James F.

Debbie (CoachUp client)

Words can’t even explain the positive influence Coach James has on my son Andrew!! It’s not just in baseball either. The things Coach James teaches will follow my son through many aspects of his life in a very healthy positive way. Very thankful for this!!!

Kyle (CoachUp client)

Our son just started with Coach Fort but he’s excited to keep moving forward.

Darryl (CoachUp client)

Coach James has done a great job with my son giving him easy helpful tools so he understands what he needs to take with him to practice and why he's doing them.

Angela (CoachUp client)

My son was out of the game for a few years and Coach James got him right back on track after a few private sessions. He’s professional in every sense of the word, seeks the best in his athletes, and equips them with everything they need to become better at what they love. Many thanks, Coach! You’ll be seeing us again soon.

Diana (CoachUp client)

Coach James was great for my son, gave him the confidence he needed. Will definitely be back again!

Julie (CoachUp client)

Coach James is awesome. Full of energy and knowledge. Been to a few different training facilities for my son and WNY Strikezone is the first to actually have a plan for my son's development. I feel Coach James actually cares about making my son a better baseball player. He allows my son to play his style of game and improve it rather than changing his style to one he isn't comfortable in. Very happy with Coach James.

Brandon (CoachUp client)

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Steve (CoachUp client)

Coach James did a great helping my son out. He came in with a ton of energy and my son fed off it. He can’t wait for his next session.

David (CoachUp client)

Coach James was outstanding! I was traveling to Niagara Falls for vacation and my son was going to miss several travel ball team practices leading up to a big tournament in WV. I found Coach James and Strike Zone online and though it be a good option to keep my son sharp. I was able to get an appointment during a down day of our vacation and my son loved it. Coach James treated us as if we lived in the area and catered the lesson to what my son needed some work on. When it was over Coach James spoke to me about the lesson and what they worked on. My son enjoyed it so much. We scheduled another lesson the next day before we left NY. Great facility and instruction. Wish he moved his business to Delaware!

Amy (CoachUp client)

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Kevin (CoachUp client)

We are thrilled with Coach James! He does a terrific job of mixing up the sessions to keep Max focused and engaged.
Coach is always high energy and encourgages Max week in week and out.

James (CoachUp client)

Coach James addressed Colin’s need to do live hitting. He had two pitchers at Colin’s session for him to do batting practice. Best of all the pitchers were throwing 70 and 80 miles per hour.
Thank you Coach James

Michael (CoachUp client)

Excellent time with coach James my son learned a lot during his hitting sessions and he can’t wait to go back and start the catching sessions.

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Kenneth (CoachUp client)

Coach Fort is hands-down the absolute best! My son is a 10-year-old, first-year pitcher, currently playing house, but looking to try out for travel soon. He’s had just 2 sessions with Coach Fort and we’ve already seen an improvement! I could tell from the my first impression of Coach that he is exactly what we need to take it to the next level. Session 1 worked on my son’s pitching. During his very next game, he closed in the final inning with no hits. His team fed off the energy and then rallied for the win. Session 2 worked more on his batting. My son went 1-for-2 at his next game with great contact during both at bats. INCREDIBLE! His confidence and mental focus/toughness has already shown improvement. We still have another session to go, but I can tell you that WE WILL BE BACK FOR MORE!

Thank you Coach Fort!

Joe (CoachUp client)

Our training at Strike Zone with Coach James was the best of anyone we have ever had! Of several facilities in the area we could not recommend Strike Zone and their staff any higher! Our son learned a ton, feels more confident at the plate and on the mound, and we cannot wait to get back to WNY Strike Zone to work with them again. Thank you for all of your help, the WNY area is lucky to have a facility with such dedication to baseball and softball!

Dean (CoachUp client)

Coach James was great and my 13 year old had his first session and was tested on core strength , hitting power, and flexibility.
My son has been doing the foot exercise to strengthen his feet and improve his balance.

My son also got to put his name on the white board for highest exit velocity for his age.

Ralph (CoachUp client)

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Michele (CoachUp client)

My 10 year old son had 2 great sessions with Coach James when we were in the area visiting family. James really took the time to connect with my son and I appreciated the explanations of why he emphasized and focused on the things that he did. We will definitely be back at WNY Strike Zone the next time we are in the area!

Carl (CoachUp client)

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Shawn (CoachUp client)

Coach James did a excellent job with all of the athletes. He was very knowledgeable and taught them some very good drills and techniques when it comes to pitching. Great Job!!

MIchelle (CoachUp client)

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William (CoachUp client)

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Holly (CoachUp client)

James is highly motivated - my son loves training with him. He makes his training fun!

Suzanne (CoachUp client)

He really knows how to get through to the athlete with new techniques and new strategy.

