One of the most common questions I get from my days as a scout is, "What are the traits of elite hitters?" I got a look at so many elite-level baseball players and athletes. I always enjoyed learning their backstories...

Football season is in full swing and the receivers are in midseason form. It’s easy to see what makes these receivers such phenomenal athletes as they continually display amazing feats of athleticism, speed, and finesse. One of the most overlooked...

Shane Baz made his major league debut the other night. With the influx of young elite arm talent in the MLB, vision training is becoming a popular form of player development. Unless you’re a prospect enthusiast or a passionate ardent...

Another MLB draft has come and gone, and for all involved, it’s always something of a bittersweet feeling. While it’s nice for scouts and players to be rewarded for the fruits of their labor (and indulge in some much-deserved downtime),...

This likely isn’t news to anyone that reads this blog, but the average fastball in 2021 is again at a record high- it’s now over 93 MPH, and leaning on history, it’s apt to only climb when pitchers typically see...

Growth mindset is a popular term right now. Originally an academic topic from Stanford professor and psychologist Carol Dweck to describe individuals who believe his/her talents can develop through focus, planning and hard work, it’s now been adopted by schools,...

Vision Training To Elevate The Performance of Softball’s Next Generation Chicago, IL: Vizual Edge, the leader in sports vision training, announced a new partnership with the Alliance Fastpitch, the fastest growing youth league in fastpitch softball. Vizual Edge will become...

We’re often approached by younger athletes wondering how to best utilize Vizual Edge’s online vision training program. Our answer: there’s no better place to go than directly to the athletes at the highest level, who use our system both as...

Last week I had the opportunity of being on a SportsTechie panel (hosted by Joe Lemire) along with a host of vision experts, to discuss the impact vison has on sports and the increasingly important role it will play in...

What are the common traits you look for in a Quarterback? Typical traits that you’ll want in a good QB are: a strong arm, quick feet, high football IQ, leadership, poise, and good under pressure. Chances are if your QB...