Looking for Baseball Pitching Lessons in Yorkville, IL? Coach Cinz trains pitchers at The Play & Thrive Club Naperville, about 16 miles northeast of Yorkville, or about 29 minutes by car. The full program is laid out on our baseball pitching lessons page. This page covers what matters for Kendall County families weighing their options.
Why train with a coach from a pro organization?
For the five years before the pandemic, Coach Cinz was a hitting, fielding and pitching instructor with the Chicago White Sox organization, working mainly with pre-draft players in the local area. In all he has more than 25 years in baseball as a player or coach. He brings the same focus on movement, mechanics and timing to young pitchers, plus the mental side: confidence, mindset and consistency on the mound. Google reviewers have noted that travel teams at 17/18U and 14U improved in pitching after working with him.
Baseball Pitching Lessons in Yorkville, IL: what a session covers
The Pitching Clinic ($204, 1.5 hours) walks through the delivery in order:
- Balance
- Break & dangle
- Stride
- Arm action
- Follow-through
Pitchers start with partner throws, move to the mound, and finish with a video breakdown of their mechanics. A group option is available at 3× the price. For 1-on-1 work, a 30-minute Private Lesson is $65, and members save $20 per lesson with no limit.
How does Coach Cinz look after young arms?
Every pitcher should follow the MLB/USA Baseball Pitch Smart guidelines for pitch limits and rest. A sore arm needs rest, and any pain or injury should be checked by a doctor or athletic trainer before the athlete throws again. Clean mechanics support a healthy arm, but they never replace rest.
Private lessons are a good fit when a pitcher needs one specific fix, such as a stride that lands closed or an arm that drags behind the body. Because lessons come in 30-minute blocks, a Yorkville pitcher can book one block for a quick check or two back to back for a longer session. Coach Cinz also works on the mental game on the mound: slowing down between pitches, trusting the delivery, and staying consistent after a walk or a hard-hit ball.
Getting started from Yorkville
Yorkville families can train at the Naperville facility, which hosts lessons in the off-season and on rainy days, or book a private lesson at a location of their choice in Chicagoland. Neighbors in nearby Plano and Oswego begin with the same free step. Answer the Benchmark goals form, and Coach Cinz replies within 48 hours with times to measure current metrics.
Every athlete who books training also gets a Play 2 Earn Sports player profile to track stats, goals and progress.
Want to compare programs before you book a Yorkville pitcher’s first session? See our pitching lesson programs and coaching approach.
Yorkville families ask
How far do Yorkville pitchers travel for lessons with Coach Cinz?
The Play & Thrive Club Naperville is about 16 miles northeast of Yorkville, a drive of about 29 minutes. Private lessons can also be held at a location of the family's choice within the Chicagoland area, which can save a trip during the outdoor season.
How many pitches should a young Yorkville pitcher throw in a week?
Coach Cinz recommends following the MLB/USA Baseball Pitch Smart guidelines, which set limits and rest days by age, rather than guessing. If the arm is sore, rest it. If there is pain or an injury, see a doctor or athletic trainer before throwing again.
