meet our strike zone baseball instructors
PITCHING WITH COACH CHRIS GODEL
INDIVIDUAL, TEAM AND GROUP LESSONS WITH IAN SOTO
INDIVIDUAL, TEAM AND GROUP LESSONS WITH IAN SOTO
Pitching Lessons (ages 8-18)
- Professional coach for 30+ years
- Coached and developed collegiate players and helped them become better men and leaders.
- Coaches all age of pitching development with a strong emphasis on technique, form, arm care and the mental game.
- Offered contract for the Colorado Rockies
- Pitched for Penn State Beaver Falls
- Pitched for Strong VIncent helping win back to back D10 championships
- MVP of Erie Metro League (unanimous)
After partially tearing his rotator cuff in college which Chris started coaching. He has been coaching and mentoring kids ever since. Chris's personal goal is to help as many kids to learn how to pitch and be able to pitch at the high school level and beyond while becoming good people through the process.
Phone: Text Only – 814-790-0899
RATES AND PAYMENT ARE SET DIRECT WITH INSTRUCTOR.
NO CAGE FEE FOR ANNUAL MEMBERS. ALL OTHER MEMBERS/NON-MEMBERS ARE $15 (PAY ONLINE)
INDIVIDUAL, TEAM AND GROUP LESSONS WITH IAN SOTO
INDIVIDUAL, TEAM AND GROUP LESSONS WITH IAN SOTO
INDIVIDUAL, TEAM AND GROUP LESSONS WITH IAN SOTO
Individual, Team and Group Lessons (ages 8-18) including hitting, pitching, fielding and strength and conditioning.
- Coached at the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy
- DH and Pitcher: Gannon University
- Major: Exercise Science
- #1 Outfielder coming out of High School
- #8 Overall player in Puerto Rico
- #8 Player in nation Freshman Year of JUCO Baseball at Wharton County.
- Transferred to GU for remainder of career.
- 282 average, 12 homeruns, 21 doubles and 1 triple during time at GU.
Ian brings a fun and positive attitude to teaching all levels of the game. His experience playing and coaching in Puerto Rico brings a high level of baseball knowledge that he is excited to pass on to the next generation of players. Multi-purpose athletes or teams looking for hitting, fielding, pitching, strength and speed can contact Ian today to start working in the Zone!
Phone: Text Only – 787-904-6391
RATES AND PAYMENT ARE SET DIRECT WITH INSTRUCTOR.
NO CAGE FEE FOR ANNUAL MEMBERS. ALL OTHER MEMBERS/NON-MEMBERS ARE $15 (PAY ONLINE)
OUTFIELD AND HITTING WITH BRADY GAVULA
INDIVIDUAL, TEAM AND GROUP LESSONS WITH IAN SOTO
PERFORMANCE TRAINING, STRENGTH AND CONDITION, SPEED AND AGILITY AND HITTING WITH CONNOR SMITH
Outfield and Hitting Lessons (ages 9-18)
- Outfield: Allegany College of Maryland (1 year) & Gannon University (2 years)
- Major: Sports Business
- 4+ years of travel baseball with Pittsburgh Spikes
- 1 year summer league with Johnstown Mill Rats in the Prospect League
- Butler Area High School- Outfield/In-field
Brady specializes in hitting and believes strongly in WE HIT WE WIN mentality. He brings a strong passion to coaching hitting and outfield and wants to see the next generation of athletes make it to the 7%. Brady offers hitting classes that can be booked directly through the Strike Zone app and also private instruction.
Phone: Text Only – 724-841-4517
RATES AND PAYMENT ARE SET DIRECT WITH INSTRUCTOR.
NO CAGE FEE FOR ANNUAL MEMBERS. ALL OTHER MEMBERS/NON-MEMBERS ARE $15 (PAY ONLINE)
PERFORMANCE TRAINING, STRENGTH AND CONDITION, SPEED AND AGILITY AND HITTING WITH CONNOR SMITH
PERFORMANCE TRAINING, STRENGTH AND CONDITION, SPEED AND AGILITY AND HITTING WITH CONNOR SMITH
PERFORMANCE TRAINING, STRENGTH AND CONDITION, SPEED AND AGILITY AND HITTING WITH CONNOR SMITH
Individual and Group Performance Training and Hitting(ages 9-18
Connor was named to the All-PSAC Western Division 2nd Team for a second straight season ... had a .317 batting average and 30 total hits, five of them doubles ... smacked three home runs ... also notched 12 RBI's ... led the team in stolen bases with 15 ... in fact, eh was a perfect 15-15 on stolen bases for the season.
