Lessons

LaunchPad partners with coaches who offer private lessons for players looking to elevate their game through one-on-one instruction. We provide the training space-your coach provides the personalized development. Lessons are scheduled directly with each coach, and cage rental fees may apply. Please visit your coach’s profile for details on availability, pricing, and booking information.

Have your own coach that you would like to work with but need somewhere to train? Visit our Cage Rentals page and book your private cage today!

Whether you're fine-tuning your swing, sharpening your pitching mechanics, or focusing on all-around development, LaunchPad is where focused work leads to real results.

RAFAEL BETANCES

@BARRELFINDER

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.

BILLY JACK RYAN

@coach_hot_sauce

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

Coach Billy Jack 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.

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!

Text: 408-502-0460

SEE COACH RAF’S WORK - @BARRELFINDER

TRUST THE MOVE!! Self talk is huge! Visualize, see yourself doing it/having success in your head, trust your move and go drive the baseball with direction! Examples of self-talk: “..low line drives..” “it aint going to find itself so you gotta keep working” “keep making a GOOD MOVE... keep making a GOOD MOVE” ✔️ “Sticking” the finish - holding direction strong ✔️ Anchored. Grounded. Balanced. ✔️ Whipping barrel through the middle Will Olmsted | 12u | @marinbaseball | **JULY/AUGUST 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 #Thursdays #norcal #nctb
Sometimes you got to get creative to find the “feel” hitters are looking for. Here is a good visual for guys that dump the barrel/wrap the bat around their heads when launching to the baseball. The main focus here is operating in a tight box and feeling that rotation “around the head/spine”. ✔️ “Sticking” the finish - holding direction strong ✔️ Holding a “gap” between barrel and helmet (feel) ✔️ Delivering backside strong through the middle ✔️ Whipping barrel through the middle John Andreini | 11u | @bombersbaseballacademy | #uncommitted **JULY/AUGUST 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 #Thursdays #norcal #nctb
“MECHANICS OVER INTENSITY” Build a swing that plays! It was great to see 10+ dudes from @launchpadmarin’s College Prep Team come in and get their work in before they head out to tournament play! These guys have dedicated their summer to building their skills with @launchpadmarin memberships and it is staring to show! Here are @willesteele26 & @reece_moriprange realizing the importance of staying inside the ball over swinging hard. ✔️ GOOD DIRECTION - If we have “good direction”, we will be able to hit the ball to any part of the field without always needing to be perfectly on time. ✔️ Ensuring you hold your position after hitting the ball is a great way to assess your work: - Are you moving balanced? - Are you turning tall and tight? - Are you punching through the middle? Hold yourself accountable! ✔️ Emphasizing “stick” on the finish ✔️ Turning firmly against the frontside ✔️ Delivering backside strong through the middle Embrace these unfamiliar and challenging “feels”. Develop a fast swing, but make sure it’s a swing that PLAYS! @willesteele26 & @reece_moriprange | 2026 | @redwoodvarsitybaseball | #uncommitted **JULY/AUGUST 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 #Thursdays #norcal #nctb
EV PR from my man John last night #pr It is crazy what embracing uncomfortable “feels” can do for you.. CUES: ✔️ Moving balanced / Anchored to the ground ✔️ Braced/punching through contact. ✔️ Creating repetition on “good misses” John Andreini | 11u | @bombersbaseballacademy | **JULY & AUGUST 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
