Baseball coach · Willoughby, OHCoach Mark
Private Baseball CoachCoach Mark
Trains in Willoughby, Lakewood & virtually
Works with Adult
Available: Mon, Wed, Sun
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Get to know Mark
Build better fundamentals, confidence, and game-ready skills.
Improve your mechanics, add velocity, build confidence, and take your game to the next level with personalized training built around you. Learn from an experienced coach who has helped develop high school, college, and professional athletes.
How I can help you improve
I help athletes improve mechanics, increase velocity and performance, build confidence, and develop the skills and baseball IQ needed to take their game to the next level.
A typical training session
Typical 60-minute session
1. Warm-up & movement – 10 minutes
Dynamic warm-up and mobility
Arm-care routine
Movement prep specific to the player’s position
Quick discussion of what we're working on that day
2. Mechanics & fundamentals – 15 minutes
Break down the player's mechanics
Identify 1–2 key areas to improve
Work through drills designed specifically for those areas
Focus on creating repeatable movements rather than overwhelming the player with too many changes
3. Position-specific training – 20 minutes
For a pitcher, this could include:
Lower-half mechanics
Balance and direction
Arm path and timing
Pitching drills
Bullpen work
Command and pitch development
For younger players, I'd keep it simple and focus heavily on fundamentals, athleticism and building confidence.
4. Competition / game application – 10 minutes
Challenge the player with game-like situations
Incorporate command, decision-making and competing
Help them understand how the skills we're working on translate to games
Career & accomplishments
Playing Accomplishments
First Team All-Ohio Athletic Conference Pitcher – 2008
Second Team Rawlings/ABCA All-Mid East Region – 2008
Collegiate baseball player at Ohio Northern University
Earned recognition as one of the top pitchers in the Ohio Athletic Conference during the 2008 season.
Coaching Accomplishments & Experience
St. Edward High School – Assistant Baseball Coach / Pitching Coordinator (2023–Present)
Elite Sports Performance / Cleveland Prospects – Director of Baseball Operations & Player Development (2015–2025)
Developed training programs for players from 9U through college.
Led player development for Cleveland Prospects teams from 9U–18U.
Served as Head Coach of the 17/18U Cleveland Prospects Travel Team.
Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin – Assistant Coach / Pitching Coordinator
Managed pitching development for Freshman, JV, and Varsity staffs.
Lake Erie College – NCAA Division II Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator
Led pitching workouts, developed scouting reports, and managed recruiting responsibilities.
Defiance College – NCAA Division III Assistant Coach / Pitching Coach / Recruiting Coordinator
Developed pitching, strength and conditioning programs and handled recruiting and player development responsibilities.
Best coach I ever had
Big John, he pushed me to be better both as a player and as a person. He held me accountable, expected a lot from me, and never let me settle for being average. What made him different was that he genuinely cared about me beyond baseball. He took the time to understand what motivated me, challenged me when I needed it, and believed in me even when I didn’t always believe in myself.
That experience has had a big impact on the coach I try to be today. I want my players to know that I’m going to push them, hold them accountable, and help them improve, but also that I genuinely care about them and their development. The best coaches don’t just develop better baseball players—they help develop better people.
What athletes & parents should know
I want athletes and parents to know that I take player development seriously. My goal is not just to run a workout or throw a bunch of drills at a player. I want to understand where they are today, identify what they need to improve, and build a plan that helps them become a better, more confident baseball player.
I’ve played and coached at multiple levels, including working with high school and college players, and I bring that experience into every session. I’m going to push players, hold them accountable, and expect them to work—but I also want them to enjoy the game and understand why we’re doing what we’re doing.
For parents, you can expect honest communication, professionalism, and a genuine investment in your son’s development. Every player is different, and I believe the best coaching starts with meeting the athlete where they are and helping them take the next step.
My goal is simple: help players build better fundamentals, confidence, and work habits that translate from practice to the game.
Training locations
25% off your 1st lesson
$125
$94
Then $400/mo for 4 lessons, starting 48 hours after your 1st lesson. Cancel anytime.
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