Not every player needs the same thing. Some need a better swing, others need a stronger arm or quicker feet. Baseball Lessons in Glen Ellyn, IL with Coach Cinz start by working out which skill matters most for your athlete right now.
Coach Cinz has more than 25 years in baseball as a player or coach, including five years as an instructor with the Chicago White Sox organization before the pandemic. His home base is The Play & Thrive Club, described on our baseball lessons in Naperville page.
Which skills can Glen Ellyn players train?
Private Lessons cover any part of the game:
- Hitting, with a focus on timing
- Pitching, following the MLB/USA Baseball Pitch Smart guidelines for young arms
- Infield and outfield defense
- Catching
Coach Cinz also works on the mental side, such as confidence and consistency. This is a Baseball and Softball company, so softball players are welcome too.
Is Naperville close enough to Glen Ellyn for weekly sessions?
For most families, yes. Glen Ellyn is in DuPage County, about 15 miles northeast of Naperville, and the drive takes about 29 minutes. Lessons are held at the facility in the off-season and on rainy days. When the weather is good, a private lesson can take place at a location you choose within the Chicagoland area.
Players from nearby Wheaton and Lombard make a similar trip, so Glen Ellyn is well inside the area Coach Cinz serves every week.
Some Glen Ellyn families prefer a set weekly time, while others book in bursts before a season starts. Both work. Because the drive is under half an hour, it is realistic to schedule lessons after school without losing the whole evening. If your player is aiming at a tryout or a new position, tell Coach Cinz in the goals form so the plan can reflect that timeline. Players who play more than one position often split their lessons, for example alternating hitting weeks with catching or infield weeks.
How Baseball Lessons in Glen Ellyn, IL are planned
Coach Cinz uses a short Benchmark Process so lessons are built on real information:
- The athlete answers a few goal questions online.
- Coach Cinz replies within 48 hours with times to measure current metrics together.
- You get a plan built around those goals.
A Private Lesson is $65 for 30 minutes, and you can book several blocks in a row for a longer session. A membership saves $20 per lesson with no limit. If you want a deeper first look, the $195 Personal Assessment gives a 1-on-1, personal opinion of where the player stands.
Parents in Glen Ellyn who have read the reviews will see common themes: improved mechanics, more confidence and a coach who explains the reason for each change. Coach Cinz holds 4.9 stars from 66 Google reviews.
Begin with the free Benchmark goals form. To learn more about the facility and schedule first, visit our page on Coach Cinz’s Naperville baseball training.
Glen Ellyn families ask
Where do Glen Ellyn players meet Coach Cinz for lessons?
Most sessions happen at The Play & Thrive Club Naperville, about 29 minutes from Glen Ellyn, especially in the off-season and on rainy days. Private lessons can also be scheduled at a location the family chooses within the Chicagoland area, so outdoor work is possible in good weather.
Can a Glen Ellyn player switch skills from one lesson to the next?
Yes. Private Lessons are not locked to one skill. A player can spend one 30-minute session on hitting and the next on pitching, fielding or catching. The plan from the free Benchmark helps decide which skill to prioritize first, but it can change as the player improves.
