Alec Ingold

How Transferring High School Players Impact College Sports Programs Discover the consequences of high school players transferring to different schools and the effects it has on college sports programs. Understand the challenges faced by these programs when losing talented players and the financial constraints that prevent them from recruiting replacements. #HighSchoolTransfers #CollegeSportsPrograms #TalentDrain #RecruitmentChallenges #TransferringAthletes #SportsScholarships #CompetitiveAdvantage #FinancialConstraints #SportsRecruiting #TeamBuilding

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Update: A Case Study into the Decline of MLB Starting Pitchers Three years ago, I began a case study to profile how well Major League Baseball (MLB) organizations have developed the top 3 pitchers they draft and sign since 2013. Now, hundreds of hours in, this ongoing project has been one of the most rewarding yet eye-opening experiences of my career. The case study dives into the decline of traditional starting pitchers by evaluating how effectively MLB teams develop top amateur pitchers for their big-league rosters. Over a decade’s worth of data has uncovered countless trends and storylines, highlighting the harsh reality that many top amateur pitchers struggle to stay healthy or reach the potential needed to become "traditional starters" at the MLB level. It’s sad to see how many careers are cut short right after the draft but it's a reality of sports. If you're about to get drafted, which MLB organization offers the best chance to develop and extend your career? The answer may surprise you—and in the coming weeks, I’ll provide deeper insights. Key Findings So Far: -1,045 pitchers analyzed -$1.1 billion spent in signing bonuses -$40,519 spent on average per MLB inning pitched -23% of pitchers have thrown at least 1 MLB inning -Just 2.3% have developed into a top 3 starter for their drafted team -35% have had a throwing arm injury -20% have undergone throwing arm surgery Emerging Trends Post-2019 MLB Draft: -Increased time to arm surgery -Decreased workloads: fewer innings pitched per start -More Tommy John surgeries before being drafted -More pitchers called up to MLB without a proven track record As I continue updating this case study, I’ll release a team-by-team breakdown to shed light on which organizations are more efficient in developing pitchers and which organizations are the most injurious. Stay tuned.

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This is how to actually get in touch with coaches at the highest level of CFB. I just released a brand new resource for any athlete, parent of an athlete or coach that wants to get ahead in the college recruitment process. It’s called my Get Coaches to Call Game Plan. Inside I reveal ALL the secrets that top recruits use to make highlight reels and resumes that coaches simply can’t say no to.

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With the 2024 MLB Draft in the books, let's take a look at how I would approach the process of evaluating and acquiring amateur talent for an organization. It isn't always enough to draft the best talent; you have to draft them with the understanding of how they fit in the organization, the cadence in which they arrive on the 40-man roster, and the logistics of your operations. Watch the video for more! #mlbdraft #mlb #baseball #logistics #operations #driveline #strategy

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Some thoughts in our Quarterly Newsletter on the continued relevance of the Summer Olympics from a fan interest perspective, even prior to the recently concluded, superlative-filled Paris Games! 99% of sports/disciplines see a marked increase in interest during the Games and for 78% of the participating sports/disciplines, the Summer Games represent the pinnacle of interest in their sport! General Sports Worldwide #FanData #OlympicInsights #Paris2024 International Olympic Committee – IOC

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In sports sales you can't judge the day by the harvest, but by the investment. Here's what I mean: 👇 The harvest: -The appointments you completed -How many deals you closed -Your member deciding to renew -Getting promoted The investment : -The touchpoint process that led to the prospect showing up -The amount of money you added to your pipeline -The service you provided to your member the other 364 days of the year -The attitude, effort, and results that led to the promotion There are so many things in our industry that are out of our control. Focus on the ones that we can. 👊 #LinkedInSports #SportsBiz #Investment

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Here's 4 benefits of using more urgency in your sales process: 👇 -Increased desire for your product -Better pipeline management -Quicker decisions -More sales What's the most effective ways you've used urgency in your sales process? #LinkedinSports #SportsBiz #Sales

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Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey? The Next American Sports Pro invites athletes of all levels and backgrounds to compete for their chance at glory and a shot at $100,000 worth of prizes. Our competition isn't just about sports; it's about transforming your dreams into reality. Whether you're a basketball maverick, a football prodigy, a soccer sensation, a baseball slugger, a hockey hero, or a rising star in any other sport, this is your moment to shine. Here's why you should take the leap: 🌟 Mass Exposure: Showcase your skills and gain the recognition you deserve on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. 💪 Unlock Opportunities: Win big and secure a pathway to the pros, opening doors to a world of possibilities in the sports industry. 🏆 $100,000 in Prizes: Compete for an impressive prize pool that can kickstart your athletic career. Ready to take the first step? Contact us to sign up today and be part of the Next American Sports Pro revolution. https://lnkd.in/ggPu6evK Pat Ahearne Alexis Levi Mr. Bill Schuffenhauer, OLY, CPC. COO/Chief Global Officer of Strategic Partnerships

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Here's 5 simple sales productivity hacks to help you add more revenue into your pipeline. 👇 Comment below with your favorite sales productivity tip! #LinkedinSports #SportsBiz #Sales

