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What Makes The Ranch Impossible to Replicate A DAY AT THE BEACH (NOT!)
For the past 20 years, every Memorial Day through the first week of August, young pitchers have come to Montgomery, Texas, from every state in the Union, as well as Canada, Australia, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic, to take part in our intensive Summer Program. Since 2003, we’ve had nearly 700 pitchers break the 90 mph barrier, close to 250 top 94 mph, and 147 get drafted. The Texas Baseball Ranch has become the gold standard in arm health, durability, and the development of throwing athletes. One of Coach Wolforth’s visions 20 years ago was to build a program that blends hyper-personalization, holism, intensity, purpose, and variety, so that athletes are exposed to elite, state-of-the-art training that is challenging and valuable, while also being fun and novel. One classic example is a program I sarcastically refers to as “A Day at the Beach.” It involves a challenging morning workout in the sand pit, followed by a recovery workout in the pool.
Trust us, it’s nothing like a day at the beach.
Very few places can honestly claim their processes are truly one-of-a-kind. The Texas Baseball Ranch can easily and definitively make that claim. TBR is indeed one of one in the world of baseball training. Over the years, hundreds of people have asked me whether I’ve ever considered franchising The Ranch and its processes.
His response:
“We certainly have. But every time we dig into what that would actually look like, it becomes obvious that some of the training would be exceptionally difficult to replicate. The sand pit and the pool are just one example of the many unique capabilities here … capabilities that make a young athlete’s experience so unique and so productive.”
–Coach Ron Wolforth
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Service Highlight DEVELOPMENT DOESN’T STOP WHEN SUMMER ENDS Don’t Wait Until Spring — Fall and Winter Training Starts Now
You Asked, Coach Wolforth Listened — The Coaches Boot Camp Is Back! Dec. 4–5 After being sidelined for several years, the Coaches Boot Camp is returning to The Ranch.
As summer winds down, development at The Texas Baseball Ranch is moving into its fall and winter schedule. From September through February, athletes and coaches will have opportunities to train, learn, and prepare for what comes next. Some programs continue throughout the season, while others are offered only once each year, making it especially important to plan ahead.
The reason is simple: Coaches kept asking for it.
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Repeated calls and requests convinced Coach Wolforth to put the event back on the calendar, giving coaches another opportunity to learn directly from him and gain an inside look at the principles, systems, and training methods used every day at The Ranch. Participants will leave with practical information and ideas they can apply within their own programs.
Youth Camp Oct. 3–4 | Players Ages 8–12 Our annual Youth Camp gives younger players two days to learn,
For priority notification and additional details, email: Jill@TexasBaseballRanch.com.
KEEP TRAINING THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR
compete, build confidence, and strengthen their love for the game in an encouraging, high-energy environment. Because this camp is offered only once each year, families interested in attending are encouraged to register early.
Fall Classes September–January | Mondays and Wednesdays | 6:30–8 p.m. Fall classes give athletes the consistency they need to reinforce better movement patterns, continue developing during the school year, and prepare for the season ahead. Special savings are available when you reserve your selected month or months by Aug. 15. Call the office for more details: (936) 588-6762. Elite Pitchers Boot Camps Monthly, September–February | Players Ages 12 and Up Our Elite Pitchers Boot Camps provide serious pitchers with intensive training to improve performance, durability, preparation, and confidence. With boot camps offered each month from September through February, athletes can select the dates that best fit their schedules and development needs. Whether you are a young player building a foundation, a catcher developing the demands of your position, a pitcher preparing for the next level, or a coach looking to expand your knowledge, the fall and winter schedule offers a place to keep learning, growing, and moving forward. For additional details and registration information, go to: TexasBaseballRanch.com/events
ONLY 24 SPOTS AVAILABLE $2,299 Save $300 when you register by Aug. 31.
ELITE CATCHERS BOOT CAMP Dec. 11–13 | Catchers Ages 13 and Up
Our Catchers Camp focuses on the physical, technical, mental, and leadership demands of one of baseball’s most important
positions. This intensive camp is held only once each year and allows catchers to develop the skills, preparation, and confidence required to lead from behind the plate.
LIMITED TO 36 CATCHERS $2,999
Save $500 when you register by Oct. 31. Register at: TexasBaseballRanch.com/ catcher
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THE TRUTH ABOUT BASEBALL SHOWCASES Why Exposure Isn’t Your Baseball Player’s Biggest Problem
I’m just going to be blunt here. Showcases make sense for only about 15%–25% of all baseball athletes who actually attend them. The top 5%–15% of all players do not need a showcase. These athletes will be noticed and get attention regardless of where they live. Therefore, showcases are actually a waste of money for the very top performers. Exposure is not your athlete’s primary problem. Your athlete’s problem is a lack of ability/skill. Spend your time, effort, and money developing those instead of attending a showcase. Showcases can be a very valuable service for those select groups who truly need exposure. Showcases can also be valuable as a test to see where your athlete currently stands with regard to his peer group. Showcases can also be a good experience to be placed under pressure to perform in front of very large groups of people who are watching, assessing, and critiquing. On the negative side of Showcases, I commonly see three primary scenarios.
