The Academy is a year-round, indoor, air-conditioned, softball and baseball teaching facility. It has an on-going schedule of Group Lessons for hitting and pitching, as well as seasonal camps.All instructors are indipedent contractors. Contact them directly for all appointments and cancellations at the numbers listed below.
Baseball pitching coach since 1975, Dale has experience at all levels, from Little League to Professional. His local coaching positions include Beyer High School, Modesto Junior College and Stanislaus State. For ten years he has also coached with major league organizations, including the Chicago Cubs and Montreal Expos. During his years at Modesto Junior College, more than 10 of his pitchers were drafted by Major League Baseball. From 2005 to 2008 Dale was affiliated with the Colorado Rockies as bullpen pitching coach with the Modesto Nuts Baseball Team.

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Dale Mead 571-3302
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Local baseball and softball standout, Mark Mead offers hitting and throwing lessons for baseball and softball. He is the number one hitting instructor, with more students than anyone else in the Modesto area.
Mark's individual and group programs will help beginners and advanced players develop strong fundamentals and gain confidence on the field and at the plate. Mark can be reached at (209) 551-6500

Jimmy Dyson has more students, and gives more pitching lessons than any coach in the Modesto area. His teaching area includes 7 pitching mounds and drill areas and a video review area where he utilizes the most current edition of Right View Pro, sports analysis software.
His credentials include: Pitching instructor since 1988, Pitching Coach for the Modesto Junior College Women's Fastpitch Team, 14 years of experience as a high school and traveling team coach.

Two of his 1998 students were in the California Top Ten Win List, and many have earned California and out-of-state college scholarships.

Jimmy gives both private and group lessons at the Academy. He can be reached at (209) 847-4191 or jimmydyson@aleagueofourown.com.
After receiving a password, most students book their lessons on http://www.aleagueofourown.com.

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Jim Dyson 847-4191

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Fastpitch Pitching

Jimmy Dyson
Debbie is recognized as one of the top private teaching instructors in the business. During her fastpitch coaching career at St. Francis High School, Sacramento State and San Jose State, she produced top ranked teams as well as All Conference, All Region and All American players.

 

 

Debbie Nelson 833-2255
Softball and Baseball Hitting

Debbie Nelson

A local standout at Downey and Modesto Christian High School, Chris went on to play college ball at Cal Poly Pomona. Between 1989 and 1998, Chris played professionally for the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets. He is currently the Assistant Varsity Coach at Enochs High School and gives individual lessons in all phases of the game.

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Chris Butterfield
613-2415

Greg is a certified hitting instructor who has been successfully teaching the hitting.com techniques for several years. He uses the same methods Dave Hudgens uses to train professional hitters and hitting coaches. He has over 16 years experience coaching baseball and softball and is certified by Major League hitting coach Dave Hudgens. In addition to hitting instruction, Greg offers vision training, video analysis, mental keys to hitting and baserunning instruction. He also sells products for hitters and coaches.
Chris Malone
Professional Pitching Instruction

Kevin McCarthy
Strength & Conditioning Training
505-9993



 


During certain times of year rental fields are available, They can be reserved for Youth Baseball or Fastpitch, or Adult Slowpitch games or practices. The cost is $30 for a two-hour period. Lights, lines and the use of portable pitching mounds are extra. Call (209) 869-4242 or e-mail elaine@rainbowfields.com for details.