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Joe Testa (Minnesota Twins & Washington Nationals)

Joe Testa (Minnesota Twins & Washington Nationals)

4.8Excellent(6 reviews)

About

My name is Joe Testa and I am currently the pitching coach and a pitcher for the 2014 NJ Jackals in Paterson NJ. I have been a professional baseball player for the past 15 years. I was signed by and played in the Minnesota Twins and Washington Nationals organizations. I have also played overseas in Venezuela, Mexico, Italy and Puerto Rico. During my last 2 seasons I was hired as the pitching coach for my team as well.

My lessons, drills and teachings are all personalized to the player after my initial assessment at the beginning of each session. There will be emphasis placed on mechanics aiding in the development of the players velocity, control and consistency… as well as, and more importantly, the mental aspect of the game.

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Highlights

Hired 12 times
1 employee
18 years in business
Serves Jackson Township , NJ

Payment methods

Cash, Venmo, Paypal, Zelle

Social media

Specialties

Athletes position(s)

Outfield, Infield, Pitcher

Years experience

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

Athlete's age

5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old

Skills to improve

Batting, Pitching, Fielding, Base running

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    LM

    Lori M.

    Joe was very helpful and gave my son lots of drills to work on at home. We would highly recommend him.
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    November 03, 2021
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    Dennis w.

    I liked how he taught me the mental aspects of pitching, and what I should be doing off the field to prepare me for the next level as well. He also introduced me to a new pitch which worked really well for me this season.
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    January 03, 2021
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    Danny T.

    Very detailed when explaining mechanics, pitches, etc....takes extra time to coach and teach not just baseball skills but what it takes to get to the next level, what type of work ethic is required, etc... takes a genuine interest in the players he works with
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    January 02, 2021
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    Ronald N.

    Joe Testa has been a vital and consistent advisor and pitching coach for the BBA nationals. We are a National ranked organization and I truly thank Joe for helping us reach our goals . Here is to a great 2021.
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    December 31, 2020
    RK

    Rick K.

    Joe is a great pitching coach. He has worked with my 16 year old son for the last 3 years. He knows proper pitching mechanics but also teaches the mental aspects that a pitcher must know to succeed. I would recommend him to any pitcher looking to improve their game.
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    December 30, 2020
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    Kevin V.

    Very knowledgeable. Joe always made himself available. He interacts well with all age groups.
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    December 30, 2020

    Frequently asked questions

    I talk to them. I see where they think they are at, where they are actually at, and where they want to be. Every player is different. There are no cookie cutter mechanics or mindsets that will work for every player. My lessons, teachings, and instructions are made to fit that individual player at that individual moment.

    I have played professionally for 13 years in the Washington Nationals and the Minnesota Twins organizations, as well as in Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Italy. I have coached at many high schools, travel programs and college trainings. I have also been coached by some of the best coaches in the game:

    • Paul Menhart- pitching coach of the Workd Series Washington Nationals (with Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg)

    • Alex Cora- manager of the World Series Boston Red Sox

    • Paul Molitor- Hall of Fame third baseman and manager for the Minnesota Twins

    I have also played with/against some of the best players who have ever played:

    - Pudge Rodriguez, Bryce Harper, Carlos Beltran, Stephen Strasburg, Joe Nathan, Troy Glaus, Manny Machado, etc.

    Hour lessons: Jackson: 1 kid: $120 2 kids: $80 each 3 kids: $70 each 4 kids: $60 each 5 kids: $55 each 6 kids: $50 each Marlboro: 1 kid: $140 2 kids: $90 each 3 kids: $80 each 4 kids: $70 each 5 kids: $65 each 6 kids: $60 each If you have interest in team practices or trainings, we can discuss that as well!

    I always loved helping people and trying to make others better, even when I was playing. I also love motivating and inspiring young athletes to chase their dreams and become the best person they can during the process. 

    I have worked with players from ages 6 to 35.

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    Do your research. Make sure they have the experience that they say they have. It's very important to feel comfortable with who you are working with. The instructor may be very knowledgeable and a great ball player.. but it doesn't mean they are able to teach it well or relate to the player they are working with. 

    1. What are your goals?

    2. What are your strengths?

    3. What are your weaknesses?

    4. How much time do you want to dedicate to training?

    Services offered

    Baseball