Mike (CoachUp client)

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Ed (CoachUp client)

Coach James is an excellent coach . Very high energy!! puts 110% into each minute of the training session. We made over an hour road trip to get to him and it was well worth it!! We were there about 15 minutes or so before our session, so I was able to see him work with a high school player. When is was our time he switched gears and was able to relate to my 9 year old son. To have the ability to transition from a HS student to a 9 year old in a matter of seconds was amazing!!! coach james is truly a professional!! Very positive and gave my son some mental aspects of the game that no one has every addressed with him before!!

Janet (CoachUp client)

My son loves working with Coach James. I love that not only does he work on the mechanics and physical side of baseball but also how his mental strength and attitude effect his game. Highly recommended!!

Mark (CoachUp client)

Awsesome! My son loved it. Can't wait to return for more training. Thanks

Debbie (CoachUp client)

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Karyn (CoachUp client)

Great coach! He worked with my 11 year old son and gave him great direction and confidence he needed.

Anne (CoachUp client)

Coach James has a very positive approach and he always keeps my spirits up. He gives very helpful tips with good ways to remember the techniques and does a lot of repetition to commit the techniques to muscle memory. He gives 110% to the session and packs a ton of work into 60 minutes!

Arthur (CoachUp client)

Coach James was great. Energetic, positve, and knowledgeable. My son relates to Coach very well. Looking forward to many more sessions.

Derek (CoachUp client)

Coach James is on the cutting edge for training baseball players. He has an excellent demeanor. The 2 players he has worked with are retaining everything he is teaching. I took my son out a couple days after his session and he used all the techniques and mental approach provided by Coach James. I'm recommending James to all the players I coach.

Teresa (CoachUp client)

Coach James is very knowledgeable at teaching the skills and breaking down the mechanics all while promoting a "can-do" attitude. He trains with a positive approach and I already see an improvement and confidence in my 11 year old. I would recommend him to anyone serious about the game.

Candice (CoachUp client)

Coach James is not only a professional ball player teaching the proper techniques to my son but is also a mentor. He has begun to reinforce the fundamentals of baseball which has improved my son's confidence, skills and problem solving abilities. I highly recommend Coach James to any parent who is looking to sharpen their child's skills.

Sheila (CoachUp client)

Coach James continues to help my grandson reach his potential with each session. His positive attitude and love for the game shine through every aspect of his instruction. My grandsons confidence has improved tremendously, and he really looks up to James as a positive figure/role model in his life. I highly recommend this young man if you are looking to improve your both your skill, as well as your approach to the game of baseball.

Chelsea (CoachUp client)

Coach James has an amazingly positive approach to his training sessions and I couldn’t be happier. My son is bound to be a better ball player (both mentally and physically) after training with Coach James. After one session, my son’s mechanics in both hitting and pitching have already improved, and more importantly; he more confident. I can’t wait for my little guy to continue his session with Coach James. Highly recommended!

Julie (CoachUp client)

Coach James is fantastic! He has worked with my 8 year old son twice and both times my son left those sessions with confidence and skills that he could easily use in his next practice. His enthusiasm for the game is infectious and his focus is completely on my son for the entire time. We can't wait to work with him again!

Joe (CoachUp client)

Positive experiance with Coach Fort, respectful with a great work ethic. Charlie enjoyed coach Forts approach to the game, drills and confidence building. I know the first lesson is like a evaluation of students needs, mentality and work ethic but Jim offers help in all areas mentioned. Hope in the future we can continue to build Charlies character as well as ability.
Joe

Joel (CoachUp client)

Coach James used a great mental approach, stretching, and conditioning to start our session. This mental approach will help my son focus on the game one pitch at a time. I would recommend Coach James as he is a specialist in technique and mental toughness for athletes of all levels and ages.

Brock (CoachUp client)

Coach James has been better than I could've asked for. This coach really cares about you getting better, learning the game & pushing your limits. I'm very pleased after just two workouts. From a coach with personal experience about the ups & downs on this game, we can relate to several topics. I will continue my journey and passion through Coach and highly recommend him. But only for athletes who work hard and have the right attitude. Thanks Coach.

Jennifer (CoachUp client)

Coach James has been a great coach and mentor for my son. He not only works on the physical aspect of the game but also focuses on the mental part which is equally important for all around great performance. I would recommend Coach James for any player interested in improving their skills. We look forward to many more sessions with James!!

Diane (CoachUp client)

Coach James has been a wonderful, positive influence on my 10yr old son. The confidence that he is showing is a joy to watch. James is really able to relate to my son and shows that he understands the difficulties of the game without losing the fun and positive attitude. I also really appreciate the fact that James takes the time to go through warm ups and reiterates the importance of strength, form, and taking care of your body.

Thad (CoachUp client)

Coach James did a great job working with my 12 year old son. He covered swing mechanics and introduced some drills that will improve his mental approach of each at bat.

Jordan Schwartz / 2014 4th Round MLB Draft Pick, Oakland Athletics (Testimonial)

Coach James Fort had a pivotal role in my progression while I was at Niagara University. With his help and knowledge I flourished into a better ball player