PERSONAL: Applied Exercise Science major … son of Deborah and Kevin Smith … father played football at Pitt from 1978-82 and mother competed in track & field at Carlow College from 1986-90.
Phone: Text Only – 310-227-7805
RATES AND PAYMENT ARE SET DIRECT WITH INSTRUCTOR.
NO CAGE FEE FOR ANNUAL MEMBERS. ALL OTHER MEMBERS/NON-MEMBERS ARE $15 (PAY ONLINE)
INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP CATCHING AND HITTING LESSONS WITH WIL GUBBA
PERFORMANCE TRAINING, STRENGTH AND CONDITION, SPEED AND AGILITY AND HITTING WITH CONNOR SMITH
INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP CATCHING AND HITTING LESSONS WITH WIL GUBBA
Individual and Group Catching and Hitting Lessons (all ages 8-18):
- Catcher: Marshall University (2 years) transfer to Gannon
- Major: Sports Management
- 10+ years in travel baseball playing
- Played at West Allegheny High School.
Wil works with small catcher groups and private instruction on hitting and catching.
Phone: Text Only – 412-999-0296
RATES AND PAYMENT ARE SET DIRECT WITH INSTRUCTOR.
NO CAGE FEE FOR ANNUAL MEMBERS. ALL OTHER MEMBERS/NON-MEMBERS ARE $15 (PAY ONLINE)
FIELDING AND HITTING WITH HUNTER TROIANO
PERFORMANCE TRAINING, STRENGTH AND CONDITION, SPEED AND AGILITY AND HITTING WITH CONNOR SMITH
INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP CATCHING AND HITTING LESSONS WITH WIL GUBBA
Infield, Outfield and Hitting Lessons (ages 9-18)
- Infield: Starting short stop Gannon University (2 years)
- Major: Finance
- 4+ years of travel baseball with Beaver Valley Red
- Seneca Valley High School - All Conference honors and was and honor roll student
Hunter was a critical piece on both offense and defense for the Golden Knights, starting 45 of 47 games ... had a .325 batting average, second best on the team and led the squad with 52 hits ... notched 11 doubles, 33 RIB's and had five home runs ... stole nine bases ... in the field, helped to turn 20 double plays.
Hunter can work with small infield groups and private instruction on hitting and fielding.
Phone: Text Only – 412-722-6110
RATES AND PAYMENT ARE SET DIRECT WITH INSTRUCTOR.
NO CAGE FEE FOR ANNUAL MEMBERS. ALL OTHER MEMBERS/NON-MEMBERS ARE $15 (PAY ONLINE)
FIELDING AND HITTING WITH TOMMY
FIELDING AND HITTING WITH TOMMY
FIELDING AND HITTING WITH TOMMY
Infield, Outfield and Hitting Lessons (ages 9-18)
- Infield: Starting second basemen Gannon University (2 years)
- Major: Exercise Science
- 4+ years of travel baseball with Pittsburgh Spikes
- North Catholic High School - All Conference and All-Section honors
TK was the starting second baseman for the Golden Knights, making 32 starts and 37 appearances ... had a .242 batting average and collected 22 hits with 12 RBI's throughout the season ... was 7-8 on stolen base attempts ... had a triple on the season.
TK works with small infield groups and private instruction on hitting and fielding.
Phone: Text Only – 412-724-9719
RATES AND PAYMENT ARE SET DIRECT WITH INSTRUCTOR.
NO CAGE FEE FOR ANNUAL MEMBERS. ALL OTHER MEMBERS/NON-MEMBERS ARE $15 (PAY ONLINE)
PITCHING WITH RYAN BIONI
FIELDING AND HITTING WITH TOMMY
FIELDING AND HITTING WITH TOMMY
PITCHING WITH RYAN BIONI
- Pitcher: Gannon University (3 yrs)
- Major: Sports Marketing
- 3+ years of travel baseball
- Chartiers Valley High School – Pitcher.
Ryan is a senior at Gannon and specializes in pitching. Ryan works with pitchers of all ages and looks forward to helping pay it forward with the next generation of pitchers working to get the 7% (college) level!
Phone: Text Only – 412-419-5520
RATES AND PAYMENT ARE SET DIRECT WITH INSTRUCTOR.
