Transforming Challenges into Triumphs with Brandon Neeck

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02/07/24 • 61 min

VeloUnlocked: Decrypting Elite Baseball Performance

In this episode of VeloUnlocked w/ Dr. Nick Serio, we’re joined by Brandon Neeck, a left-handed pitcher currently assigned to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes from the ACL Dodgers.

Join them as they:

Explore how curiosity and commitment shaped Brandon’s path to excellence
Share the importance of curiosity and learning in unlocking athletic potential
Discuss how Brandon chose his future over immediate glory
Navigate Brandon's recovery from a career-threatening shoulder injury
Shed light on how to turn hardships into strengths
Explain why persistence pays off in professional baseball

In 2022, Brandon's exceptional skills and dedication were recognized by the Los Angeles Dodgers, leading to his selection in the ninth round of the MLB Draft. Before joining the Dodgers, Brandon played a key role in the University of Virginia's pitching team, helping the Cavaliers return to the College World Series for the first time since 2015. During his four-year term at Virginia, he achieved a 3.33 ERA and made 101 strikeouts in 67.2 innings. In his junior year, Brandon made 22 appearances, pitching 231⁄3 innings with a 2-0 record and an impressive 1.93 ERA. As a senior, he registered a 2-2 record and a 4.04 ERA, with 57 strikeouts and 19 walks.

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In this episode of VeloUnlocked w/ Dr. Nick Serio, we’re joined by Brandon Neeck, a left-handed pitcher currently assigned to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes from the ACL Dodgers.

Join them as they:

Explore how curiosity and commitment shaped Brandon’s path to excellence
Share the importance of curiosity and learning in unlocking athletic potential
Discuss how Brandon chose his future over immediate glory
Navigate Brandon's recovery from a career-threatening shoulder injury
Shed light on how to turn hardships into strengths
Explain why persistence pays off in professional baseball

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In this episode of VeloUnlocked w/ Dr. Nick Serio, we’re joined by Thomas Jankins, a Performance Coach at Velo University.

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Discuss the challenges of modern baseball coaches
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Tom's athletic skills led him to be drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2016 MLB Draft. He dedicated seven seasons to playing in the minor leagues, where he climbed to the prestigious AAA level. During the off-season, he developed his skills as a throwing instructor, sharing his knowledge at various facilities across New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. After a praiseworthy playing career, Tom shifted to a career in consulting, where he worked as a logistic analyst at LogicSource before joining Velo University.

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