City families often assume private coaching means a long commute. It can, but it does not have to. Private Baseball Lessons in Chicago, IL with Coach Cinz can happen at a location you choose within the Chicagoland area, at our Naperville facility, or online. See the full picture on our private baseball lessons page.
The coach is Kyle, known as Coach Cinz. He has more than 25 years in baseball, and for five years before the pandemic he was a hitting, fielding and pitching instructor with the Chicago White Sox organization, mostly with pre-draft players in the local area.
How far is Naperville from Chicago?
The Play & Thrive Club Naperville is about 35.8 miles west of the city, a drive of about 52 minutes depending on where you start. If you make the trip, plan it well:
- Book two back-to-back 30-minute Private Lessons so one visit covers a full hour.
- Use the facility in the off-season and on rainy days, when lessons, camps and clinics are held there.
- Keep momentum between visits with a Zoom Lesson or a Video Analysis.
What do Private Baseball Lessons in Chicago, IL include?
Each Private Lesson is $65 for 30 minutes, one-on-one, and can cover any skill: hitting, pitching, infield, catching and more. It is available in person or virtually. There is no group version, so this lesson is always one athlete and one coach. Members save $20 per lesson, with no limit. A $195 Personal Assessment is another one-on-one option if you want a personal opinion of where your athlete stands before choosing lessons.
Coach Cinz teaches movement, mechanics and, most importantly, timing, and he explains the why behind every change. He also works on the mental side of the game. Reviewers mention improved mechanics and confidence, and he holds 4.9 stars from 66 Google reviews.
Softball players are welcome too. Coach Cinz Baseball has worked with baseball and softball athletes since 2019.
Online options for city players
For Chicago players who cannot make the drive often, a Zoom Lesson is $65 for 30 minutes, one-on-one, after an initial consultation. Video Analysis costs $35: send a video of a skill and get drills back. For a complete evaluation, the $390 Full Scouting Analysis covers hitting, pitching, fielding and base running over three hours, with a detailed report.
A Zoom Lesson works best with a camera angle that shows the full body, and most skills, from a swing to a throwing motion, can be reviewed this way. Every athlete who books training gets a Play 2 Earn Sports player profile to track stats, goals and progress.
Players in nearby Cicero and Oak Park also train with Coach Cinz.
The first step is the free Benchmark goals form. Coach Cinz replies within 48 hours with times to measure your athlete’s metrics. When you are ready, learn more about one-on-one lessons with Coach Cinz.
Chicago families ask
Do Chicago players have to drive to Naperville for private lessons?
Not always. Private Lessons can be held at a location you choose within Chicagoland, or virtually. The Naperville facility, about 52 minutes and about 35.8 miles west, is used for lessons, camps and clinics in the off-season and on rainy days. Ask about options when you book.
Can a Chicago athlete book a session longer than 30 minutes?
Yes. Private Lessons come in 30-minute blocks at $65 each, and you can book several back to back for a longer session. That is especially useful when a family is driving about 52 minutes to the facility and wants to get the most out of the trip.
