First lesson usually consists of me introducing myself and what my expectations are of the athlete, going over basic warm ups and then getting a general understanding of what the skill level is of the student. I run the student through an assessment that consists of throwing, hitting and fielding.
At this stage we can really focus on one thing per session if this is what the student wants. Hitting should be dry swings and going over technique, tee work, flips, front toss and then followed by pitching machine if we get to that point.
And this point the student should have a better understanding of what to expect from myself. Warm ups should be memorized by now and we should be moving through them rather quickly to get to training. Tee work, fielding and catching techniques are all things I go over if that is what the student is needing.
Once I have a better understanding of what the student is capable of, I start to focus on their weaknesses and help teach them the fundamentals. For example I go over how to properly warm up for throwing, and then begin correcting form on any and all aspects of the game.
The first lesson is about evaluation and foundation. I start by assessing the player’s mechanics in hitting, pitching, and/or fielding, depending on their position focus. I run them through live reps, short drills, and movement screenings to identify strengths and areas of improvement. From there, I introduce a few targeted advanced drills (such as weighted ball work for arm strength, exit velocity tracking for hitters, or advanced framing and blocking for catchers). The goal is to build trust, set expectations, and create a personalized development plan.
Once the foundation and progress are in place, the focus shifts to elite-level development and in-game application.
• Advanced Strategies: Pitch sequencing, reading pitchers/hitters, situational awareness.
• Mental Training: Confidence building, routines, and visualization for pressure moments.
• High-Level Metrics: Continued velocity/exit velo tracking, endurance testing, and competitive scrimmage-style training.
At this stage, players should expect to feel confident applying advanced skills consistently during competition and developing the mindset of a high-level athlete.
This phase is about growth through progressive overload and game simulation.
• Game-like Situations: Facing higher velocity, situational hitting (two-strike approach, hitting opposite field), defensive situational work.
• Strength & Conditioning: Adding explosive speed/agility training and baseball-specific strength work.
• Performance Tracking: Monitoring exit velocity, pop time, pitching velocity, and reaction times weekly.
Players will notice improved performance not only in practice but in live game environments.
These sessions focus on establishing consistency in fundamentals at an advanced level.
• Hitters: Refine swing path, separation, and timing using live pitch and machine work. Incorporate exit velocity and launch angle tracking with tools like HitTrax.
• Pitchers: Emphasize lower-half mechanics, balance, and advanced pitch grips. Start arm care and recovery routines.
• Catchers: Focus on receiving with resistance bands, rapid-fire blocking drills, and throw-downs for pop-time improvement.
Players can expect structured drills, video analysis, and measurable feedback.