Philosophy
Baseball is a sport that is deeply
rooted in fundamentals. These fundamentals are the foundation on
which the best players are built, and also are the backbone of my
instruction. A sound player raises his ceiling of potential. Once
a student becomes proficient fundamentally, we expound to more
advanced techniques. I believe in the time-tested training format
of repetition. When a movement is correctly learned and repeated
over time, it will be committed to muscle memory and performed
instinctually.
The environment in which a student
learns is just as important as the instruction he/she receives. My
facility is a haven for students where no judgment is passed on
ability. I teach through positive reinforcement and encouragement
and through this they will build self-confidence. Baseball is a
game that is based on failure. After all, a .300 hitter makes an
out 7 out of 10 times. The manner in which a player will deal with
failure and adversity many times will dictate not only how
successful he is on the field, but also in life.
My objective as an instructor is to
teach and mentor youths. Under my instruction they will learn to
pitch, hit, and catch using the same learning techniques that took
me to the Major Leagues. They will also learn that it takes more
than athletic ability to be one of the best. Terms such as
confidence, determination, work ethic, and most importantly FUN are
not only preached but practiced in this instruction. In the end, I
aspire for each of my students to be the very best they can be and
the lessons they learn on the baseball field can also be applied to
the rest of their lives.