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What is an assistant pitching coach?

Assistant Pitching Coaches are members of a baseball team's coaching staff who help develop and train pitchers. They work under the direction of the head pitching coach and assist with analyzing pitchers' mechanics, creating practice routines, and providing feedback to help players improve their performance. Assistant Pitching Coaches may also use video analysis tools, monitor player workloads, and collaborate with other coaches to implement pitching strategies. Their role is vital in supporting the overall success of the pitching staff and ensuring pitchers stay healthy and effective throughout the season.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant pitching coach?

To thrive as an Assistant Pitching Coach, you need a strong background in baseball pitching mechanics, player development, and typically some collegiate or professional playing or coaching experience. Familiarity with video analysis tools, pitch tracking systems like Rapsodo or TrackMan, and relevant coaching certifications is commonly required. Excellent communication, leadership, and motivational skills help in building rapport with pitchers and fostering growth. These skills ensure effective development of pitching talent, data-driven improvement, and a positive team environment.

What are some common challenges assistant pitching coaches face when working with both developing and veteran pitchers?

Assistant Pitching Coaches often navigate the challenge of tailoring their coaching approach to suit pitchers at various stages of their careers. Developing pitchers may require foundational instruction and confidence-building, while veteran players could need more nuanced feedback or adjustments to refine their mechanics. Building trust and effective communication with a diverse group of athletes is crucial, as is staying current with the latest pitching analytics and technology. Balancing these needs within a fast-paced team environment helps ensure all pitchers perform at their best.

What is the difference between Assistant Pitching Coach vs Assistant Baseball Coach?

AspectAssistant Pitching CoachAssistant Baseball Coach
CredentialsExperience in pitching, coaching certifications often preferredBroader baseball knowledge, coaching certifications
Work EnvironmentFocuses on pitching staff, training pitchersAssists with overall team coaching, including batting and fielding
Industry UsageCommon in college, professional, and high school baseballUsed across all levels of baseball teams
Search & Comparison IntentPeople comparing specific coaching roles in baseballPeople seeking general assistant coaching roles in baseball

The Assistant Pitching Coach specializes in developing pitchers and focusing on pitching techniques, while the Assistant Baseball Coach has a broader role supporting various aspects of the team. Both roles require baseball knowledge and coaching certifications, but the Assistant Pitching Coach has a more targeted focus on pitchers.

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Pitching Instructor with Biomechanics Background

Westwood, MA • On-site

5 Tool Performance
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$30 - $35/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Benefits:
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Free food & snacks
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development

5 Tool Performance is a baseball development facility with 17K sq ft. of turf and gym space. We are conveniently located off of 3 majors intersecting highways in Westwood, MA.
We are looking for an educator who is passionate about sports, understands biomechanics, the human body and can adapt with technology. We need a pitching specific instructor/coach who played at the College Level and can bring their experience, insights, knowledge to the pitching arena. Our book is growing rapidly and we have a responsibility to keeping arms safe while developing responsible velocity and more efficient mechanics. We need two pitching coaches: one Part time and one Full time coach! We have MLB experts who will guide our discussions and correlations. 
A. Solid Communication Skills: Comfortable with people and has ability to share and express concepts and ideas through writing and presentation.
B. Analytical Skills: as we use technology daily and interpret numbers. (or be willing to learn), draw correlations.
C. Organized and Technology Savvy: willing to teach pitching biometrics, mechanics, sequencing, programming, design, and execution/ delivery. 
D. Passionate: someone who is obsessed with the game and is willing to work on a team that grinds.
E. Team Player: Happy to collaborate with other people, enthusiastic, fun, kind, compassionate and thoughtful.
Benefits/Perks: short and long term opporutnities
  • Personal Development
  • Good pay 
  • Valuable work experience
  • Steep Learning Curve with Philosophies and Think Tank Culture

Job Summary
We are seeking an outgoing and energetic pitching Instructor,  to join our 5 Team team! As an instructor, we ask that you create lesson plans, share and weigh in on various pitching styles and approaches, programming, provide and share timely, professional feedback, understand how to integrate metrics with gut feel, communicate and guide our clients and their families, and work closely with our team.  We have a team that works hard and smart together. 
Responsibilities 
  • Design and create age-appropriate workouts and programming, ocusing on technique, endurance, skill development, and drills. We have a strong baseline so need you to execute. 
  • Proactive in building a client following
  • Lead structured, well thought out lesson plans
  • Interested in leading discussions on progression, how to create more efficiencies, build out models of development 
  • Provide positive feedback, guidance, and encouragement
  • Customize learning paths  to suit each players abilities
  • Communicate with parents/guardians and players
  • Follow all health and safety guidelines
  • Embrace and Improve the 5 Tool culture of learning and evolving
  • Assist with all administrative matters relating to teaching and communicating. 
  • Work closely with our Strength team to ensure we are aligned in concept and execution. 
Qualifications
  • Previous experience coaching players is preferred
  • Comfortable with analytics, trends and patterns.
  • Knowledge of physiology, exercise technique, and body mechanics is preferred but not required
  • Positive, motivating, and effective interpersonal communication skills
  • Understands how to built trust and relationships