Glenview sits on the far side of Chicagoland from our facility, so the plan has to fit real family schedules. Youth Baseball Training in Glenview, IL with Coach Cinz blends a few well-planned visits to Naperville with online sessions your child can do from home.
Coach Cinz has over 25 years in baseball and spent five years before the pandemic as an instructor with the Chicago White Sox organization. Read more about his approach to youth baseball training and development.
Starting with a clear picture
When visits are less frequent, knowing exactly where your young athlete stands matters even more. Two good starting points:
- The free Benchmark: goal questions online, then current metrics measured with the coach.
- Personal Assessment ($195, 1-on-1): an honest, personal opinion on your child’s strengths and next steps.
With that baseline, Coach Cinz builds a plan around your child’s goals, so each trip has a purpose.
How long does it take to get from Glenview to the Naperville facility?
The Play & Thrive Club Naperville is about 58 minutes and about 39 miles southwest of Glenview, in Cook County’s northern suburbs. For most families, that works best as a planned trip rather than a weeknight habit. We suggest booking two back-to-back 30-minute Private Lessons on each visit so the drive delivers a full hour of work.
Youth Baseball Training in Glenview, IL between visits
Online training keeps a young player moving forward at home:
- Zoom Lesson ($65, 30 minutes): live 1-on-1 coaching after a short consultation.
- Video Analysis ($35): send a clip of a swing, throw or fielding rep and get drills back.
Coach Cinz explains the “why” behind every adjustment in plain language, which helps younger players practice correctly on their own. He also works on confidence and consistency, and parents often say he is patient with kids who learn differently. Families in nearby Northbrook and Park Ridge follow a similar mix.
Members save $20 per lesson, with no limit.
A practical tip for Glenview families: schedule your in-person visits around school breaks or quieter weekends, and book them ahead so the drive is planned rather than rushed. Bring any questions from your child’s coach or recent games, and film a few reps at home beforehand. That way, Coach Cinz can compare the video with what he sees live and adjust the plan for the weeks of online work that follow. Younger players often do best with short, frequent online sessions rather than long ones, so a 30-minute Zoom Lesson is usually the right size for a child’s attention span.
Begin with the free Benchmark goals form. Coach Cinz replies within 48 hours with times to measure your athlete’s metrics. For more, see our full page on how Coach Cinz trains young players.
Glenview families ask
Can a Glenview child do most youth baseball training online?
Much of it, yes. Zoom Lessons give live 1-on-1 feedback and Video Analysis turns a short clip into drills. Most Glenview families still plan occasional visits to Naperville, about 58 minutes away, so Coach Cinz can measure metrics in person and see the full movement.
What is the best first step for a young Glenview player?
Start with the free Benchmark. Your child answers a few goal questions online, and Coach Cinz replies within 48 hours to set up a metrics session. Some families also book the 1-on-1 Personal Assessment for a detailed personal opinion before committing to a longer plan.
