Скачать или смотреть What's Next Baseball Webinar University of Maryland Coach Jimmy Jackson 2/3/26

In this episode, Jimmy Jackson, coach at the University of Maryland, joins the show to talk about the Terps’ upcoming season, which kicks off in just two weeks. He shares that the team is healthy, excited about recent pitching staff developments, and benefiting from a brand-new indoor facility—especially valuable with the challenges of winter weather.

The conversation then dives deep into Motor Preference (MP) training, a system Jimmy learned after arriving at Maryland. He explains how MP assessments are used during recruiting and the fall to categorize athletes—such as aerial vs. terrestrial and associated vs. disassociated movers—to better organize training for improved velocity, command, and long-term health. Jimmy emphasizes that training against an athlete’s motor preference can increase injury risk.

Jimmy Jackson and Brett Homer also explore how Motor Preference concepts apply across both pitching and hitting. Jimmy highlights the importance of the extension leg, the motor shoulder, and why MP principles translate across sports and positions. He makes it clear that raw strength alone doesn’t equal effectiveness.

Whether you’re a coach, player, or development nerd, this episode is packed with insight on optimizing performance while keeping athletes healthy.