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Gunnar S., Signal Hill, CA Softball Coach

Gunnar S.

Softball

SILVER

Currently head coach of USA Athletics 16U and Assistant Coach at Long Beach City College. View all coaching experience

This coach is unavailable to take clients at this time.

Training Locations
  • Cerritos College (CA)

  • 16 years

  • Qualified Private Coach

  • Kids, Teenagers

  • Outfield, Infield, Catcher, Pitcher

  • Pitching, Fielding, Hitting, Baserunning

Credentials

  • Cerritos College (CA)

  • 16 years

  • Qualified Private Coach

Services

  • Kids, Teenagers

  • Outfield, Infield, Catcher, Pitcher

  • Pitching, Fielding, Hitting, Baserunning

More About Coach Gunnar

I started playing baseball at 6 years old and continued until my graduating year of 1986 when my high school won the CIF championship. I also played baseball for Cerritos College for 2 years. I then played as an imported paid pitcher in Canada for 5 summers. I also ran baseball clinics for the youth while I was there.

When I returned to California I coached/played with a men's league for a few more years until I had a baby girl. I started coaching her in a recreation softball league soon after we signed her up and in a few games I saw a need for quality coaching. I continued coaching my daughter's teams in rec and travel ball until she reached 18U gold . I am currently coaching 14U travel ball.

My goal as a coach is to teach players not only fundamentals but the strategy of the game. I build on a players strengths to put her in the position to succeed both defensively and offensively. I am very passionate about coaching and use a positive reinforcement approach with my players to build their confidence in the sport.

As a player:
1985 - pitcher Artesia High School -CIF Champions
1988-1993 - Pitcher- Riverside Canucks, Wawanesa, MB, Canada -League Champs 4 yrs
MVP of League 3 yrs
As a Coach:
2004-2006 Cypress Rec League All Stars All-star league champions 2 yrs
2nd place All star 1 yr

2007-2009 Asst Coach- OC Batbusters/Marquez - Triple Crown Nationals-2nd place
- ASA State Championship -2nd place

2010-2011 Development Coach-Firecrackers/Lahners -State Championship- 2nd place
-ASA Nationals -17th place @14u
-7th place @ 16u

My session plan is customized to work on the skills the player needs to improve. I don't just teach a player what to do, but also why to do it and when to do it. I teach the game strategy and how a player can stay ahead of the play if she knows what to expect. For hitters I throw live batting practice changing the speed and location of the ball to resemble what a pitcher would throw, when she would throw it and why she does. If a player knows what pitch to expect she has a much better opportunity for success. For outfielders, I teach the take off when bat makes contact, how to approach the fly ball, and the catch and release motion. I also teach offensive fundamentals such as running of the bases, sliding for success, scoring, stealing, etc.

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