Book Private Baseball Lessons with Coach JJ
I’ve played baseball since I was three years old. My dad played in the MLB, my sister played softball in college, my brother plays baseball in college… it runs in my blood. I love giving back to my community and I want to give back to the younger generation of ball players to help them be the best they can be on and off the field. The coaches I had as a kid shaped me into the player I became. Below you can find my playing résumé, one that will show you that I have played this game at a high level and that I want to share that experience with your athlete. I’ve been coaching on the side throughout my professional career and have loved working with kids of all ages on hitting, fielding, catching, and throwing. Give your kid the opportunity to work with an exclusive, knowledgeable coach who understands the game better than any one else in the area.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Get to know Coach JJ
About Me:
HS All-American and 1st State 2014
Gold Medal Winner with USA Baseball 18U 2014
National Freshman of Year in 2015
2x College All-American 2015, 2018
NCAA National Champion 2017
Member of the USA National Team (18U and College) 2014, 2016
Named first captain in school history 2018
Drafted in the 8th round by the Oakland A’s 2018
Played 6 years with the A’s making it to Triple AAA in 2022 and 2023
How I can help you improve your game:
First, it will start with a base assessment and seeing where the athlete is at on day one. We will discuss issues they have within the game (mental or physical) and I will analyze mechanics and introduce different mental approaches to get the athlete in the position he needs to be successful. For my advanced athletes, we can dive deep into the psychology of baseball. There is more to the game than just having a good baseball swing and that’s what I am excited to teach my athletes about.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Sessions are 1 hour in length:
A typical hitting session will start with tee work to warm up and focus on our controllable mechanics. Next, I will do side/front toss while implementing swing thoughts and drills that the athlete will need to fix mechanics. The session will end with overhand BP to piece everything together at the end. Video will be taken to analyze the exact issues that need addressed.
A typical catching session will be drills/reps of the 3 major components of catching: receiving, blocking, and throwing.
Fielding and throwing sessions will be similar. The focus will be on footwork and proper mechanics to ensure my athletes are positioned for success.
Career summary and accomplishments:
Throughout my professional career, I gave private lessons on the side to earn some extra money. I have a little brother who I mentored and coached his teams when he was growing up as well. He is currently a senior in high school and committed to play baseball at my alma mater, UF. I have been working with teams and individuals for the past 6 years.
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I ever had and still have to this day is my dad. He taught me how to work hard and control what I could control, my attitude and my work ethic. He cares about me and my development more than anyone else and that is why I trust him as a coach. Trust is the most crucial aspect of getting your players to buy-in.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
The game of baseball has been my whole life for the last 25 years. I have immersed myself in all aspects of the game and have continued to develop my physical and mental game as my career went on. Athletes and Parents should know that I am very knowledgeable about mechanics and baseball IQ. As a catcher, my job was to be the leader and an extension of the coach out on the field. My playing experience has prepared me immensely to become the coach that your kid needs.
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