Learn Baseball with Peter
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⭑5.0 (6)
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💰$44 weekly lessons
Having spent the last 20 years on the diamond, I've developed a passion for fostering a love for baseball in players of all ages and skill levels. I have been coaching players ages 3-18 for the last 7 years after finishing my collegiate baseball career in 2017. In that time, I have learned how to connect and effectively coach children and young adults of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds. My coaching philosophy centers on building a strong foundation of fundamental skills and mechanics in an effort to allow each player to reach their maximum potential. My main goal is to improve on-field success while creating a fun and supportive learning environment. Everyone has dreams, it’s my job to help turn them into reality.
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Arlington, Virginia
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Happy Student Score: 100
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Years Playing: 17 years
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Given: 10 lessons
Accomplishments
➕Former Division 1 college pitcher with 17 years of playing experience and 7 years of coaching experience working with ages 3-18. I have spent the last 3 years working with the largest baseball scouting service in the world to help find the next young stars of the game.
Reviews
Total reviews6
Average rating
5.0
Will Basinger, Age 18
Lessons taken: 50
“As Peter’s younger cousin, watching him excel in baseball made me want to follow in his footsteps. He has been both my favorite and my best coach since I was 5 years old. Thanks to him, I was recently offered a full ride baseball scholarship to Virginia Commonwealth University!”
Brett LePlante, Age 25
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 20
“I learned more about the fundamentals of baseball in one summer working with Peter than I did in my entire little league, middle school and high school playing career combined. I saw instant results in my swing, throwing velocity, and fielding range.”
Grant Walker, Age 7
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 15
“Over the course of just one summer, my son went from being unsure about baseball to being obsessed with it. Coach Peter’s hitting, fielding and pitching drills worked wonders for Grant’s performance and overall confidence.”
Will Stevens, Age 10
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 12
“In 2022, my son was batting last on his little league team and on the verge of giving up on the sport for good. By the summer of 2023, he was the best hitter on his team, and was selected to the Fort Hunt Little League All-Star team. The biggest improvement that I have seen is my son’s overall enjoyment when playing the game he loves. I credit all of it to coach Peter!”
Cole Howard, Age 14
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 10
“In my freshman year of high school, I was a utility player on the junior varsity team. In my sophomore year, I was the starting right fielder on the varsity team. Coach Peter’s drills for tracking fly balls helped me become the best defensive outfielder on my team.”
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:14 locations available
Utah Park baseball Field
3191 S Utah St
325.4 miles awayOutdoors
Public Baseball Field
Alexandria
328 miles awayOutdoors
Jim Micklewright Baseball Field
4133-4167 Accotink Pkwy
318.5 miles awayOutdoors
Ben Brenman Park baseball field
Unnamed Road
324.6 miles awayOutdoors
Stevenson Park baseball field
300 Stultz Rd
323 miles awayOutdoors
Quincy Park North Baseball field
1021 N 8th St
323.5 miles awayOutdoors
Clermont Park
4100 Franconia Rd
325.4 miles awayOutdoors
James T. Luckett Jr. Memorial Field
3540 Wheeler Ave
325.8 miles awayOutdoors
Trailside Park
6700 Stagecoach St
321.8 miles awayOutdoors
Nicholas A. Colasanto Park baseball field
Alexandria
327.2 miles awayOutdoors
Grove Point Park Baseball Field
6429 Northanna Dr
322.3 miles awayOutdoors
Byron Ave Park - Ebbets Field
6500 Byron Ave
320.5 miles awayOutdoors
Larry Graves Park
300 Hillwood Ave
320.3 miles awayOutdoors
Quincy Park South Baseball Field
1024 N Nelson St
323.6 miles awayOutdoors
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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 lessonIn the first session I would like to get a full understanding for exactly what the player hopes to achieve in his or her baseball career by having a short 5-10 minute conversation gauging the player’s interest levels and passion for the sport . This will help me formulate the proper lesson plan to achieve all of the player’s goals moving forward. We will follow with hitting drills with a batting tee and throwing drills to determine the player’s baseline skill levels.
Lesson 11+After lesson 10, we will begin to focus more on the mental aspect of the game. Teaching young players to calm their mind when playing is essential to on-field success. In these lessons, we will go over situational baseball and proper strategies for overcoming obstacles and challenges within the game. The final 25 minutes of each lesson will consist solely of situational practice.
Lesson 4-10Position-related defensive drills will be the primary focus of lessons 4-10. Infielders will do ground ball and pop fly work. Outfielders will work on tracking fly balls and generating power from their legs when throwing using the crow hop method. Pitchers will work on PFP, or pitcher fielding practice, along with learning proper mechanics. Catchers will work on blocking drills, framing, and throwing to bases. ALL BEGINNING PLAYERS WILL PRACTICE AT ALL POSITIONS. The final 25 minutes of each lesson will be solely devoted to hitting and bunting practice unless more defensive work is requested.
Lesson 2-3Lessons 2 and 3 will solely be devoted to hitting and bunting practice. We will begin by going over the proper hitting mechanics as well as what tendencies to avoid in order to prevent slumps at the plate. This will be followed by hitting off of a batting tee and slowly graduating to hitting and bunting off of a live arm.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonIn the first session I would like to get a full understanding for exactly what the player hopes to achieve in his or her baseball career by having a short 5-10 minute conversation gauging the player’s interest levels and passion for the sport . This will help me formulate the proper lesson plan to achieve all of the player’s goals moving forward. We will follow with hitting drills with a batting tee and throwing drills to determine the player’s baseline skill levels.
Lesson 11+After lesson 10, we will begin to focus more on the mental aspect of the game. Teaching young players to calm their mind when playing is essential to on-field success. In these lessons, we will go over situational baseball and proper strategies for overcoming obstacles and challenges within the game. The final 25 minutes of each lesson will consist solely of situational practice.
Lesson 4-10Position-related defensive drills will be the primary focus of lessons 4-10. Infielders will do ground ball and pop fly work. Outfielders will work on tracking fly balls and generating power from their legs when throwing using the crow hop method. Pitchers will work on PFP, or pitcher fielding practice, along with learning proper mechanics. Catchers will work on blocking drills, framing, and throwing to bases. ALL BEGINNING PLAYERS WILL PRACTICE AT ALL POSITIONS. The final 25 minutes of each lesson will be solely devoted to hitting and bunting practice unless more defensive/pitching work is requested.
Lesson 2-3Lessons 2 and 3 will solely be devoted to hitting and bunting practice. We will begin by going over the proper hitting mechanics as well as what tendencies to avoid in order to prevent slumps at the plate. This will be followed by hitting off of a batting tee and slowly graduating to hitting and bunting off of a live arm.
Youth players
Working with kidsKeep everything fast-paced and fun! The lessons I provide not only teach valuable skills and techniques, but also encourage each player to have as much fun as possible while playing the game they love.
Working with teenagersInstalling advanced skills and techniques into each practice. This includes situational practice, learning how to calm the mind when playing, and extensive pitching, hitting & fielding work.
What you need to bringBat, batting gloves and fielding glove (if available, but not necessary, I provide extras.)
What I can bringI provide baseballs, bats, batting tees, cones, and 1 extra fielding glove for both right-handed and left-handed players.
Frequently asked questions
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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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