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Training

Training that shows up on the field.

Lessons in hitting, pitching and defense, sold one at a time or in packs of 4 and 8. The first session shows the coach where a new player stands, and pack lessons may be small groups with players at the same level. Want one coach to yourself? Ask about premium one-on-one.

How lessons work

Request, hear back, pay, train.

A coach or the front desk gets back to you within 4 hours, counting only 8 am to 8 pm. Your confirmation email gives the exact time.

  1. 1Send a request. Pick a coach, or let us match you. Tell us who is training and what they need.
  2. 2We get back to you. Your coach or the front desk reaches you within 4 hours, the way you asked, to set up the first session.
  3. 3Pay online. Your coach or the front desk sends a payment link for a single lesson or a pack of 4 or 8. Every session is paid before it happens.
  4. 4First session, then training. The first session shows the coach where the player stands. Premium one-on-one is the coach’s call, and some players start in pack lessons. Pack lessons may be small groups with players at the same level.

01 / Hitting

Hitting.

Swing mechanics, approach and plate discipline.

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Who it’s for
Hitters 8u through college who want a repeatable swing and a plan at the plate.
A session
Cage work off the tee, front toss and live arms, with video of the swing when it helps.
Not for
Players looking for a quick fix before Saturday. Swing changes take reps.
Request a lesson

02 / Pitching

Pitching.

Mechanics, velocity, command and arm care.

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Who it’s for
Pitchers building velocity and command without wrecking their arm.
A session
Arm care first, then mechanics, then throwing with a purpose, with a plan you take home.
Not for
Anyone who wants to throw max effort every session. Workload is managed.
Request a lesson

03 / Position training

Position training.

Infield, outfield and catching.

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Who it’s for
Players who want to own a position: footwork, hands, reads and throws.
A session
Fundamentals first, then game situations, specific to the position.
Not for
Players who only want to hit. Defense is its own work.
Request a lesson

04 / Premium one-on-one

Premium one-on-one.

One coach, one player, the whole session.

Who it’s for
Players who want a specific GEARS coach to themselves, usually players already training at a higher level.
A session
Built around one player. The coach decides if the player is ready for it, and may start them in pack lessons first.
Not for
A first lesson for most new players. Start with a request and the coach places you.
Ask about premium

05 / Team training

Team training.

A GEARS coach runs your team’s practices during the week.

Who it’s for
Little League, PONY, travel and school coaches who want a trained instructor running practice, while they coach the games.
A session
Your team, a GEARS coach and a plan, a day or two a week, at your field or indoors at our facilities.
Not for
Teams looking for a cage to rent without coaching. That is a facility rental.
Ask about team training

06 / Camps and clinics

Camps and clinics.

One focused camp a month, plus holiday camps.

Who it’s for
Players who want a concentrated block of work on one part of the game.
A session
Each month’s camp has one focus, run by the coach who teaches it, like outfield one month and infield the next. Thanksgiving, Christmas and home-from-college camps run on school breaks.
Not for
Families who need weekly lessons. Request a coach for that.
Ask about camps and clinicsSee camp dates

07 / Coach education

Coach education.

Train the trainer: coach-to-coach training for youth and travel coaches.

Who it’s for
Little League, PONY, rec, travel and softball coaches who want to teach the game better.
A session
Clinics on fundamentals, practice planning and how to teach them, led by GEARS staff.
Not for
Players. This one is for the people coaching them.
Ask about coach education

08 / Strength and speed

Strength and speed.

Speed, agility, strength and conditioning.

Who it’s for
Athletes who need to get faster and stronger in ways that show up on the field.
A session
Movement work, sprint mechanics and strength built for baseball and softball.
Not for
General fitness. This is built for the game.
Ask about strength and speed

Teams, camps, coaches and speed

Tell us what you need.

Team training, camps, coach education and strength and speed are set up for you. The front desk gets back to you within 4 hours, 8 am to 8 pm.

A coach or the front desk gets back to you within 4 hours, counting only 8 am to 8 pm. Your confirmation email gives the exact time. Never shared, never sold.

Questions

Training questions.

Are GEARS lessons one-on-one?

Not always. Premium lessons are one coach and one player. Pack lessons can be small-group sessions: after the first session, your coach may pair your player with others at the same level.

How are GEARS lessons sold?

As a single lesson or a pack of 4 or 8, paid online before the session. Your coach sends the payment link when they set up the first session.

Do you train softball players?

Yes. Tell us the sport and what to work on in your request, and the front desk matches you with a coach who teaches it.

Can GEARS train my team?

Yes. A GEARS coach can run your team’s practices a day or two a week, and you coach the games. Send a team training request with your age group and what you need.

Can I pay cash at GEARS?

No. GEARS does not take cash. Every lesson, pack and camp is paid online before the session, through the payment link your coach or the front desk sends.