More Than Velocity

Ryan Cullen isn't just another talented young baseball player. At just 14 years old, he's already built a process that's better than that of many professional athletes—centered on measuring arm health, managing fatigue, preparing intentionally, and taking ownership of his development.

In this episode of the More Than Velocity Podcast, Ryan Croton sits down with Ryan and his father, Lance, to discuss their journey after an early throwing injury changed the way they approached baseball. What followed was a commitment to learning, objective testing, and creating a system that allows Ryan to train harder while reducing unnecessary risk.

Throughout the conversation, they discuss:

How Ryan uses the ArmCare Fresh Exam and Post Exam before and after games

Why measuring fatigue is more valuable than guessing

The importance of a structured throwing ramp-up

How proper arm preparation helps him feel confident every time he takes the mound Ryan's progression from the upper-50s/low-60s into the 70s.

Building strength without outgrowing arm capacity

Why communication between players, parents, and coaches matters

Lessons every baseball family can apply to keep athletes healthy and performing at their best

This conversation is about creating habits that support a long, healthy baseball career.

Learn more about ArmCare: https://armcare.com

In this episode of the More Than Velocity Podcast, we answer some of the most common questions parents, coaches, and players have about using ArmCare correctly.

We cover:

The best way to get started with ArmCare

Common setup mistakes that hurt data quality

How to balance ArmCare with weight room training

What to do when an athlete’s arm feels fatigued

When to modify training vs push through

How recovery impacts strength, velocity, and injury risk

Why workload management matters more than most people realize

The team also discusses how to interpret fatigue, how ArmCare fits into a complete throwing program, and why “something is better than nothing” when it comes to recovery training.

We also open the episode with a fun discussion on MLB Opening Day, robot umpires (ABS system), Cy Young predictions, and the future of baseball.

If you're a baseball parent, coach, or athlete trying to build a stronger, healthier arm, this episode is packed with practical advice you can apply immediately.

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Most rehab programs get athletes out of pain… but not back to performance.

In this episode of the More Than Velocity Podcast, Dr. Craig Duggan breaks down what’s missing in traditional rehab—and how combining strength data, biomechanics, and load management changes everything.

From youth athletes to pros, this conversation dives into:

Why “time-based rehab” isn’t enough

The role of strength metrics in return-to-throw decisions

How poor communication between coaches, PTs, and trainers leads to injuries

The biggest mistakes still happening in arm care today

Why movement isn’t “right vs wrong”—it’s about capacity

What young athletes actually need to stay healthy and throw harder This is how you bridge the gap between rehab and performance.

Be sure to follow Craig for more rehab and baseball training advice:

https://www.instagram.com/precisionspnc/

https://www.precisionptnc.com/

What actually drives pitching performance, and why are so many players still getting it wrong?

In this episode of the More Than Velocity Podcast, we sit down with legendary pitching coach and biomechanics pioneer Tom House to break down the future of pitching development.

From his early work with elite athletes to today’s cutting-edge tools like Mustard and ArmCare, Tom and Weston Lombard of Mustard share how the game is evolving beyond radar-gun readings—and what players, coaches, and parents need to understand to build durable, high-performing pitchers.

We dive into:

Why velocity alone is misleading

The missing link between mechanics and strength

How data is changing player development (and where it falls short)

The concept of “windows of trainability”

Why throwing strikes might be the most underrated skill in baseball

This is all about performance, durability, and actually developing pitchers, not just velo.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro + Why this conversation matters

1:00 – Who is Tom House and his impact on pitching

2:00 – What Mustard is and how it’s evolving

4:00 – The shift from collecting data → applying data

6:00 – “Democratizing elite information” for players and coaches

8:00 – Player-led development vs coach-led systems

10:00 – The 80% rule: why tools don’t replace coaches

11:30 – What Mustard actually measures (and why it matters)

14:00 – Using tech in the backyard vs team setting

16:00 – The real value of sports (beyond performance)

20:00 – How ArmCare + Mustard work together

21:30 – What declining arm strength reveals in mechanics

24:00 – What this tech would’ve changed for past players

25:00 – Measuring workload, recovery, and true capacity

27:00 – Why younger athletes improve the fastest

29:00 – Windows of trainability (huge concept)

32:00 – The danger of building “big engines” without control

34:00 – Why pitching injuries are rising

36:00 – The velocity vs command problem

38:00 – Social media vs real development (hard truth)

40:00 – Why teams need more pitchers—not just harder throwers

42:00 – The value of throwing strikes (career longevity)

43:00 – Final advice: dream big, but build a process

Learn more about the Mustard App at https://teammstrd.com/

In this episode of the More Than Velocity Podcast, we sit down with pitching coach and facility owner Ryan Christensen to break down how real performance gains happen—beyond just collecting data.

Ryan shares his journey from high school coach to training under Tom House and the National Pitching Association, and how that foundation shaped the way he develops athletes today.

We dive into how he integrates ArmCare into a complete system—using testing, training, and coaching intuition to guide workload decisions, identify fatigue, and build stronger, more resilient pitchers.

This isn’t about chasing numbers. It’s about building a process that actually translates to performance.

You can connect with Ryan on Instagram at  @Precisionpitching⁩  and on his website at https://www.precisionpitching.net/

Highlights

0:00 Intro + Ryan’s Background

2:45 Building a Real System

7:00 Why Testing Isn’t Enough

7:45 Adjusting Workloads Daily

9:00 Individualizing Training

10:00 Strength vs Performance

12:30 Education > Tech

13:30 Spotting Fatigue Early

16:00 Coaching Still Matters

17:15 Why Early Tests Lie

19:00 Common Testing Mistakes

24:00 Smart Return-to-Throw

26:45 The Big Picture