OUR INSTRUCTOR PHILOSOPHY – “TEACH THE GAME”

While DK instruction will certainly develop young ballplayers’ physical tools, such as proper mechanics, our mission is to ‘teach the game’ as players progress.  Ballgames are more often won by the team that is best mentally prepared.  Therefore, DK instructors will spend time with each ballplayer developing the mental side of their game so that they are best prepared to play at a higher level sooner.  Examples of this philosophy are defensive situational recognition, as well as understanding what pitch-count means to both the pitcher and hitter in a given situation.

Below is a brief overview of the types of instruction offered at this time:

HITTING (BASEBALL & SOFTBALL)

We offer hitting instruction in 30- or 60-minute increments from Chapman Head Baseball Coach, Judd Liebau.  Hitting instruction will include individualized workout plans designed to compliment and augment a developing athlete’s skillset.  For baseball instruction, we utilize Hittrax technology to analyze a hitter’s strengths and weaknesses using high-speed video analysis and a multitude of captured swing data.  For more information on Hittrax, click here. $35 for 30 minutes; $60 for 60 minutes.

FIELDING (BASEBALL & SOFTBALL)

Coach Liebau also provides instruction for infielder defensive skills.  He was a college infielder and is well-suited to teach the finer points of fielding.  Fielding sessions are available in 30-minute increments. Emphasis of fielding instruction will be proper footwork, along with development of quicker, softer hands. $35 for 30 minutes; $60 for 60 minutes.

PITCHING (BASEBALL)

Baseball pitching instruction is available from Coach Liebau.  While pitching instruction is available to youth of all ages, it is recommended that pitching instruction begin no earlier than 10 years of age.  Instruction will typically address pitching mechanics and will vary in complexity depending on each player’s current skill level. $35 for 30 minutes; $60 for 60 minutes.

PITCHING (SOFTBALL)

Softball pitching instruction is offered by Chapman Assistant Softball Coach, Rachel Duer.  Coach Duer will focus on strong mechanics and mental toughness, all while fostering a love for the game. Whether you are just starting out or ready to add movement and placement pitches to your arsenal, Coach Duer can help you advance your game. Instruction is offered in one-hour sessions for $30.00.

GROUP INSTRUCTION

Everything is more fun when you do it with friends! That’s why we offer the opportunity for groups of 2 to 5 ballplayers to come in for pitching, fielding and hitting instruction for baseball and hitting and fielding instruction for softball. The fee is $80 for one hour of instruction. Players get to learn with their friends and parents get a price break compared to individual instruction – it’s a win-win! To schedule, log-in to your DK account here, and select “Appointments” from the drop-down menu under Scheduling. Then, select “Group Instruction” as the appointment category.

PACKAGES

Packages are available for $250.00. This includes ten 30-minute instruction sessions. It cannot be used for Group Instruction.

For more information about our instructors, click here.

Want to schedule a session?  Please click here to login to your account. Then select Appointments from the drop-down menu under Scheduling. If you are interested in Group Instruction, be sure to select the Group Instruction appointment category.