Baseball Instruction
At DNA Sports Center, we believe the foundation of every good athlete is speed and agility. Once an athlete
has attained those attributes, sports specific training is the next step toward truly excelling at their game.
Our Baseball Instruction Includes:
- Hitting Instruction
- Pitching Instruction
- Throwing Instruction
- Fielding Instruction
- Catching Instruction
- Base-Running Instruction
DNA's experienced baseball instructors work with athletes of all ages to improve upon their technique and
understanding of the game. Great focus is given to the player’s physical and mental conditioning, along with
proper body mechanics.
Specific Areas of Focus for Baseball Instruction Include:
- Stance
- Footwork
- Proper Mechanics
- Strength and Conditioning
- Mental Conditioning
- Pre-game Preparation
With our youngest athletes, age 4 and up, we use fun, age appropriate instruction to introduce them to
the game of baseball. Once a general understanding of the game is learned, we work to help them improve
their hitting, throwing, and fielding skills.
Baseball Instructors
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Bryan Doberdruk
Bryan played baseball at the collegiate level and went on to become a baseball coach and head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Shawnee State University. Under his coaching, the team went from 10 homeruns in 2008, to 39 homeruns in 2009, all the way to 49 homeruns in 2010.
Bryan has experience training athletes of all ages and skill levels; from 7 year olds to professional athletes. As a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Shawnee State University, he worked with the 2010 NAIA Women’s Basketball National Runner-ups and the 2010 American Mid-East Conference Baseball Champions. Bryan is a Certified Youth Fitness Specialist through the International Youth Conditioning Association and has his Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from Shawnee State University in Portsmouth, Ohio.
Bryan offers private Baseball instruction in:
- Youth Pitching (>12)
- Batting Instruction
- Defense (infield and outfield)
- Youth Catching Instruction
- Base Running
- Injury Prevention
- Baseball Strength and Conditioning
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Eric Lawson
Attended Milford High School and was part of back-to-back Division 1 State Runner-up baseball team, where
he currently is an assistant coach. Was the 2003 Cincinnati High School Player of the Year and 1st Team
All-State. He later went on to play college baseball at Bowling Grean State University where he was a 4
year starter. He was runner up Freshman of the Year in the Conference as well as 2nd team All Mid-American
Conference. His next two seasons he was 1st team All-MAC as well as 1st team all Mid-East Region, and
considered in the 2007 Preseason Player of the Year watch in the conference. As well as coaching at Milford
High School he has also coached the Midland Inidans and the 17- Year Old Cincinnati Sitx. He has been giving
individual lessons for 6 years as well as helping run camps for all ages. Coach Lawson will be giving baseball
hitting and fielding lessons.
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