Remote Pitching Development: Professional Coaching, No Matter Where You Live

As a parent, you want to give your son every opportunity to succeed. But high-level pitching instruction isn’t always available locally, and traveling for lessons isn’t always realistic. That’s why we created our remote pitching training program — giving players access to proven MLB and college-level coaching, no matter where they live.

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Why Parents Choose Remote Training

• Convenience – Your son trains at his home field, gym, or even backyard. No long drives or scheduling conflicts.  This is great especially when the school year is going. 

• Personalization – Every pitcher receives a custom program designed for their specific strengths, weaknesses, and goals.

• Accountability – We track progress together with clear metrics and regular feedback. You’ll always know where your son stands.

• Long-Term Development – Our system focuses not just on short-term velocity gains, but on building durable, healthy pitchers ready for the next level.

  
  

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How Remote Training Works

1. Initial Evaluation – We start with a baseline assessment using video and, when available, pitch-tracking tools. This lets us clearly identify your son’s strengths and areas for improvement.

2. Custom Training Plan – Based on the assessment, we build a personalized program covering throwing routines, strength work, recovery strategies, and drills.

3. Video Feedback – Your son submits clips of practices or games, and we provide professional voice-over analysis explaining what’s working, what needs adjustment, and exactly how to improve.

4. Consistent Communication – Remote doesn’t mean alone. We check in weekly or biweekly, ensuring your son is progressing and supported at every step.

5. Performance Tracking – We measure velocity, pitch movement, arm health, and strength benchmarks to show real progress you can trust.

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Tools That Give You Confidence

• PitchLogic Ball – Measures velocity, spin, and movement with accuracy.

• ArmCare Platform – Tracks arm health, strength, and workload to prevent injury.

• Video Analysis – Professional breakdowns of mechanics and delivery.

• Recovery Routines – Proven strategies and tools like Marc Pro for safe development.

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Proven Results

Our approach has already helped players earn over $1.5 million in scholarships and contracts each year. With 6 years of MLB coaching and 8 years at the college level, I’ve seen what works at every stage — from youth baseball through professional development.

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Final Thoughts

Remote training allows your son to access the same expertise as in-person athletes, while giving you peace of mind knowing he’s on a safe, structured, and proven development path.

Whether your family lives in a small town with limited coaching or you simply want the best instruction without the hassle of travel, remote training brings the system to you.

With the right plan, your son can build dominant pitching — from anywhere.

System Building for NJC Baseball

Building Pitching Systems at NJC: My Trip to Sterling, Colorado

Over the last six days, I had the opportunity to spend time in Sterling, Colorado, working directly with the Northeastern Junior College (NJC) pitching staff. It has been a great experience to collaborate with a nationally recognized program and help build systems that give players the tools they need to improve.

This trip represents exactly what URATBB is about: Building Dominant Pitching at All Levels.

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Building the Foundation: Preparation and Daily Structure

The primary goal of this first trip was to put a system in place that creates consistency in how pitchers prepare each day. At NJC, we focused on:

• Activation and Prep Work – ensuring players start each session ready to move at their best.

• ArmCare Testing & Custom Training – collecting baseline data, identifying weaknesses, and tailoring programs to each pitcher.

• PitchLogic Data Collection – using objective data to guide pitch design and maximize movement.

• Drill Implementation – targeted drills that reinforce efficient mechanics.

• Daily Planning – giving pitchers structure to maximize each day, rather than wasting reps.

When players understand the process and can follow it consistently, performance starts to compound quickly.

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Integrating Recovery and Growth Tools

Beyond throwing and training, each pitcher also learned how to integrate recovery into their daily routines. Recovery is what allows athletes to get more reps, train harder, and stay on the field longer.

We worked with the NJC pitchers on:

• Marc Pro sessions to speed up recovery.

• Magnesium salves to aid in muscle relaxation and repair.

• Aerobic and anaerobic conditioning to build durability.

• Mindset development – encouraging each player to set goals higher than they thought possible.

The goal is simple: create a system each athlete can own, so their recovery and growth are not random, but intentional.

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The Junior College Edge

Junior College baseball is unique. Many JUCO players don’t have the same luxuries or resources as Division I athletes—not because they aren’t as good (in fact, some JUCO players are even better), but because budgets and accommodations are often more limited.

That makes it even more critical for JUCO pitchers to have structure. They must, in a sense, become their own best coaches. Developing a reliable system for preparation, training, and recovery allows them to separate themselves from the pack and make the jump to the next level.

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Why Systems Matter for Every Program

Whether at NJC, a Division I school, or a local high school, the foundation of successful pitching development is a system built on experience and understanding. Talent alone isn’t enough. A structured program that integrates training, recovery, technology, and mindset gives players a clear path forward.

This trip was a reminder of how powerful it is to combine experience from the MLB, college baseball, and professional playing into one system that pitchers can trust.

