I was wondering is I could get some feed back on who are some of the best pitching coaches in the N. Illinois area
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Scott Nelson is one of the best pitching coaches in Illinois! He works at Strikes Baseball School. Has worked wonders with Major leaguers and minor leaguers,as well as highschool Player of the year Kyle O'Brien who had one of the best pitching record's in the state!
Bob Gillund, at the Ball Park in Mokena, Illinois is a good pitching coach, too.
He was the pitching coach with the Andrew High School team that won the State Championship and a couple of summer state tournaments, too.
He was the pitching coach with the Andrew High School team that won the State Championship and a couple of summer state tournaments, too.
Can't help for Northern Illinois but Mike Waldo is a legend at Edwardsville.
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Todd Fine of Full Package Athletics is an excellenct pitching coach, has a nice facility and he's also a scout for the Astros.
Agree 100% with 3100. Scott's a class act.
In addition to Scott. May I throw (no pun intended) two more names into the mix;
Bill Copp - worked out of the WSA last year (2003). I believe he took a position as pitching coach at Valpo. Great guy who, along with the mechanics, teaches the mental game (art) of piching.
Mike Palmer - Works out of The Ball Yard in Elmhurst. I can't say enough about Mike. He takes a "complete" approach to pitching. Mike teaches balance, mechanics, stretching, strength and conditioning. Mike knows and understands how to keep pichers health.
"You can't hit what you can't see."
Ping Bodie (NYY 1918-21) Speaking on Walter Johnson
In addition to Scott. May I throw (no pun intended) two more names into the mix;
Bill Copp - worked out of the WSA last year (2003). I believe he took a position as pitching coach at Valpo. Great guy who, along with the mechanics, teaches the mental game (art) of piching.
Mike Palmer - Works out of The Ball Yard in Elmhurst. I can't say enough about Mike. He takes a "complete" approach to pitching. Mike teaches balance, mechanics, stretching, strength and conditioning. Mike knows and understands how to keep pichers health.
"You can't hit what you can't see."
Ping Bodie (NYY 1918-21) Speaking on Walter Johnson
I know that Scott is a great guy, and from what I hear, he certainly knows his stuff.
I would also like to throw Pat Whealy's name out there (he works at strikes as well). I personally am not a pitcher, so I couldn't tell you which guy's ideas are better than the next, but I think that a huge advantage that Pat's students have is that they throw to live hitters all winter. Throwing bullpens to a catcher can only do so much for you. I believe strongly that facing live batters/pitchers is THE BEST way to improve yourself as a player and prepare for the season. Plus, Pat is an amazing person and is very positive. Any kid will love him.
I would also like to throw Pat Whealy's name out there (he works at strikes as well). I personally am not a pitcher, so I couldn't tell you which guy's ideas are better than the next, but I think that a huge advantage that Pat's students have is that they throw to live hitters all winter. Throwing bullpens to a catcher can only do so much for you. I believe strongly that facing live batters/pitchers is THE BEST way to improve yourself as a player and prepare for the season. Plus, Pat is an amazing person and is very positive. Any kid will love him.
Smokey, met you last fall when our sons pitched on same team in White Sox league. Keep us updated on how Joe is doing this season and good luck!
dennisr400,
Will do. Keep us posted on how Brandon is doing! He is a fine young man with a bright future. One of the best LHPs in the state if not the midwest. Give Bill my best when you talk to him. He had a tremendous impact on Joe. You meet some of the best individuals through this game.
"You can't hit what you can't see."
Ping Bodie (NYY 1918-21) Speaking on Walter Johnson
Will do. Keep us posted on how Brandon is doing! He is a fine young man with a bright future. One of the best LHPs in the state if not the midwest. Give Bill my best when you talk to him. He had a tremendous impact on Joe. You meet some of the best individuals through this game.
"You can't hit what you can't see."
Ping Bodie (NYY 1918-21) Speaking on Walter Johnson
What does anyone know about a pitching coach, Paul O'Malley? I believe he was in the Astros organization for a while.
Can someone tell me the phone number at Strikes Baseball School? Also, what town is it located in? Is Scott Nelson still giving lessons there?
noone better in the state of illinois then Leo Michaliak, hes been coaching at jca for around 15 years and has never had an arm injury... now thats is impressive