Book Private Softball Lessons with Coach janessa
HI there! My name is janessa miranda and i am 19 years old. Growing up i spent my entire childhood playing softball. I have 16 years under my belt, 10 years of competitive travel and 1 year of Divison 1 softball. You should train with me because i love helping girls develop a love for the sport and help them get to the best level they can be at. I have knowledge of what it takes to be at the NCAA D1 level and cant wait to share my wisdom and experience with the upcoming stars.
Union City, CA
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Get to know Coach janessa
About Me:
16 years of playing softball
10 years of competitive travel
4 years of varsity softball
1 year of D1 softball
all league first team all 4 years of high school
all league catcher MVP
2 years of coaching
1 year of coaching travel
1 year of coaching high school
How I can help you improve your game:
I can help someone improve their game by boosting their confidence in their skills and motivation. Softball is all about how confident you are going out there, and if you'r confident in your skills as a player then you will dominate on the field. It's the simple mechanics that go a long way. It takes time and persistence to master a skill and thats what i hope to be able to teach young girls.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
a typical training session looks like this:
we start with stretching, one of the most important parts, making sure to get loose and take a light jog as well.
Then we will move to fielding drills, using a ladder to improve footwork and balance. Ground balls and routine plays to gain IQ on the field and what to do in gameplay situations
Then we can move on to batting and the mechanic's of power. The simplicity of tee work and the motions it takes to be a great hitter
Career summary and accomplishments:
2 years of coaching 1 year of private coaching 1 year of travel coaching 1 year of varsity high school coaching
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach i ever had was my travel softball coach. I had him ever since i was 8 years old to 18. Growing up playing travel, the girls and coaches i had grew up together. He always taught me that it's okay to be in slumps, and it's okay to feel unmotivated. A lot of coaches push and push their athletes and it burns them out. When you have an amazing coach who values you not only as a player but also as a person, it makes the sport even better. He taught me how to be the best player i could be, on and off the field. He built a foundation with me outside of just softball and thats something i will always be thankful for. A good coach will help you in softball but a great coach helps you evolve as a athlete and a person. And thats what that coach did for me.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I am a very outgoing and laidback person. I want the athletes i coach to know i will always try my best to improve their skills on and off the field. I am dedicated to helping young girls develop their skills to a level where they feel confident on the field. I will do everything in my power to help athletes feel comfortable and motivate them to be the best athlete on the field. I have went through a lot of ups and downs with softball, and i think its a beautiful sport that i would be blessed to share with upcoming athletes.
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