When the facility is nearly an hour away, the first visit matters most. Baseball Catching Lessons in Hampshire, IL with Coach Cinz work best when that first session sets a clear plan your catcher can follow for weeks afterwards.
Coach Cinz has spent over 25 years in baseball and was an instructor with the Chicago White Sox organization for five years before the pandemic. You can read about his approach on our catching lessons page.
Why start with an assessment?
Catching has many moving parts, from stance and receiving to blocking and throwing. A clear starting point stops a catcher from working on the wrong thing. There are two ways to begin:
- The free Benchmark: answer goal questions online, then meet Coach Cinz to measure current metrics.
- The Personal Assessment ($195, 1-on-1): a deeper look, with an honest opinion on where your catcher stands.
Either way, you leave with a plan built around your athlete’s goals.
Baseball Catching Lessons in Hampshire, IL: the season plan
Hampshire is in Kane County, about 41.6 miles northwest of The Play & Thrive Club Naperville, a drive of about 60 minutes. After the first visit, a plan might look like this:
- Every few weeks: a trip to the facility with two back-to-back 30-minute Private Lessons ($65 each).
- In between: Zoom Lessons ($65, 30 min) for live 1-on-1 coaching, with a consultation first.
- Any time: Video Analysis ($35) on a blocking or throwing clip, with drills sent back.
A membership saves $20 per lesson, with no limit. The facility is used in the off-season and on rainy days.
What will my catcher improve?
Coach Cinz teaches movements, mechanics and timing, and he spends time on confidence, mindset and consistency. Catchers work on a steady glove, quick blocks and clean footwork on throws. Parents in his reviews say he is patient and explains why each adjustment matters. Softball catchers are welcome as well.
What should the first facility visit include?
Hampshire families should arrive with full catcher’s gear, a glove and water, plus a list of what the catcher wants to improve. Coach Cinz will watch the stance, receiving, blocking and throwing, then pick the few changes that matter most. Before you head home to Hampshire, he will explain which drills to practise, which clips to send for Video Analysis, and when a Zoom check-in makes sense. That way the hour in the car pays off for weeks. If your catcher also plays another position, mention it, so the plan fits the whole season.
Families in the area train with us too, including pitching lessons in nearby Pingree Grove and hitting lessons for Gilberts players.
Take the first step with the free Benchmark goals form. Coach Cinz replies within 48 hours. For more detail, visit baseball catching lessons with Coach Cinz.
Hampshire families ask
Can a Hampshire catcher really improve with Zoom lessons?
Online coaching works well for many catching basics, such as stance, receiving and footwork, when the catcher has room to move and a steady camera. Most Hampshire families pair Zoom Lessons with occasional visits to the Naperville facility, about 60 minutes away, for hands-on work.
Should my Hampshire catcher start with the Benchmark or the Personal Assessment?
The free Benchmark is the recommended first step for most families. If you want a deeper, 1-on-1 opinion on where your catcher stands before planning the season, the Personal Assessment costs $195. Coach Cinz can help you decide after reading your goals.
