Coach Cinz’s clinics are held in person at The Play & Thrive Club Naperville, so for players in the far north of the area the smart move is to prepare well and make each trip count. That is how Baseball Clinics in Gurnee, IL work in practice: online coaching first, then a planned clinic day. Our baseball camps and clinics page lists how every clinic runs.
Is a Naperville clinic realistic from Gurnee?
Gurnee is in Lake County, about 59 miles north of our facility, and the drive is about 79 minutes. That makes weekly visits unlikely, but an occasional clinic or assessment is very doable. Most of the ongoing work happens online:
- Zoom Lesson ($65, 30 minutes, 1-on-1, with a consultation first).
- Video Analysis ($35): send a clip of a skill and get drills back.
- Full Scouting Analysis ($390, 3 hours): an in-depth evaluation of hitting, pitching, fielding and base running, with a detailed report.
Baseball Clinics in Gurnee, IL: choosing the right one
Each clinic is 1.5 hours and $204, with a group option at 3× the price:
- Hitting Clinic: group work on swing technique.
- Pitching Clinic: balance, break & dangle, stride, arm action and follow-through, partner throws and then the mound, plus a video breakdown of mechanics.
- Fielding Clinic: the 6 F’s of a great infielder (Feet, Field, Funnel, Footwork, Fire, Follow), live action off the bat and situational plays.
Coach Cinz also runs Skills Clinics during the year. For pitchers, he recommends following the MLB/USA Baseball Pitch Smart guidelines and resting a sore arm; see a doctor or athletic trainer for any pain.
Staying sharp between clinics
A clinic gives a Gurnee player a lot to take home. Sending a Video Analysis a couple of weeks later shows whether the new habits are sticking. Coach Cinz has more than 25 years in baseball as a player or coach, including five years before the pandemic as a hitting, fielding and pitching instructor with the Chicago White Sox organization, and his feedback centers on movements, mechanics and timing.
To prepare for a clinic day, a Gurnee player can send a Video Analysis clip a week or two beforehand. That gives Coach Cinz an early look at the player’s mechanics, and gives the player a couple of drills to start on, so the 1.5 hours in Naperville go further. A Zoom Lesson after the clinic is a good way to review what was learned and plan the next step.
Every athlete who books training also gets a Play 2 Earn Sports player profile to track stats, goals and progress.
Families in nearby Waukegan and Libertyville use the same plan. Full details are on the programs page.
Start with the free Benchmark: answer the goals form online, and Coach Cinz replies within 48 hours. To compare options, read more about our baseball camps and clinics.
Gurnee families ask
How far do Gurnee players travel for a Coach Cinz clinic?
Clinics take place at The Play & Thrive Club Naperville, about 59 miles south of Gurnee, or about 79 minutes by car. Because of the distance, most players treat a clinic as a planned trip and use Zoom Lessons and Video Analysis at home before and after it.
Which clinic should a Gurnee player choose first?
Pick the skill that matches the player's main goal: the Hitting Clinic for swing technique, the Pitching Clinic for delivery mechanics, or the Fielding Clinic for infield play. If you are unsure, the free Benchmark goals form helps Coach Cinz recommend the best starting point.
