Ken Hyne Softball Lessons On Life

About

I have played and head coached men's fastpitch softball and have coached girls and women's fastpitch softball for 25+ years. I LOVE teaching the game to the girls, working with the parents on the role they can play in working with their children, and watching steady improvement from the very young to when they are ready to play in college. I focus on teaching not only the skills necessary to maximize their potential but to also understand the game as if they are a coach on the field. And I am passionate about relating the game of softball to their everyday lives and relationships outside the white lines. Over 100 girls I have coached have played in college at all levels and I take most pride in watching every team I have coached become significantly better by year end. While currently the Varsity Head Softball Coach at the Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, CT, I started the first GOLD team in the first travel softball organization I was affiliated with, have coached at high level travel programs and also at the little league level. I believe EVERY girl has hidden inner talent and my goal is to have them reach the potential they set out to accomplish while striving for their "One Moment In Time". I have coached travel while holding down senior management positions which previously prevented me from coaching in high school and college but now that I have "retired" from the 8-5 full time corporate world I want to fully commit to bringing my love and passion for the game of softball to as many young girls and families as possible.

I am married to my wife Lynne with two beautiful daughters, two amazing grandchildren, all of who reside in CT and our current forever dog Jazzy. I played college baseball at Drew University having started every game in my four years at Drew. I am a huge fan of just about all sports with my "favorites" being softball, baseball and college basketball (preference for the lady Huskies). And my oh wow fact is that I have completed 12 marathons including the NYC marathon five times.

Highlights

Hired 2 times

1 employee

10 years in business

Serves Bloomfield, CT

Specialties

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

Years experience

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

Athletes position(s)

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

Skills to improve

Batting, Pitching, Fielding, Catching, Base running

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mckenna D.

I have had the distinct pleasure of working with Ken Hyne for many years now, in several capacities. Not only was he the coach for a team I played on, but he was also the head coach to a team I assisted. What I can say is Ken truly cares about each and every kid he coaches, and invests so much time and energy to help make them better/ take them to the next level! Every player he’s ever coached, myself included, grows as an athlete because of the skills he teaches, and softball knowledge he passes on. Whatever softball goals and aspirations your child has, Ken is in my opinion the perfect coach to help your athlete achieve them.

May 20, 2023

amanda H.

Coach Ken has excellent knowledge about the game and is very passionate about helping players become the best they can be. He makes everyone want to work hard, have fun, and succeed. His love the for game is second to none and I am proud to say that I have learned most of what I know from Coach Ken (and he was integral in helping me reach the college level)!

May 19, 2023

russell M.

Ken has coached all 3 of my daughters over the years in travel ball. Ken knows the game and is a great instructor of the skills necessary to be succesful--especially on the defensive side. Ken has a very positive attitude and has a great way of relating to young female atheletes-- helping with discipline and mental toughness. Just a great coach overall!!

May 19, 2023

sarah L.

My daughter is on a travel softball team, and having Ken give her private lessons has been invaluable. Even after just a few sessions, we have noticed an improvement in her skills, and even more importantly, her confidence. Ken is incredibly patient, answering questions and helping her with batting, fielding and pitching. He has introduced drills that she hasnt done in practice and is actually excited about doing with us in the backyard. I appreciate that he tailors his lesson to her level and ability. Everything is explained in a way that she understands and she responds so well to his teaching style. Based on our experience, Id recommend Ken as a coach for any softball player.

May 17, 2023

Services offered

Softball