When a clinic is about an hour away, the trip needs a plan. Lake Zurich sits in Lake County, about 61 minutes north of Naperville, and if you are weighing Baseball Clinics in Lake Zurich, IL against other options, it helps to know exactly what Coach Cinz’s 1.5-hour clinics offer. Our baseball camps and clinics page has the full overview.
Which clinics are available?
Coach Cinz runs three clinics at The Play & Thrive Club Naperville, each $204 for 1.5 hours:
- Hitting: swing technique, taught with timing at the center.
- Pitching: balance, break and dangle, stride, arm action and follow-through. Pitchers warm up with partner throws before working off the mound, and the session includes a video breakdown of their mechanics.
- Fielding: the 6 F’s (Feet, Field, Funnel, Footwork, Fire, Follow), then live action off the bat and situational plays.
Additional dates appear as Skills Clinics when they are scheduled. Young pitchers should follow the MLB/USA Baseball Pitch Smart guidelines and rest a sore arm. For pain, see a doctor or athletic trainer.
Every clinic is a mix of coaching and repetition. A $195 Personal Assessment on the same visit gives a one-on-one, personal opinion of where the athlete stands, if you want a clear starting point.
Are Baseball Clinics in Lake Zurich, IL worth the drive to Naperville?
That depends on your player’s goals. Coach Cinz has more than 25 years in baseball and spent five years before the pandemic as an instructor with the Chicago White Sox organization, mostly with pre-draft players. His clinics emphasize movement, mechanics and timing, and he explains the why behind each correction. He holds 4.9 stars from 66 Google reviews.
For Lake Zurich athletes, the answer often comes down to frequency. A few well-planned clinic trips each off-season, supported by online work at home, can keep development steady without a weekly drive.
Making one trip count
From Lake Zurich, the facility is about 34.8 miles each way, so planning matters:
- Pair a clinic with a 30-minute Private Lesson ($65) before or after, so one drive covers group reps and one-on-one work.
- On a non-clinic day, book two back-to-back 30-minute Private Lessons.
- Between visits, send a clip for a $35 Video Analysis, or book a $65 Zoom Lesson to review what was learned.
Private Lessons can also take place at a location of your choice within Chicagoland, and membership saves $20 per lesson with no limit. Every athlete who books training gets a Play 2 Earn Sports profile to track stats, goals and progress.
Coach Cinz also works with families in nearby Barrington and Mundelein.
The best first step is free. Fill in the Benchmark goals form, and Coach Cinz will reply within 48 hours with times to measure your player’s metrics and help choose the right clinic. For dates and details, visit our clinics and camps page.
Lake Zurich families ask
How long is the drive from Lake Zurich to Coach Cinz's clinics?
It is about 61 minutes, or about 34.8 miles south, to The Play & Thrive Club Naperville. Because each clinic is 1.5 hours, pairing it with a 30-minute Private Lesson on the same visit is a good way to make the trip worthwhile. Zoom Lessons can fill the weeks between.
Is there video work in the Pitching Clinic for Lake Zurich pitchers?
Yes. Each Pitching Clinic includes a video breakdown of pitching mechanics. Between clinics, a pitcher can keep working at home and send new clips through the $35 Video Analysis service to get drills back. Young pitchers should follow the MLB/USA Baseball Pitch Smart guidelines.
