At Coach Cinz Baseball, a private lesson costs $65 for 30 minutes of 1-on-1 coaching. Members save $20 per lesson with no limit, which brings each lesson to $45. Longer sessions are simply multiple 30-minute blocks booked back to back.
Price is only half the question, though. This post explains what the fee covers, how the membership saving adds up over a season and how to tell whether any coach’s rate is good value. For the full overview of our 1-on-1 training, see our page on private baseball lessons in Naperville and Chicagoland.
What you get for $65
A 30-minute private lesson is focused time. There is no waiting in line and no drill pitched at the middle of a group. Coach Cinz watches every rep and adjusts in real time.
- Any skill: hitting, pitching, infield, catching and more.
- Experienced eyes: more than 25 years in baseball as a player or coach, including five years before the pandemic as a hitting, fielding and pitching instructor with the Chicago White Sox organization.
- A clear focus: each lesson follows a plan built around the athlete’s goals.
- The why: Coach Cinz explains the reason behind each adjustment, so the athlete can repeat it at home.
- Flexible location: in person in Chicagoland or virtual.
How the membership saving adds up
The membership takes $20 off every lesson, with no cap. The math is simple:
- One lesson a week for a month (4 lessons): $260 at the standard rate, $180 as a member. You keep $80.
- Two lessons a week for a month (8 lessons): $520 at the standard rate, $360 as a member. You keep $160.
- A 12-week off-season plan with one lesson a week: $780 standard, $540 as a member. You keep $240.
If your athlete plans to train regularly, the membership is usually the smarter way to pay. If you only want a single tune-up before the season, a pay-as-you-go lesson makes sense.
Other options and what they cost
Not every athlete needs weekly lessons. Here are the other ways to work with Coach Cinz:
- Personal Assessment, $195: a 1-on-1 evaluation to know where you stand and get a personal opinion. A strong first step for serious players.
- Zoom Lesson, $65: 30 minutes of 1-on-1 coaching online, with a consultation first.
- Video Analysis, $35: submit a video of a skill and get drills back.
- Hitting, Pitching or Fielding Clinic, $204: 1.5-hour clinics on a single skill area.
- Full Scouting Analysis, $390: a 3-hour, in-depth evaluation of hitting, pitching, fielding and base running, with a detailed report.
Every program except the Private Lesson and the Personal Assessment also has a group option priced at three times the individual rate. Wondering whether a clinic or 1-on-1 time is the better fit? We compare them in private lessons vs group clinics.
Why 30-minute blocks?
Thirty minutes of full attention goes a long way, especially for younger players whose focus fades in long sessions. Short, frequent lessons with practice in between tend to stick better than one long session a month. Older or more advanced athletes who want more time can book two or more blocks back to back.
How much do baseball lessons usually cost?
There is no single going rate. Lesson prices vary with the coach’s experience, the length of the session, whether it is 1-on-1 or a group, and where you train. That is why comparing sticker prices alone can mislead. A cheaper session that is longer, more crowded or less focused may deliver less real coaching per minute.
A fairer comparison is cost per minute of individual attention, plus what comes with it: a plan, measured progress and homework. At Coach Cinz Baseball, that works out to $65 for 30 minutes of 1-on-1 time, or $45 for members. Clinics cost $204 for 1.5 hours and share the coach’s attention across the players.
How to judge whether any lesson is good value
Whoever you train with, a lower price is not a bargain if nothing changes. Ask these questions:
- Does the coach start with goals? A plan should come before drills.
- Is progress measured? You should know where your athlete started and whether they are improving.
- Does the coach explain the why? Players who understand an adjustment can repeat it on their own.
- Is the coach patient with how your child learns? Kids learn differently, and a good coach adapts.
- Does your athlete leave with homework? Progress happens between lessons, not only during them.
If you are still deciding whether lessons make sense for a younger player at all, read are private baseball lessons worth it for kids.
The lowest-cost way to start: free
The recommended first step with Coach Cinz costs nothing. The Benchmark Process starts with a short set of goal questions online, then current metrics are measured with the coach, and a plan is built around the athlete’s goals. You will know exactly what your player needs before you spend a dollar on lessons.
Ready to see the whole picture? Learn more about our private baseball lessons, or start your free Benchmark today.
