Coach Steve: Want dramatic and lasting results from your pitching training? Then it's time to completely change your thinking about pitching instruction. I've always done things differently than the typical half-hour "pitching lessons." Years ago, I designed specific courses in pitching mechanics and conditioning. And I have seen client after client benefit from the training. However, one problem I've noticed is that very few pitchers have a full appreciation for the importance of pitching-specific conditioning. Everyone asks for mechanics training, thinking that this will be all they need. But here is the truth of the matter:

Conditioning unleashes your mechanics! Lack of conditioning will limit your mechanics!

Once a pitcher has a correct idea of mechanics, conditioning becomes 10X more important!

For performance, endurance, and for injury prevention!

That's why - starting in 2010 and improved yet again for 2011 - I completely redesigned the courses I offer through Diamond Fitness - fully integrating the mechanics and pitching-specific conditioning elements into one package. If you get one, you get both! This makes the courses bigger! They take longer! And yes, you'll pay more. But after hearing so many horror stories of young pitchers who suffer career-ending injuries through abuse (purposeful or unknowing, but mostly unknowing) or lack of conditioning, it is worth the extra time and cost - many, many times over!

I invite you to check out the courses below. And consider the power they will have to literally transform you into a better, stronger, more durable and injury-free pitcher - as compared to the minimal change that will happen to you with "a few pitching lessons."

Sincerely,

Steve Nelson

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For years, Coach Steve has been taking a different approach than the usual 30-minute "pitching lessons" offered by many coaches. He prefers a more comprehensive approach, and has used whole "courses" in mechanics and conditioning to serve his clients. And new in 2010, and updated for 2011, he is completely repackaging his services into the most complete and powerful pitching training program available anywhere in Utah. Coach Steve guides each client through extended, multi-session courses of study in the art and science of pitching. The sessions are longer (ca. 2 hours each). The work is more rigorous. The knowledge you gain is more complete. And the results are more permanent, tangible, and real!

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The complete pitcher has a solid understanding of:

* pitching mechanics

* physical conditioning specific to pitching

* how proper nutrition supports performance

* the mental/emotional game (being an intelligent and tough! competitor)

Coach Steve helps you with each of these important ingredients, so that you can become your own pitching coach on the mound.

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Diamond Fitness Pitching Courses

Pitching Foundation
The Complete Pitcher
Velocity Development

1. PITCHING FOUNDATION

Mechanics - With expert guidance from Coach Steve, the NPA pitching drill series will literally teach your body to pitch. You will feel every part of your unique pitching delivery click into place, as these connected and sequenced drills translate directly to the mound. Coach Steve shows you how countless bits of traditional pitching wisdom have been proven false under scrutiny of high-resolution 3D computer motion capture and analysis of the best and healthiest pitchers in the game. You are in for many surprises here! The research is rock solid! Free yourself to concentrate on what is really important in your delivery! Here's one proven example: short-arming. Conventional wisdom says: don't do it! Reality says: let the arm do what it does naturally! The harder a pitcher throws (even in the Major Leagues), the more likely he is to be a short-armer - and it's perfectly OK! Coach Steve explains why you can dismiss this, and many other discard-able pieces of pitching fluff - freeing you to focus on what matters!
Conditioning - Pitching mechanics are unlocked and unleashed by your level of personal pitching fitness. Not just ANY kind of fitness, but fitness designed specifically for pitching. If you've been hitting the weight room to develop "pitching strength," you will be in for a surprise you won't believe when you feel what this course offers! Develop the integrated flexibility, functional strength and joint integrity you need to pitch effectively, while minimizing your chance of injury. We call this Foundation Fitness. You will call it, "WOW!" (This is great for your hitting skills, too!) The course includes a fitness screen at the beginning, middle, and end of the course to measure improvement. But the most noticeable improvement you will see is in your endurance, consistency, and command!
Nutrition - How good nutrition supports an athlete's prepare-compete-repair cycle. Includes discussion of major nutrients and sources, hydration, sports drinks, supplements, etc.
Mental/Emotional Management - Learn how to manage your growth as a pitcher, and as a person, by harnessing the power of goals. This is every parent's favorite part of each session! And the players don't mind it, either. Coach Steve realizes that most pitchers will not be making a career of pitching. But baseball should teach each athlete valuable lessons that are applicable to the challenges of life - athletics (pitching), academics, social, family, and community or church. Coach Steve helps each athlete understand what makes a good goal, and then helps you set and accomplish goals that will improve not only your performance on the field, but every other important thing in your life!
Course consists of ten (10) ca. 2 hour sessions! of integrated training in everything you see above. We're not messing around here! Far more powerful than a few short lessons, this course has the power to literally transform you.
Simplified course with shorter sessions for ages 12 and under.
Call or write for course price information. Price varies with group size (1-6 pitchers).

2. THE COMPLETE PITCHER

The Complete Pitcher course outline to be posted here soon. (Updated 7/12/2011)
Prerequisite course: Pitching Foundation (see above).

3. VELOCITY DEVELOPMENT

Velocity Development course outline to be posted here soon. (Updated 7/12/2011)
Prerequisite courses: Pitching Foundation and The Complete Pitcher