Good coaching doesn’t have to mean a long drive every week. Online Baseball Lessons in Evanston, IL let players work 1-on-1 with Coach Cinz from home, using live Zoom sessions and video feedback on their swing, throws or fielding.
Coach Cinz has over 25 years in baseball, including five years before the pandemic as a hitting, fielding and pitching instructor with the Chicago White Sox organization. See our online baseball lessons and swing analysis page for the full range of remote options.
How does a Zoom lesson work, step by step?
- Consultation: Coach Cinz learns the athlete’s goals before the first session.
- Set up: find space to swing or throw safely, and prop a phone or laptop so the whole body is in view.
- Live coaching: 30 minutes of 1-on-1 feedback ($65), with drills adjusted in real time.
- Practise: the athlete works on the drills until the next session.
Online Baseball Lessons in Evanston, IL: which option fits?
- Zoom Lesson ($65, 30 min): live coaching for steady weekly progress.
- Video Analysis ($35): send a clip of one skill and get drills back. Great for a quick check.
- Full Scouting Analysis ($390, 3 hrs): an in-depth evaluation of hitting, pitching, fielding and base running with a detailed report.
Whatever the format, Coach Cinz coaches movements, mechanics and, most importantly, timing, along with confidence and consistency. Softball players can train online too.
Why lead with online training from Evanston?
Evanston is in Cook County, about 43.5 miles northeast of The Play & Thrive Club Naperville. The drive is about 68 minutes each way, which is a lot for a 30-minute lesson. Online training removes that drive for most weeks. When a trip does make sense, save it for something bigger, such as a Personal Assessment or a 1.5-hour clinic.
Tips for a better online session
- Use good light and keep the camera still.
- Film from the side for swings and throws, and from the front for fielding.
- Have a bat, glove or ball ready before the call starts.
- Write down the one or two drills Coach Cinz gives you.
Evanston players who follow these steps get more out of each 30 minutes, because less time goes on setup and more goes on coaching. Every athlete who books also gets a Play 2 Earn Sports player profile to track stats and goals. Families in Evanston with more than one player can book separate blocks so each child gets full attention.
Players from neighbouring towns train with us as well, including private lessons for families in nearby Wilmette and pitching lessons in nearby Skokie.
The best first step is the free Benchmark goals form. Coach Cinz replies within 48 hours with next steps. To compare every remote option, visit online lessons with Coach Cinz. Evanston families can also text 312-493-3067.
Evanston families ask
What equipment does an Evanston player need for a Zoom lesson?
A phone or laptop with a camera, a steady place to prop it, and enough space to swing or throw safely. The whole body should be in view. Coach Cinz holds a short consultation before the first session to plan around your athlete's goals and setup.
Is it worth driving from Evanston to Naperville at all?
For most weeks, online lessons make more sense, since the facility is about 68 minutes away. An occasional trip is still worthwhile for bigger sessions, such as a Personal Assessment or a 1.5-hour hitting, pitching or fielding clinic at the Naperville facility.
