Jonathan M.

I played baseball actively into college, playing on the club team at the University of Central Florida. Culminating in 14 years of experience from little league into college. I am a certified youth baseball coach and umpire, I have coached 9/10yr(kid pitch) old teams to a Cal Ripkin League Championship during my first year of coaching. I'm passionate about baseball and I believe through proper instruction comes better execution, so communication is a major priority.
In a typical training session we would go over the basics of what were looking to accomplish for the day, followed by static and dynamic stretching to warm up, start with conditioning drills that work on reaction time and explosiveness on the bases. After the athlete re-hydrates we would start defensive drills to improve hands, range, footwork, and arm strength. I also provide pitching lessons during training if interested. Then the focus would shift to the batting cage; drills would involve hand strengthening drills, balance drills, core and leg stabilization to increase power, as well as drills to increase bat speed.
I'm great with kids of all ages, but I specialize with teens in high school as I feel like the drills that I implement show major strides in teens, i.e. explosiveness drills. But more importantly I focus on teaching the athlete the game of baseball, the intricacies that make a difference during a tryout that shows a coach the athlete has what it takes to play at a high level. After each training session I will also provide things to work on before the next lesson because baseball is 90% mental.

High School - Played at Seminole Ridge High School (Loxahatchee,FL) 2005-2009
Also was a Student Manager in 2009
Team Captain of American Legion Post 367 2008-2009 U19
College - Member of 2011 Club Baseball Team for the University of Central Florida
Before having to retire due to illness during the season
Coaching - Coach of the Acreage Dodgers 9/10 Cal Ripkin League 2009
Won Championship in 2009 with Dodgers

In a typical training session we would go over the basics of what were looking to accomplish for the day, followed by static and dynamic stretching to warm up, start with conditioning drills that work on reaction time and explosiveness on the bases. After the athlete re-hydrates we would start defensive drills to improve hands, range, footwork, and arm strength. I also provide pitching lessons during training if interested. Then the focus would shift to the batting cage; drills would involve hand strengthening drills, balance drills, core and leg stabilization to increase power, as well as drills to increase bat speed.
I'm great with kids of all ages, but I specialize with teens in high school as I feel like the drills that I implement show major strides in teens, i.e. explosiveness drills, mental strengthening. But more importantly I focus on teaching the athlete the game of baseball, the intricacies that make a difference during a tryout that shows a coach the athlete has what it takes to play at a high level. After each training session I will also provide things to work on before the next lesson because baseball is 90% mental.