Episode #10: Rob Rabena MS, CSCS
In this episode Dr. Ilan Green sits down with coach Rob Rabena to discuss his experience working with baseball players in the realm of sports performance training.
Rob shares a wealth of information on various topics including how he approaches evaluations/assessments for the athletes he works with, the biggest red flags to look for in physical assessment of the shoulder complex, and how to understand shoulder mechanics and function in context of the sport of baseball.
Rob also shares some helpful insights with regards to the commitments and sacrifices that need to be made by players looking to pursue a future playing at higher levels of competition including navigating the challenge of being a multi-sport athlete.
Additionally, Rob helps paint a clear picture of why exercise selection is so crucial when working with baseball players. He provides context for the types of exercises that help to contribute to helpful movement patterns and exercises that may deliver diminishing or even harmful returns for a baseball player.
We also dive into ribcage mechanics, weighted ball throwing programs, and seasonal focuses for athletes to get the most out of their training.
This episode is packed with really helpful info, so we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
Guest Bio:
Rob Rabena is a Certified Strength and Conditioning coach and currently serves as the Director of Sports Performance at Ascent Athlete in Garnet Valley, PA.
At Ascent, Rob and his team work with all levels of athletes from middle school, high school, college to the pros including up to 50 professional baseball players.
Rob also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Widener University in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and Cabrini University for undergraduate students in Exercise Science. In addition, Rob serves as a Fitness consultant for Altis Movement Technologies and in 2019 he published research on baseball conditioning.
Where to find Rob Rabena:
Instagram: @robrabena3
Twitter: @RobRabena
Ascent Athlete: www.ascentathlete.com
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