FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I typically charge $30 for an hour. I will not charge for any over time if the lesson runs over.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
My first lesson usually involves me and the student getting to know each other a little bit becasue trust and being comfortable is critical to the development process. I keep a notebook full of notes for each student, so I really keep a personal account and level of involvement with my students. I typically try to have the pitcher show me what they know and what they want to improve upon, or if they are a beginner and do not know what they need to improve I am more than willing to come up with milestones and goals for them to reach both in and out of the lesson. During each lesson I let the player get warmed up and let them pitch full distance, then I like to bring them closer to the plate and work on segments of the pitching motion using tools such as spinners to improve the small but very important motions in the movement. I am very detail oriented and will try to help students improve both speed and spins by making sure they are using the best pitching motion and technique that works for them. There really is no magic formula for pitching, it just takes time and figuring out the best motion for the student's body type. I usually close out each lesson with a short discussion on how they feel about the lesson. We typically discuss what we think the student needs to work on outside of the lesson, drills I recommend, and anything I could be doing better to help the student achieve their goals.