Coach DJ's Fastpitch Softball Pitching/Catching Lessons

Coach DJ's Fastpitch Softball Pitching/Catching Lessons

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About

My lessons are always one-on-one. Your daughter will get my undivided attention.

I very much enjoy watching my athletes develop into a competitive softball player and an even better young lady.


Highlights

5 years in business
Serves Goodyear , AZ

Details

Athlete's age

5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old

Years experience

1 – 2 years, 2 – 5 years, 5 – 7 years, 7+ years

Athletes position(s)

Outfield, Infield, Pitcher, Catcher

Skills to improve

Pitching, Fielding, Catching, Base running

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Cyan R.

Coach Dj makes everything super fun and does an amazing job at explaining everything to help me improve.
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June 10, 2021

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Cat 0.

My overall experience with Coach Dj is fantastic. Ive grown so much as a pitcher from my first session to my last one. Ive improved in so many aspects of pitching and continue to improve on my mechanics, control and speed. My sessions are not repetitive which I love, theres the days when coach has me focus on my not so good pitches from previous games and then the other days we focus on my strengthening and conditioning.
Coach is very supportive and motivating thru out our sessions. His knowledge of the game is amazing.
Thank you coach DJ for the support, encouragement and your believe in me.
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May 19, 2020

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Luis S.

We like the total work out. He is part of everything. Pre stretch and warm ups and post stretching and cool down every session. The athletes well being comes first. Communicates well with the athlete and works on key items. The mixture of the sessions keeps the athlete in tune and attentive. Not one session is the same. His attention to detail in pitching is great. He is very positive and the athlete understand what he is expecting of them. We really appreciate his understanding of the student athletes and his willingness to work with her one on one.
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May 18, 2020

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Sage D.

Coach DJ is an incredible coach. He is patient and understanding when teaching but also firm and drives his players to reach their potential as a player. He was one of the best coaches I had in my entire 9 years of playing softball. As a catcher, he played to my strengths and was able to use those strengths to improve where I needed help. He is really great at identifying strengths in general, my entire softball career, I had been playing catcher, he helped me not only improve as a catcher, but also pushed me to try outfield, where I also excelled. I strongly recommend Coach DJ Staflin for your private softball lesson needs.
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April 06, 2020

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Halle M.

I will always remember Coach DJ as one of the best coaches I ever had growing up. He taught me many lessons on and off the field, some that I still carry with me today. I really like how Coach DJ focuses on how players can become better. He is able to help by making adjustments and changes to technique in order to make players as good as they can possibly be!
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April 03, 2020

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Emilee T.

Coach DJ made such a huge impact in the way I approached training. He was able to take Previously learned skills that had bad habits associated with them and train me to rebuild the muscle memory to better my pitching. In all the years of softball, by far coach DJ was the most impactful and left a lasting impression on what an amazing coach can do for you. He strives for greatness and will bring out the best in your ability due in part to his wealth of knowledge and dedication to the sport.
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April 01, 2020

Frequently asked questions

I start out by determining their skill level & what goals the new pitcher would like to achieve. I make sure she understands my terminology, as well as the importance of proper conditioning & reinforcing the basic fundamentals. For pitchers, my philosophy is simple ... establishing an accurate fastball & change up is priority #1. My focus is mechanics first, accuracy second, and speed last. Once all are established, we advance to movement pitches, starting with the drop or rise. I make sure my athletes and their parents/guardians understand that regardless of what I’m asked to coach, I do it with one vision in mind … to help develop athletes to not only be technically sound, but to take advantage of all life lessons any sport provides, to build strong character & self-discipline.

Along with my 20+ years of coaching the game of softball, my degree in education & my classroom teaching experience ... I absolutely have the tools necessary to be a successful coach on & off the field. Like many coaches, I have attended countless coaching clinics & am constantly studying this ever changing game to give my athletes the best chances for success. 

$45 for 60 mins (athlete should be warmed up by start of lesson)

$60 for 90 mins (includes warm-up & strength/conditioning work)

NOTE: I understand every family has their story. If your athlete has the desire & is self motivated, I am definitely open at discussing a rate that best fits your budget. Further, as a seasoned fastpitch softball coach, now offering individual lessons ... please know that my lessons are ONE-ON-ONE. I do not entertain group lessons. YOUR ATHLETE WILL GET MY COMPLETE UNDIVIDED ATTENTION. 

I played high school baseball & played in men's fastpitch leagues during the early years of my military career. In 1994, I got started coaching because both my daughter's played the sport. It started out as a great way for us to spend time together ... but turned out to be so much than that. Memories of a lifetime for sure ... but I strongly believe that playing the game molded them both to become the very successful woman in life they both are today. Its that tremendous pride for my daughters & the love of the game that continues to motivate me to coach today and hopefully have a part in raising more successful young ladies to become successful athletes on the field and women in life. As the saying goes ... "It takes a village".

I have coached all ages and levels of fastpitch softball. But since 2002, I have coached primarily high school age athletes in all facets of the game ... with an emphasis in pitching & catching. I have been a pitching & catching coach at various high schools in the Phoenix valley, as well as American High Schools in both South Korea & Germany. I am currently the varsity assistant coach, at Estrella Foothills High School in Goodyear, AZ. I specialize in pitching, catching, and outfield.   

I am always fond of watching my athletes have success on the mound and behind the plate ... but even more fond of seeing those athletes go on to experience much success in life!

I would recommend you choose a coach who is not only knowledgeable in the sport and can adjust their coaching style to your daughter ... but also one who is equally invested in seeing their athletes grow as young ladies of strong character as well as an accomplished pitcher or catcher. Like my lessons are, I would also make sure that the lesson you choose for your athlete is one-on-one, getting the coach's undivided attention. 

Being honest with themselves about both their current pitching & catching skill set as well as establishing realistic goals. For the pitcher, they should understand that control of the fastball and a very consistent change up are the building blocks for all other pitches they will attempt to master. 


Services offered

Softball