Franklin Van Gurp (Sports Link)

Franklin Van Gurp (Sports Link)

5.0Exceptional(5 reviews)

About

My name is Franklin Van Gurp. I am a current professional baseball player with 7 year of pro experience and counting. I was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in 2017, traded to the San Diego Padres & also played for Seattle Mariners. I am offering my baseball coaching expertise in the Valley Area.

In my 10 years of coaching and 24 years of playing experience, I've found that the most effective coaching method is being able translating ideas in a simple and efficient way that athletes can apply to their game in the shortest realistic timeframe. I specialize in MULTIPLE positions such as catching hitting, pitching and infield.

Being a versatile player myself & playing multiple positions at a young age has helped me succeed over my pairs not only from PRO scouting standpoint but also with college recruiting. Being able to play multiple positions will always be a key stone and asset to landing a full scholarship at the Division 1 level. The bases of my career and training consist of hard work, attention to detail and no self limitations.

Letting your journey dictate your path through self discovery and real evaluation. Never limiting your ability to just got out there understand that we’re playing a kids game and have fun.

From a developmental standpoint being athletic and teaching the body to move gracefully & change direction will be the best form of force production. Understanding where the body is in space and coordination.

Personal background: In my player career I was privileged enough to play at 3 Division 1 colleges such as Florida State University as a catcher/third baseman, powerhouse Juco Chipola College (Catcher, Pitcher), and then transferring to Florida International University where scouting saw potential in me due to my personable attitude and athletic abilities.

Having the privilege to be part of such a competitive environment has helped me reach where I am today, learning from these amazing coaches that preached hard work and putting the time in no matter how the body feels. Day in and day out the challenge was building men of the future. The main goal play hard, get it done and respect the game.

I've dedicated years of personal resources to gain knowledge and experience for my coaching career & will do my all to translate it in the most simple and effective way.

My primary goal is to help athletes improve both on and off the field. I specialize in optimizing baseball players' mechanics, power production and refining raw tools.

Throughout my coaching career I've had the opportunity to work with athletes ranging from T ball to Pros, providing me with valuable insights into each individual's journey. From coaching players in the Dominican Republic who use minimal equipment to collaborating with top facilities in Arizona such as Push Performance, X2, and Driveline,

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Highlights

Hired 3 times
4 employees
7 years in business
Serves Los Angeles , CA

Payment methods

Cash, Venmo, Paypal, Apple Pay, Zelle

Social media


Specialties

Athletes position(s)

Outfield, Infield, Pitcher, Catcher, Position not decided yet

Years experience

No experience, 1 – 2 years, 2 – 5 years, 5 – 7 years, 7+ years

Athlete's age

Under 5 years old, 5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Skills to improve

Batting, Pitching, Fielding, Catching, Base running

Photos and videos

  • 2018 Big League Spring Training
  • The Future
  • Team Europe Japan Global Games 2024
  • Venezuela Winter league 2024
  • Back in college working with current big leaguer Bowden Franis
  • Back in college working with current big leaguer Bowden Franis

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    vanessa B.

    So glad our kid gets to learn from Franklin. He pays attention to detail and makes sure that our kid is not just hitting the ball but using the right technique. He has tremendously helped him develop his hand-eye coordination and hitting technique. With his help my young 4 year old is well past a tee-ball set.
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    June 15, 2024

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    carlos C.

    I recently had the pleasure of working with Coach Franklin I couldnt be happier with the results. His expertise is truly impressive. He is detailed in his suggestions and positive in his encouragement. His personalized approach helped my son refine his techniques and improve his performance on the field significantly. I highly recommend Coach Franklin to anyone looking to take their baseball skills to the next level.
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    May 22, 2024

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    lori D.

    We have been incredibly impressed with Coach Frank over the past few months. My 13-year-old son has been working with him twice a week, and the improvement in his pitching skills has been remarkable. Coach Franklin has a deep understanding of the game and a great ability to communicate with young athletes.
    He tailors each session to focus on my sons specific needs, ensuring that he progresses steadily while maintaining a fun and engaging environment. My son looks forward to his sessions and is more confident on the mound.
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    May 20, 2024

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    jeffrey J.

    Amazing communication skills, knows the game very well, very easy to work with Thank you for making me a better player and person coach Frank
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    May 14, 2024

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    vanessa L.

    My son trained with Franklin for two years during his off-seasons. I couldn’t be more happy with how attentive he was to my son and how much my son developed in both pitching and hitting. Franklin has a perfect balance between discipline and enthusiasm to keep my son engaged.
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    May 14, 2024

    Services offered

    Baseball
    Softball