When the drive is close to an hour, a longer session makes more sense than a quick one. That is why Baseball Clinics in Mount Prospect, IL are a natural fit: each clinic with Coach Cinz runs 1.5 hours and focuses on one area of the game.
Clinics are held at The Play & Thrive Club Naperville. See the full list and how they work on our baseball camps and clinics page.
Which clinic should a Mount Prospect player pick first?
Each clinic is $204 for 1.5 hours:
- Hitting Clinic: swing technique, with Coach Cinz’s focus on timing.
- Pitching Clinic: balance, break and dangle, stride, arm action and follow-through. Players make partner throws, then work off the mound, and get a video breakdown of their pitching 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.
If you are unsure, start with the free Benchmark. The results show which skill needs attention most. For young pitchers, Coach Cinz follows the MLB/USA Baseball Pitch Smart guidelines and recommends resting a sore arm.
Planning Baseball Clinics in Mount Prospect, IL around the drive
Mount Prospect is in Cook County, about 35.9 miles northeast of Naperville. The trip takes about 54 minutes. A few ideas for families at this distance:
- Bring teammates. Every clinic has a group option at 3× the price, which works well for friends who carpool.
- Watch for Skills Clinics. Coach Cinz also lists skills clinics and camps on his Eventbrite page.
- Keep working at home. Zoom Lessons ($65 for 30 minutes) and Video Analysis ($35) help between clinic dates.
Many Mount Prospect players choose one clinic per visit and space them out over the off-season, for example a Fielding Clinic before the spring and a Hitting Clinic a few weeks later. Pitchers often find the video breakdown from the Pitching Clinic useful long after the day itself, because it gives them something to compare against as they practice. Mixing clinics with a few Zoom check-ins helps players keep what they learned.
Who leads the clinics?
Coach Cinz has more than 25 years in baseball as a player or coach. For five years before the pandemic, he was a hitting, fielding and pitching instructor with the Chicago White Sox organization. In reviews, parents mention that travel teams at 17/18U and 14U improved in pitching after working with him.
Families in nearby Arlington Heights and Des Plaines are about the same distance away as Mount Prospect, so a shared carpool is often easy to arrange.
Start with the free Benchmark goals form. Coach Cinz replies within 48 hours. Then browse our hitting, pitching and fielding clinics to pick your first date.
Mount Prospect families ask
Is a 1.5-hour clinic worth the drive from Mount Prospect?
For many families, yes. The drive to Naperville is about 54 minutes, and a 1.5-hour clinic gives a player focused time on one area of the game. Carpooling with teammates on the group option can make the trip easier and more social.
Can a Mount Prospect team book a clinic together?
Yes. The Hitting, Pitching and Fielding Clinics each have a group option at 3x the individual price of $204. It suits teammates who want to work on the same skill together. Contact Coach Cinz by text or email to arrange a date at the Naperville facility.
