About
Our Goal... of the academy is to provide the opportunity for youth baseball players to experience and learn the fundamentals of playing competitive baseball while honing their skills in a "No Pressure, Fun Environment", without having a to commit to a single team or an entire season of play. We meet only once a week, thus allowing you to play other sports.
– Coach Mark’s experience..
Coach Mark Przybylak – Owner/DirectorProfessional Hitting Instructor/ Career Coaching Experience
Current Owner/Director of ProKids Baseball Academy
Current Director of OC Hawks Travel Baseball Club (est. 2004)
Member of CVCS 2014 DIV 6 CIF HS Baseball Championship Team Coaching Staff
Varsity Head Coach St. Margaret’s HS 2005
Varsity Assistant Coach St. Margaret’s HS 2006 – 2011
Varsity/JV Baseball Assistant Coach – Capistrano Valley Christian HS 2012-2017
12 years PONY Baseball
19 years Club/Travel Baseball Manager
Coached JSerra HS Summer Program 2005
Coached USA 12U exhibition team in Dominican Republic 2006
Coached USA 13U exhibition team in Dominican Republic 2006
2006, Wrote and Produced Big League Baseball Fundamentals Baseball Training Video Series: www.blbfundamentals.com
Finished 3rd out of 100 teams – 2008 12U National Championship
Finished 3rd out of 96 teams – 2006 10U National Championships
Finished 3rd out of 80 teams – 2005 10U National Championships
Finished 9th out of 80 teams – 2004 12U National Championships
Won 10U National Championship – 2002 Cooperstown
I absolutely love seeing my students walk away after a lesson with a huge smile on their face and a heart full of positive thoughts!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I assess their athletic ability first, while explaining my process, answer any questions, and then begin to build them from the ground up.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I own a Bachelor Degree in Sport & Leisure Study from St. Lawrence University. I have also taught Hitting and coached baseball for the past 19 years, from Little League, Travel Baseball thru High School successfully. I have also been mentored by some of MLB's great Hitters such as Reggie Smith, Tony Gwynn, Rod Carew, Mike Schmidt and Mark Maguire.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$50.00 for a 30 minute private session.
How did you get started teaching?
I first became involved as a Youth Coach when my oldest son turned 5 years old and entered into his first year of T-Ball. It was then that I saw the need for my ability to step in and help out. I've never looked back ever since.
What types of students have you worked with?
Ages 6 years old thru College and Professional
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
It’s got to be having 10 of my former players/students get selected in the Major League Baseball Draft over the past 3 years, as well as so many of my former players receiving College Scholarships to play College Baseball.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Look to see WHO he/she is currently teaching, WHAT they’re teaching ...and the rate of their success.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Making sure that you are absolutely sure that you are willing to put in the work once their instructor sets the program for you.