Nik Pearson, BSK BCNS

Pearson Performance, Ball State Exercise Physiology M.S. Student | Formerly: @DrivelineBB, @MSU_Athletics, @Lansing_Stars

[Nik Pearson, BSK BCNS @nikpearson]

Priming a Hitters Brain: An EEG and Smash Factor Study is officially out.

Step into the lab and learn about my most recent endeavor @DrivelineBB

https://t.co/UIJ0Q7nkJJ

[MSU @michiganstateu]

In 1959, MSU alumnus Lyman Briggs proved curveballs were real and not an optical illusion.

[Brewer Hendrix @brewerhendrix]

Time to break this down. That ATHLETE was me. Averaging 80 MPH in the lab.

5 years removed from college ball, just 7 MPH off my peak. But the data tells a more interesting story than the number.

Let's dig into the tools @DrivelineBB uses to shape training and development 🧵

[Nik Pearson, BSK BCNS @nikpearson]

Learning about human growth and motor development is a certified high-yield topic for those in the performance field.

You can learn more from an infant or toddler than you think.

[Nik Pearson, BSK BCNS @nikpearson]

Bonus points if the progressions are dictated by prior performance

[Nik Pearson, BSK BCNS @nikpearson]

The fastest way to stall progress:
changing everything every week.

Build a stable template that can be progressed, progress when adaptations slow.

[YSU Baseball 🐧 @YSUBaseball]

HUMPHRIES HOMER 💣

Chyran Humphries goes yard in the bottom of the 2nd to give the Guins a 3-0 lead!

#GoGuins🐧⚾️

[Nik Pearson, BSK BCNS @nikpearson]

@TJHannam10 The harder you try, the more you think.

The more you think, the less information flows from the environment to the parts of your brain that dictate action.

[Nik Pearson, BSK BCNS @nikpearson]

@joshgessner While the stretch-shortening phase of plyometrics is incredibly useful for athletic outcomes, it’s also important to have a strong foundation of eccentric loading and concentric firing as to not overload stress and use this twitchiness through force output.

[Nik Pearson, BSK BCNS @nikpearson]

One of the most overlooked aspects of performance is the nervous system’s ability to adapt—both positively and negatively.

The sports world celebrates high performers and labels the tough cases as problems instead of asking why adaptation isn’t happening.

[Nik Pearson, BSK BCNS @nikpearson]

More info: https://t.co/j3lRZjwbOZ

[Nik Pearson, BSK BCNS @nikpearson]

My training system—the Motor Blueprint—is available for baseball athletes looking for remote training.

Structured 6-week blocks, individualized programming, and long-term development.

If you're interested, shoot me a DM.

[Nik Pearson, BSK BCNS @nikpearson]

@bl0ebaum That’s.. quite my tempo.

[Nik Pearson, BSK BCNS @nikpearson]

@jtmorris827 Big if true

[Braden Slogor @braden_slogor]

Uncommitted Juco Soph RHP

Last Year:
44ip 40k T93

This fall:
FB 86-89
CH 76-78
CB 70-71
CU 75-77
Knuckle 65-68

@Lansing_Stars @LansingRecruits @BUncommitted

[Josh Heenan @drjoshheenan]

Grip isn’t just forearm strength, it’s neural drive

In the #90MPHFormula we use the deadlift to test grip strength power and endurance.

Weak grip = neural fatigue
Strong grip = reduced UCL injury risk

What many overlook is a strong grip w/ inability to control spine.
This is lack of optimal authentic movement/strength capacity

Grip is a window into the nervous system, arm health, and systemic load tolerance

[Driveline Baseball @DrivelineBB]

What makes Driveline Baseball different?

We invent tomorrow, today.

And it all starts with Driveline R&D.

[Nik Pearson, BSK BCNS @nikpearson]

And here's a plyo-pushup for safe-keeping.

Ashtin is in a power phase as fall approaches, where he will then build throughout the offseason to be in prime shape for spring.

[Nik Pearson, BSK BCNS @nikpearson]

‼️@AshtinGilio spent 6 weeks @DrivelineBB and made some extremely impressive gains on the High Performance side‼️

Let's dive in, see what we aimed to work on, what he improved, and how he's preparing for this fall.🧵

[Nik Pearson, BSK BCNS @nikpearson]

These results are only possible when you trust the process, ask questions, and truly give your training everything.

Ashtin left his mark on Driveline, cementing his name in both the college CMJ and SJ height leaderboards.

Here's my challenge: come in, train, and knock him off.