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Closing Thoughts & Next Steps

I’m grateful for the chance to work with the NJC program and players. Their buy-in was outstanding, and I’m excited to see their growth this season.

For those outside NJC who are looking to get a head start on implementing these same systems, we’ve built a Pitching System Manual that is available for purchase. This resource walks you through the exact structures we teach at the college level, and it can be adapted to fit your program or individual development.

If you’d like more information—or if you want to bring me in directly to work with your team—reach out at URATBB.com or email me directly.

Because at every level, the mission stays the same:
Building Dominant Pitching at All Levels.

Velocity Gains Through Precision: Carter Lacsamana & Trevor Horne's Breakthrough

At URAT Baseball, we pride ourselves on pairing cutting-edge tools with purposeful drill work to unlock each pitcher’s full potential. Two of our dedicated athletes, Carter Lacsamana and Trevor Horne, have shown just how powerful that combination can be.

Over the past several months, both pitchers have been immersed in a customized ArmCare program—focusing on measurable improvements in arm strength—paired with guided, high-intent drill work designed to get them into more efficient positions on the mound. The goal wasn’t just to throw harder, but to move better, repeat mechanics under stress, and sustain velocity deep into outings.

The results speak for themselves:

• Carter Lacsamana recently reached 86 MPH in his bullpen, marking a 4 MPH jump since we began this focused training. Carter is a player to keep a very close eye on—based on our intake and assessment data, he projects to be in the 90–93 MPH range by the start of the high school baseball season. He’s a big arm that should not be slept on.

• Trevor Horne, an incoming freshman at Corner Canyon High School and left-handed pitcher, also touched 86 MPH—a gain of over 10 MPH since he started with us. His progress has already caught attention, with one of our recent Instagram posts drawing interest from universities across the nation.

Both athletes’ progress is the product of the same formula:

1. Data-driven ArmCare strength progression to bulletproof the arm and shoulder.

2. Targeted mechanical adjustments through deliberate drill work to improve posture, sequencing, and timing.

3. Consistent feedback loops using measurable metrics, ensuring that every rep builds toward the ultimate goal—dominant in-game velocity and command.

Their success is proof that when you combine stronger arms with better movement patterns, velocity gains are not just possible—they’re inevitable.

This is only the beginning for Carter and Trevor, and we can’t wait to see these gains translate into live-game dominance this season.

Ready to take your velocity to the next level?
Visit URATBB.com and start your own transformation today.

“Why the Right Offseason Plan Sets Up Your Best Season Yet”

“Why the Right Offseason Plan Sets Up Your Best Season Yet”

How smart development now leads to standout performance when it matters.

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The offseason isn’t a break — it’s the blueprint.
It’s the time where pitchers build the tools they’ll need to dominate in-season. But without a smart, performance-focused plan, most players fall into one of two traps:
❌ Doing too little and showing up rusty
❌ Doing too much of the wrong stuff — and plateauing

At Utah Rotational Athlete Training, we create custom development plans that target every layer of performance — so you don’t just train hard… you train right.

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🔥 What Our Offseason Plans Focus On:

🎯 1. Pitch Command & Strike Percentage

It’s not just about throwing — it’s about throwing with purpose.
We develop strike-throwing habits and zone awareness to increase first-pitch strike %, 3-2 pitch confidence, and limit free bases.

🧠 2. Weak Contact, Not Just Strikeouts

We teach you how to pitch to your strengths, sequence effectively, and create bad swings early in the count — shortening innings and keeping you in games longer.

🌀 3. Pitch Shape & Movement Patterns

Your pitches don’t just need velocity — they need identity.
We help develop distinct pitch shapes (ride, depth, arm-side run, cut) and ensure you have separation between offerings to keep hitters off-balance.

⚡ 4. Velocity Development, the Smart Way

Velocity is more than just arm speed — it’s the product of efficient movement, explosive power, and rotational speed.

We take a complete approach by combining:

• Individualized throwing programs that progressively build intensity

• Velocity-based strength training to enhance lower-half explosiveness

• Rotational core strength and speed development to generate powerful hip-to-shoulder separation

• Targeted weighted ball work to improve arm speed, sequencing, and throwing intent

• Real-time ArmCare data to manage workload, recovery, and performance gains

This isn’t about chasing numbers blindly — it’s about building repeatable velocity that shows up in games and holds up under pressure.

🧩 5. Strategy & Tactics Against Hitters

Most pitchers just try to “blow it by” guys.
We teach the game inside the game:

• Reading swings

• Setting hitters up

• Attacking weaknesses

• Pitching with a plan, not hope

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📈 How It All Comes Together

When these elements are trained together — command, stuff, IQ, and power — you create a pitcher that’s ready to perform on the mound, not just impress in a bullpen.

