Kyle Beard, Throwing Specialist of 224 Performance, is a former collegiate baseball player with a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida Gulf Coast University and current NCSA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and NASM- Certified Personal Trainer. For more than a decade, Kyle has worked across all aspects of the game – from coaching and advising to instructing and training – while assisting in the development of 1st round draft picks, Major & Minor Leaguers, International professionals, collegiate ball players from over 25 different institutions and countless number of high school athletes. Kyle’s unique blend of knowledge in biomechanics, strength & conditioning, soft tissue management and arm care has helped maximize the athletic development of pitchers to enhance performance and longevity with more emphasis on throwing and less on pitching.