The Coach U Podcast

Brandon McDaniel - Los Angeles Dodgers VP Player Performance

John "Coach U" Urena Season 2 Episode 20

This episode features a conversation with Brandon McDaniel, the Vice President/Director of Player Performance for the Los Angeles Dodgers.  Brandon oversees a lot of departments including, but not limited to nutrition, physical therapy, performance training, scouting,  and athletic training.  All of these departments play a crucial role in helping the Dodgers players play at their highest levels. 

Learn from Brandon as he breaks down what it takes to build a team environment, discusses how he has seen the training world evolve, and much more. 

Bullet points
- Making mistakes is part of the process
- Learn by teaching and listening
- Certifications don't mean anything without application and vice versa
- Youth sports training and what actually matters
- Fast does not = athletic
- Training as a sport vs training for a sport
- How to build a team

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