A long drive should not decide whether a player gets good coaching. Online Baseball Lessons in Kankakee, IL put a former Chicago White Sox organization instructor on your screen, with feedback built around your athlete’s goals and delivered from home.
Coach Cinz has spent over 25 years in baseball as a player and coach. Our page on online baseball coaching and video analysis explains how the remote process works from start to finish.
Start with the full picture
For a Kankakee family who will not see the coach in person often, a strong starting point is the Full Scouting Analysis ($390, 3 hours). It is an in-depth evaluation of hitting, pitching, fielding and base running, with a detailed report. That report becomes the roadmap for the online work that follows.
Online Baseball Lessons in Kankakee, IL: the weekly routine
After the baseline, most players settle into a simple rhythm:
- Zoom Lesson ($65, 30 minutes): live 1-on-1 coaching that begins with a consultation.
- Video Analysis ($35): send a clip of a skill and get specific drills back.
- Practice at home: work the drills, film again, and compare.
Coach Cinz focuses on movements, mechanics and, most importantly, timing, and he always explains the “why” behind an adjustment. That clarity is what makes online coaching work for a Kankakee player, because the athlete knows what to feel for between sessions. He also builds confidence and consistency, the mental side of the game. Members save $20 per lesson with no limit.
How far is Kankakee from Coach Cinz in Naperville?
The Play & Thrive Club Naperville is about 89 minutes and about 69 miles northwest of Kankakee, in Kankakee County. That is a real trip, so we suggest saving it for occasional high-value visits, such as a 1-on-1 Personal Assessment or a 1.5-hour skills clinic. Pair the visit with a private lesson so one drive covers more ground.
Families in nearby Bourbonnais and Frankfort use a similar mix of online sessions and occasional visits.
Every athlete who books training gets a Play 2 Earn Sports player profile to track stats, goals and progress.
Setting up for success at home is simple. Pick a spot with room to swing or throw safely, place the camera so the full body is in frame, and use steady light. Have a tee, a few balls and a net ready if you can. Keep each session focused on one or two goals from the scouting report, then send a short clip afterward so the coach can confirm the change is holding up. Small, repeated steps like these add up over a season.
The free first step is the Benchmark goals form. Coach Cinz replies within 48 hours with times to measure your athlete’s metrics. For more detail, visit our online baseball lessons guide.
Kankakee families ask
Is online coaching a good option for a Kankakee player instead of driving?
For most of the year, yes. Naperville is about 89 minutes from Kankakee, so Zoom Lessons and Video Analysis make regular coaching realistic. Many families plan only occasional in-person visits, for example for a Personal Assessment or a clinic, and handle the weekly work online.
How does a Full Scouting Analysis help a Kankakee athlete?
The three-hour Full Scouting Analysis evaluates hitting, pitching, fielding and base running, then provides a detailed report. For a Kankakee player training mostly online, that report sets clear priorities, so each Zoom Lesson and Video Analysis afterward targets the areas that matter most.
