Good pitching is built from the ground up: balance, stride, arm action and a finish that repeats. For families searching for Baseball Pitching Lessons in Elmhurst, IL, Coach Cinz teaches those pieces one-on-one and in clinics at The Play & Thrive Club Naperville. Learn more on our baseball pitching lessons page.
Coach Cinz spent the five years before the pandemic as a hitting, fielding and pitching instructor with the Chicago White Sox organization, mostly with pre-draft players. Google reviewers note that 17/18U and 14U travel teams improved their pitching after working with him. He explains the why behind each adjustment, which helps pitchers repeat it on their own.
How do Baseball Pitching Lessons in Elmhurst, IL work?
There are two main paths:
- Private Lesson ($65, 30 minutes): one-on-one mechanics work. Book back-to-back blocks for a longer session.
- Pitching Clinic ($204, 1.5 hours): balance, break and dangle, stride, arm action and follow-through. Players start with partner throws, then move to the mound, and the clinic includes a video breakdown of pitching mechanics.
Timing ties it all together. A pitcher can hit every position and still lose command if the parts fire out of order, so Coach Cinz watches the sequence as closely as the positions. He also works on the mental side: confidence, mindset and consistency on the mound.
In a lesson, a pitcher might spend time on a single piece, such as holding balance at the top of the leg lift, then add it back into the full delivery. Short, focused reps help the change stick.
Arm care comes first
Young arms need protection. We recommend that every pitcher follow the MLB/USA Baseball Pitch Smart guidelines for pitch counts and rest. If an arm is sore, rest it. If there is pain, see a doctor or athletic trainer before throwing again. Lessons are about building mechanics that last, not about throwing more. Pitchers who also play another position should keep all of their throwing in mind, not just time on the mound.
Is the drive from Elmhurst to Naperville manageable?
Elmhurst is in DuPage County, about 22.1 miles northeast of the facility. The drive takes about 35 minutes, and lessons, camps and clinics are held there in the off-season and on rainy days.
Private Lessons can also take place at a location you choose within Chicagoland, which some Elmhurst pitchers may prefer when they want to throw off a familiar mound. A membership saves $20 per lesson with no limit. Pitchers who cannot visit every week can send a clip for a $35 Video Analysis and get drills back between sessions.
Coach Cinz also works with players in nearby Addison and Lombard.
Start with the free Benchmark. Answer a few goal questions online, and Coach Cinz will reply within 48 hours with times to measure your pitcher’s current metrics. Then read more about pitching instruction with Coach Cinz, including how each plan is built around the athlete’s goals.
Elmhurst families ask
How far do Elmhurst pitchers travel for lessons?
The Play & Thrive Club Naperville is about 22.1 miles southwest of Elmhurst, a drive of about 35 minutes. Pitchers can combine two 30-minute Private Lessons on one trip, or ask about a lesson at a location of their choice within Chicagoland.
How much should my Elmhurst pitcher throw each week?
Coach Cinz points families to the MLB/USA Baseball Pitch Smart guidelines for pitch counts and rest days by age, and recommends following them. Rest a sore arm, and see a doctor or athletic trainer for any pain. Lessons focus on efficient mechanics and timing rather than extra volume.
