60 Yard Dash / Baseball Speed Consulting
Baseball Players (usually age 12+) - Carol Stream, IL
Topics Can Include
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Assessment of your baseball start mechanics... and why you probably want to have at least a couple different types of starts at your disposal.
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Basic discussion of traditional speed training mechanics and concepts... and what does and doesn't transfer over to the baseball world.
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Thorough talk on the 60 yard dash test itself so you'll know how to prepare for (but not cheat) each assessment. Learn how to put the controllable variables in your favor.
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Specifically focusing on the differences between:
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Traditional Lasers vs Stopwatch vs Handheld Laser vs New "In-beam" Lasers.
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Very deep dive on the different types of BASEBALL STARTS as they relate to the various timing methods... possibly gain (or lose) .3 tenths before even taking a step!​​
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Discuss the baseball starts as they pertain to IN-GAME SPEED WHEN STEALING 2B.​
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Basic MENTAL SKILLS discussion in order to improve reaction time and get good jumps... however, this will help you tremendously as a hitter as well!
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Learn how to ACTUALLY IMPROVE HOME-TO-1B TIME!
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Discuss possible changes coming to the 60... 3.25 Test.
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Learn what you should be doing in the weeks before (and day of) a showcase so that your mind and body are prepared.​
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Other Details
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Can be done live in Carol Stream, IL or even done virtually.
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Cost = $100/hour for the first five hours... $85/hour thereafter
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Length varies (usually anywhere from 2-3 hours of total time, but can be shorter or longer)... depends on your questions and exactly what you're looking for.
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Opportunity exists to continue with in-person or virtual critiques of your baseball start
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Please contact me to get started.
However, please understand
This is mostly a consult...
and NOT necessarily a training session.
To improve a 60 and other types of baseball speed, things are FIRST info based, AND THEN training & form based.
Yes, I can eventually work with you on form, but you must first understand what to do depending on the situation...
Traditional Laser 60
Stopwatch 60
Handheld Laser 60
In-Beam Laser 60
Home-to-1B
Stealing with Big Lead
Stealing with Short Lead
etc, etc, etc.
I've also created a 60 Yard Dash and Baseball Speed Online Video Course...
this course would cover everything (plus more) than we would discuss in a consult (the course is over 5 hours long and includes video breakdowns and analysis)!
You also have the opportunity to upgrade to
Virtual Form Critiques!
Check out the course (and all of the upgrade options)
at 60yarddash.com
*** Please watch the 16 minute video at the top of the page at 60yarddash.com to learn about:
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My role as to how I usually fit into a players' baseball speed journey.​
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What topics that I do (and don't) coach on.
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Why I believe the online course MIGHT make more sense than the live session when first starting out.
Thurman Hendrix, M.A., C.S.C.S., C.S.A.C.
Training Background
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Over 25 years of experience as a Performance Enhancement Coach and Consultant to middle school, high school, collegiate, and professional athletes of most sports
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Master's Degree in Exercise Science
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Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA
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Certified Speed and Agility Coach (CSAC) through the NSPA
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Nationally known 60 Yard Dash and Baseball-Specific Speed Coach
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Creator of the 60 Yard Dash and Baseball-Specific Speed Course
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Greatly incorporates Mental Skills Coaching into training sessions
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Creator of TheMindLesson Mental Skills Course
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Public speaker and consultant to numerous high schools, colleges/universities, and organizations
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Author of numerous training articles
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Offered a position as a strength and conditioning coach with the Chicago White Sox
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Click here to learn more about my training philosophy, and to understand which aspects of performance enhancement that I am (and am not) qualified for​
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Sports Background​
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Former professional minor league baseball player
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Collegiate Conference MVP - Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference - 1999
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Elected into the Athletic Hall of Fame at Concordia University Chicago - 2014
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High School Conference MVP - Chicago Catholic League - 1995
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On Fenwick High School's Wall of Fame as an All-State Baseball Player - 1995
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Former college baseball coach and current youth softball coach
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​Personal Background
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Brother (Kevin) is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC). He is a regional manager for AthletiCo Physical Therapy
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Sister-in-law (Jackie) is also a DPT
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In other words, Kevin and Jackie deal mainly with injured athletes, whereas I work with healthy athletes looking to get quicker, faster, stronger, etc.
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I live in suburban Chicago with my wife, Amy, and our two daughters, Ashlyn and Ally