Pitching Coaches;
I probably get more questions about pitching coaches in our area then any other questions.
*Do I know any?
*Can I recommend anyone?
*Are they good?
*Where do they hold lessons?
*How much do they charge?
*How long are lessons?
*How often does my daughter need a lesson?
*Does she need to bring her own catcher?
*What is a good age to start a girl pitching?
*What equipment does she need?
*Are softball camps any good?
*Do softball training tapes work?
*What's the best pitching tape available?
I know
some pitching coaches but I can't list their phone numbers
or contact information unless they
ask me to.
If there is any interest from pitching coaches, I will make
a page available for pitching coach contacts.
If you
would like to be included on a list of local pitching coaches
please email me. Also if you would like to give any tips or
pointers about pitching please email me.
bobk50@RFastP.com
Photo
of a good pitch....Arm extended all the way, leap at least
equal to the pitcher's height,
wrist cocking back to snap. Every pitch should be thrown with
this effort.
Local Pitching Coaches & Comments
This page is for Local Pitching Coaches to list their contact information and any comments they may have on pitching.
Local Pitching Coaches:
Courtney Fitzgerald
Overall Fastpitch Pitching Theory:
To teach girls the proper fundamentals and mechanics of windmill
pitching
To develop the mental aspect that is involved with pitching
during each lesson
Experience:
St. John’s University Softball M.V.P- 2000, 2003, 2004
Big East Rookie of the Week- April 10, 2000
o Holds Big East Record for the most innings pitched in a single game
o Pitched 21 innings against Seton Hall
o First Time in St. John’s History
Big East Pitcher of the Week- 4 times;
April 23, 2001, March 10, 2003; April 7, 2003; May 3, 2004
ECAC Pitcher of the Week- May 4, 2004
Louisville Slugger/NFCA Mid- Atlantic All- Region
o Second Team- 2003 First Team- 2004
Big East All- Conference Team
Second Team- 2004
Big East Academic All- Star 2002- 2003
St. John’s All- Time Career Leader
Wins -59
Shut- Outs- 21
Innings Pitched- 711.2
Games Started- 102
Ranks in Top Five at St. John’s
o Strikeouts and Complete Games
Pitched Two Shut-outs against two
Nationally ranked teams
Coached at St. John’s for the 2004-2005 Season
Coached Private Lessons in Long Island, NY
Worked at various softball camps in the New York Area
Contact Courtney at: cfsju3@aol.com
585-370-9614
Curt Johnson
Contact:
cjohns29@rochester.rr.com
Curt is the Varsity Softball coach at Greece Olympia
High School. He has been involved
for a very long time. Curt was also the Varsity Coach at Brockport High School
back
when they seem to make it to the Section V , Class A Championship game almost
every
year, and went on to win a lot of them. Curt said he is planning a pitching
clinic in Greece
in February, further details to follow. Curt also said: " As far as private
lessons go, I'll
help whoever needs it."
Bob Nevil - Pitching Coach
I have been involved in area girls fast pitch for the past 10 years. I was the
originator of the Monroe Blazers in Fairport. Both of my daughters were pitchers
in high school and college( an important source of my pitching knowledge).
I provide pitching instruction on a private and group basis( currently
40 girls from 10 - 17yrs old). I am interested in pursuing the creation
of a softball complex, dedicated to girls fastpitch leagues.I have
other interested sources but need to know more about this group.I have
attempted to purchase fields for this purpose this past year. If
possible I`d like to combine resources and efforts to make a complex
like those in Syracuse possible here. Can someone contact me? I can be
contacted by E- Mail or phone, both listed below. Thanks,
Bob Nevil : 585-425- 7087
bnevil@upstatehomecare.com
Lee Prong
Rachel Prong
Contact: 315 - 331- 2730
Yankeepreacher@yahoo.com
Lee is an assistant coach at Finger Lakes
Community College and has also been a assistant coach for the Newark Varsity
Softball Team. Lee has been involved with both school and travel ball for over
a decade. Lee's son Daniel
is a senior this year on the Newark Baseball Team.
Rachel Prong is a senior in college this year and was the pitcher for the Newark High School Softball team for several years. She also took the Newark Team to the Section V Championship Game and won. Rachel was named Section V's Most Valuable Player that year.
RFastP Note: I met Lee, Dee, and Rachel over 10 years ago when they were involved with a 10U Tournament in Newark. We would run into them or play against them and various summer tournaments. They are one family that has always been dedicated to fastpitch softball and helping to improve it in our area. - Bob