I train you as you are...then strive to make you better. I'm not interested in making the next.... Let's build you up! I will give you honesty and integrity in your personal training and evaluations. I will expect the same in your physical and mental practice.
Laguna Niguel, CA
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2 years Private Coaching
4+ years coaching
Played 4 years High School, Junior College
Tryout w/ San Diego Padres
First Aid/CPR Certified
I look to improve individual skills the same way I improve team play...using my RRC method.
READ, REACT, COMMUNICATE.
You have to READ the individual first. What are they currently doing, how are they doing the action...etc. You then REACT by creating a gameplan for improvement which can
consist of physical actions, reading
materials, watching videos + review...etc.
Lastly, you COMMUNICATE your plans with
the athlete and create both achievable
goals and 'stretch' goals...
Every individual is unique....
This is dependent on the training be requested.
Regardless of the training needed (hitting, fielding, base running, etc) I look to also incorporate body strengthing exercises using dynamic drills.
In general, training sessions are tailored to the athletes need(s) mentioned and observed.
I have coached youth/high school sports in girls softball, boys baseball & football, and girls flag football. Laguna Niguel High School JV Girls Softball - Head Coach Breakthrough Sports Flag Football 12-14 yrs old Laguna Niguel Girls Softball - Head Coach 14U S & B Diamond Coaching LLC (Private Coach) Softball & Baseball
I am married. Live in Laguna Niguel. Three kids (one in high school (plays softball), other two are adults and live out of state).
I'm easy going; however, when working either with my team(s) or private coaching I am always looking for the focused intensity from the athlete. The athlete should always know their intent behind an action...If you don't know, ASK.
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