Often, no instruction is better than bad instruction.  
 

Not all instructors, even those with college or professional baseball experience, truly understand the nuances of an elite swing or pitching motion. Even fewer know how to teach these skills effectively.

My Journey

I started teaching right out of college in 1992. After a year of giving lessons and running camps, I had the opportunity to play professional baseball from 1993 to 1997. Throughout my career, I was a diligent student of the game, experiencing the highs and lows of hitting—failing often, but succeeding around 30% of the time. I was fortunate enough to achieve a career batting average just shy of .300, which is quite rare in professional baseball.

However, let me be clear: I DID NOT know how to teach hitting back then. Through continued private lessons, I learned that what I felt and what was actually happening in a swing were often different. I also discovered the hard way that overloading kids with instructions could confuse them more than help.

Building Centerfield Baseball Academy

In 2003, I founded Centerfield Baseball Academy and began teaching full-time, dedicating over 30 hours a week to coaching. Malcolm Gladwell, in his book "Outliers," mentions that dedicating 30 hours a week for 10 years to any skill can lead to mastery. This is when I truly honed my craft.

I was fortunate to learn from coaches like Brent Strom, a seasoned coach with 40 years of experience. He taught me that while many instructors in the US focus on static positions, the key to excellence lies in understanding the dynamic movements between those positions.

Our Approach

Through extensive video analysis and trial and error, I developed a method of teaching from the inside out rather than the outside in. Many instructors unknowingly coach the natural athleticism out of players. our trained instructors know how to avoid these unfortunate side effects of bad instruction. As a young player, I excelled at hitting because my coaches allowed me to play freely. However, as a pitcher, I was restricted by instructions to maintain balance and arm positioning, which ultimately led to a decline in my performance and injury.

At Centerfield Baseball Academy, our focus is on young athletes who are eager to improve and become more powerful. We teach goal-oriented, dynamic movement tailored to each individual's needs and aspirations.

Invest in Your Future

With 30 years of experience in elite baseball mechanics, dynamic movement, and mental skills, our instructors bring unparalleled knowledge to every session. When you invest in a session with us, you're not just paying for the time spent; you're investing in decades of expertise.

Session Pricing & Pre-Paid Packages

Ready to elevate your game? Contact us today to schedule your first session and start your path to becoming an elite player.

SESSION PRICING & PRE-PAID PACKAGES 

Advanced 11U Highschool Prep Pricing 

1 Session                                     $65

4 Session Package                      $250

8 Session Package                      $500

12 Session Package                    $675

11U Sessions are 40 minute minimum with Advanced Instructor - sometimes longer based on availability, student stamina, and mental retention.                 

Advanced High School / Collegiate Pricing  

1 Session                                     $75

4 Session Package                      $285

8 Session Package                      $550

12 Session Package                    $775  

*Advanced Sessions are minimum of 45 minutes with Advanced Instructor

Advanced sessions go deeper and more personalized with mental skills 

and periodic video analysis. 

Warm up and post lesson work could make the lesson longer. 

Intermediate Lesson Pricing 

1 Session                                     $55

4 Session Package                      $210

8 Session Package                      $395

12 Session Package                    $585 

*Intermediate Sessions are minimum of 45 minutes with a instructor trained in the Centerfield Method. Intermediate level lessons are for all ages 6-16, but who perhaps have not played as much or at a high level and are not wanting to get as advanced at this time. These lessons are executed by a certified Centerfield instructor who it trained to teach hitting correctly and guide the student to the next level. These lessons are the cover the same swing fundamentals but do not go into as much detail or élite level swing mechanics.   

Note : Sessions expire 1 year from purchase date for book keeping purposes. No refunds will be issued. 

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