Pitchers need more than a strong arm. They need a delivery they can repeat, the timing to put it together, and the confidence to trust it in a game. That is the focus of Baseball Pitching Lessons in Bloomingdale, IL with Coach Cinz, held at our Naperville facility about 39 minutes from Bloomingdale.
If you want the complete picture first, our pitching lessons with Coach Cinz page covers the method in detail.
How far is Bloomingdale from the Naperville pitching facility?
Bloomingdale is in DuPage County, northeast of Naperville, about 25 miles away. Expect a drive of about 39 minutes. Lessons are at The Play & Thrive Club Naperville, which keeps pitchers throwing indoors in the off-season and on rainy days. Private Lessons can also be held at a Chicagoland location of your choice.
Pitchers from the surrounding area train with us too, including families in nearby Glendale Heights and players from Hanover Park.
Inside Baseball Pitching Lessons in Bloomingdale, IL
Coach Cinz worked for five years before the pandemic as a hitting, fielding and pitching instructor with the Chicago White Sox organization, mainly with pre-draft players. His pitching work follows a clear sequence:
- Balance: a stable start and a controlled leg lift.
- Break and dangle: separating the hands with good rhythm.
- Stride: direction and length that suit the pitcher’s body.
- Arm action: an efficient path to release.
- Follow-through: finishing in balance, ready to field.
Parents in his reviews note that travel teams at the 14U and 17/18U levels improved in pitching after working with him. A Private Lesson ($65, 30 minutes) is one-on-one. The Pitching Clinic ($204, 1.5 hours) takes players from partner throws to the mound and includes a video breakdown of their mechanics.
Arm care comes first
We follow the MLB/USA Baseball Pitch Smart guidelines and build rest into every plan. A sore arm should be rested. If there is pain, see a doctor or athletic trainer before throwing again. Good mechanics are part of staying healthy, not a replacement for rest.
The mental side matters too. Pitchers face a lot of pressure: a full count, a runner on second, a tough inning behind them. Coach Cinz works on confidence, mindset and consistency so young pitchers can reset between pitches and trust their delivery. Many Bloomingdale families find this is where the biggest change shows up in games. A pitcher who stays calm after a walk usually throws the next pitch better than one who rushes to make up for it.
Ready to start? The free Benchmark is the first step. Answer a few questions on the Benchmark goals form and Coach Cinz will reply within 48 hours with times to measure the pitcher’s current metrics. With a 39-minute drive each way, many pitchers from Bloomingdale book two 30-minute blocks back to back. To learn more, see our overview of baseball pitching lessons.
Bloomingdale families ask
How do Bloomingdale families make the most of the 39-minute drive?
Many book two 30-minute Private Lessons back to back, turning one trip into a full hour of pitching work. Others alternate a lesson with the 1.5-hour Pitching Clinic. Private Lessons can also be held at a Chicagoland location of your choice if that is more convenient.
Will my Bloomingdale pitcher see video of their delivery?
The Pitching Clinic includes a video breakdown of pitching mechanics. Between visits, you can also send a clip through Video Analysis ($35) and get drills back. Seeing the delivery helps young pitchers understand the changes Coach Cinz asks them to make.
