Clean eating has become a top priority at the Minnesota Twins Academy since hiring a registered dietitian. Chia seed pudding with fresh raspberries and shredded coconut, and cocoa infused homemade sports bars are as close as it gets to dessert. From time to time we will have brownies or cookies, often with a healthy twist, but generally at this level foods are eaten with the focus of fueling for sports performance. When players and other clients are craving something they oft

A glimpse of spring training (ST) started in October when I started working with a very talented young man, Oswaldo Arcia. He was in a unique situation that required him to basically step up or get out. He has worked extremely hard both on and off the field to lock-in his position on the MLB side of the Twins, and for that I am so proud of him! He was committed to working with me and the MiLB strength coach for the entire off-season to get in shape. He opted out of playing wi