For a softball hitter, confidence at the plate is built one good swing at a time. Softball Hitting Lessons in Cicero, IL with Coach Cinz aim to make those good swings repeatable, with a clear focus on timing, mechanics and a calm, confident approach. Coach Cinz Baseball coaches both baseball and softball, and our softball lessons overview explains the program in full.
Is Naperville too far from Cicero for softball training?
Cicero is in Cook County, about 31 miles east of our Naperville facility, and the drive is about 45 minutes. That is near the outer edge of our in-person range, so it helps to know your options:
- The Play & Thrive Club Naperville, used for lessons in the off-season and on rainy days.
- A location of your choice within the Chicagoland area for private lessons, which can mean far less driving for a Cicero family.
- Video Analysis ($35): send a clip of the swing and get drills back, useful between lessons.
What will a Cicero hitter work on?
Coach Cinz has more than 25 years in baseball as a player or coach, including five years before the pandemic with the Chicago White Sox organization. He builds hitters around movements, mechanics and, most importantly, timing. In a softball lesson that can include syncing the load with the pitcher’s motion, keeping the swing short and direct, and staying balanced so the hitter can adjust to speed.
He also coaches the mental game. Many young hitters lose confidence after a slump; working on mindset and a consistent routine helps them step back into the box ready to compete. Parents in his Google reviews describe improved mechanics, more confidence and a coach who is patient with kids who learn differently.
Lessons usually move from simple to game speed: tee work to groove the path, front toss to sharpen timing, then faster pitches to test whether the adjustment holds. Cicero hitters leave each session with one or two drills to repeat at home, and a quick Video Analysis between lessons is an easy way to check that the swing still looks right.
Softball Hitting Lessons in Cicero, IL: getting started
The first step is the free Benchmark. The athlete answers goal questions online, then Coach Cinz replies within 48 hours with times to measure current metrics. After that you get a plan built around the athlete’s goals.
A Private Lesson is $65 for 30 minutes, 1-on-1, and you can book more than one block for a longer session. The Personal Assessment ($195) is also 1-on-1 only. Members save $20 per lesson, with no limit. See the programs page for details.
Families in nearby Berwyn and Oak Park follow the same path. Start the free Benchmark now, or read more about softball hitting lessons with Coach Cinz.
Cicero families ask
Can Cicero families avoid driving to Naperville for every softball lesson?
Often, yes. The Naperville facility is about 31 miles and about 45 minutes from Cicero, but private lessons can be held at a location of the family's choice within the Chicagoland area. Video Analysis is another way to get feedback on the swing between in-person sessions.
Does Coach Cinz help softball hitters with confidence, not just mechanics?
Yes. Alongside movements, mechanics and timing, Coach Cinz works on the mental game: confidence, mindset and consistency. Parents in his Google reviews often say their athletes left lessons more confident. For a Cicero hitter coming out of a slump, that routine and mindset work can matter as much as swing changes.
