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Linda (CoachUp client)

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Dave (CoachUp client)

Coach Richard is knowledgeable, articulate, and kind. His teachings are straight to the point, and helpful in developing excellent player skills and habits. His patience with my daughter while trying to break some bad habits is unmatched. We will be continuing to work with Richard throughout my daughter’s development, as he is everything we are looking for in improving her hitting.

Debashis (CoachUp client)

A great teacher can break down a complex lesson into parts that are simple and easy to understand. Coach Scales is exactly that. He has a knack for not overcomplicating things in regard to what his pupils need to understand, absorb and execute. His understanding and analysis of deficiencies in a person’s swing is extremely thorough. What is really great about working with Coach Scales is his reluctance to put any burden on his pupils. He understands the requirements and limitations of different age-groups very well and instills a lot of joy through his lessons and his drills so that, his pupils can enjoy what they are doing while working towards improving their swing without feeling any pressure. Our 11-year-old girl gets pretty intimated by coaches and has a tendency to run from them but Coach Scales got her involved through his drills so beautifully that she is asking to work with him. We started with a few lessons but now we plan to work with Coach Scales through the winter.

Gong (CoachUp client)

Coach Richard is amazing! Sessions are fun and my 7 year old daughter learned tremendous hitting techniques. Coach Richard is patient, energetic, and enthusiastic which is great for my daughter. I love the small drills and the small homework Richard created. My daughter can’t wait to go to training next week!

Christopher (CoachUp client)

Coach Rich did an awesome job with my 12-year-old son Teddy. He really didn't have much instruction on hitting throughout his 4 years in little league, and we didn't know how to help him. Coach Rich was immediately able to identify how and why his swings were not connecting. After a few lessons, I can already see improvement. The drills are simple but effective, focusing on the fundamentals of "load and stride" and helping him with his stance and focus on the ball. These small tweaks to his stance and approach have quickly led to more contact and better drive. I am excited to see how the program builds off these fundamentals and look forward to my son enjoying his time at the plate, instead of dreading it.
Thank you Rich!

Alison (CoachUp client)

With my daughter approaching the time where she’s preparing for college recruitment it’s become really important for us to ensure that her skills are as refined as possible. Coach Rich brings an abundance of knowledge and experience to the table and is able to communicate his instruction in a way that my daughter is able to apply in real-time see immediate results. Coach Rich is a valuable resource to young athletes in the area.

Joel (CoachUp client)

1st session with coach Rich went great .We came with an open mind for Emma to work on the fundamentals for improving her hitting and he definitely didn’t disappoint. Coach Rich was great to work with explaining everything in detail for Emma to understand so she was able to pick things up quickly and he gave us some small drills to work on at home .We are definitely very excited to get back next week to keep working on her hitting and making strides to making her the best hitter she can be. I highly recommend coach Rich for anyone looking to help their kids improve their overall hitting

Jeffrey (CoachUp client)

Excellent session Coach Scales. Very thoughtful and thorough. Very quickly broke my swing down and his corrections/instructions were easy to understand and very helpful. I am looking forward to my next session.

Peter (CoachUp client)

Coach Richard was great! He was very hopeful. Definitely worked me out. I would definitely recommend him to everyone.

Kathryn (CoachUp client)

Coach Richard was amazing. He discussed my son’s stance, load & stride, and his swing. He was able to make some nice adjustments with his stance which included his hands and feet. Richard gave him some homework on his lower half and also working on his load and stride. We are looking forward to our next session!

Amber (CoachUp client)

Coach Rich is Awesome! After one session, my daughter did two amazing hits in her softball game that night. He explains everything and showed her what needs to adjust.

Bethany (CoachUp client)

My daughter learned a lot in just on session! Her stance and bat placement was off. Coach Rich gave great tips and we look forward to many more lessons.

Andrew (CoachUp client)

My 10 year old son was in a slump, and very frustrated that even though he was putting in the work he was not able to break out of it. Coach Rich listened well to our situation, catered the lesson specifically to his needs, and we left with both technical and mental tips we could put into action immediately.
My son had a game that night, 2 AB, 1 hard line drive to outfield for a HIT and a BB. We know that was only one game, but the drills were immediately effective, and we know what we need to work on to have many more hits.
Rich is a baseball guy, he sees things this dad wishes he could.. we'll definitely setup more sessions. Thanks Rich!

Jason (CoachUp client)

Coach Richard did a great job with our 10 year old. He needed some help re-tooling his swing, and Coach Richard did a great job diagnosing some issues and giving some actionable pointers that made a big difference right away. The lesson was focused and had lots of good info, but Coach Richard also kept it light and offered lots of encouragement to keep his confidence up. Looking forward to more and his further development!

John (CoachUp client)

Just had our first session today with Coach Rich. Hottest day of the year but the batting cage in his garage offered a nice oasis for my 10 year olds first batting lesson. Rich was great at interacting with my son, conveying the obvious things that were holding him back or preventing him from barreling up the ball. He made sure to include me in certain areas that he felt should be worked on together, but also explainies that there are some things only they, the hitter, can fix.

Very happy so far and look forward to our next session.

