Ryan Cullen isn't just another talented young baseball player. At just 14 years old, he's already built a process that's better than that of many professional athletes—centered on measuring arm health, managing fatigue, preparing intentionally, and taking ownership of his development.

In this episode of the More Than Velocity Podcast, Ryan Croton sits down with Ryan and his father, Lance, to discuss their journey after an early throwing injury changed the way they approached baseball. What followed was a commitment to learning, objective testing, and creating a system that allows Ryan to train harder while reducing unnecessary risk.

Throughout the conversation, they discuss:

• How Ryan uses the ArmCare Fresh Exam and Post Exam before and after games
• Why measuring fatigue is more valuable than guessing
• The importance of a structured throwing ramp-up
• How proper arm preparation helps him feel confident every time he takes the mound Ryan's progression from the upper-50s/low-60s into the 70s.
• Building strength without outgrowing arm capacity
• Why communication between players, parents, and coaches matters
• Lessons every baseball family can apply to keep athletes healthy and performing at their best

This conversation is about creating habits that support a long, healthy baseball career.

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In this episode of the More Than Velocity Podcast, we answer some of the most common questions parents, coaches, and players have about using ArmCare correctly.

We cover:

• The best way to get started with ArmCare
• Common setup mistakes that hurt data quality
• How to balance ArmCare with weight room training
• What to do when an athlete’s arm feels fatigued
• When to modify training vs push through
• How recovery impacts strength, velocity, and injury risk
• Why workload management matters more than most people realize

The team also discusses how to interpret fatigue, how ArmCare fits into a complete throwing program, and why “something is better than nothing” when it comes to recovery training.

We also open the episode with a fun discussion on MLB Opening Day, robot umpires (ABS system), Cy Young predictions, and the future of baseball.

If you're a baseball parent, coach, or athlete trying to build a stronger, healthier arm, this episode is packed with practical advice you can apply immediately.

📩 Questions for the podcast? support@armcare.com

Most rehab programs get athletes out of pain… but not back to performance.

In this episode of the More Than Velocity Podcast, Dr. Craig Duggan breaks down what’s missing in traditional rehab—and how combining strength data, biomechanics, and load management changes everything.

From youth athletes to pros, this conversation dives into:

• Why “time-based rehab” isn’t enough
• The role of strength metrics in return-to-throw decisions
• How poor communication between coaches, PTs, and trainers leads to injuries
• The biggest mistakes still happening in arm care today
• Why movement isn’t “right vs wrong”—it’s about capacity
• What young athletes actually need to stay healthy and throw harder This is how you bridge the gap between rehab and performance.

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