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Coach Craig provides baseball lessons in Santa Monica at Penmar Park
Short Bio:
My name is Coach Craig. I’ve always loved the game of baseball. I grew up watching the Baltimore Orioles. I am constantly seeking out new drills to incorporate with players to improve or cater to their skillset. I feel there’s always something new to learn everyday and we evolve as players and individuals with the lessons and skills we are given. I believe baseball is a culture and a way of life. It’s fun, creates camaraderie and community.
Coaching Experience:
Private Baseball Coach 6yr
Santa Monica Little League 2yr
Assistant Coach
JV Basketball Coach 1 yr
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Baltimore, MD
I’ve coached players from 3 to 13 years old. I’ve taken players with raw talent and been able to help them develop and thrive as players and individuals. I also have an 8 year old I’ve coached who is the starting catcher and cleanup hitter on his (9-11yr) PONY Mustang team.
Playing Experience:
Played Little League as a kid but feel in love with Basketball at 13 and stopped playing to dedicate my time to hoops. Started playing again 10 years ago in Men’s Leagues and love playing competitive baseball. I have always been a student of the game and understand it extremely well.
2 yrs Varsity Baseball at Parkville High School
3 yrs Varsity Basketball at Parkville High School
A lesson with me:
•get to know the player/review what we’ve previously worked on.
•warm-up and stretch
•soft toss into long toss any drills to address any specific needs with the throw or catch.
•infield drills, glovework and footwork.
•tracking flyballs, hitting the cutoff man
•tee work, soft toss, BP and any specific drills to help with the swing or elements of the swing.
My favorite motivational quote:
“To succeed in baseball, as in life, you must make adjustments.” – Ken Griffey Jr.