Adam Gillespie Professional Baseball Instructor
About
I started giving lessons after my junior year of college baseball. I continued giving private lessons while playing professionally, and I've never looked back. Now here I am 20 years later, still giving lessons with even more passion and dedication than I had when I first started. I now do my lessons at Legacy Sports Clubhouse in Las Vegas, where I'm the Director of Player Development.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
The first lesson is more or less an evaluation of the players current skill level. After assessing the players skill level, we will discuss the things they do well, also going over the things they need to improve on in order to get to the next level.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a former high school All Conference, All State, North South All Star and All American. I played my college baseball at Southern Wesleyan University and The University of South Carolina. I also played Milb ball for the Pensacola Pelicans.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I charge $60 an hour and $30 for a half hour session.
How did you get started teaching?
I got started teaching as a high school senior, when I was elected to become a teacher cadet. I have always had a knack for working with kids, and it is truly my passion.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with all kinds of students ranging from the age of 6 all the way up to the professional level.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
A year ago, one of my former lessons was drafted by the Anaheim Angels. That's what it's all about and why I do what I do.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Make sure you find a teacher that is doing it for the right reasons, for the love of it, not just for the paycheck.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
If they want a teacher that is going to tell them what they want to hear versus what they need to hear. The ones that tell you what you want to hear will make you feel good, but that won’t make you any better.