Your Pre-Season Baseball Prep Guide the Pipeline Way

Written By Brennan Coe

As the baseball season approaches, it's time to step up your game and prepare both mentally and physically. At Pipeline Sports Performance, we understand that the offseason is where champions are made, and what you do now sets the stage for success on the field. Whether you're a professional, collegiate, high school, or youth player, this is your moment to put in the work, build a solid foundation, and embrace "The Pipeline Way."


At Pipeline, we don’t believe in generic training plans. Every athlete has unique strengths, needs, and goals. Our forward-thinking coaches are committed to giving you a personalized experience that nurtures your growth and success.

1. Build a Strong Base: Fitness is Your Secret Weapon

The key to success in baseball starts with fitness. You don’t need to be the biggest player on the field, but you do need to be the strongest, most durable, and explosive version of yourself. At Pipeline, we emphasize individualized fitness routines that target your specific needs, setting you up for peak performance.

  • Pipeline Tip: Our approach is backed by cutting-edge technology and tailored assessments that pinpoint exactly what your body needs to build strength and endurance. We believe that developing a strong core will improve everything from your swing to your throw.

Key Fitness Tips:

  • Core Workouts: Planks, Russian twists, and medicine ball slams will build stability and power.

  • Leg Strength: Strong legs mean more explosive sprints and faster reactions. Squats, lunges, and plyometrics are your go-to exercises.

  • Endurance and Stamina: Baseball is a game of quick, short bursts of energy, and at Pipeline, we focus on explosive exercises like 10-yard sprints and fast-paced medicine ball slams to keep you game-ready, without the marathon training.

2. Stay Flexible: Injury Prevention is Key:

Injury prevention isn’t just an afterthought—it's part of your long-term success. At Pipeline Sports Performance, our priority is keeping you healthy and on the field, season after season. That’s why we integrate mobility training and flexibility routines that fit seamlessly into your workout plan.

  • Pipeline Tip: We don’t just tell you to stretch—we incorporate dynamic stretches that mimic the exact movements you’ll use in baseball. This not only prepares your muscles for action but prevents injuries before they happen.

  • Flexibility Routine:

    • Dynamic Stretching: Incorporate leg swings, arm circles, and lunges with a twist before every workout.

    • Post-Workout Stretching: End with static stretches to cool down and keep your muscles loose.

3. Train Your Mind as Much as Your Body:

At Pipeline, we believe that mental toughness is just as important as physical strength. Being a great baseball player isn’t just about skills—it’s about resilience, focus, and confidence. That’s why we work on training your mind as much as your body.

  • Pipeline Tip: Our coaches encourage athletes to use visualization techniques daily. Picture yourself hitting that game-winning home run or making that key play, and keep building that mental edge.

  • Mental Prep:

    • Visualization: Spend 5-10 minutes imagining yourself succeeding in key game situations.

    • Positive Self-Talk: Replace any doubts with empowering statements like, "I’ve put in the work, and I’m ready."

4. Nutrition: Fuel Your Performance:

What you put into your body directly affects your performance on the field. At Pipeline, we emphasize the importance of proper nutrition to ensure your body gets the energy it needs to train hard and recover even harder.

  • Pipeline Tip: We don't just provide general advice. Every athlete receives customized nutritional guidance that supports their training and recovery. It’s not about dieting; it’s about fueling your body for success.

  • Nutritional Guidelines:

    • Pre-Workout: Fuel up with light, energy-boosting foods like oatmeal or a banana with peanut butter.

    • Hydration: Stay hydrated by drinking water throughout the day, and especially before and after workouts.

    • Post-Workout Recovery: A protein shake or a balanced meal rich in lean proteins and vegetables will help your muscles recover and grow.

5. Skill-Specific Work: Focus on Your Unique Game:

Pipeline’s philosophy centers around individualized development. Each athlete is different, and our coaches are experts at identifying your strengths and areas for improvement. Whether you’re a pitcher refining your control or a batter honing your swing, we’re here to guide you with personalized skill development that makes all the difference.

  • Pipeline Tip: We use game-changing technology to analyze your performance and give you immediate feedback that drives growth. Don’t hesitate to ask your coach for insights—we’re dedicated to helping you succeed.

6. Embrace the Grind: The Pipeline Way

At Pipeline Sports Performance, we don’t believe in shortcuts. Preparation isn’t easy, and it’s not supposed to be. But every drop of sweat, every sore muscle, and every early morning workout is part of a bigger picture—one that leads to success on the field. Our motto, "Give 100% to be the 1%," drives us to push athletes beyond their comfort zones, knowing that’s where true growth happens.

  • Pipeline Tip: The offseason is the time to outwork your competition. Our proven process, customized coaching, and state-of-the-art tools are here to help you embrace the grind and take your game to the next level.

Your Success is Our Mission

The Pipeline Way is more than just training—it’s about unlocking your full potential as an athlete. When you work with Pipeline Sports Performance, you’re not just another player; you’re part of a community that’s dedicated to excellence. Our personalized approach to pre-season preparation will help you build a strong foundation, stay injury-free, and develop both mentally and physically. Together, we’ll set the stage for a winning season. 

Ready to shine? Join Pipeline Sports Performance and give 100% to be the 1%.

Brennan Coe

Coach Brennan Coe has been pouring his passion for baseball and knowledge of the game into young minds since 2011, when his playing career came to an end and his high-level coaching experience began. Since then, he has organized and led numerous coaching clinics throughout the Panhandle of Florida and has instructed thousands of hours of both private and group lessons.

After his playing career ended, Brennan bounced between jobs while finishing his degree — but he just couldn't get away from his love for the game. He worked for a few different academies, soaking up as much knowledge and experience as possible while working alongside several incredibly bright leaders. Unfortunately, in 2018, the academy he was employed at permanently closed its doors.

Across all of Brennan's time as a coach, he has always taken pride in studying and analyzing countless hours of different hitters, pitchers, and position players to constantly match the knowledge of the game. This passion, along with the extensive database of experience and knowledge he collected during the years before, fueled the development of Pipeline Sports Performance.

Brennan loves getting to know each kid who walks through doors at Pipeline and build positive relationships with them that will impact their lives forever.

Coach Brennan Coe graduated from the University of West Florida in the Summer of 2017 with his degree in Sport Management. He is a co-founder of multiple travel organizations and is the founder of the Pipeline Prime organization. He is also certified by USA baseball in 4 categories.

Brennan was a three-year varsity starter/closing pitcher at Navarre High School from 2005-09. He was awarded MVP his senior year and pitched a no-hitter in the '09 All-star game. After high school, Brennan received a full baseball scholarship to Wallace Community College. The following season he transferred to Delgado Community College, where his team won the Region XXIII Tournament. 

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