NO CAGE FEE FOR ANNUAL MEMBERS. ALL OTHER MEMBERS/NON-MEMBERS ARE $15 (PAY ONLINE)
RATES AND PAYMENT ARE SET DIRECT WITH INSTRUCTOR.
NO CAGE FEE FOR ANNUAL MEMBERS. ALL OTHER MEMBERS/NON-MEMBERS ARE $15 (PAY ONLINE)
PITCHING WITH NICK ROBERTSON
FIELDING AND HITTING WITH TOMMY
INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP CATCHING AND HITTING LESSONS WITH LEVI LASER
PITCHING WITH NICK ROBERTSON
- Pitcher: Gannon University (2 yrs) & Lafayette University (1 yr)
- Major: Business Management
- 3+ years of travel baseball including with Pittsburgh Stars
- Central Catholic High School – Pitcher.
Nick is a senior at Gannon and specializes in pitching. Nick takes instructing the next level of pitchers seriously and wants to teach them what it takes to stand on that hill.
Phone: Text Only – 412-760-4457
RATES AND PAYMENT ARE SET DIRECT WITH INSTRUCTOR.
NO CAGE FEE FOR ANNUAL MEMBERS. ALL OTHER MEMBERS/NON-MEMBERS ARE $15 (PAY ONLINE)
INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP CATCHING AND HITTING LESSONS WITH LEVI LASER
INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP CATCHING AND HITTING LESSONS WITH LEVI LASER
INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP CATCHING AND HITTING LESSONS WITH LEVI LASER
LEVI WILL BE BACK AT CHRISTMAS BREAK!
Individual and Group Catching and Hitting Lessons (all ages 8-18):
- Catcher: University of Pitt-Bradford
- Major: Sports Management
- 10+ years in travel baseball playing for Millcreek Riptide, Erie Steelheads and Pittsburgh Spikes.
- Played at McDowell High School.
Levi has learned from numerous great coaches that include Matthew Wood (Brewers AAA), Cam Balego (Former Pro and Pirates Bullpen Catcher) and Josh Forbes (Former Seton Hill Catcher).
Levi is from Erie and with his major in sports management brings a passion to help develop the next generation of catchers. He takes pride in teaching catchers the latest techniques and fundamentals to take their game to the next level! Catchers of all age will excel under his guidance.
Phone: Text Only – 814-969-0496
Email: levilaser22@gmail.com
RATES AND PAYMENT ARE SET DIRECT WITH INSTRUCTOR.
NO CAGE FEE FOR ANNUAL MEMBERS. ALL OTHER MEMBERS/NON-MEMBERS ARE $15 (PAY ONLINE)
private instuctor information
How does it work?
Apply now to join our team of positive and forward thinking private instructors!
We work with 3rd party private instructors that meet our values of positive coaching and a focus on teaching fundamentals to athletes of their age. Great coaches are teachers and can mentor athletes to be the best they can on and off the field. They have an important influence on athletes and we respect the value coaches and instructors provide. It is our goal to provide a facility that offers instructors the resources necessary to focus on teaching athlete to the best of their ability.
For instructors that meet our values we provide the following:
- Free membership. Family members can be added for +$25/month or $40 for a family.
- Access to membership calendars and booking. A calendar will be setup showing the coaches availability and allow members to contact them to schedule.
- Instructors handle their rates directly parents.
- No charge for cage/turf access for instructors when working with Strike Zone members.
- Non-members must sign up for a cage at the current cost and sign the necessary waivers.
- Storage locker for private instructor tools (within reason).
- 24/7 Cage scheduling
- Four (4) 50 foot cages
- Two (2) 70 foot cages
- 50 foot cages include Hack Attack pitching machines (after safety training)
- The facility provides all balls for machines and BP.
- Open turf area (when not in use)
- Guest WiFi and waiting area for parents
- Access to Hit Trax (when not in use for leagues or teams)
- Ability to offer high level clinics and training sessions.
- Strike Zone will market clinics, lessons etc on the website and social media. Large events we will work to bring the local news onsite (if desired).
Instructor minimum requirements:
- College/University experience or multiple years coaching at a high level.
- USA Baseball Base Compliance and standard background certification. For baseball instructors we request USA Baseball Coach "A" Certification. Details here: https://usabdevelops.com/page/4867/base-organizational-compliance
Waiver and Background Check
All instructors must complete the following waiver and submit their completed background certification. BEFORE COMPLETING THIS FORM MAKE SURE YOU CAN UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR BACKGROUND CERTIFICATION.