Greg G.

I have given lessons to all age groups for 14 years. My experience was gained from playing professionally since 2004. As a professional, I've gained much knowledge and wisdom about the game that might go unnoticed by less experienced coaches. I've studied under hitting coaches that include Rudy Jaramillo, Kevin Long, Greg Gross and Charlie Manuel. I typically work with players who are serious about getting better and are comfortable with a dedicated atmosphere. I have experience with groups (camps and group lessons) and individual lessons.

As a High schooler, I was a USA Today, Rawlings and Louisville Slugger 1st Team All-American in 2004. I was 2-time Texas High school 1st Team All State Member. I signed a National letter of intent to play baseball at The University of Texas. I was drafted in the first round, 21st overall by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2004. After playing in the futures game in 2008, I received my first call up with them in 2008 and went on to win a World Series with them that year as a reserve roster member. I was an all-star at every minor league level. Baseball America has rated me as Fastest Baserunner, Strongest Outfield Arm, Most Exciting Player and Best Defensive Outfielder multiple times. I also received Major league service time with the Texas Rangers in 2009 and New York Yankees in 2010 and 2011. In 2010, I obtained most of my Major league service time with the New York Yankees. In 2015, I played CF for the champion "Tigres de Quintana Roo" in Cancun MX. Over the course of my career, I have played in over 1000 games, stolen over 300 bases, hit 200 doubles, 600 RBI and 100 home runs. I will continue my career this year in the American Association with the Texas Airhogs. I will be leaving in May for the season.

My sessions will be run much like a private session with a coach in pro ball. I will first talk to the client to see what it is that they are specifically interested in improving. I will then watch the client in action before making any suggestions. My goal as an instructor isn't to change my clients, but to improve on what they are comfortable doing already. I have a very laid back, yet focused demeanor as a relaxed client is much more receptive to instruction when he/she feels like I am a peer. When hitting, I usually start the client off the Tee to see how their hands work without the added factor of a moving target. After tee work, and seeing the mechanics and body movement of my client, I will move to front toss and or over hand throwing. My lessons are a cooperative thing that allow the client to give me input as to what my suggestions or adjustments feel like. Being a hitting coach requires that the coach understand that while we might speak the same language, misunderstandings can still occur. Because of this, I like to be comfortable with my clients so they can tell me when something doesn't feel right.