Why Mass Doesn't Equal Gas: Dylan's Journey Through Injury to Coaching Elite Athletes
About this episode
Dylan Sabia shares his journey from professional baseball player to elite pitching coach, emphasizing injury prevention and performance enhancement.
Dylan Sabia of Pitch Zen Performance shares his journey from professional baseball player to elite pitching coach. After being released from indie ball teams and battling chronic elbow pain, Dylan faced reality during a drive home from the Staten Island Ferry Hawks—his future wasn't playing, it was coaching. A severe ulnar nerve injury that nearly caused permanent damage became his catalyst. Now he helps pitchers avoid the mistakes that derailed his career. Key Topics: - Why "mass equals gas" is a myth that causes injuries - The power of vision boards (he went from 85 to 94 mph in two years) - Flow states and why overthinking kills performance - Deloading vs. shutting down completely - Why performance trumps durability every time Dylan's athlete-first philosophy prioritizes long-term health while maximizing velocity and performance. Real talk from someone who's lived every mistake—so you don't have to.
Topics covered
- injury prevention
- coaching
- performance
- athlete health
- pitching
- mental state
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