Book Private Baseball Lessons with Coach Jonathan
Defense-first coach building confident, fundamentally sound players
Defense-first coach building confident, fundamentally sound players
I’m a defense-first coach who focuses on building strong fundamentals, basketball IQ, and confidence in every athlete I work with. Whether your goal is making the team or becoming a more complete player, I provide focused, one-on-one training that helps you improve quickly and play the game the right way.
Trains in Hatfield, Telford & virtually
Available: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat
Works with all age groups
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Get to know Coach Jonathan
About Me:
I’m a proud husband and father of three amazing boys who share my love for basketball and baseball. Outside of coaching, I own a laser cutting business and a sports card business, and I’m also a proud CollX Ambassador.
How I can help you improve your game:
I help players improve by focusing on fundamentals, defensive intensity, and basketball IQ. Through personalized training, I identify areas for growth and build a plan to develop skills, confidence, and game readiness.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A typical training session with me is focused, high-energy, and built on hard work. We take time to break down your game and talk through areas for improvement, but when it’s time to train, we give maximum effort and leave it all on the court. I emphasize a defense-first mindset - because strong defense wins games - so many of our sessions will focus on stopping the ball, effort, and accountability.
Career summary and accomplishments:
As a former Sports Director at the Indian Valley YMCA in Harleysville, I developed and implemented a wide range of youth programs for athletes of all ages, many of which I personally coached. From basketball and baseball to private training and skill development, I took pride in creating a positive and effective learning environment. The feedback I consistently received from parents made my time there especially rewarding and remains one of my proudest accomplishments.
Best coach I ever had:
Coach Phil, my CYO coach when I was 11, had a huge influence on my journey. He coached us with high expectations and discipline, almost like we were a top-tier program, and it pushed me to grow as both a player and a person. His focus on fundamentals and relentless emphasis on defense still shape the way I coach today.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
As a former Sports Director at the Indian Valley YMCA in Harleysville, I’ve worked with athletes of all ages and understand how to tailor my approach to each player. With younger athletes, I meet them at their level - making sure they understand the fundamentals while keeping sessions engaging, positive, and fun.
With older athletes, particularly at the high school level, my training becomes more focused and professional, emphasizing skill development, game preparation, and accountability to help them continue progressing and succeeding in the game.
Weekly Availability
Monday
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wednesday
Unavailable
Thursday
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sunday
Unavailable
This is only general availability - more times may be available when booking!
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Do coaches work with both kids & adults?
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