Ryan M.

2004-2008 Private lessons, trained over 40 young athletes from ages 8-18 in San Angelo, Texas.
2006-2007 Graduate Assistant (Pitching Coach) at Angelo State.
2006-2008 Player/Coach for the San Angelo Colts, an independently owned team.

2002-2004 McClennan CC
2004-2006 Angelo State University
2004 First Team All Conference (Pitcher) Angelo State University
2005 Second Team All-Conference (Pitcher) Angelo State University
2006-2008 played Professional baseball for the San Angelo Colts an independent team in the Texas United League.

My focus is pitching but also work with young athletes on proper hitting and fielding techniques.
Pitching
Initial lesson I will observe where the athlete's current ability is and tailor a program that will keep them engaged.
Mental Preparedness
Arm health, proper way to stretch and warm up the arm and body. Flexibility drills, Band work, towel drills etc.
5 basic steps of a pitching delivery.
Pitching assortment and when to throw them.
Core strength and why its important.
Windup/Stretch delivery work. Proper way to pickoff, pitch out, hold runners etc.
Hitting
Express the importance of having good hands that work inside the baseball is key to a good swing.
Use various drills that are tailored to the athletes ability.
short toss focusing on hitting balls on the outer half.
tee drills
proper loads and how to finish a swing.
Fielding
Work on basic feet work starting from an athletic position.
Work drills to increase hand eye coordination and increase glove to hand ball transfer.
Work drills demonstrating proper fielding starts from the ground up, nose in the glove etc.