Rick (CoachUp client)

Coach Richard is great! My 9 year old son needed help with his batting stance and confidence since he start facing pitching from other kids. Richard immediately diagnosed some issues and my son was able to learn and put into practice what he was taught. Richard communicates well with younger kids and makes sure that they understand what he is coaching and he also provides feedback to parents. I highly recommend!

Danielle (CoachUp client)

Coach Richard was great with my 9 year old, she was shying away from the ball after getting hit during a game and he was able to bring her confidence up in one session! They worked on some adjustments to her batting stance which really improved her accuracy and gave her the confidence to swing rather than jump out of the box. Coach Richard is great at gauging his instruction to the age of the child, she easily related to him and is excited to have another session!

Michele (CoachUp client)

Coach Richard was exactly what we needed for our daughter. He has a friendly & direct personality that puts athletes at ease from the start. He begins by assessing the athletes biomechanics, providing specific & immediate performance feedback. He provides clear action steps & suggestions for improvement. He takes the time to model skills & will ask the athlete to verbally & physically demonstrate their knowledge of the skill. His method ensures the appropriate transfer of learning & the application/practice of the skill to improve overall sports performance. Coach Richard throughout my daughter's session asks if any questions or concerns. He works with athletes, not at the athletes. He is extremely knowledgeable about the sport & provides examples/ guidance that allows students to connect with their learning. The space at his home allows the athletes ample opportunities to practice the aligned sports drills. Allowing student to take the skill they learned/ enhanced in isolation and apply it successfully in game play. Highly recommend Coach Richard for your son or daughter. We look forward to our next hitting session!

Dustin (CoachUp client)

Coach Richard is great! I recently brought both of my young little leaguers to him for some baseball "re-entry" after not touching the bats all winter. I couldn't be more pleased with his approach and overall demeanor towards the kids. He structured the drills to the appropriate skill level, after just a short amount of time working with them...most importantly they picked up translatable techniques and had fun! Richard is both pointed and knowledgeable when teaching the approach to hitting. We will continue to develop skills with Coach Richard. Hit the ball hard!!

Danielle (CoachUp client)

Session with coach Richard Great. Really worked on mechanics and technical skills. My daughter said she has already learned so much. She is looking forward to next lesson!

Vicki (CoachUp client)

This was a great session. My son came in with an open mind and Coach Rich helped him with his footwork, loading up, upper body and lower body. By the end of the hour my son's swing looked much more like it should look. We are anxious to get to another session. Coach also gave my son drills to do that he can do on his own that support the swing. I recommend Coach Rich if your player is looking to learn the basics and develop a stronger swing.

Jeff (CoachUp client)

Just had our first batting lesson for my 12-year-old son with Coach Richard. He did a great job. He was able to analyze my sons batting stance and start to make corrections for the better. Looking forward to the next lesson.

Jennifer (CoachUp client)

Coach Rich was wonderful with my 9 year old son! He was able to immediately identify areas for improvement on my son's swing and communicate effective ways to get him to understand what needs to be worked on! My son loved it and asked me when we can go back! We will be booking him again and I highly recommend!

Paul (CoachUp client)

My son just had his 1st lesson with Coach Richard and we could not have been happier. Coach Richard was very knowledgeable about hitting and was able to explain each step of the process of hitting in very clear and easy to understand terms for my son. It was a very helpful demonstrative lesson and my son is eager to to go back. I would highly recommend Coach Richard.

Jeff (CoachUp client)

My son just completed his first session with Coach Rich and he loved it! I couldn't have been more satisfied with the level of instruction my son received and the attention to detail Coach Rich, in just one hour, already instilled in my son. Coach Rich is a true professional and I was amazed at his knowledge and level of expertise in the art of hitting!! Coach Rich has a great demeanor and was great with my son. As soon as we got in the car my son asked when his next lesson was? When we got home my son began working on the drills Coach Rich had taught him. I will definitely be signing him up for more lessons!

Ravi (CoachUp client)

Very easy to get along and he understands the player very good by finding the weaknesses and strengths. Puts a good amount of detail on the form and the swing of the bat.

Tanya (CoachUp client)

Thank you so much for a great 1st session,
Chris was very excited when we left saying he was so glad he learned some new tips to improve his hitting.

I would recommend coach Rich he really took the time to explain every step of the improvements he was giving us and why they were important. I can't wait to see the difference in his next practice.

Michael (CoachUp client)

Coach established a great working relationship with my kid. He can't wait for the next session and left the session with the confidence that his batting technique will improve and the hits will return again by putting in the required work.

Cathy (CoachUp client)

Rich figured out what my son was doing wrong mechanically in less than 5 minutes. Would definitely recommend him as a hitting coach.

Coleman (CoachUp client)

Coach Richard has done a great job working with my 11 year old son. He breaks down the proper "hitters swing" into engaging and easily followed instructions and drills. The results of his training can be measured at the plate as he's truly helped my son become a better hitter. In fact, his improved hitting has allowed him to move from the bottom of the lineup into the heart of the lineup. This is the exact result we were looking for when we initially went to Coach Richard.

Connor (CoachUp client)

Coach Richard is an amazing coach. His attention to detail is incredible and his instruction is very specific while also being very clear. He helps push athletes to the best of their abilities and also does a great job working on the mental aspect. Could not ask for a better coach.