Where are baseball lessons in Naperville held?
Coach Cinz Baseball runs lessons, camps and clinics at The Play & Thrive Club Naperville, 808 Illinois Rte 59 #120, Naperville, IL 60564. The indoor space keeps training on schedule in the off-season and on rainy days, so a wet spring or a cold January does not have to stall progress.
Private lessons are not limited to one building. Coach Cinz can also meet athletes at a location of the family's choice within the Chicagoland area, such as a local field or a team practice space. The service area covers most areas from Chicago to Aurora.
Families regularly come from these nearby communities:
- Naperville and Aurora
- Plainfield, Oswego and Bolingbrook
- Lisle, Warrenville and Wheaton
- Downers Grove and the rest of the western Chicago suburbs
If winter weather is your main concern, read our guide to indoor baseball training in the Chicago suburbs during winter. If you live further away or want coaching between in-person sessions, online baseball lessons and swing analysis are also available.
How do baseball lessons in Naperville work?
Every athlete starts with the goal, not a generic drill list. That is why Coach Cinz Baseball uses a simple three-step process.
- Benchmark, Step 1 (free). The athlete answers a short set of goal questions online. What do they want to improve? What level are they aiming for? Start the free Benchmark here.
- Benchmark, Step 2. The athlete meets the coach and current metrics are measured, so everyone knows where things stand today.
- A plan built around the athlete's goals. From there, Coach Cinz recommends the right mix of private lessons, clinics or assessments and a sensible pace.
Most families then book 30-minute private lessons. Athletes who want more time can book several 30-minute blocks back to back. For a deeper starting point, the Personal Assessment gives a one-on-one opinion of exactly where a player stands.
Wondering how many sessions a player needs? Our post on how often a youth player should take baseball lessons walks through realistic schedules for in-season and off-season training. And if you are booking for the first time, see what happens at a first baseball lesson and how to prepare.
Every athlete who books training also gets a Play 2 Earn Sports player profile to track stats, goals and progress.
What does a baseball coach in Naperville teach?
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.
His lessons cover every part of the game:
- Hitting: stance, load, swing path and, above all, timing.
- Pitching: balance, stride, arm action and follow-through, with arm care guided by the MLB/USA Baseball Pitch Smart guidelines.
- Fielding and infield play: footwork, glove work and throwing on the move.
- Catching: receiving, blocking and throwing.
- The mental game: confidence, mindset and consistency.
The approach centres on movements, mechanics and, most importantly, timing. A mechanically clean swing still fails if it arrives late, so Coach Cinz teaches players how the pieces fit together at game speed. Parents often mention that he explains the "why" behind each adjustment, which helps athletes keep making progress between sessions.
Lessons are one-on-one, so the pace fits the player. A younger athlete might spend a session learning a balanced stance and a simple load, while a high school hitter might work on adjusting to off-speed pitches. Either way, each lesson ends with a clear cue and a drill to practise before the next visit.
Choosing the right instructor matters as much as the drills. Our guide on what to look for in a baseball coach near Naperville lists the questions worth asking before you book anyone.
How much do baseball lessons cost in Naperville?
Coach Cinz Baseball publishes its prices up front. The most common options for local players are:
- Private Lesson: $65 for 30 minutes, one-on-one, any skill, in person in Chicagoland or virtual.
- Personal Assessment: $195, one-on-one, the best first step if you want an expert opinion of where a player stands.
- Hitting, Pitching and Fielding Clinics: $204 for 1.5 hours of focused group work on one skill.
- Full Scouting Analysis: $390 for a three-hour, in-depth evaluation of hitting, pitching, fielding and base running, with a detailed report.
- Video Analysis: $35 to submit a video of a skill and get drills back.
Every program except the Private Lesson and the Personal Assessment also has a group option at three times the price, which works well for siblings or teammates. Families who train regularly can choose a membership that saves $20 per lesson, with no limit on how many lessons it applies to. See every option on the Programs page.
Do private baseball lessons help?
Yes, private baseball lessons often help, because one-on-one coaching targets each athlete's own goals, which is why Coach Cinz Baseball, a baseball and softball company, has put the athlete's goals first since 2019. Lessons suit young players learning the basics, high school athletes chasing a bigger role, and travel team players who want an edge.
Families have given the program a 4.9-star rating across 66 Google reviews. Common themes include better mechanics and more confidence, patience with kids who learn differently, and clear explanations. Travel teams at 17/18U and 14U have reported improved pitching, and one parent shared how a 12-year-old went from freezing at the plate to hitting his first home run. You can read more on the reviews page.
Softball players are welcome too, and younger athletes may also want to look at our youth baseball training page.
Ready to find the right baseball lessons in Naperville for your player? Start the free Benchmark, or text 312-493-3067 with any questions.
