If your child is just falling in love with the game, or already playing and hungry for more, Youth Baseball Training in Montgomery, IL is a short trip away. Coach Cinz works out of The Play & Thrive Club Naperville, about 18 minutes and about 10 miles east of Montgomery, so a weeknight session fits easily around school and homework.
Coach Cinz has spent over 25 years in baseball, including five years before the pandemic as a hitting, fielding and pitching instructor with the Chicago White Sox organization. His full approach to youth baseball training for young players starts with the athlete’s own goals, not a one-size-fits-all drill list.
What does youth training look like for a Montgomery player?
Young athletes improve fastest when they understand why a change works. Coach Cinz focuses on movements, mechanics and, most importantly, timing, and he explains the “why” behind each adjustment in plain language kids can follow. Parents in his reviews often mention improved confidence as much as improved mechanics.
A typical path looks like this:
- Free Benchmark: your athlete answers a few goal questions online, then current metrics are measured with the coach.
- A plan: built around what your child wants to get better at, whether that is hitting, throwing or fielding.
- Lessons or clinics: 30-minute private lessons at $65, or 1.5-hour skill clinics for more reps.
Youth Baseball Training in Montgomery, IL: where sessions happen
Because Montgomery sits in Kane County just west of Naperville, families here have two easy in-person options. You can train at The Play & Thrive Club Naperville, which is especially handy in the off-season and on rainy days. Or you can book a private lesson at a location of your choice within the Chicagoland area.
Many Montgomery parents start with a single 30-minute private lesson to see how their child responds, then add a clinic when the athlete is ready to practice alongside other players. Families in nearby Aurora and Oswego follow a similar routine.
Building more than a swing
Youth training is also about the mental side: confidence, mindset and consistency. A kid who freezes at the plate is not a lost cause. Coach Cinz is known for patience with young athletes who learn differently, and he keeps sessions encouraging while still holding them to good habits.
If your child plays often, a membership saves $20 per lesson with no limit, which adds up quickly across a season.
Parents do not need to know baseball terminology to help. After each session, Coach Cinz gives simple takeaways your child can repeat in the backyard, such as a few swings off a tee or short throwing work with a parent. Small, regular practice between lessons is where much of the progress happens, and it keeps the game fun rather than a chore.
Ready to see where your young player stands? Start with the free Benchmark goals form. Coach Cinz replies within 48 hours with times to measure your athlete’s metrics. You can also read more about how Coach Cinz develops youth players before you book.
Montgomery families ask
How long is the drive from Montgomery to Coach Cinz's facility?
The Play & Thrive Club Naperville is about 18 minutes and about 10 miles east of Montgomery. That short drive makes it realistic to fit a 30-minute private lesson or a 1.5-hour clinic into a school night, and you can also book a private lesson at a Chicagoland location you choose.
What age should a Montgomery child start private baseball training?
There is no single right age. The best time is when your child is curious and wants to improve. The free Benchmark starts with goal questions, so Coach Cinz can shape sessions around your player's age, experience and interests rather than forcing an advanced program on a beginner.
