Diamond Drills Training

Alex Holleran is a sophomore at Cienega High School and has a goal of advancing to the next level and playing for as long as possible. When I met Alex, it was clear he had a strong understanding of the game. Initially focused on improving his velocity, we quickly realized that a simple throwing program wouldn’t be enough. Alex’s high baseball IQ sets him apart from most high school players, and he uses it effectively on the field. Through our training, it became clear his greatest strength is the mental side—answering questions like, “How do I recover?” and “What do I need to change?” From working with Alex, his best attribute as a player is knowing how and when to make adjustments, which is key to being a great ballplayer.

Jack Murphy attended Blue Valley High School from 2017-2021. During that time, he attended Tom Urqharts School of Baseball as a pitcher. Jack had always dreamed about attending college to play baseball. One day he decided to get serious about it and that’s when we started working together. Jack quickly adjusted and showed a strong work ethic during his time with me. In just 4 months, he went from throwing 68 mph to 81 mph. This jump and the work he put in to becoming a relief pitcher earned him the opportunity to play college baseball. He was recruited by Allegany College of Maryland and later transferred to Division 2 school Dave and Elkins College where he plays to this day.

Ben Waliczek attended Wichita East High School from 2017-2021. Ben and I spent time throwing or hitting ground balls and hitting on the field. Eventually, we were working on baseball every day and doing workouts together. We learned how to field, foot work, and the mental side of the game. Ben was the first player that led me to realizing I wanted to coach and train. He signed with Pratt Community College in 2021, another alma mater of mine, and at this moment is hitting an insane .427 with 26 SB in his sophomore year. He is committed to playing Division 1 Ball at Indiana State University.

Isaac, a sophomore at Cienega High School, is a Utility player with emphasis on outfield. I met Isaac on the Tucson Champs Academy 15u team. Isaac always had fun, but the competition we were playing inspired him to take his play to the next level. When Isaac came to me for lessons, it was originally for outfield work. We soon developed an Arm Throwing Program in which Isaac has jumped up 20 MPH in the time we have been working together. He now has trained in 1st base, Catching and most recently, Pitching. Isaac continues to show what hard work and perseverance can do during training on and off the field.