About
Hello my name is Evan Van Hoosier. I am a Vegas local who attended Green Valley High School and The College of Southern Nevada where I was drafted by the Texas Rangers and played 5 years professionally(2013-2018). Player development has always been a passion of mine. My main focus is to find ways to maximize the players potential while respecting the game, learning to accept failure, ways of learning to accept that failure while being classy, and gracious on and off the field. I cover hitting, defense, situations, base running and high baseball IQ as it is a very mental game.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Depends on age and talent. Evaluation with video. Start with basic fundamentals. Throwing, catch play,Hands and glove routine, proper rythym and footwork, basic ground balls. Tee series, front toss and over hand batting practice with footwork and agilities at the end. Can work with pitchers and catchers as well. I like to slow things down to make sure they under stand. The student should never be afraid to ask questions.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I played baseball since I was 7. Played professional baseball as a utility infielder/outfielder for the Texas Rangers for 5 years and experienced many ups and downs where I gained so much knowledge on the mental side of the game.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
How did you get started teaching?
Friends reached out to me about coaching a youth team and haven't looked back.
What types of students have you worked with?
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Hitting a grand slam off Luis Severino in 2014 south Atlantic league with my family in the crowd.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Figure out your strengths and weakneses and come up with goals. Short and long term. Be open minded willing and be willing to learn new things as not every player is the same. Most of all, learn to accept failure.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Is this something you really want to do? Everything must be done with a purpose. Are you passionate about the hame? Are you willing to do what others are not doing, in order to succeed?