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CATCHER DEVELOPMENT FOR THE MODERN ATHLETE
DATA INFORMED
STOP GUESSING WHAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU!
Metrics are a critical part of player development. They remove coach's bias, allow players to better evaluate their current movement solution, and emphasize results over a prescribed movement. Zac is an industry leader in developing catcher training metrics and his ideas are being used at the highest levels of baseball. Train with the same data as the pros and learn first hand the power of data informed player development! INDIVIDUALIZED
EVERY PLAYER IS UNIQUE. LET'S FIND YOUR BEST MOVEMENT SOLUTION!
Zac uses a constraint led approach to training, guiding players in finding the movement solution that is best for their body. Not sure what 'Constraint Led Training' is? Click here for more information. TAKE OWNERSHIP
UNDERSTANDING THE WHY IS CRITICAL FOR ATHLETES!
Zac's goal for all athletes is for them to take ownership of their own development. This means learning:
SKILLS THAT SCALE
TRAIN FOR FUTURE SUCCESS BY LEARNING SKILLS THAT SCALE TO THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF BASEBALL
Zac works closely with major league catching coordinators and college coaches to ensure players learn techniques that will play at all levels of the game. |
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MAKE YOUR PROGRAM A DESTINATION FOR CATCHERS!
Zac provides consulting services to High School and Collegiate programs across the US. If you would like Zac to work with your players or staff, please reach out via the link below.
Here's a few ways Zac has helped programs in the past:
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Gain the CONFIDENCE to challenge conventional catching wisdom and the UNDERSTANDING to take ownership of your own development!
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Modern pitch framing techniques for strike zone optimization
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Advances in pitch framing tactics, data, and performance metrics
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Catcher skill prioritization for maximal run prevention
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Setup strategies and solutions for combating the negative influence of blocking & throwing on pitch framing with runners on base
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Tactics for increasing deception and positively influencing umpire decision making
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How recent trends and the evolution of the position are challenging conventional catching wisdom
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Positioning and targeting tips for maximizing a staff's various strengths and pitch qualities
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Evolution of blocking techniques and how they are modified to minimize runner advancement
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and much more...
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Constraint led training to enhance motor skill acquisition and promote effective movement pattern adaptions
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Training environments built to allow players to find their optimal movement solution through self-organization
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Detailed task and constraint analysis to increase in-game retention
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Delayed live video feed to allow players to better connect perceived movements with actual movements
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Data driven performance evaluations to provide un-biased feedback on player progress and performance
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Results based guidance to encourage efficient movements optimized for each individual
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ABOUT
Zac Stout
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I joined with Rogue Baseball Performance after meeting many coaches and programs that were struggling to develop their catchers. A lot of teams don't have the luxury of a dedicated catching instructor on staff, leaving a pitching, hitting, or defense coach to navigating the development of one of the most important positions on the field.
That's why I wanted to create a place where players AND coaches could come to refine their skills. The catching position is difficult! It challenges you both physically, mentally, and emotionally. But that challenge is what makes it so rewarding when you find success. |
A little about me. I grew up in Highlands Ranch, CO and attended Mountain Vista High School before going on to play at Colorado School of Mines and graduating with a degree in engineering. After my playing days were over I returned to Mountain Vista as the program catching coordinator for 9 years before joining Rogue Baseball Performance in 2019.
I pride myself in being an innovator in the catching world and have been fortunate enough to build friendships with some of the best catching instructors in the business. I routinely collaborate with professional and collegiate player development staff to ensure my students are being prepared for the ever changing demands placed on catchers.
I pride myself in being an innovator in the catching world and have been fortunate enough to build friendships with some of the best catching instructors in the business. I routinely collaborate with professional and collegiate player development staff to ensure my students are being prepared for the ever changing demands placed on catchers.
Stout Catching is run through the Rogue Baseball Performance facility. This facility in Parker, CO is home to Rogue Baseball, PUSH Performance and HiPro Hitting.
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Rogue Baseball
7133 S Dillon Ct, Englewood, CO 80112 |
