Learn Baseball with Patrick
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💰$20 weekly lessons
My name is Patrick Barnum, and I just recently finished my 4 year college baseball career at Chico State. Next year, I am returning to Chico to help coach at my previous school. In my college career, I have started games at various positions, including: shortstop, third base, second base, designated hitter, starting pitcher and relief pitcher. I look forward to sharing my knowledge and spreading love for the game!
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: San Diego, California
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Happy Student Score: Not available
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Years Playing: 17 years
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Given: 5 lessons
Accomplishments
➕Former Chico State baseball player and current coach
Reviews
Total reviews5
Average rating
5.0
Lewis
Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 4
Patrick is my brother and gave me a great few days of lessons. I got a lot of quality reps and found out that there is always more to learn. Great job
Juan
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 3
Patrick is my college teammate and I have always noticed his baseball IQ. His knowledge of the game on all sides shows how versatile a player can really be. He is and will become a great coach
Tyler
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 3
Coach Pat used his advanced knowledge of the game to help me become more aware of situations. The drills we did helped my mechanics improve and I noticed right away with game results.
Josh
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 2
These lessons got me better in different parts of the game. Throwing, hitting, fielding, pitching. I recommend.
James
Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 2
I am a college baseball player and I enjoyed my lessons with coach Pat. He has good knowledge of the game.
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:9 locations available
Clairemont Girls Fastpitch Fields/High Tech Baseball Field
Mount Acadia Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92111, United States
1951.5 miles awayOutdoors
North City Youth Baseball
4741 Mt Etna Dr
1951.5 miles awayOutdoors
Morley Field Ballpark
3268 Florida Dr
1951.1 miles awayOutdoors
East Clairemont Athletic Area
3451 Mt Acadia Blvd
1951.6 miles awayOutdoors
Tecolote Youth Baseball
4675 Tecolote Rd
1953.3 miles awayOutdoors
Cabrillo Heights Park
Hurlbut Street, San Diego, CA, USA
1949.5 miles awayOutdoors
Santo Baseball Field
3291 Santo Rd
1947.4 miles awayOutdoors
Morley Field Baseball & Softball Fields
San Diego
1950.1 miles awayOutdoors
Saints Baseball
5300 Hickman Field Dr
1949.7 miles awayOutdoors
Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
8 AM - 8 PM
mondays
8 AM - 8 PM
tuesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
wednesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
thursdays
8 AM - 8 PM
fridays
8 AM - 8 PM
saturdays
8 AM - 8 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonLearn where student can improve and make a plan moving forward. Basic warmup, play catch, and light hitting.
Lesson 11+Use game like situations to develop some feel for the game.
Lesson 4-10Focus on a hitting approach, pitching mentality, and mass reps at specific positions.
Lesson 2-3Incorporate drills to fix mechanics of hitting, throwing and introduce position-specific drills.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonEvaluate mechanics, strengths, and areas for improvement through a baseline assessment of hitting, fielding, and throwing.
Lesson 11+Shift to high-level refinement, mental game development, and preparing players for competitive showcases or next-level play.
Lesson 4-10Develop advanced skills through situational reps, game-like scenarios, and consistent performance tracking.
Lesson 2-3Focus on correcting mechanical flaws with targeted drills and begin building a personalized training routine.
Youth players
Working with kidsI love working with young kids and focus on making each lesson fun, encouraging, and easy to understand. I adapt my approach to match their attention spans and energy levels, using simple drills and positive reinforcement to build confidence and fundamentals.
Working with teenagersWhen working with teens, I tailor lessons to match their skill level and goals, while pushing them to develop discipline and competitive focus. I create a structured environment that still keeps it enjoyable, helping them take their game to the next level.
What you need to bringBat, glove, close toed shoes, water
What I can bringBaseballs
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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