say that kids will be more Coordinated, stronger, more flexible, cardiovascularly fit, more resistant to fatigue and injury, and also be calmer, less stressed, leaner, and able to learn new skills. Skills like complex sports specific skills.
#LTAD
D.M. me for details about youth athletic development courses for purchase

[B.J. Baker @BJBakerPPT]

@jakezembiec Great work Jake! So proud of you!

[B.J. Baker @BJBakerPPT]

Can you tell from this picture of the gym what time of year it is? @ Pure Performance Training https://t.co/2swYNIrXtD

[Scott Adams @ScottAdamsSays]

One way to know your country has no functioning press is that public figures can make literally any claim about a topic (Georgia voting laws, for example) and depend on their supporters never finding out they lied.

In such a world, telling the truth is irrational.

[B.J. Baker @BJBakerPPT]

A must watch if you want to learn the real truth behind eating meat and it’s true impact on our health and environment. Brought to you by some of the best minds in sustainability and nutrition, including @SustainableDish and @robbwolf . https://t.co/Hcq7bm1VgM

[B.J. Baker @BJBakerPPT]

#Repost @BeStrongFirst with @get_repost
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Click on the link in bio >>… https://t.co/ufs2geT3oB

[B.J. Baker @BJBakerPPT]

@ScottAdamsSays this should definitely be on your radar, maybe you can help? @PeterAttiaMD https://t.co/A2DFrPE0C5

[B.J. Baker @BJBakerPPT]

@ScottAdamsSays worthy of your attention? @PeterAttiaMD has some great content on COVID19. https://t.co/CJ4b9q9geQ

[B.J. Baker @BJBakerPPT]

Jim was an outstanding athletic trainer, dedicated family man, and good friend. Rest In Peace my brother.

[Cornell Big Red @CornellSports]

Cornell Athletics mourns the loss of Associate Head Athletic Trainer Jim Case who passed away suddenly on Saturday. Case spent 32 years in the training room in Schoellkopf Hall and was an indelible part of the Cornell experience for 1,000s of student-athletes.

[Nina Teicholz, PhD @bigfatsurprise]

Because I pointed out Harvard’s vegan advocacy, the plant-based defenders sent in The trolls on me. I guess it’s not nice to point out that an esteemed university is promoting a radical diet that doesn’t sustain human life, possibly for ideological reasons or industry pay offs.

[B.J. Baker @BJBakerPPT]

AGR Football Player of the Decade: Jake Zembiec left lasting impression at Aquinas https://t.co/y3eeblBD2F via @DandC

[Tom Carroll @TomC_Sports]

Jake Zembiec was back in Rochester helping out former @AQ_football standout @EdwardsEarnest. More on Jake's time @PennStateFball here: https://t.co/zZSbmsaOGx
@SPECNewsROC @SecVFootball

[Allan Macdonald @Mramacdonald]

Nutrition & Training recovery from Tendon injuries

@MuscleScience @Jeukendrup

[Robb Wolf @robbwolf]

Watched the Game Changers? Now you MUST read this. by @NutritionalThe3 https://t.co/Aa3trgSCff

[B.J. Baker @BJBakerPPT]

#Repost @mboland18 with get_repost
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The Revolt Begins. Join us February 8-9th 2020. You won’t want to miss this event. Link in Bio.
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#strengthtraining #strengthandconditioning #physicaltherapy… https://t.co/ccYfD8fUtG

[B.J. Baker @BJBakerPPT]

Looks like @jakezembiec will be on ESPN Gamday tomorrow.

[Maria Taylor @MariaTaylor]

Had so much fun hanging out in Nittanyville with @jakezembiec today!

I’m gonna need a couple of those chains for the game tomorrow!!

[Nittanyville @NittanyvillePSU]

Coming to @CollegeGameDay soon👀

[B.J. Baker @BJBakerPPT]

My heart is heavy after hearing about the passing of mentor and friend, Fran Toland. So many great memories of a man who was such an important part of 7 of the best years of my life in the Medical Room. Few men have… https://t.co/PztcriZk8f

[B.J. Baker @BJBakerPPT]

@jakezembiec acknowledged by El Presidente! Nice!

[Dave Portnoy @stoolpresidente]

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