Training with me can significantly improve your pitching skills, first by analyzing your pitching mechanics, helping fix ,and address your weaknesses. i will also help enhance your mental game, which will boost your confidence.
Phoenix, AZ
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1996 highschool MLB draft Pittsburgh pirates
1997 San Jacinto college JUCO world series Most Outstanding Pitcher
2003 MLB debut Pittsburgh pirates
2004 Topps all star rookie team
2003-2006 pittsburgh pirates
2007-2009 Atlanta braves
2010- 2012 Baltimore orioles
2012- Texas Rangers ALDS champions
2013- Washington Nationals 1st place regular season
2014- Milwaukee Brewers
I can help a player improve by helping develop arm strength.
Help with a safe and effective delivery in order to throw strikes consistently.
Visualize success on the mound. Feeling confident, having mound presence.
Being a former MLB closer ,I can help teach how to turn the page mentally, that's 80% of their success.
My training programs look different for each of my athletes.
Given their specific skill set , age, mental mindset, and goals.
Before even picking up a ball, I get to know my pitcher. Together we will find out what your goals are, then we will customize a training program together. The program will consist of arm care,throwing,long toss, strength and conditioning/core. Depending on age , we will also be working on pitch selection .
After retiring I owned and managed a 15 team academy in south Texas. Coached teams from 6U to 18U collegiate level. I enjoyed it, although my true passion is working 1 on 1, or group sessions focusing on pitching mechanics, strength and conditioning/core ,and mental aspects of the game. Over the last 10 years after retirement, i have worked with kids, teens, and adults. From amateur beginners to active professional level pitchers.
I was blessed to have a few great coaches from Chris Rupp, San Jacinto college, Scott lovecamp, pirates minor league pitching coach, to hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox. The coach who made a huge impact on me was Jim Tracy, Pittsburgh pirates manager. He was not only a huge part of my success on the field, he was just as important teaching me life skills off the field as well.
I truly love what I do. Whether its a beginner that has minimum skills and talent. Or an elite athlete fine tuning for their upcoming Big league season. I've done it all. I take pride in being able to communicate, gain trust, give feedback, work on their weaknesses, and always help them to improve. THEY WILL IMPROVE. I will make pitching fun. Because it is....
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