Pitching improves with steady, careful work, not one big session. Baseball Pitching Lessons in Mokena, IL with Coach Cinz combine planned visits to the Naperville facility with online check-ins, so pitchers keep making progress between trips.
Coach Cinz was a hitting, fielding and pitching instructor with the Chicago White Sox organization for the five years before the pandemic. Travel teams at 17/18U and 14U have credited him with better pitching, according to his reviews. See our baseball pitching lessons page for his full approach.
What does Coach Cinz teach pitchers?
His work centres on movements, mechanics and timing. The Pitching Clinic shows the building blocks:
- Balance.
- Break and dangle.
- Stride.
- Arm action.
- Follow-through.
Players make partner throws, then move to the mound, and get a video breakdown of their mechanics. Arm care comes first: follow the MLB/USA Baseball Pitch Smart guidelines, rest a sore arm, and see a doctor or athletic trainer about any pain.
How can Mokena pitchers make the most of each trip?
Mokena is in Will County, about 30.5 miles southeast of The Play & Thrive Club Naperville, a drive of about 47 minutes. That is manageable, but it makes sense to plan visits around it:
- Double up: book two back-to-back 30-minute Private Lessons ($65 each) in one trip.
- Take a clinic: the 1.5-hour Pitching Clinic ($204) makes a long session worth the drive.
- Stay connected: use Video Analysis ($35) or a Zoom Lesson ($65, 30 min) between visits.
A membership saves $20 per lesson, with no limit.
Baseball Pitching Lessons in Mokena, IL: staying on track at home
With Video Analysis, a Mokena pitcher films a few throws and sends them in, and Coach Cinz replies with drills. A Zoom Lesson is live 1-on-1 coaching online, with a consultation first. Both help keep new mechanics from slipping between facility sessions. Softball pitchers are welcome too.
A sample month for a Mokena pitcher
Here is one way a month could look. Week one, a facility visit with two back-to-back Private Lessons to set the plan. Week two, a Video Analysis clip to check the new stride. Week three, a Zoom Lesson to work on arm action and follow-through. Week four, back at the facility to see how the changes hold up off the mound. The exact plan depends on the pitcher’s goals, the season and how their arm feels, and rest days are part of it. Mokena families can adjust the rhythm as school and games change.
Pitchers from neighbouring towns train with us as well, including youth training in nearby New Lenox and hitting lessons for Orland Hills players.
Start with the free Benchmark goals form, and Coach Cinz will reply within 48 hours with times to measure your pitcher. For more detail, read about pitching lessons with Coach Cinz.
Mokena families ask
How often should a Mokena pitcher visit the Naperville facility?
It depends on the goals and the season. Because the facility is about 47 minutes from Mokena, many families plan fewer, longer visits, such as two 30-minute lessons back to back, and use Video Analysis or Zoom Lessons in between to keep progress going.
Will Coach Cinz give my Mokena pitcher a pitch count?
Coach Cinz recommends that young pitchers follow the MLB/USA Baseball Pitch Smart guidelines for workload and rest rather than a number he sets himself. If your pitcher has a sore arm, rest it, and see a doctor or athletic trainer about any pain before throwing again.
