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I've coached Bay Area youth baseball for the past six years, with an adaptive, player-centric style geared toward helping kids develop and hone their skills, while channeling their energy and enthusiasm through healthy competition. As a lettered high school baseball player (pitcher, 1B) with 11 years of playing experience, I'm excited about the opportunity to share my passion for the game, and to lead and inspire kids both on and off the field!
San Francisco, CA
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About Me:
High School Baseball and Football (4 years / lettered athlete)
Positions: pitcher and first base (baseball), quarterback (football)
11 years youth baseball playing experience
Black Belt, Tae Kwon Do (Grandmaster Richard Chun)
How I can help you improve your game:
My coaching style is holistic, adaptive, and hands-on, with a player-centered approach to training, motivation and competition. I develop a regimen that meets the player at his/her level with a focus on building on their unique strengths, while also helping them address challenges - both physical and mental - that are potentially keeping them from reaching their potential. My approach is collaborative rather than top-down, as I endeavor to really understand every facet of a player and partner with them in a very intentional way to address their goals.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
My approach typically starts with an athlete self-assessment to understand what they would like to get out of a coaching program in terms of: i) skills/position development, ii) personal goals as a player/athlete, and iii) unique personal challenges they would like to overcome as part of their journey.
My coaching sessions (1 hour) generally consist of some combination of the following segments (note: #1,2 are part of EVERY session, #3,4 and 5 vary by preference):
1) Cardio warm-ups / dynamic stretching: round-the-bases @1/2 speed, side-to-sides, lunges/high knees/cones, arm circles (10 min)
2) Progression throwing: stationary forward throwing from fixed position (no hips/legs, minimal arm extension), followed by complete delivery with full arm extension driving from hips/legs (5-10 min)
3) Fielding (grounders): short hop reflex drills, right/left-split step/field/funnel/throwing movements (10 min)
4) Fielding (flies): drop-step, tracking ball above body, catching/throwing progression (10 min)
5) Hitting fundamentals (stance/load/stride/follow-through) using soft toss, and live pitch reps (10-15 min)
6) Mental game: game tactics/decisions, "winning" mindset / motivational strategies (5-10 min)
7) Cool-down / static stretching (hamstring, arm, torso stretches) (5 min)
8) Coaching recap (5 min)
Also: I typically ask that players incorporate practice routines (throwing, fielding footwork, batting progression) between coaching sessions to reinforce key learnings.
Career summary and accomplishments:
BASEBALL Spring 2024 Head Coach SF Little League (Majors) San Francisco, CA Fall 2023 Head Coach SF Little League (Majors) San Francisco, CA Spring 2023 Head Coach SF Little League (Majors) San Francisco, CA Fall 2022 Head Coach SF Little League (AAA) San Francisco, CA Spring 2022 Assistant Coach SF Little League (AAA) San Francisco, CA Spring 2020 Assistant Coach SF Little League (AA) San Francisco, CA Spring 2019 Assistant Coach SFYBL (Shetland) San Francisco, CA Summer 2018 Assistant Coach Jr. Giants (5-7 yr olds) San Francisco, CA FOOTBALL Fall 2023 Head Coach University High School JV Flag Football San Francisco, CA Winter 2023 Head Parent/Coach Next Level Sports Flag Football (5th grade) San Francisco, CA CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING 1. AHA First Aid / CPR / AED 2. NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Heat-Related Illness Training 3. CDFEH Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention Training 4. CDSS California Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training 5. CDC HeadsUp Concussion Training 6. Positive Coaching Alliance Workshop
Best coach I ever had:
My first-ever coach (Mike) was probably my best coach, as he taught me the fundamentals of the game, had confidence in my abilities as a budding young athlete, and inspired me to embark on an 11-year, joyful youth baseball journey as an All-Star pitcher.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I'm the proud father to an 11-year old son, and have been actively involved in his own personal journey as a multi-sport athlete (baseball, tennis, martial arts)ever since he started walking. I hail from an extended family of 5 siblings and 19 nieces/nephews, and have been grateful for the opportunity to help teach, lead and inspire kids my entire life.
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