Thanks for checking out Tread!
Whether you coach at the high school, college or pro level, our goal is to make you more effective at developing your players and winning games.
In other words, we want to be your #1 resource for pitching content online.
I've included a number of resources and videos down below to get you started. But first, a little bit more about us.
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Our Mission
Tread emerged in 2015 as I observed several huge needs in the player development world:
- Few high school players have access to world-class coaching in their local areas.
- College players may receive solid instruction across several pillars, but rarely do underfunded staffs have the time/resources to fully address all aspects of development (team nutritionist, data analytics team, biomechanist, full body movement screens, individual mobility protocols, etc.).
- Pro Players have more resources at their fingertips, but are away from their orgs (largely unsupervised) for half of the year, during which the most important development should be happening.
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A Collaborative Relationship
If not, ask yourself what impact it would have on your organization or team if you could nail down just 1 or 2 more of these pillars for specific guys on your staff, how good they could be.
Access to in depth data analysis
We have a data analytics department powering every coach and athlete at Tread, providing pitch grading models, custom reporting and more.
An outside perspective on biomechanical efficiency
We evaluate 55+ mechanical variables in our remote screen, and athletes that come in-house get weekly motion captures and consultation with our biomechanics team.
A full body movement screen
We look at tissue quality, joint function, mobility, stability and injury history from head to toe. Then we construct a plan to tackle red flags.
An individualized corrective routine
We create an easy-to-follow routine for each player to improve any movement deficiencies.
A custom S&C plan
Your players may already be getting this, but we can often fill in the gaps or connect the dots with our movement screening process.
Regularly updated throwing prescription
A throwing plan that adapts monthly, including drill work, pitch design, velo & command work over the course of a calendar year.
Mental training & consultation
All athletes gain access to our mental training course to learn more about establishing routines, flushing bad performance & playing one pitch at a time.
Nutrition plan & guidelines
Gaining muscle or losing body fat doesn't have to be complicated. We simplify the process so that even a 15 year old can follow and stick to it. This leads to some absurd transformations.
My Top Recommendations:
College Data Consulting [Free]
This is a 100% free consulting service we offer to select schools (capped at 35 each fall) which involves us generating pitching, hitting, and catching reports for every game, intrasquad, and progress/season reports. Click here to see some sample reports.
Mental Skills 101 [Digital Course]
This course will guide you step-by-step through understanding and implementing mental training techniques used by MLB pitchers.
How Does Marcus Stroman Throw Hard at 5'8"?
This breakdown has become one of our most well-received educational breakdowns. In it, we detail our entire framework of analyzing pitching mechanics from start to finish. If you're looking for more specific drills or to fix a particular mechanical issue, keep scrolling.
Free Up Your Arm: Pec Tissue Work
This is one of our foundational mobility routines for pitchers when it comes to helping their arm move better. Targeting the major limiters to scap retraction & layback, this video is the most detailed of its kind.
Bullpen Levels - Maximize Velocity Transfer
If you aren't progressively scaling up the challenge of your bullpens, you're not getting as much out of your pens as you think. Here's a way to think about bullpen ‘levels' this offseason.
Regaining Consistency for Pitchers
This video is all about digging yourself out of a performance and mental rut. This video covers a wide range of tips, some of which are mental, others of which have to do with your general approach.
5 Tips to Improve Control
A handful of battle-tested tips for improving control. This covers a wide range of topics, including both mental and mechanical factors.
Improving Your Fastball [Profile]
What does it mean to have a good fastball? While velocity is one piece, it's far from a complete picture. Here we explore other variables for improving how your fastball plays (besides velo), like command, carry, cut and sink.
Understanding Natural Pitch Biases (Supination vs Pronation)
An exploration of some of the pitch biases that various pitchers have, and how to lean into these tendencies within your own arsenal and approach.
Pitch Usage - A Performance Unlock?
One of the simplest tweaks a pitch can make it to simply throw their best stuff more. Surprisingly, just because a pitcher throws 95+ doesn't mean their FB is their best pitch. Understanding your arsenal will allow you to find optimal usages for each pitch type / batter.
Identifying ER vs IR Dominance
Here's a video exploring how different pitchers' hips are structured and how that can manifest itself within their mechanics.
Understanding Back Leg "Tension"
The back leg is a misunderstood part of the delivery. In this conversation, we explore how back leg mechanics vary based on individual factors.
The "Second" Arm Spiral
A look at how the arm accelerates into ball release, and how this path can be influenced for velocity & efficiency.
All About Scap Retraction Drills
Scap retraction drills are aimed at improving velocity by increasing retraction, but in many cases this can do more harm than good. I explain in this video.
Help Your Players Gain Weight
Gaining weight isn't impossible. Let us walk your skinny players through 21 days of proper nutrition and training to prove it. Most hardgainers who follow this program will gain 3-5 pounds in 21 days.
Click below to download the plan, 100% free.
Let's Chat
We want to hear more about your specific coaching situation and how we can help. You will typically receive a response within 48-hours. Please be detailed about exactly what you're looking for so we can best help you.