About
During my professional playing career, I founded a youth baseball program locally to teach players using professional baseball methods. I use my experience to teach kids in a way that encourages participation, instills confidence, and sets them up for success at the next level.
I enjoy helping athletes understand their skills better. It's a good feeling when you're able to help someone whose shoes you were once in.
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Years experience
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I like to dive right into a lesson with a player. The first lesson is typically our chance to get to know each other, for me to watch their mechanics and how they approach the game, and then for the student to understand my communication style.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I played 4 years in college and 5 years at the professional level. I coached high school baseball at the Varsity and JV level from 2008-2017. I ran an organization that had 100 members on various teams, with professional coaches.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Two things to keep in mind: There are no quick fixes. You are your best coach.
It's my goal to help your athlete develop a better understanding of their own skills and mechanics, and how to properly critique them based on gameplay and results.
[all of my lesson packages include video work and various available analytics tools such as Blast Motion, Pocket Radar, Pitch Logic, etc.]
What that means is I want to work with your athlete consistently for at least a 4-week period, at least 2-3 times per week (if not more). This allows the athlete and I to connect and see a more realistic perspective of your athlete's skills.
Think about it: you can go to a tournament and have a really bad one, or you can go to a tournament and be on fire. You never know.
If we meet occasionally, we will no-doubt the good and the bad. If we meet consistently, we'll be able to work through it together, helping your athlete learn how to coach himself, just like the professionals do.
I charge $75 for a half hour lesson. We'll probably go over-time, depending on how the lesson is flowing.
But like I said, I prefer to meet consistently each week for a 4-week package because this approach leans heavily in the favor of the athlete.
The cost of a 4-week package at (2) 30-minute lessons per week (8 total lessons) is $500.
The cost of a 4-week package at (3) 30-minute lessons per week (12 total lessons) is $600.
Additional days above 3 each week add $40 per day.
How did you get started teaching?
I was watching my son play Little League during the offseason and could see coaches with good intentions but not the best info. I wanted to do my part to give back using the information I was getting from coaches that had MLB experience. So I started with a little league team and then grew that into a developmental travel ball team/organization.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with 6-year-olds to professional players.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
My company just recently hosted a professional baseball tryout and we were able to help 16 players sign a professional contract at the event.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Don't look for a quick fix, and don't book with anyone that guarantees improvement. You control your effort and attitude: when both of those are being used properly, you can achieve anything. But you might not. It's not the result that's important it's the discipline of staying on the journey that will teach you how to be successful in all areas of life.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What is my goal with my training? Is it to please someone else, or is it for my enjoyment?