About
Highlights
Photos and videos
Reviews
Gene
Christie A.
Kevin C.
Tara L.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Typically we start with the swing, everybody wants to be able to hit, and if you can hit, you can find your way into the line up. We work to create/ build a swing that is designed with the players strengths in mind. Not everyone is built like Mike Trout and Aaron Judge, so not everyone should swing like them. Then we take a look defensively and fix throwing mechanics to prevent injury and then build arm strength. Included in that part is defensive work as well, fielding and catching fly balls. Working the feet for good tracking and smooth transitions on the infield.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Currently I am the Director of Player Develooment/ Owner of the Hill Country Renegades. I started out as a head coach for the Next Level Hurricanes, now Wings West where I was for right at 3 years. years. Played college ball, started at the DIII Level, went to a JUCO and then played at Sam Houston State University.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Standard rates are $60/ hour or $35/ half hour. That being said, I try to not let the money be a determining factor. If people need help, we can always work something out.
How did you get started teaching?
Once I got injured and wasn’t able to play at the level I expected to coaching was the only way for me to stay involved with the game and still be able to have an impact. This game is so much more than baseball and I love getting to teach that to kids and hopefully that creates the opportunity for future success, in baseball or otherwise.
What types of students have you worked with?
I’ve worked with kids of all ages, 6 year olds to kids in college.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Don’t just look at a coaches playing resume, there are lots of guys out there that played at higher levels and have little passion to actually teach, to become emotionally invested in the kid. Also avoid anybody that says they can teach your kids to have success seemingly overnight. Hitting a baseball is hard, learning to throw hard takes time, conquering the fear of wearing a ground ball to the teeth takes time. Nobody fixes anything in 1 hour.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Ask why a lot. Why this drill, what in my swing makes you think this? What do you see with my throwing that could lead to injury? Are you going to be honest or just make me feel good so I keep coming back?