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Zach Dechant

About Zach Dechant

Starting his 11th season at TCU as Senior Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, Coach Dechant oversees the development of Baseball as well as assists with Football. His previous experience includes time at the University of Wyoming, two seasons with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, two years at Missouri State University, as well as a stretch spent with the University of Washington as an intern.
Zach graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Wellness from Missouri State University in 2003, and is currently working towards his Master’s Degree. He is certified through the NSCA, CSCCA, FMS, and USA-W.
During the off-seasons, Zach trains a large group of 25+ professional baseball players from across all levels of play as well as athletes from the NFL.

Entries by Zach Dechant

Regaining Shoulder Range of Motion in Baseball Players

0 Comments/in Injury Prevention, Performance Enhancement/by Zach Dechant

Regaining motion following heavy doses of high intensity throwing cannot be overlooked.

Throwing causes significant range of motion changes from eccentric stress. Any movement activity causing significant muscle damage can alter movement in the days following.

Pitchers throwing a large … Read more >

Proper Conditioning for the Baseball Player

9 Comments/in Performance Enhancement/by Zach Dechant

Conditioning with Tempo Runs

Conditioning for baseball players has long consisted of LSD: long, slow, distance work.

While slow aerobic work has it benefits, I tend to disagree that it is a useful technique for baseball athletes which leads up … Read more >

Acute to Chronic Workload Ratios in Baseball

1 Comment/in Injury Prevention, Performance Enhancement/by Zach Dechant

Baseball season is just around the corner and as practices fire up, coaches should remember to focus on the process of gradual rises in workloads.

Whether it’s in the weight room or on the field, all aspects of sport development … Read more >

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