Best 3 coaches for Baseball lessons near Brea, CA

I have been coaching for 3+ years to 6-18 year olds on fielding, throwing, and hitting. I have played my entire life and won the NAIA National Championship 2024. I received my Masters Degree during 2025 in Sport Performance and Psychology. Currently I am coaching both travel baseball, Junior Varsity High school baseball as well as hitting lessons.

"Hi Derek! He did really good. He got two walks and 1 triple. He did great today ! Home run and a double .

Baseball has been my passion for over 24 years, and I’ve dedicated my life to playing, training, and coaching at a high level. I’m a left-handed batter and right-handed thrower who specializes as an outfielder, with extensive experience in hitting, fielding, and overall player development. Playing Background • Covina High School – Four-year player competing at the varsity level • Citrus College – Earned my Associate’s Degree while continuing to play and develop my game • New Mexico Highlands University (NCAA DII) – Finished my collegiate baseball career competing against top talent in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference • Empire Professional Baseball League – Recently completed my first season, finishing with an impressive .380 batting average • Current Semi-Pro Player – Continuing to train and compete, with the goal of advancing to full professional baseball Experience & Coaching • 24 years of baseball experience across high school, collegiate, and professional development levels • Outfield specialist with strong emphasis on reads, routes, throwing mechanics, and defensive awareness • Hitting coach with proven results, focusing on timing, plate discipline, power generation, and consistency (as demonstrated by my .380 BA at the pro level) • Experienced mentoring players of all ages, from youth beginners to advanced athletes preparing for higher-level play Teaching Philosophy My lessons focus on building strong fundamentals while tailoring drills to each athlete’s skill level and goals. I believe in breaking the game down in a way that’s simple, repeatable, and effective—helping players not only perform better, but also understand the game at a higher level. My goal is for every student to leave a session more confident, more skilled, and more motivated than when they arrived. Why Work With Me As a semi-pro player who just completed a season in the Empire League with a .380 batting average, I bring both real-time player insight and years of coaching experience. I know firsthand the dedication it takes to succeed at every stage of baseball, and I’m here to help players sharpen their skills, build confidence, and fall in love with the game.

"“My daughter Lexi was only 7 when she worked with him at a clinic at Highlands, and it was such a positive experience. At that age it can be tough to keep kids focused, but he had the perfect mix of patience, energy, and fun that kept her engaged the whole time. He broke things down in a way she could actually understand, and by the end of the day she was more confident in her swing and couldn’t stop talking about how much fun she had. As a parent, it was awesome to see someone with his playing experience give back to the younger kids and inspire them. Lexi left that clinic saying, ‘Mom, I wanna play like him one day.’ That says it all.”