For hitters in Aurora, the short drive is the easy part. The Play & Thrive Club Naperville is about 14 minutes away, or about 6.9 miles east, which makes weekly Baseball Hitting Lessons in Aurora, IL a realistic habit instead of a special trip. Coach Cinz builds every swing around movement, mechanics and, most importantly, timing. You can read how that works on our baseball hitting lessons page.
Kyle, known to players as Coach Cinz, has more than 25 years in baseball as a player or coach. For the five years before the pandemic he worked as a hitting, fielding and pitching instructor with the Chicago White Sox organization, mostly with pre-draft players in the local area. That experience shapes how he teaches young hitters today.
Where do Aurora hitters train with Coach Cinz?
There are two in-person options for families in this part of Kane County:
- The Naperville facility. Lessons, camps and clinics run at The Play & Thrive Club Naperville, 808 Rte 59 #120, especially in the off-season and on rainy days.
- A location you choose. Private lessons can also happen at a spot of your choosing within the Chicagoland area, so a hitter can work where they already practice.
Each Private Lesson is $65 for 30 minutes, one-on-one. Hitters who want more time can book back-to-back blocks, and a membership saves $20 per lesson with no limit.
What happens in Baseball Hitting Lessons in Aurora, IL?
The work starts with where the hitter is today, not a one-size-fits-all drill list. Coach Cinz looks at the stance, the load, the stride and the path of the barrel, then at how well the hitter syncs all of it with the pitch. Timing is usually where the biggest gains hide.
He also explains the why behind each adjustment. Parents in his Google reviews say this helps kids understand a change instead of just copying it, and they mention better mechanics and more confidence at the plate. The mental side matters too, so mindset and consistency are coached alongside the swing.
For group work, the Hitting Clinic is a 1.5-hour session on swing technique for $204. You can compare it with the other options on our programs page.
Your first step from Aurora
The recommended start is the free Benchmark. Step 1 is a short online goals form, and Coach Cinz replies within 48 hours with times to measure the athlete’s current metrics. From there, lessons follow a plan built around the hitter’s own goals. Every athlete who books training also gets a Play 2 Earn Sports player profile to track stats, goals and progress.
Coach Cinz also works with families in nearby Montgomery and Oswego, so teammates from around the area can train with the same coach.
Ready to see where your hitter stands? Start the free Benchmark, or read more about our approach to hitting instruction first.
Aurora families ask
How long is the drive from Aurora to Coach Cinz's facility?
It is about 14 minutes, or about 6.9 miles, from Aurora to The Play & Thrive Club Naperville at 808 Rte 59 #120. Private lessons can also be held at a location of your choice within Chicagoland if that suits your schedule better, so ask about it when you book.
What does a hitting lesson cost for an Aurora player?
A Private Lesson is $65 for 30 minutes, one-on-one. Hitters can book multiple 30-minute blocks for a longer session, and a membership saves $20 per lesson with no limit. The free Benchmark is the recommended first step, so you know what to work on before paying for lessons.
