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Coach Mason provides baseball lessons in Van Nuys at Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks Recreation Center
Short Bio:
My name is Coach Mason Dean. I grew up in San Francisco California and I have been playing baseball my entire life. I learned many things throughout my playing career that I want to pass on to the new generation of players. My goal is to cultivate the love of the game for kids and have it impact them in the positive ways it has for me!
Coaching Experience:
-Worked with players of all ages in a variety of settings from club ball to men’s league
-Assistant Coach, Los Angeles Titans (2022-Present)
-I am always refining my coaching craft and working to improve and grow in baseball in my community and beyond
Playing Experience:
– Little League – Twin Cities Little League – Larkspur, CA
– High School – Redwood High School – Larkspur, CA
– Four years of high school varsity baseball
– Los Angeles Titans – Los Angeles Parks & Rec – Los Angeles, CA
A lesson with me:
I start out with a warm up. General stretching and throwing to get ready for the lesson. During that time I try to get to know the kid(s). What their favorite baseball teams are, their favorite players, etc. I like to know this stuff because when I’m teaching the kids later, I like to bring those up because they’re more likely to do something if they know their favorite player/team does it. After we warm up we move over to mini drills. I do not have a one size fits all methodology when it comes to my lessons. I learn what I have to work with in a player and tailor the lesson to what will benefit them the most, both in terms of production and fun during the lesson.
My favorite motivational quote:
“You mustn’t be afraid to dream bigger!”