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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Reggie Watson - Hitting and Fielding Instructor
Reggie Watson graduated from LaSalle High School. He attended Indiana University, where he was team captain in 2005 and 2006, and received All
Big Ten Honors in 2004, 2005 and 2006. He received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Indiana University in 2006 and signed on with The
Florence Freedom Independent Professional baseball team the same year. In 2007, he was selected to play in the Frontier League All-Star Game, in
which he was named MVP. He signed with the San Diego Padres in 2007. Reggie specializes in hitting and fielding instruction.
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John Sloan - Catching Instructor
John Sloan is a graduate of St. Xavier High School, and went on to play baseball for Miami University. He was team captain in 2004 and in 2005, the year
that the Miami University Baseball team won the MAC championship. He was named first team all MAC in 2003, 2004 and 2005, second team Rawlings
All American in 2004, and first team all Midwest region in 2004. He graduated from Miami University in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in sports marketing,
and signed with San Diego the same year after being drafted in the 24th round. He was also drafted in 2004 by Pittsburgh. John specializes in catching instruction.
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Grant Reynolds - Pitching Instructor
Grant was a three time All-American pitcher at Wallace State Community College and Kennesaw State University and was drafted
in the 9th round by the Oakland A’s. Grant spent 3 years in the Oakland Athletics organization before having elbow and shoulder
surgery. Grant has coached at multiple levels; he was a pitching coach and head coach at Lemon Bay High School in Florida before
moving on to being a pitching coach at Davenport University in Michigan in 2010 and Wheaton College in Illinois in 2011. Grant
was also a member of the Australian National Team in 2005.
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