Phil Reichhoff

Developing Youth Athletes to Play At The Next Level
Former NBA & NCAA D1 Strength Coach
1 on 1 and Team Training

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[Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting @PrepBaseVAS]

'29 Tyler Rubino
@CapeHenryCBaseb || @RichmondBraves

Unloads on this ball, deep to the wall. Settling at third for a triple.

@PrepBaseballVA

#VA83 #VAFallOpen

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Conditioning for MOST SPORTS isn't distance running.

There is a time for building capacity.

But most sports are short bursts and long rests.

Sprint, Jog, Walk.

Repeated short efforts.

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Building Rotational Power

Rotation is a combination of a push and a pull.

Like spinning a top.

For youth athletes creating that connection can transfer to the field almost right away.

Major improvements for youth will come from motor learning, before muscular development

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Kids don't need a baseball-specific program first.

They need a broad base.

The Soviets built athletes on general physical preparation before they ever specialized.

Strength, speed, mobility, work capacity.

The pyramid needs a wide bottom to stand tall.

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@coltbradshaw45 of @CapeHenryCBaseb / @RadfordBaseball

Being strong is only good if you can produce power.

Force = Mass X Acceleration

In our program we train both.

3 days per week, 12 months a year.

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@coachcris_ Again, every environment and athlete needs something different. I’m lucky to make decisions based on those factors, not a Coordinator and front office.

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Baseball Players CAN Barbell Bench Press!

Barbell Bench is:

Safer to spot
Easier to load
Easier to modify

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Squatting, in all variations, is foundation in the @CapeHenryCBaseb Strength Program.

Max Effort, Dynamic Effort, Repeat Effort

Front Squat, Back Squat, Dumbbell, and Landmines.

3 Days per Week, 12 Month per Year

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New article up on @SimpliFaster

https://t.co/NC1UinxOgl

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@coachcris_ I think “never” is probably a strong word. Every environment is different. As always, it probably depends.

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Simple (but not easy) template for training athletes

Double Leg
Single Leg
Upper Body Push
Upper Body Pull

Pick one for each:

Max Effort (heavy)
Dynamic Effort (Light & Fast)
Repeat Effort (high reps)

Rotate over days, weeks, months, and years

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The Winter Off Season is here for @CapeHenryCBaseb

the winter is the longest, most uninterrupted training period of the year for a baseball player.

Dedicate yourself to the winter and you’ll be a different player in the spring.

[Cape Henry Collegiate Baseball @CapeHenryCBaseb]

You don’t have to play multiple sports in high school to play baseball in college. But at Cape Henry, most of our college baseball players did.

Of our 20 baseball alumni who are currently playing at the college level, 15 played multiple sports while at Cape Henry.

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@CapeHenryCBaseb @bear_friske17 “Good strength”

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Most people overthink their workouts… and that’s exactly why they don’t progress.

The 8/5/3 Method is a SYSTEM. It adjusts based on ur readiness.

It removes the guesswork.
It gives you structure.
It tells you exactly what to do.

Stop thinking. Start executing.

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“Athleticism that impacts the game” @CapeHenryCBaseb @Chri5Mart1nez

[Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting @PrepBaseVAS]

‘26 Chris Martinez
- @CapeHenryCBaseb | Washington & Lee

Covers the outer half and sends this pitch to RF for a single.

Athleticism that impacts the game.

@PrepBaseballVA

#VAHS26

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“Has added some lean strength to the frame” 🕵️‍♂️ @CapeHenryCBaseb @bear_friske17

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‘27 Grayson Friske
- @CapeHenryCBaseb

Attacks the first pitch he sees and sends a line drive to LF for a RBI single.

Has added some lean strength to the frame. Position versatility.

@PrepBaseballVA

#VAHS26

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@CapeHenryCBaseb @coltbradshaw45 “Strength present”

[Cape Henry Athletics @AthleticsCHC]

Townsend Winans WINS 190 lb VISAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, his 2nd consecutive state title!! Congratulations Townsend Winans🐬

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Building An Off Season https://t.co/Rlg32ZqllM