Coach Steve guiding a young hitter's hand position at the tee during a private session on Long Island

THE INITIAL ASSESSMENT

UNDERSTAND THE HITTERBEFORE CHANGINGTHE SWING.

The first session is about understanding where your hitter is now — what is working, what is getting in the way, and what will help most — then explaining the next steps in clear baseball language.

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THE HOUR

ONE HOUR.FOUR STEPS.

One hour · Selected locations across Long Island

WATCH
Let the player hit naturally before making changes.
TEST + TEACH
Make simple adjustments and see what the hitter responds to.
EXPLAIN
Show player and parent what matters first.
PLAN
Leave with clear priorities and direction.

THREE AREAS

WHAT I'MEVALUATING.

Balance, posture, timing, sequencing, barrel path, and contact quality — how the whole move works together, not one isolated piece.

REAL ASSESSMENT · MAX, AGE 11

WHAT WE FOUND.WHAT WE CHANGED.

THE VIDEO

Max's swing during the assessment before instruction, then after the teaching focus was introduced.

Max came in with athleticism, barrel awareness, and plenty of bat speed. The assessment wasn't about rebuilding his swing. It was about identifying why his best movement wasn't showing up consistently.

Max was moving forward before fully organizing into his rear side. The forward drift, stride direction, and early opening reduced his margin for timing error and made the barrel work in and out of the zone too quickly.

“The better swing was already there. The assessment showed us how to make it show up more consistently.”

THE BLAST BASELINE

The video showed the change. The data helped confirm it.

The numbers help confirm what the video and movement are showing. They don't diagnose the hitter by themselves.

Data supports the evaluation. It doesn't replace coaching.

BAT SPEED: 55–60 MPH; Creating more speed wasn't the first priority.
ON-PLANE EFFICIENCY: 55–70%; His better scores generally appeared when the movement became more organized.
ROTATIONAL ACCELERATION: 4.0–7.1 G; The swing-to-swing range reinforced that consistency was the bigger issue.

THE ROADMAP

One better swing isn't the finish line.

We are not chasing every imperfection. We identify the few things that can create the biggest change, then build them in the right order.

01LOAD + DIRECTIONBuild the movement foundation.
02CLOSURE + SEQUENCINGOrganize how the body delivers the barrel.
03ADD VARIABILITYAdd velocity, changing speeds, and different locations.
04MAKE IT AUTOMATICReduce the difference between the cued swing and the natural swing.

The goal is not a swing that only works after a reminder. The goal is a hitter who can make the adjustment his own.

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THE PLAYER FILE

WHAT THE FAMILYRECEIVED.

After the assessment, Max's family received a written breakdown showing what we saw, what the data supported, what mattered most, and what to work on next.

This is the kind of report families receive after the assessment.

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MAX — INITIAL HITTING ASSESSMENT · AGE 11

Assessment Takeaway → Video Analysis → Blast Data → Development Priorities → Next Steps

VIDEO BREAKDOWN: The movement pattern, the teaching focus, and the swing that changed.
BLAST BASELINE: Bat speed, on-plane efficiency, rotational acceleration, and what the numbers meant in context.
DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES: The few changes that mattered most — not a list of every imperfection.
TRAINING PLAN: What to build first, how to add variability, and how to make the adjustment automatic.

24 HOURS LATER

THE ADJUSTMENTHAD TO SHOW UPIN A GAME.

The assessment showed Max what to adjust. The next day gave us the real test: could that same direction and intent show up against live pitching?

The goal isn't to win one cage rep. It's to build an adjustment that still shows up when the game starts.

SEE SUCCESS STORIES

SECOND AT-BAT · OFF THE RCF WALL

Driven to right-center off the wall

Same intent. Same direction. Game result.

The adjustment showed up again — this time with an obvious result.

Screenshot of the original text message (Michelle, Mother of Jordan · 9U). Names are blurred for privacy. — Michelle, Mother of Jordan · 9U

WHAT TO EXPECT

DEVELOPMENTISN'T A STRAIGHTLINE.

Hitting is one of the hardest skills in sports. There will be slumps, setbacks, and weeks where it looks like things went backward. I tell every family this before they commit. It's part of the process, not a sign the work isn't working. I don't sell overnight transformations, and I don't guarantee stats.

ONE STRIKEOUT
doesn’t mean the swing is broken.
ONE BAD TOURNAMENT
doesn’t erase months of work.
ONE GREAT BP
doesn’t mean he’s ready for better pitching.

Judge the whole process, not one at-bat. Confidence comes from understanding what you're doing and knowing how to adjust.

Screenshot of the original text message (Sean, 13U hitter, and Coach Steve). Names are blurred for privacy. — Sean, 13U hitter, and Coach Steve

FIT

WHO IWORK WITH.

“I don't care how talented a player is. I care how badly they want to get better.”
COACH STEVE

The goal can be moving from ninth to sixth in the lineup or playing in college. The expectations are the same: show up, do the work, and own it.
Every player starts with the assessment. It’s where I learn what you’re trying to accomplish and what’s getting in the way.
If a player isn’t serious about the work, I’ll tell you I’m not the right coach. That’s better for your hitter and for you.
HONEST EXPECTATION
Accountability runs both ways. If the plan isn’t working, I fix the plan. If the work isn’t getting done, we talk about commitment.

FAQ

COMMONQUESTIONS.

How long is the assessment?

One hour.

Where does it take place?

Mostly at The Tunnel in Westbury, NY. Details are confirmed when you schedule.

Does every new player start here?

Yes. Every new hitter begins with the assessment so training starts with a real understanding of the player.

What happens afterward?

Coach Steve explains what he found, the first priorities to work on, and the recommended next step for the hitter.

Can you guarantee results?

No. Coach Steve doesn’t guarantee stats or promise overnight changes. Families get a clear plan, honest feedback, and training with a purpose. Development isn’t linear, and slumps and setbacks are part of the process.

START HERE / INITIAL ASSESSMENT

START WITHCLARITY.

01 / ASSESSMENT

Understand the hitter

02 / PLAN

Give a reason for every change

03 / TRAINING

Build skills that hold up

Understand what your hitter needs, what is already working, and what should come next.