Private Baseball Lessons & Coaches in Farmingdale, NJ

With two decades on the diamond, I foster baseball excellence through tailored instruction. My focus is on building strong fundamentals and strategic thinking. Join me and unlock your potential in the game.

Hey there! I'm Nicholas Valencia otherwise known as Coach Nick. I have college level baseball experience as both a player and a coach. I believe that every baseball player learns differently. The lessons and drills I provide are tailored towards YOUR unique goals and needs. No two players I coach will ever have the same exact routine, which is what makes private coaching so special. Our relationship will be symbiotic and I will guide you on the path to success. Looking forward to working with you!

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I cultivate baseball skills through personalized coaching. With a passion for the game, I refine techniques and elevate players' potential. Let's unlock your baseball excellence together. Experience coaching 10 & 11u travel baseball. Private coaching Ages 6-17 hitting & pitching

Director of Player Development at Rutgers University (Big 10). Currently looking to help players fulfill their potential! Cannot work with Prospective Student Athletes (High School Aged Players) due to NCAA D1 Rules and Regulations! Have helped develop 3 Top 3 Round Draft Picks!

With a lifelong love for the game, I strive to instill confidence and skill in every player. I am currently a college baseball player entering my senior year at Saint Elizabeth University but began my college career at Kean University as a freshman student athlete. Baseball has been a major part of my life since I was 5 years old, and I developed years of experience. My coaching philosophy centers on personalized development, fostering a positive learning environment where athletes can excel.

Jose Franco is a baseball coach who blends old-school fundamentals with modern-day mindfulness. With decades of coaching experience and a deep appreciation for the mental and mechanical aspects of the game, Jose focuses on developing athletes both on and off the field. His coaching philosophy centers around core baseball fundamentals—sound mechanics, situational awareness, and relentless attention to detail—while challenging players to grow mentally and emotionally through intentional self-reflection. What sets Jose apart is his belief that baseball is more than just a sport—it’s a platform for personal growth. Drawing from his book, The Power of Now in Baseball, Jose helps athletes confront weaknesses, embrace discomfort, and cultivate present-moment focus. His process includes visualization drills, mindfulness practices, mechanical breakdowns, and a unique communication system that fosters trust, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement. Whether you're a hitter working on pitch recognition or a pitcher learning to reset after a bad inning, Jose uses a 9-set development process designed to elevate your physical game while sharpening your mental edge. His book, The Power of Now in Baseball, is available for free at stoopjuice.com—regardless of whether you purchase a lesson. It serves as the foundation of his coaching approach, emphasizing growth over outcomes, process over perfection, and awareness over anxiety.

"I coached Jose when he played for Youth Service in the 80s - I was his 16u coach the same year he played for Mel Zitter’s 18u team. In 2008 Jose was my pitching coach at Morris High School where we won the PSAL City Championship. As someone with over 50 years of baseball experience I am humble in recognizing I too continue to be a student of baseball. As a teacher nothing makes me more proud than when one of my former students becomes my teacher. Jose is one of these students who’s ability to communicate in a constructive manner I’ve incorporated into my own coaching style.

I shape confident, fundamentally sound ballplayers with a coach's eye and a player's heart. With 15 years of playing baseball, I focus on hitting, defense, catching and mental preparation, offering technical analysis, tailored plans and a patient, encouraging approach.