More Than Velocity

Recovery has long been misunderstood in baseball—and the old playbook might be holding athletes back.

In this episode of the More Than Velocity Podcast, we sit down with Tim Desmarais from Marc Pro to break down what real recovery looks like. From the science behind electrical muscle stimulation to the myths around ice, anti-inflammatories, and “more is better,” this conversation challenges conventional thinking.

We dive into:

Why ice may actually slow recovery instead of helping it

How muscle stimulation improves blood flow and waste removal

The difference between TENS units and true recovery-based NMES

When (and how) to use recovery tools without interfering with adaptation

The role of sleep, nutrition, and movement in a complete recovery system

How elite athletes are using these tools before, after, and even during competition

The big takeaway? Recovery isn’t about shutting the body down—it’s about supporting what the body is already trying to do.

If you want to throw harder, stay healthier, and extend your career, this episode will reshape how you think about recovery.

Most pitching programs still treat every athlete the same.

But pitchers aren’t the same.

In this episode of the More Than Velocity Podcast, we talk with Michael Richard, founder of Custom Pitch Academy and pitching coach at Northern High School in Maryland. Michael shares how his own experience with multiple elbow surgeries shaped his philosophy on pitching development—and why individualized training is the future.

We discuss:

• Why cookie-cutter throwing programs fall short
• How strength, mechanics, and arm health actually interact
• Lessons learned from implementing the ArmCare system with real athletes
• Why injury history often creates the best pitching coaches
• How data can help coaches build stronger, safer pitchers

Michael also walks through his background—from growing up in a legendary Washington high school program to pitching in college—and how those experiences shaped the way he trains athletes today.

If you’re a coach, parent, or player who wants to build velocity without sacrificing arm health, this conversation dives deep into the principles that matter most.

What does it really take to build velocity without breaking down? In this episode of the More Than Velocity podcast, we sit down with the coach and founder of Healthy Velo, Scott Haase, to discuss the long game of arm health, development, and performance. Scott shares how he built a system centered on durability, data, and daily habits — not just chasing radar gun numbers.

We dive into:

Why health must come before velocity

How to build a long-term development plan for pitchers

The role of sleep, nutrition, and recovery in arm performance

Using data and arm strength metrics to guide training decisions

How coaches can implement scalable arm care systems with large groups

Creating athlete buy-in through education and accountability

Scott also explains how he integrates ArmCare testing and monitoring with both in-person and remote athletes to create individualized programs that actually stick.

Connect with Scott: on Instagram: @scotthaase14

Former MLB pitcher and 1996 #1 overall draft pick Kris Benson joins the More Velocity Podcast to share his journey—from Clemson standout and Olympic medalist to Major Leaguer and now high school coach and ArmCare advocate.

Benson discusses:

- How modern arm care could have changed his career

- The evolution of pitching strength and recovery from the 90s to now

- Why youth athletes need strength before velocity

- His philosophy behind Evolution Pitching and his new San Diego performance center, Evolution Pitching.

- The importance of balancing mechanics, strength, and recovery

This episode dives deep into what it takes to build durable, high-performing athletes in today’s game—straight from a player who’s lived every level of it.

Be sure to follow Kris @evolution_pitching34 and @kbpitching34.

In this episode of More Than Velocity, Jordan and Matt sit down with Tommy Vessella, head baseball coach at Hillsdale College. A former professional pitcher drafted in the 11th round by the Houston Astros, Vessella spent seven seasons in the minors with both the Astros and San Francisco Giants, reaching AAA with the Fresno Grizzlies before moving into coaching.

Now entering his fifth season leading Hillsdale, Vessella has guided the Chargers to back-to-back G-MAC Tournament appearances, a program record for strikeouts, and the development of multiple All-Americans. His coaching background spans the Cape Cod League, the Medicine Hat Mavericks, and six seasons at Moorpark Community College.

In this conversation, Coach Vessella shares:

His journey from small-college player to professional pitcher and coach

The principles behind keeping Hillsdale pitchers healthy and surgery-free

Why communication and individualized training matter more than cookie-cutter programs

How technology like ArmCare helps bridge the gap between “feel” and data

Lessons on balancing development, workload, and player autonomy You can follow Hillsdale on

Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalecollegebaseball