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Danville Community College (VA)
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5 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Joshua P.
Arena Athletics LLC
Baseball
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Driveline certified, former collegiate athlete mentored by MLB veterans, specializing in data driven player development that bridges old school grit with modern sports analytics. View all coaching experience
Training Locations
Coach is willing to travel up to 10 miles
Packages
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
1 session package with Coach Joshua. 45 minute session length
Session Length: 45 minutes
$50 1 session + applicable fees
Recommended
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
3 session package with Coach Joshua. 45 minute session length
Session Length: 45 minutes
$140 3 sessions ($47/ea) + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
5 session package with Coach Joshua. 45 minute session length
Session Length: 45 minutes
$230 5 sessions ($46/ea) + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
10 session package with Coach Joshua. 45 minute session length
Session Length: 45 minutes
$450 10 sessions ($45/ea) + applicable fees
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Pitcher, Outfield, Infield
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Pitching, Hitting, Fielding, Baserunning
Credentials
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Danville Community College (VA)
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5 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Pitcher, Outfield, Infield
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Pitching, Hitting, Fielding, Baserunning
More About Coach Joshua
As a former collegiate pitcher, I specialize in data-driven player development for athletes across the Charles County area. Whether your player is gearing up for Waldorf Little League, SMYO, travel ball, high school ball or college showcases, my focus is on measurable results—optimizing exit velocity, arm health, and rotational power through proven constraint training and biomechanics. We don't use generic coaching cues or guesswork; we use validated sports science to build elite, repeatable mechanics that translate directly to in-game dominance.
Through firsthand experience at the highest levels, he understands that true player development must start with a rugged, athletic foundation and an unbreakable mental game.
Today, Coach Plourde integrates that traditional, hard-nosed approach with advanced, data-driven technology. Holding comprehensive certifications from USA Baseball and Driveline, and serving as an active member of the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA), he brings professional-grade analysis to every training session.
Joshua Plourde is the founder of Arena Athletics, bringing a lifetime of baseball passion and elite-level playing experience to player development in Charles County. His foundation in the game was built on the highly competitive travel ball circuit, where he was heavily scouted and mentored by ex-professional athletes. Most notably, he developed his mechanics and approach to the game under the direct guidance of Tommy Harrison, a nine-year veteran of the Atlanta Braves organization. This early, immersive exposure to professional-caliber instruction shaped his understanding of the work ethic and granular adjustments required to compete at the highest levels.
Collegiate Ace & Elite Competition
At the collegiate level, Coach Plourde earned the highly coveted role of the #1 starting pitcher for Danville Community College. As the ace of the pitching staff, he was tasked with taking the mound against top-tier competition, regularly facing off against Division 1 programs like Campbell University. He knows exactly what it takes to stare down D1 hitters and command the strike zone in high-pressure environments. While a career-altering injury ultimately cut his time on the mound short, that adversity fueled a deeper, more analytical pursuit of the game. It shifted his focus from playing to mastering biomechanics, arm care, and the science of athletic longevity.
Every session begins with a dynamic movement series to prime the kinetic chain, followed by capturing a data baseline using Pocket Radar to measure bat speed and exit velocity or for pitchers, overall command and pitch velocity. From there, we address mechanical leaks using specialized Driveline methodologies and heavy constraint or overloaded bats to naturally correct swing paths. We conclude with high-intent reps to lock in changes, providing you with concrete metrics and a clear assessment of your progress before you leave.
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Client Reviews
Michael (CoachUp client)
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Nelson (CoachUp client)
Coach Joshua is great!! His knowledge of the game and the attention to detail is fantastic. Just a few minutes in my son sessions I already seen improvement. If you're looking for a training look no further.
Mayra (CoachUp client)
Coach Joshua is a great coach. He is very talented and professional. After the first lesson my son showed so much improvement. My son really enjoyed the lesson and wanted to continue training and learning with his coach. Thank you Coach Joshua for an amazing training session.
Marcus W. (Testimonial)
Coach Josh doesn't just teach mechanics, he teaches the game. My boys have gained so much confidence at the plate and on the field. The environment he establishes is competitive but incredibly supportive. We've tried other programs in Southern Maryland, but nothing comes close to the structured progression Josh provides.
Sam (Testimonial)
It’s has been a great experience working with Coach Josh. He has worked with my 8 yrs old son for several sessions now, and we have seen significant improvement in his skill development which has shown in his game play. Coach Josh from day one has been able to not only introduce drills but also provide game situation training which has transferred over into his league play. We look forward to what’s ahead, and thank Coach Josh for his time and commitment to skill development and instillment of life skills through the game of baseball.
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