Were glad to have back Raul Jacobson a GS alum who after a solid college career has now returned home after his first stint in professional baseball. The Miramonte product was GS trained throughout his prep career from 2007-2010. He moved on to play at UC Davis and is now with the Mets organization along with GS trained Alex Palsha (read his story). Raul will do three months of an off season conditioning program.

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Jacobson joins New York Mets organization

Former Aggie right-hander’s contract purchased by Mets

Aug. 19, 2015

DAVIS, Calif. — Former UC Davis right-hander Raul Jacobson is the newest member of the New York Mets organization after his contract was purchased by the club on Wednesday.

Jacobson, who will report to the Gulf Coast Mets of the rookie Gulf Coast League, had been playing for the Schaumburg Boomers in the independent Frontier League, finishing 3-3 with a 2.76 ERA in 10 starts, including a complete game. He had allowed 67 hits in 65 innings, striking out 52 against only 10 walks in that span, winning two of his final three starts with the […]

“The group drills my boys have participated in have been particularly helpful with developing a greater sense of urgency during competition. The drills have also been invaluable with their physical development – all while having FUN with their friends in the group!!!”

Parent- Lawrence Jewik

Time to get physical.

I’ll be frank, one of the most common issues I am increasingly observing in the areas athletes is a lack of “physicality”.

Over the past twenty one years Ive been in this business I can say our kids are skilled but there’s something missing physically. Rest assured if their behind at age 12 or 13 they are likely to be behind at 17 and 18 years of age.

Here’s how I define “Physicality“:

“An athlete who exudes a physical presence in their posture, movements, attitude or approach to athletic activity and competition.”

The top 5 Reasons for this growing problem:

1. Athletes are “too” technically tuned (Robotic) to where their movements are locked into narrow movement patterns only designed for their sport or position.
2. Underdeveloped physical size in primary muscle groups (shoulders,glutes, calves, biceps). Due to an absence of  proper physical training or a lack of overall physical activity.

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