Pitcher University
Softball
Coach
Kristina Thorson
Features
0 sessions per week
Must use App app to view and log training
Team Training
0 sessions per week
Must use App app to view and log training
Team Training
Build explosive power from the ground up
Every session is designed to develop the force, speed, and full-body mechanics that translate directly to velocity in the circle.
Integrated arm care & injury resilience
Arm health and durability aren't afterthoughts. They're built into every phase of the program.
Adjusts for the softball season
Training automatically adjusts to which season you're in so you're always getting the right dose and focus.
Safe for youth and teenage pitchers
Every exercise is selected and programmed with young, developing athletes in mind.
Beginner to intermediate friendly
Start exactly where you are. Our scalable movements are designed to build confidence and strength at any skill level.
Features
Access to Kristina and Nicole
Coaches who will hold you accountable and provide the feedback you need to grow.
Programming 3 days per week
Train around your game schedule. There will be 3-4 training days in your program, one will be optional depending on in you play or not that week.
Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide your practice and make proper execution easy.
Detailed, expert instruction
Coaches who will hold you accountable and provide the feedback you need to grow
Delivered through TrainHeroic
Train with coaches who push you, understand your goals, and keep you progressing.
Sample Week
I will write fresh programming weekly. You’ll get notifications when they’re ready
Pitcher-Specific Programming by a CSCS.
Pitcher Strong is the only pitcher-specific strength program designed by a CSCS. Built to develop explosive power and elite resilience and durability, every lift, every block, and every phase is intentionally programmed with a specific purpose.
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FAQs
Is this program safe for youth athletes?
What equipment does my daughter need?
Does my daughter need lifting experience before starting?
What age is this program designed for?
Will this actually make her a better pitcher?
How long is the program and how many days per week?
What if my pitcher is currently in-season?
Yes. Pitcher Strong - Barbell is specifically designed with young athletes in mind. The programming emphasizes proper movement patterns and building resilience over time. When followed as written, it builds the kind of durable strength that keeps pitchers explosive and healthy across long seasons.
Your pitcher will need access to a barbell, a rack, weight plates, a bench, and pull up bar. This program is built for a traditional gym setup - if you're working with a home gym or limited equipment, check out Pitcher Strong - Home Gym instead.
No, but some basic familiarity with barbell movements is helpful. The program includes coaching cues, how-to videos, and progressions that help newer lifters build confidence and proper technique from day one.
Pitcher Strong – Barbell is built for youth and teen softball pitchers.
Absolutely. The program is built around the specific physical demands of softball pitching: developing explosive power, rotational strength, and the durability to perform at the highest level throughout long seasons. This isn't general fitness. It's pitcher-specific strength training.
Three days per week, year-round. Training is broken into focused 2–6 week blocks that change with the time of year, keeping your pitcher consistently progressing and adapting. This isn't a one-and-done plan: it's long-term programming designed to develop her for as long as she's training.
This program is written into smaller cycles that adapt to the current season. Each cycle has a specific focus and adjusts the intensity and volume of the lifts so your pitcher gets the most out of her training while staying fresh, resilient, and ready to perform on the field.
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