Velo University

The 2 things we are looking for here:

1. Lower half sequencing. We want rotation to
happen before extension out of the drive leg.
That starts with keeping the heel in the ground
as long as possible. If he gets to the toe early,
he extends early, and that’s where energy starts
to leak instead of transferring forward.

2. Shoulder tilt and center of mass. He was
working slightly uphill, which keeps everything
drifting back. We’re looking for a more neutral
position so his center of mass can move toward
the target. The PVC pipe gives immediate
feedback if that angle starts to break.

Just cleaning up the sequence so force can actually
move forward instead of getting cut off early.

Red Sox Catcher Adonys Guzman gets all of one and sends it 462 feet!

170 to 182 pounds this offseason!

When Simon committed to UMass Lowell, he knew he needed to arrive on campus stronger, more stable, and better prepared to compete. The challenge was doing it from more than 150 miles away.

Early on, we identified a few priorities: add quality body weight, build strength around the shoulder and elbow, and clean up some early torso rotation that was limiting how efficiently he transferred energy.

Through consistent video review, remote check-ins, and periodic force plate testing, we were able to make adjustments throughout the entire offseason.

The result? Simon added 12 pounds, gained velocity, and went 7-1 with a 1.29 ERA, 55 strikeouts, and just 7 earned runs allowed in 38 innings this spring.

The work doesn't stop there. Now the focus shifts to preparing for UMass Lowell and making sure he's physically ready to hit the ground running when he arrives on campus.

Jack already had the arm speed. The biggest thing holding him back was how he was moving down the mound. Instead of making wholesale mechanical changes, Coach Ben focused on helping him create better momentum and transfer force more efficiently. Through consistent video review, remote check-ins, and small adjustments over time, those changes added up.

The result? Jack went from topping out at 91 MPH to touching 94, sitting 90-93 in games, breaking his school's single-season strikeout record, and earning a Division I opportunity at Akron.

The right plan doesn't depend on being in the same room. It depends on making the right decisions, staying consistent, and adjusting as you improve.