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  • RAFAEL BETANCES

    @BARRELFINDER - 954-648-2516

    Rafael is a 10+ year Coach, who specializes in hitting and fielding.

    Coach Raf was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. His private trainings are unique, with a focus on developing not just skilled players, but also well-rounded individuals who will make a positive impact both on and off the field.

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  • BILLY JACK RYAN

    @SPINDOCTOR

    Billy is a 10+ year Coach, who specializes in Pitching.

    Coach Billy was born in LA & has a long track record of developing youth around the Bay Area. Leading youth programs for the Giants, Padres, & Marin Baseball, just to name a few.

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  • COACH MEL

    Coach Mel is a NCAA D2 softball player at Dominican University of California.

    Coach Mel specializes in slapping, hitting, and outfield. She helps athletes grow their self confidence and mindset with tools such as goal setting, imagery, and introspection. Her lessons harmonize both the mental and physical aspects of softball in order to elevate each athlete's performance. She loves sharing her love for softball and giving back to the game that gives young girls so many opportunities.

    Please contact her to learn more!

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  • LUKE ZLATUNICH

    Luke is a 7+ year coach, who specializes in catching & hitting.

    Luke was born in San Francisco and grew up in Marin County. Luke played at Redwood High School and has been coaching little league and travel ball for 7+ years.

    His lessons are great for all young athletes who want to hone their catching skills or improve their swings.

    Reach out to Luke to learn more!

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SEE COACH RAF’S WORK - @BARRELFINDER

