Logan’s Lessons
About
I bring experience that not many others have had. After working on my craft all my life I made it to AAA with the New York Mets and was invited to Major League spring training in 2017. Other accolades include several pitcher of the month awards as well as a selection to the AA All-Star team. Injuries derailed my career but I have given lessons during most of my time as a professional and I love working with kids, especially those who like to put in the work. I pitched while in the pro's but I was always a hitter/fielder first and love to teach all aspects of the game.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Always start out with a warmup and stretch, then depending on whether it's a pitching lesson, hitting lesson, or both (which i recommend) then begin with drills, pitching I take them through a throwing program and end with them doing some visualization, and pretending to face hitters. This helps builds confidence especially in young pitchers. Hitter we start with drill work as well as working towards game situations. All depending on age and skill level how quickly we move through drills. Then usually finish up with some kind of conditioning which is often overlooked in baseball.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Years and years and years of unmatched experience. Practice and practice and more practice, the amazing thing about baseball is that it's always updating, changing and there is always, always, always more to work on.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Depends on where we do the lessons and if there is an overhead. Most places charge around 50 for a half hour and 80 for a full hour but if we can do the lessons outdoor or a better situation I can be more flexible with pricing.
How did you get started teaching?
I have younger sinblings who also were very active in sports as well and a lot of their parents reChed out once I turned professional and had a little free time in the offseason and from there I never looked back. I love coaching kids.
What types of students have you worked with?
All types. High school prospects to 5 year olds who just got their first glove. The only requirements I have is that we always look/move forward, and have fun. Baseball is a tough sport and it includes a lot of failures so a willingness to stay positive and work through those road blocks is all I ask.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Two brothers I was working with made a shift. When they first came to me they were always trying to distract one another and werent really on the same page. After a few weeks of lessons these boys were routing each other on and both were making a lot of positive strides not only in baseball but also their confidence and big time in their focus.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Hire someone that keeps this game fun, yes there will be tough sessions, and there will be days that might not end so fun. But it is most important that your child wants to not just be there but to SHOW UP to the lessons, meaning they want to get better with the person who is helping them.
There is NO SUBSTITUTE for game experience. There are a lot of experienced coaches in the tulsa area. Do NOT take your kid to someone who doesn't have a minimum of college experience.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
I like to have an open dialogue with my students, talk about anything and everything, baseball not baseball. I think communication between student and teacher is the most important because baseball is a game of minor adjustments. Teaching the kids when and how to make adjustments without me telling them to or guiding them is the end goal and I believe this starts with open dialogue and a student being comfortable with his teacher.