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Paul McGannon M.S., A.T.C.
President Sports Rehabilitation and Hand Therapy Kansas City
Kansas City Kings NBA Trainer 1974-78
Kansas City Royals MLB Trainer 1975-1989
In my professional and personal opinion, this methodology is absolutely an invaluable training tool for athletes.”
Dr. Scott H. Calzaretta, C.C., C.C.S.P.
Certified Chiropractor Sports Physician
President Chiro-Medical group
San Francisco, CA
We know that both the latissimus and pec show highest muscle strain during the acceleration phase of the throwing motion. In particular, the latissimus has traditionally shown more strain than the pec during this acceleration phase. The EMG findings on muscle strain, using Buddy’s system, has shown a more balanced pattern with less latissimus strain and more pec recruitment.
We also know that too much tension in the latissimus can lead to core/trunk imbalance, which leads to injuries. In addition, we know that the latissimus is an accessory respiratory muscle and thus, a lower respiratory rate combined with less latissimus strain would be evidence of a more balanced and relaxed state. A previous study by Fleisig et al at ASMI has shown that Buddy’s system does not alter the overall throwing mechanics, but lead to a less perceived level of fatigue. It is important to note, that Buddy’s system, while changing muscle recruitment patterns, has also been shown to increase strike rate per the ASMI study without any drastic change to the pitchers’ throwing motion. In fact findings are showing an increase in the baseball spin rate after training with Buddy. The goal for every baseball player is to maintain or increase performance, while remaining healthy and injury free. If you put all the data together, I believe Buddy has a system that helps accomplish that.”
Dr. Kevin Witte D.O., M.B.A
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Andrews Research and Education Institute Sports Medicine Fellow
Kansas City, MO
September 20, 2017 Updated: September 20, 2017 4:34pm
Most of this week’s phone interview with Scott McCarron made perfect sense. McCarron talked about his wild success on the Champions Tour, his fondness for Pebble Beach and trying to keep pace with ageless Bernhard Langer.
Along the way, McCarron dropped a name out of the blue, out of another sport, out of short left field: Buddy Biancalana.
This might not resonate for golf fans, but it probably does for those of a certain age who follow baseball. Biancalana was a scrappy shortstop from Marin County who spent parts of six seasons in the major leagues and played spectacularly in helping the Kansas City Royals win the 1985 World Series. And now, as it turns out, he’s helping McCarron enjoy a renaissance on the golf course.
McCarron also has Northern California roots. He was born in Sacramento, lived in Danville for a time as a kid and attended Vintage High in Napa. Then he went off to UCLA and stitched together a solid PGA Tour career, with three victories and more than $12 million in earnings. He largely vanished from the scene in his mid-40s, as many solid tour pros do. But he was primed and ready to join the PGA Tour Champions when he turned 50 in July 2015 and has won six times in 53 starts since then.
McCarron stands No. 2 on this year’s money list, behind only Langer, entering the Pure Insurance Championship (previously known as the First Tee Open) starting Friday at Pebble Beach. Langer and McCarron have separated themselves from the pack, easily the two best players in the 50-and-older crowd.
So what got into McCarron? Well, he’s smacking tee shots long and straight (sixth on tour in driving distance, averaging 295.6 yards). His putting has been great (third on tour). And Biancalana helped McCarron unclutter his mind. McCarron, now 52, described Biancalana as a sports psychologist, essentially, and characterized his guidance as “abstract thinking.” McCarron figures his body knows what to do, after a lifetime of hitting golf balls, and his mind just needed to stay out of the way. “It’s about letting your mind be quiet and allowing your body to do what it’s supposed to do,” McCarron said. Biancalana, who has worked with athletes in several sports, clearly has made an impact on McCarron.
Scott McCarron, PGA Senior Tour
Morris Lukowich, Winnipeg Jets (retired)
Anthony P.
Dr. Stacy Fuchino
Logan Miller, Basketball Player
I’m off to two more big tournaments next week and I’m feeling great about playing.
Thank you for everything!
You are the best!!
Shawn McCullough – 2022 Virginia Super Senior Women’s Champion
Genki LeClair
Ian Seymour, Tampa Bay Rays
Charley Hoffman – Four Time PGA Tournament Winner
Brad Markey, Chicago Cubs Retired
Matt Cain, San Francisco Giants—Retired – Giants Hall of Fame
Jeremy Affeldt, San Francisco Giants–retired
Zone Motion has given me the ability to overcome fears, doubts, injuries, and failures in my career. Buddy has taught me how to process these emotions and has given me more confidence in who I am as a person. This has led me to significant improvement on the field and in my every day life.
Ty Blach, Colorado Rockies
We also drastically improved all offensive categories, including our quality at-bat avg. and consistency of hard contact. Our offensive production went to another level with virtually the same starting lineup. Student-athletes reported fewer injuries, a higher quality of rest and recovery, better stress management, and higher quality sleeping patterns.
I am skeptical by nature but believe wholeheartedly in this system. This is not a Sports Psychology program but a Sports Biology program. Gone are the days of “Muscle Memory” as we now know that “Motion Memory” is at the center of athleticism. We transformed players and overcame training plateaus and challenges in record-setting fashion. As a coach who often talked about the importance of the mental game in sports, Buddy’s Zone Motion program is THE WAY to unlock your true abilities through sports biology! I am fortunate to have found this program.
Brian Leighton Assistant Athletic Director Head Baseball Coach – Albertus Magnus College
Adam Ottavino, New York Mets
George Brett, Baseball Hall of Fame
We also drastically improved all offensive categories, including our quality at-bat avg. and consistency of hard contact. Our offensive production went to another level with virtually the same starting lineup. Student-athletes reported fewer injuries, a higher quality of rest and recovery, better stress management, and higher quality sleeping patterns.
I am skeptical by nature but believe wholeheartedly in this system. This is not a Sports Psychology program but a Sports Biology program. Gone are the days of “Muscle Memory” as we now know that “Motion Memory” is at the center of athleticism. We transformed players and overcame training plateaus and challenges in record-setting fashion. As a coach who often talked about the importance of the mental game in sports, Buddy’s Zone Motion program is THE WAY to unlock your true abilities through sports biology! I am fortunate to have found this program.
Brian Leighton Assistant Athletic Director Head Baseball Coach – Albertus Magnus College