Where can I find baseball clinics near me in Naperville?
If you have been searching for baseball clinics near me in the western suburbs, Coach Cinz Baseball runs its clinics and camps at The Play & Thrive Club Naperville, 808 Illinois Rte 59 #120, Naperville, IL 60564. It is an indoor space, so training keeps going in the off-season and on rainy days.
Families come from most areas between Chicago and Aurora, including Naperville, Aurora, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Lisle, Wheaton, Warrenville, Oswego and Downers Grove. If your athlete plays travel ball, rec ball or high school ball anywhere in the western Chicago suburbs, the facility is a short drive away.
Coach Cinz Baseball is a baseball and softball company, established in 2019, and its whole approach starts with one question: what does this athlete want to achieve? Clinics are where players get high-quality reps with a coach watching every one.
Many parents search for baseball clinics near me because driving across Chicagoland for every session is not realistic during a busy school year. A central Naperville location on Route 59 keeps travel short for most families in the area.
What baseball clinics does Coach Cinz offer?
There are three core clinics. Each one runs 1.5 hours and costs $204.
Hitting Clinic
A group clinic on swing technique. Players work on their load, their path to the ball and, above all, their timing, so good mechanics actually show up against live pitching. For more one-on-one swing work, see our baseball hitting lessons.
Pitching Clinic
Pitchers build their delivery piece by piece: balance, break and dangle, stride, arm action and follow-through. They start with partner throws, then move to the mound, and every pitcher gets a video breakdown of their mechanics. We recommend following the MLB and USA Baseball Pitch Smart guidelines for young arms, and resting any sore arm.
Fielding Clinic
Infielders learn the 6 F's of a great infielder: Feet, Field, Funnel, Footwork, Fire and Follow. The session moves from drills to live action off the bat, then finishes with situational plays.
Curious what a session looks like minute by minute? Read what happens at a baseball skills clinic.
Are there baseball camps near me with Coach Cinz?
Yes. On top of the three clinics above, Coach Cinz runs seasonal Skills Clinics and camps in Naperville. Dates change through the year, so see upcoming Skills Clinics for the current schedule, or text 312-493-3067 and we will tell you what is coming up next.
If you are deciding between a camp, a clinic and one-on-one work, our guide on clinic vs camp vs private lessons breaks down which format suits which player. Many families use both: clinics for reps and energy, private lessons for the detailed fixes.
Before the first session, it helps to pack the right gear. Our checklist on what to bring to a baseball clinic or camp covers bats, gloves, footwear, water and the small things kids forget.
How does clinic training work with Coach Cinz?
Clinics work best when they are part of a plan. That plan starts with the free Benchmark Process:
- Step 1: the athlete answers a few goal questions online at Benchmark Step 1.
- Step 2: Coach Cinz measures the athlete's current metrics in person.
- The plan: you get a plan built around the athlete's goals, which may mix clinics, private lessons and video work.
Coach Cinz has spent over 25 years in baseball as a player or coach. For the five years before the pandemic he was a hitting, fielding and pitching instructor with the Chicago White Sox organization, working mainly with pre-draft players in the local area. That experience shapes how clinics are coached: movements, mechanics and, most importantly, timing, plus the mental game of confidence, mindset and consistency.
Every athlete who books training also gets a Play 2 Earn Sports player profile to track stats, goals and progress.
To make each session count, read how to get the most out of a hitting, pitching or fielding clinic.
How much do baseball clinics cost?
The Hitting, Pitching and Fielding Clinics are each $204 for 1.5 hours. A group option is available at three times the listed price, which suits teammates or a small team who want to train together.
If your player needs a starting point first, the Personal Assessment ($195) gives a personal, one-on-one opinion of where they stand. Private Lessons are $65 for 30 minutes, and members save $20 per lesson with no limit.
When you compare baseball clinics near me, look beyond the price. Ask who is coaching, how many reps each player actually gets, whether there is video or individual feedback, and whether the clinic connects to a longer plan. At Coach Cinz Baseball, pitchers get a video breakdown of their mechanics, and the Benchmark Process ties each session back to the athlete's own goals.
See every option on the Programs page.
What age is best for baseball clinics?
There is no single best age: clinics suit most young players once they can follow instructions in a group, from younger kids building good habits to teenagers refining details. Parents looking for baseball clinics near me for an 8-year-old or a teenager usually want the same things: good habits, more confidence and a coach who explains things clearly. Those are the themes that come up again and again in Coach Cinz's 4.9-star rating from 66 Google reviews. Parents mention improved mechanics and confidence, a coach who explains the "why" behind each adjustment, and patience with kids who learn differently.
Clinics give kids plenty of reps, a bit of friendly competition and a clear focus for 90 minutes. For younger players, see our page on youth baseball training. You can read what families say on our reviews page.
Ready to find the right clinic? Start the free Benchmark Process, or contact us to ask about upcoming Skills Clinics.
