Instinct Performance Podcast
By Isiah McDonald
Take your mind and performance to the next level with Sports Performance Specialist Isiah McDonald. This podcast shares a uncut interviews with Olympic, professional, and high performance athletes & coaches.
Take notes, take action, and watch your sports performance sky rocket!
Instinct Performance PodcastFeb 23, 2021
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42:36
Keys to Elite Baseball Performance with Eric Owens & Lachlan Fontaine
I am extremely excited to welcome Eric Owens & Lachlan Fontaine to the show. Eric went from playing two sports at a division 3 college in Virginia to 9 years in the big leagues. He was a big league hitting coach for the Toronto Blue Jays and has worked and played alongside multiple hall of fame baseball players. Lachlan is a former member of the Canadian Junior National Team and went on to be drafted by the Seattle Mariners out of high school. He revamped his career after a devastating back injury and is now a position player turned pitcher in professional baseball. Have questions? Shoot us an email at instinctperformance1@gmail.com or send us a direct message on Instagram: ip.performance. Instinctperformance.ca
Sep 22, 202144:28
Maximize Pitching Performance with Former Chicago Cubs Draft Pick Riley McCauley.
Welcome Riley McCauley to show! Riley is a former MLB draft pick with the Chicago Cubs Organization and current pitching coach at Troy University. Listen as we dive into all things baseball and pitching performance. Topics discussed include:
1. Discovering the most efficient mechanics based off of your individual body mechanics.
2. When should an athlete incorporate weighted balls?
3. How to evolve at a fast pace as a baseball athlete.
Interested in more information on how you can maximize your on field performance? Head over to instinctperformance.ca for more information. Check us out on Instagram for more free content: www.instagram.com/ip.performance/?hl=en
1. Discovering the most efficient mechanics based off of your individual body mechanics.
2. When should an athlete incorporate weighted balls?
3. How to evolve at a fast pace as a baseball athlete.
Interested in more information on how you can maximize your on field performance? Head over to instinctperformance.ca for more information. Check us out on Instagram for more free content: www.instagram.com/ip.performance/?hl=en
Sep 08, 202131:57
Injured to Elite with Baltimore Oriole’s Ryan Conroy.
Listen as we dive into Ryan's baseball journey into professional baseball and his mental & physical process on the mound. Key topics include:
•How he fully recovered from Tommy John elbow surgery at age 16 and went on to earn a division 1 scholarship.
•How he put on 20 pounds and transformed his career.
•How he developed elite skills as an athlete.
•How and when to add a pitch to your game.
•How to dominate hitters and bounce back from failure.
You can find Ryan on Instagram or Twitter @rconroy08. Looking for guidance on how to train like an elite athlete? Head over to Instinctperformance.ca for more information. For more free content follow us on Instagram & Facebook @ip.performance. This episode is sponsored by Endoworx (http://Endoworx.com), a high quality topical ointment geared towards helping athletes recover.
Mar 25, 202144:08
Level Up with Boston Red Sox & Canadian Olympic Baseball Catcher Jordan Procyshen.
Welcome Canadian Olympic Baseball Catcher & 2014 Boston Red Sox Draft Pick Jordan Procyschen. We dive into various topics such as:
1. Jordans catching routine and evolution as a hitter/player.
2. How to call pitches and dominate hitters.
3. What he does to take care of his physical/mental game.
4. How to be an elite person and athlete.
You can find Jordan on Twitter @JProcyshen17 or on Instagram @jpro07. For more information on how to take your sports performance to the next level, head over to https://www.instinctperformance.ca/shop. For more free content follow us on Instagram & Facebook @ip.performance. Redefine Your Performance.
Feb 23, 202142:36
Becoming World-Class with MLB World Series Champion Lou Pote.
Listen as we dive into Lou’s life long journey through professional baseball. We talk about the up’s, down’s, and everything in between. Topics covered include:
1. Building belief in yourself as an athlete.
2. Flushing mistakes (you’ll get the pun after you listen).
3. Knowing your role and dominating your sport.
4. Becoming successful beyond sport. Looking for guidance on sports performance training? Head over to Instinctperformance.ca for more information. For more free content follow us on Instagram & Facebook @ip.performance. Redefine Your Performance.
Feb 09, 202152:02
Lachlan Fontaine - Seattle Mariners, Canadian Junior National Team, & His Journey Through Pro Ball.
Welcome Lachlan Fontaine to the podcast! Listen as we discuss Lachlan’s perspective of what it takes to play at the next level and his experience thus far with professional baseball. Lachlan shares advice for players trying to sign “Indy Ball” contracts out of college. He also discusses his hitting approach and the importance of deliberate practice on the defensive side of the ball. You can find Lachlan on Instagram: @Lachlanf15 or at www.insideperformancebaseball.com. Looking to take your sports performance to the next level? Check us out at www.instinctperformance.ca/shop for high performance off-season training packages or drop us a line instinctperformance1@gmail.com. @ip.performance on IG/FB.
Oct 26, 202052:07
Brent Lavallee - Toronto Blue Jays, Louisiana State University (LSUS), College Recruiting Process.
Listen as Brent and I dive deep into all things performance. Brent describes his pathway into professional baseball with the Toronto Blue Jays and shares some of his keys to success as a player and coach. Interested in playing college baseball? Brent explains his perspective on what to look for as a high school athlete. Brent also shares the intangible aspects of an athlete that make up a true champion. You can find Brent on Twitter: @BrentLavallee. If you have questions for Brent send him an email: Lavalleebrent39@gmail.com. Interested in a comprehensive strength and conditioning program? We offer remote training services to athletes all over the world. If you are looking to take the next step towards peak performance fill out an application here: www.instinctperformance.ca/shop
Sep 28, 202040:43
Michael Korrel - #1 Ranked Olympic Judo Fighter.
Welcome #1 ranked Olympic Judo fighter Michael Korrel to the show!! We discuss his journey to the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo and dive into his mindset and process of growing from adversity and losses. Michael also describes the training process that got him to the Olympics. Listen up, take notes, take action!! Looking for guidance on how to take your mind and career to the next level? Head over to Instinctperformance.ca for more information. For more free content follow us on Instagram & Facebook @ip.performance.
Aug 24, 202042:08
Marty Lehn - Canadian Olympic Baseball Coach & MLB Scout.
In this episode I dive into all things baseball with former Canadian Olympic Baseball coach and current Major League Baseball scout Marty Lehn. We discuss what scouts look for while searching for the next professional athlete and what aspiring baseball players can do to take their performance to the next level. You can find Marty at http://bigleagueexperience.com or on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram - @ble.baseball. Looking for guidance on how to take your mind and career to the next level? Head over to Instinctperformance.ca for more information. For more free content follow us on Instagram & Facebook @ip.performance.
Aug 10, 202048:25
Andrew Clements - Former Professional Baseball Player & CEO of Form Method.
Welcome former professional baseball player and division 1 athlete Andrew Clements! We dive into various topics such as yoga and meditation for athletes and the mental process required to become great. Andrew holds a masters degree in Kinesiology and is the owner of Form Method - a holistic approach to peak performance and injury prevention. You can find him on Instagram @formmethod. Check us out: Website: www.instinctperformance.ca Instagram: ip.performance
Jul 20, 202044:34