▪️Practice tested, game approved ▪️ ✔️ Aggressive/hunting fastballs early in ABs ✔️ Staying in rythim and in the ground. ✔️ Strong direction - controlled violence ✔️ Holding a strong posture through the entire swing ✔️ Grounded, anchored, balanced moves. John Andreini | @bombersbaseballacademy | HR @barrelfinder | @launchpadmarin #barrelfinder #hitting #cagework #battingpractice #swings #baseball #travelbaseball #pitching #hittingpost #battingcages #marinbaseball #sanrafael #marincounty #bayarea #sanfrancisco
International World Series ⚾️ 🌴 @internationalworldseries . . . #internationalworldseries #internationalchampionship #turndownforwhat #baseball #baseballmom #baseballcap #baseballlife #baseballislife #baseballseason #baseballgame #topibaseball #bas
International World Series ⚾️ 🌴 @internationalworldseries . . . #internationalworldseries #internationalchampionship #turndownforwhat #baseball #baseballmom #baseballcap #baseballlife #baseballislife #baseballseason #baseballgame #topibaseball #baseballcapmurah #baseballplayer #baseballfamily #baseballswag #baseballplayers #majorleaguebaseball #youthbaseball #ilovebaseball #baseballlife #baseballism #baseballseason #usssabaseball #usssa #travelbaseball #travelball #usssasocal #internationalworldseries #worldseries #socalbaseball up
DAY 6 @ Estadio Quisqueya 🇩🇴 . . . @globalbaseballadventures @tigresdellicey 📸: @mrvic06 & @willesteele26
DAY 6 @ Estadio Quisqueya 🇩🇴 . . . @globalbaseballadventures @tigresdellicey 📸: @mrvic06 & @willesteele26
Day 5 in La Piedra, Fantino 🇩🇴❤️ . . . #communityservice @globalbaseballadventures
Day 5 in La Piedra, Fantino 🇩🇴❤️ . . . #communityservice @globalbaseballadventures
Day 4 we rest 🏝️🇩🇴 . . . @globalbaseballadventures #saona #saonaisland
Day 4 we rest 🏝️🇩🇴 . . . @globalbaseballadventures #saona #saonaisland
@willesteele26 was all over the place on day 3 vs @qbacademydr 🇩🇴 See it for yourself here during his #HotMic 🎤🤣 🎙️: @willesteele26 📸: @kitlarson @globalbaseballadventures @lirianoacademy @qbacademydr
TRUST THE MOVE!! Self talk is huge! Visualize, see yourself doing it/having success in your head, trust your move and go drive the baseball with direction! Examples of self-talk: “..low line drives..” “it aint going to find itse
Sometimes you got to get creative to find the “feel” hitters are looking for. Here is a good visual for guys that dump the barrel/wrap the bat around their heads when launching to the baseball. The main focus here is operating in a tight
“MECHANICS OVER INTENSITY” Build a swing that plays! It was great to see 10+ dudes from @launchpadmarin’s College Prep Team come in and get their work in before they head out to tournament play! These guys have dedicated their summ
EV PR from my man John last night #pr It is crazy what embracing uncomfortable “feels” can do for you.. CUES: ✔️ Moving balanced / Anchored to the ground ✔️ Braced/punching through contact. ✔️ Creating repetition on “good misses
▪️Practice tested, game approved ▪️ ✔️ Aggressive/hunting fastballs early in ABs ✔️ Staying in rythim and in the ground. ✔️ Strong direction - controlled violence ✔️ Holding a strong posture through the entire swing ✔️ Grounded, anchored, balanced
International World Series ⚾️ 🌴 @internationalworldseries . . . #internationalworldseries #internationalchampionship #turndownforwhat #baseball #baseballmom #baseballcap #baseballlife #baseballislife #baseballseason #baseballgame #topibaseball #bas DAY 6 @ Estadio Quisqueya 🇩🇴 . . . @globalbaseballadventures @tigresdellicey 📸: @mrvic06 & @willesteele26 Day 5 in La Piedra, Fantino 🇩🇴❤️ . . . #communityservice @globalbaseballadventures Day 4 we rest 🏝️🇩🇴 . . . @globalbaseballadventures #saona #saonaisland
@willesteele26 was all over the place on day 3 vs @qbacademydr 🇩🇴 See it for yourself here during his #HotMic 🎤🤣 🎙️: @willesteele26 📸: @kitlarson @globalbaseballadventures @lirianoacademy @qbacademydr

SEE COACH BILLY’S WORK - @SPINDOCTOR