CAGE WORKExtra Velocity. He Doesn’t Miss It.Franklin Square & Nassau County, NY
Baseball Training Near Franklin Square.
Private hitting lessons for players ages 8–18 across Franklin Square and western Nassau County. Coach Steve builds both halves of the hitter, the swing and the decisions behind it, so the work shows up on game day, not just in the cage.
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From Franklin Square · Gunnar · 14U
RAW TOOLS. PUT TOGETHER.
Gunnar came in with raw tools and didn’t know how to use them. He learned how to put it all together at the plate.
In his first season after training with me, he hit .365 with a .998 OPS across 49 travel games, and 59% of his plate appearances were quality at-bats.
- .365
- Batting average
- 42 hits in 115 at-bats
- .998
- OPS
- .468 on-base, .530 slugging
- 59%
- Quality at-bats
- 82 of 139 plate appearances
- 42
- RBIs
- 12 extra-base hits, 3 home runs
2026 14U travel season: 49 games, 139 plate appearances. Stats from GameChanger.
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CAGE WORKExtra Velocity. He Doesn’t Miss It.
GAME FOOTAGEGunnar Hits a Home Run That Leaves No Doubts.ONE HITTER. A REASON BEHIND EVERY ADJUSTMENT.
Nothing here is a template. We start by understanding your hitter, name the one thing holding him or her back, and train timing, pitch recognition, and decisions until the work holds up against live pitching.
Step 01: UNDERSTAND THE HITTER
Bat speed, exit velocity, contact quality, pitch recognition, swing decisions, and how the player moves.
What you getA clear picture of what is already working.
What We Train
More Than Cage Swings.
The Swing
Mechanics, timing, balance, and barrel control: the physical engine behind hard, consistent contact.
The At-Bat
Pitch recognition, count awareness, and an approach for every situation: the decision engine that makes the swing usable.
The Transfer
Every session connects cage work to game day, so what players practice is what shows up against live pitching.
Who This Is For
Built for Franklin Square-Area Hitters.
Lessons take place mostly at The Tunnel in Westbury, NY, scheduled around your family. If you're looking for hitting lessons near Franklin Square, this is a real plan, one player at a time.
- Players ages 8–18, from first travel season through varsity and showcase prep
- Hitters who look good in the cage but struggle when the game speeds up
- Parents who want a clear plan and an honest read on where their player stands
Getting Here From Franklin Square
ABOUT 8 MILES TO THE CAGE.
Franklin Square is on the western edge of Nassau County. The Tunnel in Westbury is about 8 miles northeast of the middle of town.
The same trip works for families in Elmont, Stewart Manor, Garden City South and North Valley Stream.
50% NECK UP.
50% NECK DOWN.
Neck Up
THE DECISION ENGINE
- Vision & pitch recognition
- Approach & count awareness
- Confidence under pressure
Neck Down
THE PHYSICAL ENGINE
- Mechanics & sequencing
- Balance & timing
- Barrel control & bat speed
Hitting IQ A great swing is only half of hitting. The other half decides when to use it.
I LEARNED THE GAME WHERE ADJUSTMENTS DECIDE AT-BATS
Playing at that level showed me how fast the game exposes a hitter who only has mechanics. Preparation, pitch recognition, approach, and the ability to adjust are what let a swing hold up.
That is exactly how I coach your hitter. Not a template swing — a plan built around one player, with a reason behind every change, so the work in the cage means something in the box.
D1 All-American
Stony Brook
2012 College World Series
Omaha
Cape Cod League
Top summer league
Big 12 Baseball
Faced elite arms
EVERY SESSION HAS A PLAN.
- Individualized development plan
- Video breakdowns after sessions
- Blast Motion swing data
- AI swing analysis
- Progress you can actually see
LET'S SEE WHAT WILL HELP YOUR HITTER MOST
The first session shows where your hitter is now, what he or she already does well, and what can make the biggest difference. You leave with a clearer understanding and a direction for what comes next.
Lessons take place mostly at The Tunnel in Westbury, NY. Availability is shared when you inquire.