Step 01: UNDERSTAND THE HITTER
Bat speed, exit velocity, contact quality, pitch recognition, swing decisions, and how the player moves.
What you getA clear picture of what is already working.
TURNING LONG ISLAND CAGE HITTERS INTO GAME HITTERS
TRAINING THATTRANSLATES TOGAME DAY.
Coach Steve’s private baseball hitting lessons develop swing mechanics and approach for athletes ages 8–18 in Westbury and across Long Island. D1 All-American · 2012 College World Series · 10+ Years Coaching Hitters.
Start with an Initial Assessment: send a short form. I’ll call to discuss your hitter before we schedule.
WHAT YOU GET
HOW TRAINING HELPS.
Private, one-on-one lessons
The swing and the mind trained together: timing, bat path, pitch recognition, and count approach.
A plan for your hitter
We start with what is working, find what matters first, and use video and swing data when they help.
Start with an assessment
Send a short form. I call you, we talk about your hitter, and then we set the one-hour assessment.
WHAT PARENTS SAY
Long Island parents
trust the process.
Real texts and reviews, in their own words.
REAL MESSAGE · GAME DAY
“He did it!!!! Way to go Coach!!!”
“The second he got home, he told me to send the video to you.”
“This was possible not only bc he listened but bc YOU showed him how!”
PLAYER RESULTS
REAL PLAYERS. REAL RESULTS.
These stories show where hitters started, what changed in training, and how the work began showing up in games.
.424Batting averagePLAYER RESULTGAVINAfter being cut from his high school team, Gavin rebuilt his swing, hit his first two home runs, and made the team. Now he and his family are exploring the possibility of college baseball.READ THE STORY
6 RBIOne day, batting lastPLAYER RESULTEMMETEmmet started with four hits in 33 plate appearances and regularly batted last. He learned to understand his swing and approach, drove in six runs in one day, and later earned the leadoff spot.READ THE STORY 
.365Batting averagePLAYER RESULTGUNNARGunnar had athleticism and bat speed, but his long swing made adjusting difficult. He learned to put his movements together, then hit .365 with 42 RBIs across 49 summer games.READ THE STORY 
+19.3MPH bat speedPLAYER RESULTSEANSean started out losing his balance and asking his hands to do everything. Over 92 days, he developed a more connected, balanced swing—and increased his bat speed from 40.5 to 59.8 mph.READ THE STORY 
2NDIn the lineupPLAYER RESULTJOSEPHJoseph was athletic but pulling off the ball and batting last. After improving his swing and pitch recognition, he moved to second in the order and said he finally felt confident in the box.READ THE STORY 
114Day transformationPLAYER RESULTNIALLNiall struggled with balance and getting the barrel to the ball. His 114-day swing transformation began showing up in games, with his mom reporting doubles and a walk-off line drive to right field.READ THE STORY
PLAYER RESULTS · FILM ROOM
THE CAGE WORK.
THEN THE GAME.
More training film, swing breakdowns, and game results on Instagram.
@longislandhittingcoachTRAINING TO GAME DAY RESULTS
TRAINGING THAT TRANSLATES TO GAME DAY
Training plays, then the game result.
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THE 50/50 SYSTEM
A GREAT SWING IS ONLY HALF.
50%
NECK UP
- Vision & pitch recognition
- Approach & count awareness
- Confidence under pressure
50%
NECK DOWN
- Mechanics & sequencing
- Balance & timing
- Barrel control & bat speed
A great swing is only half of hitting. The other half decides when to use it.
See the Full System
MEET COACH STEVE
I LEARNED THE GAME WHERE ADJUSTMENTS DECIDE AT-BATS
Playing at that level showed me how fast the game exposes a hitter who only has mechanics. Preparation, pitch recognition, approach, and the ability to adjust are what let a swing hold up.
Today, I use those lessons to help players understand the game, prepare with purpose, make adjustments, and compete with confidence.
- D1
- All-American · Stony Brook
- 2012
- College World Series
- 10+
- Years Coaching Hitters
WHY THIS COACHING IS DIFFERENT
ONE HITTER. A REASON BEHIND EVERY ADJUSTMENT.
Nothing here is a template. We start by understanding your hitter, name the one thing holding him or her back, and train timing, pitch recognition, and decisions until the work holds up against live pitching.
WHO I WORK WITH
COMMITMENT OVER TALENT.
“I don't care how talented a player is. I care how badly they want to get better.”
Whether the goal is moving up in the lineup or playing in college, the expectations are the same. If a player isn't serious about the work, I'll tell you I'm not the right coach.
How It StartsSTART HERE
READY TO SEE WHERE YOUR HITTER STANDS?
01 / ASSESSMENT
Understand the hitter
02 / PLAN
Give a reason for every change
03 / TRAINING
Build skills that hold up
A clear picture of what is already working.
Book Initial AssessmentLessons take place in Westbury and across Long Island. Availability is shared when you inquire. See how the training works