This is the difference between being on the roster… and being the guy who takes the ball in big games.

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📬 Ready to Build Your Best Season Yet?

If you’re a parent serious about your son’s development — not just his exposure — the offseason is where it starts.

At U-RAT, we design personalized offseason plans that grow with the athlete and align with their long-term goals — whether that’s varsity innings, college recruitment, or injury-free consistency.

📩 Email jordan@utahrotationalathletetraining.com to get started.
Let’s build something worth showcasing.

Velocity Training for the High School Offseason: What Actually Works (And What Doesn’t)

Velocity Training for the High School Offseason: What Actually Works (And What Doesn’t)

Every pitcher wants to throw harder. But not every pitcher knows how to do it safely, efficiently, and with lasting results.

As a coach who’s helped pitchers gain 5–10+ MPH while reducing injury risk, I’ve seen firsthand what separates real development from hype. So if you're a high school pitcher—or a parent of one—this offseason is your golden window.

Let’s break down what works, what doesn’t, and how to approach velocity training the smart way.

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❌ What Doesn’t Work

1. Random Weighted Ball Routines

   • Copying a pro’s program from Instagram? Bad move.

   • Without assessment, overload/underload training can harm arm health or mechanics.

2. Lifting Like a Bodybuilder

   • Bench press isn’t the answer.

   • Pitchers need rotational strength, power output, and mobility—not hypertrophy.

3. No Speed Work

   • Pitching is explosive. If you aren’t training to move fast, your velo gains will plateau.

   • Sprint work, med ball throws, and jump metrics matter.

4. No Progression or Periodization

   • You don’t build 90 MPH overnight.

   • You need a structured ramp-up with clear testing and rest built in.

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✅ What Does Work

1. Assessment-Based Planning

   • Mobility, arm health, movement patterns—start here.

   • We use ArmCare, PitchLogic, and biomechanical tools to guide each plan.

2. Velocity-Based Training (VBT)

   • When available, tracking bar speed, jump height, and sprint times adds precision to your training.

   • It helps athletes train for power output, not just weight or volume.

3. Speed + Strength Integration

   • A complete program shouldn’t just focus on one.

   • Pitchers need a blend of strength and speed—combining overload and underload training to build both force and explosiveness.

4. Intelligent Throwing Progressions

   • From constraint drills to plyo balls to flat grounds—every throw has a purpose.

   • Recovery is tracked and optimized through ArmCare.Com, MarcPro, and Compex

     
     

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📈 Real Results

In our last velocity cycle, athletes gained:

• +3.5 MPH avg over 8 weeks

• Improved jump distance and sprint speed

• Better movement efficiency and control

And most importantly—zero arm issues.

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🔜 What’s Next

We're finalizing our Fall Velo Development Program, launching soon for pitchers serious about taking the next leap.

Spots will be limited.
If you're interested, email jordan@utahrotationalathletetraining.com to get on the early interest list.

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Final Thought

Velocity isn’t magic—it’s science, structure, and consistent effort.

If you want to stop guessing and start developing, we’re here to guide you through it.

Let’s build your next jump—safely, and for the long haul.

💪 Gabriel Cordova: A Testament to Patience, Preparation, and Power

💪 Gabriel Cordova: A Testament to Patience, Preparation, and Power

In an era where players rush to get exposure, Gabriel Cordova took the road less traveled — and it’s paying off.

When I first began working with Gabriel, he was at a crossroads. Rather than jumping prematurely into showcases or travel ball, he made a bold choice: to step away from competition for an entire year and focus on building the foundation that truly matters — strength, skill, and game readiness.

📈 A 50-Pound Transformation Backed by ArmCare

Gabriel didn’t just hit the gym — he committed to a fully customized strength and throwing program built around the ArmCare platform.

Through daily monitoring of his shoulder strength, fatigue levels, and recovery metrics, we were able to precisely adjust his training volume and throwing workload. This data-driven approach allowed us to ramp up intensity when his body was ready and scale back when needed, maximizing gains while minimizing risk.

Over the course of a year, this strategy resulted in over 50 pounds of throwing-specific strength — a transformation that not only boosted his velocity potential but dramatically improved his durability and confidence on the mound.

This wasn’t guesswork. It was precision development.

🧠 Learning the Game Inside and Out

During his development year, Gabriel also dedicated himself to mastering the mental side of baseball — especially on the defensive side of the game. We focused on:

• Defensive positioning based on hitter tendencies and game situations

• Reading swings to anticipate batted ball direction and timing

• Understanding situational defense, such as bunt coverages, double play depth, and where to be on specific counts

• Predicting opponent strategy — understanding when teams are likely to steal, bunt, or hit-and-run, and adjusting accordingly

This gave Gabriel the edge to not only play hard — but play smart. He now steps onto the field with a clear understanding of what’s likely to happen next and how to be in the right spot before the play develops.

