Here’s what I have going on this winter at DBSP…
- Sport-Specific Strength & Conditioning for athletes. Dreams come true with hard work and my programs.
- Warbird Throwing Academy. Innovative techniques to increase velocity. Watch the video for details.
- Pitching instruction at Extra Innings. Individual, groups and teams.
- Team and Group Workout Program Design, On-Site Training and/or Consulting.
- Personal and small group training at my studio. Hours here are flexible, so contact me and we can work it out.
- Lastly, I’m now offering online personal training. Please follow the link for more information.
Dan Blewett Sports Performance is a great facility that boasts tons of innovative equipment. We have nearly 1000 square feet of turf runway, three power cages, three glute ham machines, a dual Olympic-platform squat rack, more grip strength tools than anybody really needs, tons of bands, chains, plates, kettlebells, dumbbells, sleds, ropes, tires, medicine balls, sand bags and more.
The atmosphere is what’s most different about training at DBSP. We train hard and have fun, pick on and challenge each other and grunt out extra reps. It’s a point of pride that my gym IS NOT pristine and sterile like those other performance centers. I don’t wear those lame embroidered polo shirts tucked into a pair of wind pants, standing over my athletes with a disapproving looking on my face. My place is lived-in and in no way aesthetically perfect. Any place that doesn’t have chalk stains and turf-scars from dropped dumbbells simply isn’t the place for a hard-nosed athlete. I’m one of them and we’re all in it together.
Send me an email to get started… click here or type it yourself at Dblewett20[at]gmail[dot]com
You worked out with my son James on Friday night. He is in 10th grade at Chapelgate Christian. He is currently working out with Dave Fletcher with catching lessons. Can you tell me what you charge for your strength and condition program and the best way of going about evaluating him and establishing a program specifically for him.
Hello, I found your site by chance and I love it! I have a 15 year old son who has pitched on and off since little league. He is known for his power hitting, but recently he went to a hitting/pitching camp at a local university and they clocked him at 83 and 84. He’ll be 16 this July. His high school baseball coach noticed the changes from last year to now in his pitching and brought him up to Varsity for a scrimmage. Well he didn’t do so good as far as his consistency. He would get 2 strikes on the batter, but couldn’t follow through with the 3rd stike. Just wondering if you have any suggestions for consistency? Love your site, and I printed out your 14 step arm and shoulder exercise circuit, he has been doing it ever since I showed it to him. I would appreciate any feed back you may have.
Thanks,
Julie
If your son can get two strikes easily but not the third, the problem isn’t mechanical, it’s mental. Chances are, when he gets to two strikes he is trying too hard to put the pitch either by the batter or exactly where he wants it.
He needs to remain just as relaxed with two strikes as when he is pitching with an 0-0 count. It’s crucial to keep the ball out of the middle of the plate with 2 strikes, but also to not be too fine as well- remember, the batter is defensive and you don’t have to be quite as perfect. He should stay relaxed with his body and aggressive with his mind.
The “pitchers’ homework” category in my site is most of the stuff I do and recommend every pitcher do regularly. The more he can do from that list, the better off he will be. Strengthening is great, but don’t forget the flexibility – it’s just as important to preventing injury and improving performance. 84 as a 15 year old is excellent, so hopefully he can stay personally motivated to continue to get better and reach for that scholarship. Thanks for the kind words!
Hey i was just wondering where i could find the 14 step arm and shoulder exercise circuit?
Thanks!
You can find it here
All of the prehab work can be found under the “pitcher’s homework” category on the sidebar, but I apologize that my site may not be all that user friendly. Thanks!
Hi Dan, the only thing missing from your website is a “contact” link. I saw the special in the Pantagraph and want to ask you about the hours that you’d be available for the sessions, as I am a 8-4:30′er and they chain me to my desk. I’d like to know if you’re available after 4:45pm or on weekends? THANKS!
Wow…this is a great site for ballplayers…kudos, kudos, kudos. And good luck on the baseball career man!
Do you have any rehab suggestions for a hitter who just had TJ surgery in June. I began throwing in 3 months with a specific rehab protocol and now have been cleared to start swinging a bat. I do not want to overdo swinging a bat.
Thanks
Mike
I don’t. However, the general theory behind rehab is this: start at the bottom and slowly work your way up, listening to your body as you go. So, start with a small amount of swings and start with that maybe 3x/week. After that, add swings in each session. Then start adding sessions until in maybe a month or two you are able to swing a 7 days a week at any intensity and duration you want. Just progress in a sensible manner and you should be OK. Writing a plan down for yourself will help.
Hi Dan: Enjoyed your site, put me on your list. I am the CEO of Miracle League of Central Illinois. Baseball for kids with disabilities.
We are in our 2nd year and we will be your neighbors at Heartland. Will be on the Northwest corner near the softball and soccer fields. Hope for next year for our field. I had talked to your owner steve last year. Sounds like you have a good program going.
Might be interesting for winter Ball. Keep in touch. Exposure posibilities for both of your businesses. Thanks Uncle Bill.
PS Good Luck with both your ventures.
I really liked the peanut Butter piece.