What do you look like at launch? What does your first move to the ball look like? If you dont know the answer to these questions, good luck catching up to high velo. **MAY SLOTS ARE NOW UP - SEE LINK IN BIO** @barrelfinder || www.calendly.com/barrelfinder #HealthyHacks #barrelfinder #hitting #cagework #battingpractice #hittingdrills #baseballdrills #swings #hittinginstruction #baseball #baseballlife #baseballseason #beisbol #pitching #cagework #baseball #baseballmom #baseballdad #softballdad #understanding #norcal #LLWS #littleleague #instagramtips #explorepage #california #baseballlife #thursdaymotivation #thusdays #norcal #nctb
Make sure you are getting your “feels” work in! Watch footage. Take dry swings in front of a mirror. Do what you need to do, to ensure your body is moving the way your brain intended! 🧠 I couldn’t be prouder of how far this kid has come in such a short time! And the dedication shown to honing his skills. The swing plays, undoubtedly. But what truly sets him apart is the unwavering determination to constantly improve. He puts in countless hours, week after week with his dad, and it’s evident! Keep pushing King! Results of brainwashing an 11 year-old with positivity in the box 🥹 CUES: ✔️ Ripping the turf apart with the feet / using the ground ✔️ Moving balanced / Anchored to the ground ✔️ Braced/punching through contact. ✔️ Creating repetition on “good misses” Kingston Jepma | OF/ P | @marinbaseball | **APRIL SLOTS ARE NOW UP - SEE LINK IN BIO** @barrelfinder || www.calendly.com/barrelfinder #HealthyHacks #barrelfinder #hitting #cagework #battingpractice #hittingdrills #baseballdrills #swings #hittinginstruction #baseball #baseballlife #baseballseason #beisbol #pitching #cagework #baseball #baseballmom #baseballdad #softballdad #understanding #norcal #LLWS #littleleague #instagramtips #explorepage #california #baseballlife #thursdaymotivation #thusdays #norcal #nctb
▪️ Tight Turns Tuesday ✔️ Turning the hands from a high launch position (feel) ✔️ Directional damange - Controlled Violence ✔️ Holding/ sticking the finish @cgdan23484jcjcnfnfnfhfh | Marin Catholic HS | ‘27 @barrelfinder | @launchpadmarin | @norcalblack #HealthyHacks #barrelfinder #hitting #cagework
▪️ Progress Check | Week 4 Holding cues and staying positive through the misses. Sometimes it can be tough for young hitters to deal with failure in a productive way, learning to fail-UP can get you so much further in your development. S T A Y P O S I T I V E I N T H E B O X . ✔️ Creating repetition on “good misses” ✔️ Swinging to a spot - Directional damange at launch ✔️ Anchored - Balanced ✔️ Creating success by not letting misses take you out of your round/ approach. This kid has made huge strides in just 4 Weeks! Keep pushing K! #proud *** NOVEMBER & DECEMBER SLOTS ARE NOW UP - SEE LINK IN BIO *** @barrelfinder | @northbaysox | www.northbaysox.com #HealthyHacks #barrelfinder #hitting #cagework
Challenging Quickness Holding launch position. Focusing on being efficient, short, and quick to make solid contact w/ the baseball. ✔️ Controlled quickness/ violence ✔️ Balanced ✔️ Pushing off the ground @huckleberryshenk | OF | 2028 #uncommitted @barrelfinder | @northbaysox www.northbaysox.com #barrelfinder #hitting #cagework #battingpractice #swings
Progress Check ✔️ So incredibly proud of this dude! Keep pushing! ✔️ Strong direction ✔️ Delivering backside strong through the middle ✔️ Balanced moves Kingston Jepma | 11u @barrelfinder | @northbaysox | www.northbaysox.com #HealthyHacks #barrelfinder #hitting #cagework #battingpractice #hittingdrills #baseballdrills #swings
▪️Aggressive upper half - Under control lower half. ✔️ Controlled Violence ✔️ Emphasis staying “on it & through it” ✔️ Stick the finish ✔️ Simple Moves @hunter_stein1 | Redwood HS | OF | ‘27 @barrelfinder | @northbaysox www.northbaysox.com #HealthyHacks #barrelfinder #hitting #cagework #battingpractice #hittingdrills #baseballdrills #swings
Fall baseball is finally here! Let’s get to work!🍁⚾️ @marinbaseball #FallBaseball #barrelfinderbyRB
Fall baseball is finally here! Let’s get to work!🍁⚾️ @marinbaseball #FallBaseball #barrelfinderbyRB
👁️‍🗨️ VARIATION NEEDS ADJUSTABILITY 👁️‍🗨️ 📝 If you train to hit one pitch as a hitter, sooner or later you will become vulnerable. Conversely, if you train to hit different pitches, in different zones and at different speeds, you can make the adjustments needed at the plate = consistency. @gilly_roth | Archie Williams HS | EV 91 | C | 2024 #uncommitted #HealthyHacks #barrelfinder #barrelfinderbyRB
👁️‍🗨️ PARTY OUT FRONT 👁️‍🗨️ @hunter_stein1 | Redwood HS | OF | 2027 #uncommitted HITTING APPROACH IN ADVANTAGE COUNTS: 📝 Advantage Counts: 0-0, 1-0, 2-0, 3-1, 3-0 📝 Commit to the pitch you hit the best and sit on it (fastballs being the most common). 📝 You have earned the right to get a little bigger and attack in a calculated manner. 📝 Don’t be afraid to swing and miss in these counts. Take your best swing. Be early and hit the ball out in front. @launchpadmarin @flatgroundbaseball
What do you look like at launch? What does your first move to the ball look like? If you dont know the answer to these questions, good luck catching up to high velo. **MAY SLOTS ARE NOW UP - SEE LINK IN BIO** @barrelfinder || www.calendly.com/ba
Make sure you are getting your “feels” work in! Watch footage. Take dry swings in front of a mirror. Do what you need to do, to ensure your body is moving the way your brain intended! 🧠 I couldn’t be prouder of how far this kid h
▪️ Tight Turns Tuesday ✔️ Turning the hands from a high launch position (feel) ✔️ Directional damange - Controlled Violence ✔️ Holding/ sticking the finish @cgdan23484jcjcnfnfnfhfh | Marin Catholic HS | ‘27 @barrelfinder | @launchpadmarin
▪️ Progress Check | Week 4 Holding cues and staying positive through the misses. Sometimes it can be tough for young hitters to deal with failure in a productive way, learning to fail-UP can get you so much further in your development. S T A Y
Challenging Quickness Holding launch position. Focusing on being efficient, short, and quick to make solid contact w/ the baseball. ✔️ Controlled quickness/ violence ✔️ Balanced ✔️ Pushing off the ground @huckleberryshenk | OF | 2028 #uncommitted
Progress Check ✔️ So incredibly proud of this dude! Keep pushing! ✔️ Strong direction ✔️ Delivering backside strong through the middle ✔️ Balanced moves Kingston Jepma | 11u @barrelfinder | @northbaysox | www.northbaysox.com #HealthyHacks #bar
▪️Aggressive upper half - Under control lower half. ✔️ Controlled Violence ✔️ Emphasis staying “on it & through it” ✔️ Stick the finish ✔️ Simple Moves @hunter_stein1 | Redwood HS | OF | ‘27 @barrelfinder | @northbaysox w
Fall baseball is finally here! Let’s get to work!🍁⚾️ @marinbaseball #FallBaseball #barrelfinderbyRB
👁️‍🗨️ VARIATION NEEDS ADJUSTABILITY 👁️‍🗨️ 📝 If you train to hit one pitch as a hitter, sooner or later you will become vulnerable. Conversely, if you train to hit different pitches, in different zones and at different speeds, you can
👁️‍🗨️ PARTY OUT FRONT 👁️‍🗨️ @hunter_stein1 | Redwood HS | OF | 2027 #uncommitted HITTING APPROACH IN ADVANTAGE COUNTS: 📝 Advantage Counts: 0-0, 1-0, 2-0, 3-1, 3-0 📝 Commit to the pitch you hit the best and sit on it (fastballs bei

SEE COACH BILLY’S WORK - @SPINDOCTOR