A phone on a tripod can be one of a hitter’s best coaching tools. For families searching for Softball Hitting Lessons in Northbrook, IL, Coach Cinz uses Zoom lessons and swing videos to coach between planned visits to Naperville. Our softball hitting and lessons hub explains the full program.
Coach Cinz Baseball is a baseball and softball company that focuses on the athlete’s goals first. Coach Cinz has over 25 years in baseball as a player or coach, including five years before the pandemic with the Chicago White Sox organization.
Can a Northbrook softball player train with a coach an hour away?
Yes, with a plan. Northbrook is in Cook County, about 41.9 miles northeast of The Play & Thrive Club Naperville, a drive of about 59 minutes. We suggest:
- Facility visits on purpose. Plan sessions in Naperville and book two 30-minute lessons back to back on the same trip.
- Zoom Lessons between visits. 30 minutes, 1-on-1 online, $65, with a consultation first.
- Video Analysis. Send a swing clip for $35 and get drills back.
Parents in his Google reviews (4.9 stars from 66) often mention improved mechanics and confidence, and that he is patient with kids who learn differently.
Filming a swing that is easy to coach
Good video makes online feedback better. A few simple tips:
- Film from the side, facing the hitter’s chest, and again from behind.
- Keep the whole body in the frame, from feet to the top of the bat.
- Record several swings in a row so the pattern is clear.
- Add a live at-bat from practice when possible, since swings can look different against a real pitcher.
Coach Cinz looks first at timing, then at movements and mechanics. He explains the “why” behind each change, and he works on the mental side of hitting: confidence, mindset and consistency.
Online coaching has a practical upside for Northbrook families: the player practices in her own space, with her own bat, at a time that fits school and team schedules. When she does make the trip to Naperville, the in-person session can focus on what is hardest to see on camera, like rhythm against live pitching. Softball and baseball share many hitting fundamentals, but the drills are always chosen for the softball swing and the player’s own goals.
Getting started with Softball Hitting Lessons in Northbrook, IL
Begin with the free Benchmark. The player answers goal questions online, and Coach Cinz replies within 48 hours with times to measure current metrics, then builds a plan. A membership saves $20 per lesson, with no limit, and every athlete who books gets a Play 2 Earn Sports player profile to track stats, goals and progress.
Start the free Benchmark. We also work with players in Highland Park and Glenview. For the full list of options for Northbrook hitters, visit our softball lessons page.
Northbrook families ask
How far is the Naperville facility from Northbrook?
The Play & Thrive Club Naperville is about 41.9 miles from Northbrook, roughly a 59-minute drive. Most Northbrook softball families plan facility visits with two lessons back to back, then use Zoom Lessons and Video Analysis to keep working on the swing between trips.
What should a Northbrook hitter send for Video Analysis?
Send a short clip of several swings, filmed from the side and from behind, with the whole body and bat in the frame. For $35, Coach Cinz reviews the swing, focusing on timing and mechanics, and sends back drills to practice at home.