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Here's 5 simple sales productivity hacks to help you add more revenue into your pipeline. 👇 Comment below with your favorite sales productivity tip! #LinkedinSports #SportsBiz #Sales

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🤔Private Whatsapp Group for 🇺🇸 Youth Soccer Coaches, DOC's, College Recruitment Directors to help them with College Soccer Recruiting. I've been thinking for a while in setting up a private WhatsApp group for College Recruitment Directors, DOC's, coaches, at clubs across the USA to keep everyone updated with all things #CollegeSoccer offering advice, letting them know of what colleges are needing, and more. I get a lot of people private messaging me in these positions, but thought it would be a good idea to have a group. We (@SRUSA_Official) have our ears to the ground with all things College Soccer, and I know people in these positions are stretched for time, and its one of the most important pathways. If there's any interest, please comment below, and I'll gauge the interest before creating it.

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On the fence about starting your career in sports sales? Here are 4 questions to ask yourself to help you decide: - Do you want to gain a skill set you’ll use for the rest of your life? - Do you like to be on the front lines of interacting with fans? - Do you like being in control of your own destiny? - Do you want to be a part of a team? - Do you like to compete? If you do then sounds like you found your discipline. ✌🏻 #LinkedInSports #SportsBiz #Sales

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To help pitchers tolerate the higher torques of pitch velocity and sustain their performance while delaying major arm injuries, teaching and showing how to incorporate greater impulse of the throwing arm into higher output throwing will be crucial to helping amateur and professional baseball pitchers maintain value for longer. Impulse = F⋅Δt We are building the time scale to produce force into ball release. Think about a long onramp for a car build speed to merge onto the highway at higher speeds. Sequencing better earlier in the pitching delivery will allow your upper body mass and arm to be in a more optimal position at foot strike, generating a greater impulse into ball release. If you sequence poorly, you can still achieve high-pitch outputs, but there will likely be increased torsion and torque on the throwing elbow/shoulder; hence the volume of Tommy John surgeries in baseball. Over the last decade, I've used the Delivery Value System to help educate pitchers on how to sequence better through the pitching delivery to decrease the risk on their throwing arm, improve efficiency/timing, and ultimately tolerate the demands of throwing over their career. Additionally, as pitchers have improved their sequencing (inputs), pitch outputs have had a direct impact. This increase in pitch output metrics is primarily due to the ability to utilize greater mass and leverage into each pitch, thus increasing the impulse of the throwing arm. I've been heavily focused on arm impulse for the last several months and will begin to track and quantify it with a DVS X-ray. In November, after almost a two-year layoff, I started ramping up my throwing to test our mocap kit. In doing so, I've begun throwing more frequently and getting back into positions that allow for demonstration of arm impulse. If you watch the video comparison, you will notice my body and arm orient almost identically into a weight-bearing foot strike. However, as my trunk and arm progress into ball release, I can generate a greater arm impulse, indicative of the video's keyframes. In May's video, I'm allowing more lag time for my arm to create the force and release the baseball with my upper mass closer to home plate as my back foot stays anchored into the ground. This transformation is only possible with the proper alignment and stability of the rear foot and, eventually, the front foot to facilitate the greater impulse of each throw. As I scale up the intensity of throwing, I'll provide additional clips showcasing the speed of the joints and velocity of the pitch for further analysis and illustration of how to increase arm impulse. If you'd like to learn more, feel free to message me. #sequencing #armimpulse #pitching

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Athletic Training Advice Column: How do I get an NFL internship? Since I graduated with a degree in athletic training, many students have asked me for advice on various topics over the years. Starting today, I will use this platform to offer advice on the common questions I am asked based on my experiences and opinions. I challenge you to continue the conversation with your peers or in the comments. "How do I get an NFL athletic training internship?" First and most important, you have to be eligible. To be considered you must have graduated or are currently enrolled in an accredited Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP). Each year we got so many students who were in Kinesiology/Exercise Science/Nursing/Sports Management programs. While they are great career paths, they are not athletic training programs. Make sure you are currently enrolled in an ATEP or are a certified athletic trainer. Have some experience in football OR professional level sports. Working with your school's football team provides the foundational knowledge you will need for how a football program operates. Any athletic trainers who have worked a football practice know it is very different from all other sports. Having experience in this setting not only gives the staff confidence that you won't get killed in practice, but also shows that you know (to some extent) what to expect and want to be there. The days are long and wanting to be there is important for your own success. Football is not for everyone... find out beforehand if it is something you want to pursue. Apply early and apply to everyone. The process of applying has gotten much easier with the online application. You don't have to pay for postage and correctly address 32 envelopes like I did. When I was applying, the teams I thought I had connections to did not have a spot for me and I never imagined the team I accepted an internship with would even consider me. You have 32 shots, take them all. The PFATS Internship application is live and hires are being made today! The link is below. Don't wait! https://lnkd.in/dnmJyzfd

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🚘 Conversations with Myself. 📌 Living with the next Wolverine?? 📌 Curating a common language. 📌 Knowing how to ask ‘the right questions.’ 📌 Social media concepts as reporting structures. #read #highperformancehabits #sportscience #basketball #nba #nfl #mlb #mls #nhl #sports #athleticperformance #athletes #athleticdevelopment #highperformance

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