Praise joins Connected Performance after serving as the Lander University pitching coach in the 2021 season. Throughout his coaching tenure Praise has developed multiple draft prospects and trained athletes ranging from the high school to professional level. Prior to Lander Praise served as a throwing instructor at the Florida Baseball Armory digesting analytic reports, biomechanical breakdowns, movement assessments, and implementing strength, throwing, and mobility programs. During his playing career at Lander, Praise trained himself to jump from the low 80's to finishing his career sitting 90-92 mph.