I’m a development-focused coach who prioritizes fundamentals, accountability, and a competitive mindset. My goal is to help athletes grow in skill and confidence while building habits that translate to success on and off the field through structure, preparation, and consistent improvement.
Baltimore, MD
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
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1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
11:00 PM - 3:00 AM
1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
11:00 PM - 3:00 AM
1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
11:00 PM - 3:00 AM
1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
11:00 PM - 3:00 AM
1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
11:00 PM - 3:00 AM
1:00 PM - 3:00 AM
1:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Don't see your preferred date/time? This is only general availability - alternative times may be possible.
Chris McNeal brings a well-rounded background in softball instruction, youth development, and sports performance technology to Rick Dempsey Sports. A Baltimore native, Chris combines on-field coaching experience with advanced training tools to help softball athletes build confidence, consistency, and game-ready skills.
Chris specializes in softball catching and hitting instruction, utilizing modern performance tools including Diamond Kinetics, HitTrax, and Blast Motion to provide measurable feedback and customized development plans. His coaching background also includes serving as a four-year volunteer coach with BUBA, former Program Director for i9 Sports Baltimore, and experience in sports management and marketing roles.
Chris is passionate about teaching the next generation of softball players, building confidence, and helping athletes reach their full potential both on and off the field.
I help athletes improve by focusing on fundamentals, consistency, and game awareness. My training builds proper mechanics while developing confidence, athleticism, and decision-making that translates directly into competition. Through structured drills, personalized feedback, and game-like situations, players learn not just how to perform skills, but when and why to use them. My goal is to help every athlete develop stronger habits, compete with confidence, and reach their full potential on the field.
A typical session with me is structured, high-energy, and game-focused. We begin with a dynamic warm-up, then move into skill development based on the athlete’s needs: including hitting, defense, and position-specific work. Training emphasizes proper mechanics, repetition with purpose, and situational awareness through drills that translate directly to game performance. Athletes receive clear feedback throughout the session and finish with competitive reps designed to build confidence and a strong mindset. My goal is for every athlete to leave improved, confident, and better prepared for competition.
Chris earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Sports Management from Towson University and Coastal Carolina University, giving him a strong foundation in athlete development, program leadership, and facility operations. He currently serves as the Varsity Softball Head Coach at Maryvale Preparatory School and brings over six years of baseball and softball coaching experience at multiple levels. As a former catcher and a two-year varsity team captain at Pikesville High School, Chris understands the physical and mental demands of the game and applies that insight directly to his instruction.
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Athletes and parents should know that I care about development first. My goal is to create a positive, structured, and challenging environment where players can build confidence while improving their skills the right way. I focus on strong fundamentals, accountability, and teaching athletes how to think the game, not just perform drills. I believe in clear communication, honest feedback, and meeting each athlete where they are in their development. Every session is designed to help players grow as competitors, teammates, and confident individuals both on and off the field.
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