Pro's Sports Coaching
About this pro
Over 15 years of coaching Baseball, Volleyball and Football - as well as playing at a high level - has prepared me to help you and/or your child, get better and have more fun playing the sport they love!
Team sports are not just about winning or losing, but about adding to the group dynamic. Improving skills, confidence and attitude will help prepare one for life in and beyond sports.
20+ years playing and coaching indoor and beach volleyball. 20+ years playing and coaching Baseball - multiple age groups and skill levels; Emphasis on pitching and fielding skills. College football player - focus on receiving, agility, speed work.
I enjoy teaching the skills that make players successful, and have fun doing it! Laughter is as just important as sweat equity when teaching children and adults alike - watching my players improve, succeed and enjoy the games I grew up playing and now coaching, makes it all worthwhile!
Sports at any age is about building confidence to succeed when challenged - spiking a ball past a libero, driving home the winning run, striking out the final batter, or catching a touchdown pass - and being an integral member of a team.
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Elmwood Park, IL 60707
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What is your typical process for working with a new student?
First Step - Identify skill level and desired improvement. First meeting is to go through a series of drills to determine skill level at the basic movements and identify opportunities for improvement. End the session with an honest discussion about next steps and areas to work on.
Second Step - implement the plan - begin personalized regimine of exercises, drills and games designed to teach athlete proper technique
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Degree in Biology/Anatomy with focus on kinesiology
USAV certification for working with young athletes
White Sox Coaching Clinics Alumnus
15+ years coaching all age levels
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
First Session - $25 evaluation fee
Subsequent Sessions:
Private Lesson - $50/hour
Group Lesson - $30/hour per student
How did you get started teaching?
I played varsity sports in HS, which allowed me to play college football.
I received a degree in biology, and fell in love with teaching - my career was in corporate education, but have always coached sports - starting with club volleyball, and then baseball and football.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with athletes at all levels of experience and skill - from first time passing a ball, to varsity athletes looking for that additional edge.
Each student brings with them experiences and abilities - utilizing those unique characteristics enable me to help them succeed
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Find a coach that relates best to your style of learning - if you're a cerebral athlete, serious worker, or weekend warrior - find a coach that you can relate to
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
will this coach help me improve?
Will this coach teach me things I can do to improve on my own?
will I enjoy working with this coach?