🔥 Ready to Be Seen

After a year of intense behind-the-scenes work, Gabriel entered a handful of workouts and showcases — but this time with total confidence in his preparation and process. He didn’t just participate — he stood out, head and shoulders above the rest of the competition.

That level of readiness and poise didn’t go unnoticed.

Gabriel earned not only an invite to Clarke University’s fall workout, but ultimately received an athletic scholarshipoffer as a result of his performance and presence. It was validation for the year of focused development and a reminder that when you prepare the right way, opportunity finds you.

📚 Working Outside the Field

Gabriel’s commitment didn’t stop when he left the training facility.

He also placed a strong emphasis on his academics, holding himself to a high standard in the classroom. His discipline, time management, and attention to detail carried over into his schoolwork — putting him in a position to not only receive an athletic scholarship, but also secure academic scholarship money from Clarke University.

By excelling both on the field and in the classroom, Gabriel showed what it means to be a complete student-athlete — and opened up even more opportunities for his future.

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🎯 Final Thoughts

Most players and parents today place too much emphasis on playing more games and attending more showcases — often leading to overexposure without the performance to back it up.

Here’s the reality: if you can’t pass the eye test or meet the standards that a college program is looking for, no amount of exposure will help. You’ll simply blend in, or worse — be labeled as not ready.

Before showcasing, you need to honestly evaluate where you stand compared to your peers. If you're not clearly standing out, then it’s not time to showcase — it’s time to train.

The right move is to get on a customized training plan that focuses on your long-term development, just like Gabriel did.

📩 Reach out today to get your own plan started:
jordan@utahrotationalathletetraining.com

Let’s build the foundation now — so when it’s your time to be seen, you’re ready to shine.

The Pitching Development Pyramid: What Most Players Get Wrong About Development

Everyone wants velocity, but very few understand the order of operations it takes to earn it. Think of development like a pyramid — if you stack skills out of order, the whole thing collapses. At URATBB, we follow a simple but powerful structure to build complete, durable, high-performing pitchers: The Pitching Pyramid.

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The Pyramid Layers (Bottom to Top)

1. Functional Training & Movement Patterns
   This is the foundation. If you don’t move well, you can’t throw well — period. We begin with functional movement training and mechanical patterning to establish stability, mobility, and coordination. We use tools like ArmCare.com to assess how the body moves and identify limitations that could affect mechanics, recovery, or performance. This level isn’t flashy — but it’s the reason everything else works.

2. Movement Proficiency
   Once the foundation is in place, we start refining how athletes move through their delivery. This is where movement patterns become efficient, repeatable, and athletic. Consistency in movement equals consistency in results. This layer builds trust in your mechanics and allows pitchers to begin throwing with more intent and less compensation.  This is where we start to adjust your biomechanics.  

3. Game Understanding
   With consistent movement in place, we can begin teaching Baseball IQ. This includes situational awareness, pitch selection, understanding hitter tendencies, and reading the game. Players at this level are no longer just throwers — they’re developing into pitchers who can think and compete at a higher level.

4. Velocity Development
   Once we’ve taken care of the foundation, then — and only then — do we chase horsepower. Velocity work includes strength training, sprint-based conditioning, med ball throws, and high-output velocity days. Most players want to start here, but skipping the first three layers almost always leads to injury, inconsistency, and plateaus.

5. Pitch Shapes & Stuff
   At the top of the pyramid is pitch design — breaking balls, fastball ride, tunneling, and sequencing. This level can overlap with velocity work depending on where an athlete is in their development. But let’s be clear: if you don’t throw hard enough, it doesn’t matter how good your stuff is. Greg Maddux is often used as an example of “command over velo,” but early in his career he was throwing in the upper 90s. Stuff matters. Velocity matters. And together, they’re lethal.  We like to use PitchLogic for this phase as its important in tracking the improvement and changes in how your stuff is working.  

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Why Most Players Get It Backwards

Too many players try to jump into velocity or pitch shaping before they can repeat their mechanics or compete mentally. They mimic the training of MLB arms — not realizing that those arms were built over years of structured development. When you skip steps, you get stuck. Or worse — you get hurt.

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How URATBB Builds Pitchers Differently

We assess every athlete and guide them through the pyramid one step at a time. We don’t guess. We test, measure, and adapt using tools like ArmCare and personalized development plans. Our goal isn’t just to make you throw harder — it’s to build you into a complete, durable, dominant pitcher who thrives at the next level.

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Conclusion

Not everyone is at the same place on the development pyramid. That’s okay — the key is knowing where you are and what comes next. You may even need to combine a few steps if you're getting started later in the journey.  Once you understand your position, you can structure your training, practices, and mindset to climb one level at a time. And when the foundation is strong, the results last.

Ready to find your place in the pyramid and start your climb? Visit uratbb.com to begin your journey.