172. Blended Approach Group Discussion (Part One)

This episode of The PBSCCS Podcast is a group discussion on blending the weightroom and on-field skill development. This is Part One of the interview.

Speakers:
-Logan Jones (Chicago White Sox)
-Nate Friedman (Arizona Diamondbacks)

Questions/topics covered in this episode:
-General thoughts on how strength and conditioning coaches can influence on-field performance
-Discussing player development plans with on-field coaching staff
-Involving the player in the planning process

Quotes:
-"For me, first and foremost, I think it starts with leaving no stone unturned and committing to doing whatever it takes to help the player" - Nate Friedman (3:00)
-"I think we always need to realize that no matter what the situation, our field is a field of service. And no matter who we're dealing with, whether it's players, front office, pitching coaches, hitting coaches, the mindset needs to be 'How can I help?'" - Nate Friedman (13:39)
-"At the end of the day our guys are here professionally to play the game of baseball, to win games at the Major League level, to win a World Series championship" - Logan Jones (24:38) 
-"It's an entertainment industry, but we entertain by winning baseball games" - Logan Jones (24:59)

If you would like to learn more from the guests on this episode, you can follow them on social media:

Instagram:
@logan_jones95 - Logan Jones

Twitter:
@Logan_Jones95 - Logan Jones