The Art & Science of Arm Care with Coach Tom Vessella
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
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ArmCare at The St. James: Data-Driven Baseball Training & Return Beyond Performance
In this episode of the More Than Velocity podcast, hosts Ryan Croton and Jordan Oseguera talk with Steve Bumbry from The St. James, a world-class sports and performance facility.
In this conversation, they discuss Steve’s journey from pro baseball with the Baltimore Orioles to shaping the next generation of athletes. How The St. James uses cutting-edge technology—strength sensors, range of motion testing, and data-driven programming—to keep athletes healthy and performing at their best.
The importance of building habits early, blending recovery science with performance, and creating a holistic athlete experience.
A behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Return Beyond Performance events and the Players & Coaches Clinic, designed to unite coaches, trainers, and athletes around evidence-based performance and recovery strategies.
From injury prevention to “training the brakes so you don’t break,” this episode provides insights for athletes, coaches, and performance professionals who want to push beyond limits while staying healthy.
Follow The St. James on Instagram at @TheSaintJames
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How ArmCare Helped Northeastern Junior College Dominate in 2025
In this episode, we sit down with Northeastern Junior College Head Baseball Coach Andrew Kachel.
Recent notables include a 35-25 overall record, best in school history, and secured the 2025 Region IX Championship. Coach Kachel shares his journey from standout catcher to program-builder, recounting stops across the country and the mentors who shaped his path. We discuss how
ArmCare and Crossover Symmetry transformed NJC's approach to arm health and training.
We also discuss the impact of player buy-in and culture on sustained success, including a story about one pitcher who refused to leave the mound until he hit his ArmCare-approved pitch count.
You can follow Coach Kachel on X at https://x.com/coachkachel18
Be sure to subscribe for more insights from the frontlines of baseball development.
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How NFL Prospects Are Using ArmCare to Throw Harder & Smarter
In this episode of the More Than Velocity podcast, we sit down with Blaine Jones, performance coach at Velocity Athlete Development in Canton, Georgia, and a rising leader in quarterback training.
Blaine shares how he’s integrating the ArmCare system—originally built for baseball—into his quarterback development programs with game-changing results. From NFL draft prep to high school combines, Blaine breaks down how ARM scores influence training decisions, how football athletes differ from baseball players in shoulder balance, and why quarterbacks might be neglecting key areas like scapular strength.
He also discusses throwing workloads, how football spirals can improve mechanics, and how to individualize training based on real-time arm data.
Learn more about Velocity here: https://www.vtheday.com/
Follow Velocity on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/velocity_football
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Dan Cabuling of KPI Drops Knowledge on the Current State of Softball Training
In this episode of More Than Velocity, we sit down with Dan Cabuling—Director of Strength & Conditioning at KPI (Kinetic Performance Institute)—to break down the current state of softball training.
In this episode we discuss:
Why many softball players are burning out or quitting before college?
The myths about softball throwing and how it's “safe” because it’s underhanded.
Common performance gaps and injury risks unique to softball athletes.
How KPI uses objective testing, strength training, and arm care tech to drive real performance gains.
What it actually takes to throw harder, stay healthy, and stand out to college recruiters.
Whether you're a coach, parent, or player, this episode offers practical insights on improving softball performance and keeping athletes healthy.
Check out KPI Softball: https://www.instagram.com/kpi_softball/
Learn more about training with KPI: https://www.kpimh.com/
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