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How ArmCare Helped Northeastern Junior College Dominate in 2025

July 23, 2025 • 37 min

Episode Description

In this episode, we sit down with Northeastern Junior College Head Baseball Coach Andrew Kachel.

Recent notables include a 35-25 overall record, best in school history, and secured the 2025 Region IX Championship. Coach Kachel shares his journey from standout catcher to program-builder, recounting stops across the country and the mentors who shaped his path. We discuss how

ArmCare and Crossover Symmetry transformed NJC's approach to arm health and training.

We also discuss the impact of player buy-in and culture on sustained success, including a story about one pitcher who refused to leave the mound until he hit his ArmCare-approved pitch count.

You can follow Coach Kachel on X at https://x.com/coachkachel18

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