• You are a top prospect, and you keep attending Showcases. Often, scouts are enthralled by a player on first exposure, but as they see him more, they begin to find flaws. • You are not a top prospect, and you do not have a particularly good showing, and subsequently, they write you off as a non- prospect. It is more difficult to overcome the resistance of someone who is already convinced you do not have what it takes than it is to convince someone who is neutral. • You are not a top prospect, and you are told by the “expert” at the showcase that you simply don’t have what it takes, that you never will, and you need to choose another path. This can really break a person’s heart, which is far more damaging than the simple truth that he is currently behind the specific peer group. You must be very clear on the specific goal(s) of attending the showcase in the first place. If your goal is exposure, I’d counsel you to assess your athlete’s skill before you attend.
OUR NEW OFFICE IS FINALLY FINISHED!
WHEN THE 1994 STRIKE CANCELED THE WORLD SERIES This Month in Baseball History For generations of baseball fans, the season has always ended with a World Series champion celebrating on the field. But in 1994, a historic players’ strike that began on Aug. 12 led to the cancellation of the big event for the first time in 90 years, and the second in all of baseball history. The season kicked off with longstanding tensions between players and team owners over salary terms reaching a boiling point. The owners proposed a collective bargaining agreement, but the players’ union rejected the salary cap and the elimination of their rights to negotiate their pay. The players made good on their promise to strike and end the season, resulting in the cancellation of 921 games and the World Series, millions of dollars in losses for the league and the athletes, and heartbroken fans. The strike lasted until April 1, 1995, making it the longest labor strike in sports history.
Yes, you read that right. Our new office is complete!
The original Ranch office was the very first building constructed on the property, so it feels especially fitting that our new office was completed on the 20th anniversary of our purchase of the Ranch. Although the project took a little longer than expected, the finished space was well worth the wait. It is a wonderful new home for our staff and provides a warm, welcoming first impression for athletes, families, and visitors to The Ranch.
We can’t wait for you to come visit!
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
PAGE 1 20 Years Later, The Ranch Is Still One of One PAGE 2 Your Road to a Stronger Season Begins at The Ranch PAGE 3 Showcases Won’t Fix What’s Really Holding Your Athlete Back
This Month in Baseball History
PAGE 4 Different Bodies, Different Rules, Different Needs
How Body Type Shapes Your Gains BLAME YOUR BIOLOGY
have it easier than everyone else when it comes to diet and exercise. They can simply eat and work out in ways that align with their fitness goals. You don’t need any extra strategy or intensity to maximize your gains. ECTOMORPH These individuals are often the most aware of their body type, as they’ve always struggled to gain and maintain weight due to a fast metabolism. They have narrow shoulders and hips, and often have relatively smaller muscles when compared to bone length. A high-protein diet paired with maximal strength resistance training will yield the best results. Just be sure to take long breaks between sets. Determining your body type is a great place to start your fitness journey. Keep in mind that everyone’s body is unique, so you may need to adjust as you go. Working with a personal trainer and a dietitian will help you figure out what your body needs and the best strategy for your build.
Have you ever noticed that you don’t gain muscle or lose weight in the same way as your friends or family members? The same exercises and diets can produce different results. Even when you up the intensity, you’ll still run into people who see more progress through lighter efforts. Initially, you may think it’s something you’re doing wrong, but it’s likely related to your body type. In the early 1940s, American psychologist, numismatist, and eugenicist Dr. W.H. Sheldon theorized that there were three body types: endomorph, mesomorph, and ectomorph. Endomorphs were soft, round bodies, mesomorphs were muscular, and ectomorphs were thin and delicate. Eighty years later, we know people don’t necessarily fit into these tight, simply labeled categories, but
that doesn’t mean we can’t use them to improve our fitness and overall wellness. ENDOMORPH Individuals with this body type often have stockier bone structures with larger midsections and hips. They gain fat easily and struggle to shed it, often due to a naturally slow metabolism. If you’re an endomorph who wants to strengthen your body, you’ll need to focus on high-intensity exercises that burn a high number of calories and a high-protein diet with balanced carbs and fats. MESOMORPH This is often the natural athlete body type, characterized by developed muscles, wider-than-hip shoulders, and an efficient metabolism that helps maximize weight gain or loss. These individuals often
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