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Ask Aaron and EJ - The Brand and The Source

Ask Aaron and EJ - The Brand and The Source

By: Aaron Thigpen & Erik Johnson
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 Straight talk on the culture of sport, athletic development and sports performance. For athletes, parents coaches, trainers and anyone enthusiastic about the current state of youth, high school and college sports.Aaron Thigpen & Erik Johnson
Episodes
  • Chasing Metrics

    Chasing Metrics
    Nov 1 2025

    In a thought-provoking discussion between coaches EJ DeBrand and Aaron LaSource, a critical examination of modern baseball reveals a troubling trend: the obsession with metrics is fundamentally changing how players approach hitting.
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    15 mins
  • Is Your Picker Off? Understanding Athletic Recruitment and College Sports Dynamics

    Is Your Picker Off? Understanding Athletic Recruitment and College Sports Dynamics
    Oct 27 2025

    In the competitive world of college sports, athletes face a critical challenge: choosing the right program. Coaches Aaron and EJ dive deep into why many young athletes struggle to find their perfect fit, coining the phrase "Is your picker off?"
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    28 mins
  • Physical Development- When to Start

    Physical Development- When to Start
    Oct 18 2025

    The podcast explores the critical importance of early and consistent physical development for young athletes. Coaches Aaron and EJ argue that structured, year-round training is essential for athletes to develop the physical attributes, confidence, and resilience needed to compete at higher levels. They emphasize that physical training should be personalized, manageable, and continuous, warning against sporadic or interrupted training approaches that can hinder an athlete's progress and potential.
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    25 mins
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