More Than Velocity

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

What if pitch counts aren’t actually telling you what matters? In this episode of the More Than Velocity Podcast, we sit down with Kyle Dupic, pitching coach at Wartburg College, to break down how he’s built a modern, data-driven pitching program that prioritizes health, performance, and real-game transfer.

Kyle shares how he moved beyond traditional methods—like pitch counts and bullpen-heavy development—and instead uses objective strength data, athlete feedback, and live competition environments to guide decisions.

We dive into:

Why external workload (pitch counts, velocity) isn’t enough

How to use internal data (strength, fatigue, recovery) to make better decisions

The role of ecological dynamics in developing pitchers who actually perform in games

How to build a fully integrated system between coaches, ATs, and strength staff

Practical ways to implement technology without overwhelming your program

One of the biggest takeaways?

The best programs aren’t just developing velocity—they’re building athletes who can handle intensity, recover faster, and perform when it matters most.

You can follow Kyle on:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dupickyle/

X: https://x.com/kyledupic

In this episode of More Than Velocity, we sit down with pro quarterback and coach Justin Arth to break down the crossover between football and baseball—specifically when it comes to arm care, throwing mechanics, and performance development.

We dive into:

How arena football speeds up decision-making and development

Why quarterbacks are starting to adopt arm care routines

The truth about “natural arm strength” vs. trainable performance

How overload/underload training applies beyond baseball

Building throwing volume, tracking workload, and staying healthy

Why accuracy and timing are skills—not just talent

Justin also shares insights on:

His journey through arena football and quarterback coaching

Developing athletes vs. selecting talent

Tools like VR training and mental reps for QBs

What young athletes should focus on to play at the next level

👉 Follow Justin at https://www.instagram.com/jarthqb11/

👉 Work with Justin at https://www.a11performance.com/

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.