Baseball/ Softball
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Using my 60 plus years, playing and teaching Baseball/Softball. I set a path to enjoy the process. My teaching provides the students with tried and proven methods. You won't be disappointed.
Teaching the knowledge of how to play, demonstrate the techniques. Having the student participate, adjust habits that interfere with their progress. Set a course to follow and practice. Reveal in their performance.
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What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I teach terminology and knowledge of the game. The way it is intended to be played. I communicate, demonstrate, I have the student replicate physical activity. I explain the techniques, I adjust their mechanics. I train their vision, tracking the movements and speed of the ball. I eliminated fears throughout their mental prowess, and skill set. Fun and enjoyable.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
A sixty year career in Baseball/Softball. I have played for multiple Coaches and 100 teams. Played with and against the best players in the world. I have passed the NFHS courses. Certified CPR, AED, First aid, concussion, Vaccination, TB.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
An hour rate of $ 85.00 individual. Clients in San Francisco. Field Moscone. A Free evaluation trial for half hour. Charges apply if continued. Travel to other cities additional cost. Package discounts available per client.
How did you get started teaching?
While a playing career over sixty years, more than 2000 games. Having multiple coaches and hundreds of teammates. Learning was easy. Teaching , what I learned started after an injury.
What types of students have you worked with?
Currently Baseball, I am the head coach at Galileo high school. I am the head coach at Presidio middle school. I did four years at City College as pitching coach. (Women's softball). I am the pitching coach at Galileo Softball (girls). Private training. 8-18. Fastpitch softball girls.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Since the end of restrictions (COVID). Getting back to the field and Coaching. How much I missed the joys of training youth.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Remember, that it's a privilege to be healthy and capable enough to participate in playing a great sport. Respect yourself a and others.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Parents and students, what development stage are you currently at ? This game takes years to acquire skills. Live in the moment and enjoy the ride. Ask the trainer/ teacher to explain his evaluation of you child's ability, knowledge, desire. The student should want it more than the parents.