Balance your mind, sharpen your bat
Coaching athletes to harness mental focus to unlock peak performance
About Select Hitting and sports performance coaching
My Hitting Instruction Approach
I take a collaborative, solution-focused approach to hitting instruction—working closely with each athlete to identify strengths, address challenges, and develop a personalized plan for growth. Every hitter is unique, and success comes from understanding both the mental and physical aspects of the game.
In-person sessions are designed to engage all three primary learning styles: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic ("feel"). This multi-dimensional approach ensures that each player not only understands the mechanics but also builds the confidence and body awareness needed for consistent performance. Whether you're refining your swing or building a mental edge, my goal is to help you become a more focused, adaptable, and effective hitter.
With over 30 years of experience in player development, I bring a rare blend of high-level baseball coaching and behavioral expertise to help athletes unlock their full potential. As a former head college baseball coach and professional scout, I’ve trained extensively in swing design, performance psychology, goal setting, and communication. Alongside my career in athletics, I’ve served as a veteran special education teacher and behavior interventionist, specializing in calming strategies, emotional regulation, and replacement thinking.
This dual experience—on the field and in the classroom—has shaped a unique coaching approach that bridges the gap between mental discipline and physical performance. I help athletes gain clarity, control self-destructive habits, and stay grounded under pressure—so they can perform their best when it matters most
Credentials:
- Blast Motion Certified
- K-Motion Lvl 1 Baseball Certified
- IYCA Speed & Agility Specialist Certified
- Assistant Baseball Coach - Marshalltown Community College
- Head Baseball Coach - Univ. of Dubuque (Fmr)
- Strength & Conditioning Coach - UD Baseball (Fmr)
- Sports Information Director - Univ. of Dubuque (Fmr)
- Adjunct Professor - Univ. of Dubuque (Fmr)
- Associate Scout (Fmr)
- Founder/Owner of River Valley Collegiate League (2009-2012)
- RVL Hitting & Conditioning Coach (Fmr)
- K-12 Physical Education Degree
- Instructional Strat II: K-12, BD/LD
- Trauma Informed Care Certified
- YMCA All Sports Coach (Fmr)
My Sports Performance Coaching Approach
My sports performance coaching is rooted in the belief that mental clarity drives physical excellence. I take an individualized, solution-focused approach—partnering with athletes to build self-awareness, enhance focus, and strengthen the habits that support peak performance.
Virtual sessions are tailored to address both the psychological and physical demands of competition. Using strategies drawn from behavioral science and real-world coaching and teaching experience, I help athletes develop emotional regulation, resilience, and the ability to perform under pressure.
By combining proven mental training techniques with performance-focused coaching, I support athletes in becoming not just stronger and faster—but smarter, more composed, and consistently game-ready
Contact Us
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All in person and virtual sessions are by appointment only. Please note: training is not open to the public, and Northeast Iowa high school baseball players are not eligible to participate.
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