Private does not have to mean in the same room. Private Baseball Lessons in Wilmette, IL with Coach Cinz can be virtual or in person, and many families use both. The coaching is 1-on-1 either way. Read how lessons are set up on our private baseball lessons page.
Coach Cinz (Kyle) has over 25 years in baseball as a player or coach. For the five years before the pandemic, he was a hitting, fielding and pitching instructor with the Chicago White Sox organization, working mainly with pre-draft players in the local area.
How far is Wilmette from Coach Cinz’s facility?
Wilmette is in Cook County, about 44 miles northeast of The Play & Thrive Club Naperville. The drive is about 67 minutes, which is why we recommend planning in-person sessions rather than driving in every week. For many Wilmette families, a planned visit every few weeks, with online sessions in between, is easier to keep up than a long weekly drive.
A split plan: online and in person
- In Naperville: plan sessions at the facility and book two back-to-back 30-minute Private Lessons ($65 each) so the trip is worth it.
- Online: Zoom Lessons ($65, 30 minutes) keep live 1-on-1 coaching going between visits, with a consultation first.
- On your own time: Video Analysis ($35) lets a player send a clip and get drills back.
Players who want a full outside view can book the Personal Assessment ($195, 1-on-1) on a facility visit.
The split works because the coaching stays consistent. The same coach sees the player in person and on screen, so cues and drills carry over from one format to the next, and nothing has to be re-explained after a gap between visits. The goals set in the Benchmark keep every session, online or in person, pointed in the same direction.
What 1-on-1 coaching covers
Private Lessons can focus on any skill: hitting, pitching, infield or catching. Coach Cinz teaches movements, mechanics and, most importantly, timing. He also develops the mental game, from confidence to consistency. Younger players might focus on balance and a clean throw, while older players preparing for tryouts can work on more advanced pieces. Pitchers train with the MLB/USA Baseball Pitch Smart guidelines in mind; for pain or injury, see a doctor or athletic trainer.
His 66 Google reviews average 4.9 stars. Parents often say he explains the “why” behind each change and that their players gain confidence.
Booking Private Baseball Lessons in Wilmette, IL
To begin, complete the free Benchmark goals form. Coach Cinz replies within 48 hours with times to measure current metrics, and a membership saves $20 per lesson after that. Every athlete who books also gets a Play 2 Earn Sports player profile to track progress. We also coach players from Evanston and Skokie. Wilmette families can compare formats on our 1-on-1 lessons guide.
Wilmette families ask
Can a Wilmette player take private lessons online?
Yes. A Private Lesson can be in person or virtual, and the Zoom Lesson is a 30-minute, 1-on-1 online session for $65, with a consultation first. Wilmette families often use Zoom between planned visits to the Naperville facility, which is about 67 minutes away.
How do Wilmette families make a trip to Naperville worthwhile?
Book two back-to-back 30-minute Private Lessons, or pair a lesson with the 1-on-1 Personal Assessment. The facility is about 44 miles from Wilmette, so fewer, longer visits usually work better than weekly drives, with Video Analysis and Zoom Lessons filling the gaps between trips.
