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Softball and baseball players come in all sizes and shapes with a unique set of skills to help their team win games. I work with each player as a unique individual with a specific set of mental and physical talents. I customize drills based on their skills, age and competitive level.

I strive to maximize their hitting skills and adjust the mechanics of their swing based on their body and unique style by listening to my clients' concerns and goals, and paying attention to the uniqueness of their swing, My goal is to help each player developing a comfortable and natural swing that produces strong and consistent contact with the ball.

LESSON FORMAT

All lessons are 30-60 minutes long based on the skill that we are working on and age of player.

The first lesson is about connecting with and getting to know the player's goals, expectations and concerns. Getting on the same page, and establishing a comfortable environment to teach and learn are very important when working with young players. During that first lesson, I will create a swing metric baseline using a SwingTracker sensor and app and will go through basic hitting drills. After the first lesson, I will customize the drills based on the data and the player's goals.

Based on the improvement of the swing mechanic, we will go to D-bat cages to bat machine-pitched balls. We will also have live batting practice at a local field based on weather condition and field availability.

I recommend weekly lessons but the right frequency is dictated by the player's dedication and whether or not they can practice at home.

AFFORDABLE LESSONS

2024 Individual lessons:

30 minute Session - $30

4 30-minute Session Package - $100

1 hour Session - $50

4 1-hour Session Package - $160

1 hour Small Group Session (2-4 players) - $120

1-hour Team Session (5-15 players) - $200

Session at D-bat Middleburg: Same as above plus batting pass cost

Optional Services: $30-50 if you want an extra 30 minute simulated game batting practice with a pitcher and catcher, plus any cage or field rental if needed

TRACKING IMPROVEMENT

During the last decade, technology has changed the way we play the game and the way we train. Besides relying on my coaching experience and instinct, I use SwingTracker when at home and HitTrax technology and pocket radar at the batting cages to create a baseline and keep track of each player improvement.

The video and data that I generate are always available and explained to the player/parent during the session or at the next session.

The more a player understands their swing, the easier it becomes the process to fix it or improve it.

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ABOUT ON DECK SWING

I don't claim any accomplishments or pedigree as a player. Having played baseball all the way through college, coaching fastpitch softball for more than a decade, and worked with many young players as a hitting coach at rec, travel, club, high school and college levels since 2010, I bring a depth of coaching experience, knowledge, and patience to those who are eager to learn or improve their hitting skills. My lessons are affordable and I'm dedicated to your success. Contact me to see how I can be of service to you.