Hitting Camp Testimonials



"The mind, once expanded to the dimensions of larger ideas,
never returns to its original size."
 

— Oliver Wendell Holmes

Ed Mena 
Palmetto Bay, FL

     Hi Jake, Just wanted to thank you for your excellent hitting camp this past weekend at Margate Extra Innings (Jan 9,10). Ally loved the camp, the instructiors were all top notch, and I learned a great deal as well. Ally felt somewhat special being the only girl there. She felt really good because of the positive comments on her hitting. I also want to thank you for the video hitting analysis. You provide a wealth of information on that video and it was extremely well done. I will continue to promote your website, camps, and rotational hitting! Many, many thanks for an enjoyable experience. Hope to see you down here in Florida again next year. Ed Mena



Anthony Rossi, MD 
Miami, FL
Miami Children’s Hospital
Director, Cardiac Intensive Care Program
    

Jake and Mike,

I wanted to thank Jake for doing such an outstanding job running the recent hitting clinic that took place in Florida this past weekend. We actually thought the Saturday program would be a washout, and we were thrilled to learn you secured a really great indoor facility to hold it. I think everyone was glad we met there on Sunday again; you seemed to have brought some frigid weather with you from Colorado.  My son Christopher came home believing that this was the single-best experience he had at any baseball camp. Chris has not had much previous hitting instruction, but he spent a few weeks last summer at the U of Miami baseball camp and two days in January at the U of Miami hitting camp. Instruction was almost non-existent, but it gave him a chance to play a little. Honestly, the only instruction he has ever had was from me, and I learned playing stickball in NYC! It seems everyone in Miami who was born in Latin America and has picked up a baseball bat believes they are a hitting instructor.  I've kept Chris away from all of them and will continue to do so.  

I think what impressed me the most was the fact that Jake was able to treat each and every camper equally, from those with the most talent to those with the least. From the older kids looking to turn "pro" or play college baseball to the ten-year old little leaguer. It seemed that Jake spent the same amount of time on every single one; not a single player got short-changed. I think that makes this a really special experience for players of all ages and abilities. Too often coaches pick out the most talented players and devote the most time to them. Jake made Chris feel comfortable and like a real ball player. I can tell you that on our way back to Miami, he started talking about attending next year’s camp! Chris probably isn’t talented enough to compete much beyond middle school, but you helped him love the game. For that, I am eternally grateful. And his swing actually is beginning to look professional.

Your camps are "A-Number-1" in my book. And Jake, you are a great guy who has a God-born talent to relate to kids. Don’t give it up.

Warmest regards and safe travels.




Anthony Brites 
Cedarhurst, NY

     Hi Jake: My son and I attended your three-day camp in Danbury and I must say you, your dad, and all who helped were amazing. I have spent THOUSANDS on instruction and never felt the end result was achieved; my son was still not hitting to his potential. I knew he could do more.  Anthony is still talking about the camp and can't wait to continue his education. It’s not every day you get to spend time with a World Series Champion and a player with so much MLB playing experience. I did some research and "wow" your dad played with, against, and was coached by some of the greatest players in MLB history. I want to try and get out to Colorado next March and go through your certification program. Hope to see you in a few months.



Greg Bowman 
Martinsburg, WV

    

Good morning! I just wanted to take a minute and thank you. Our daughter attended one of your clinics in Springfield, VA two years ago. At first the change resulted in a significant struggle in hitting and towards the end of last season she changed her elbow postition but the swing style remained the same. This year the improvement using the rotational style has been dramatic. As a freshman she has already hit 5 home runs in 6 games. The power she has exhibited has been dramatic. We can't thank you enough and although we still hear swing down on the ball when it goes sailing over the fence the critics seem to be a little quieter. Thanks again!




Bill Cook 
Prairieville, LA

Coach
    

Hey Jake,
 
My daughter is 12 and plays for a local travel team. We attended Mike’s camp in Jackson, Mississippi, a year ago. My daughter finished the winter season this year and finished with a .722 average! We have started our summer season and she is well on her way for more success. We work hard at your system and it has paid off. I am also a coach on our team and teach your system to all our girls; ALL their averages have skyrocketed. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with everyone. I believe in this system and have experienced firsthand its benefits for me, my daughter, and our players.




Tracy Sergakis 
Columbus, OH

Owner, All-Stars Family Sports
    

Hi Geoff and Jake,

 

Hope that you guys made it back safely!

I just wanted to send you a quick note thanking you for running such a wonderful camp! It was a pleasure hosting it at All-Stars Family Sports. I truly appreciated your professionalism and organization. It was nice to get to sit back and do nothing!
 

All the participants were very complimentary! Peter can’t wait to do it again!!

 

You guys are great!

 

Thank you again,

Tracy




Joe Hernandez 
Hillsborough, NJ

President International Latin Music Hall of Fame
     Jake, Mike & Staff: Guys, it was a great learning experience and truly a well-run camp. I have been using your methods with great success for many years. Even after reading your book, reviewing the videos, then the DVD, I still learned a great deal from watching all of you work the hitting camp. My son now understands some of the finer points that his "old man" has been trying to teach him. Of course, the difference was your thorough understanding of what to look for and your ability to pin-point the problem-area with such accuracy. Most important to me was how you followed up the video-analyzed problem with a drill to correct it. My son enjoyed the interaction from all the instructors and felt that all of you truly showed a desire to make sure that he walked out of your camp with the correct swing. I was there for the full weekend and know for sure that you all did show that desire and concern for my son as well for each individual kid that was there. Having played "AA" baseball and coached for the last thirty years, I can honestly state that your hitting camp is among the best I have been to. Once again, thank you! We look forward to the before & after video analysis. Continued success! Joe Hernandez President, International Latin Music Hall of Fame



Pete Vazquez 
Miami, FL

    

Jake,

Thanks for a great camp (Parkland, FL) this past weekend. Michael (A.K.A. "Miguel") really enjoyed himself and learned a great deal. Michael and I have been working on these techniques since we purchased all of your materials several months ago. I don't know if you'll recall, but you mentioned that  "Miguel's" swing looked like that of Manny Ramirez (a great compliment by the way) and that you may even use it for your website. Please let me know if you will be doing this as Michael is really excited about that possibility!

Jake, it was also great meeting and getting to know Danny Carsello. He is an excellent instructor. We will be working with Danny to keep Michael fine-tuned and on course. Again, we enjoyed the clinic and highly recommend it for anyone who is serious about becoming a better hitter.

Best personal regards...Pete and Michael Vazquez 




Mike Deverich 
Pueblo, CO

    

Very well-run camp. For the first time in my experience, the instructors worked with all participants and were CONSISTENT in what they were teaching the players. Thanks for a great experience.




John Bryant 
Windsor, CO

    
Thanks for holding this camp in Colorado. We brought six players from Ft. Collins. The camp was so good,  we want to know if you would be available to host a camp for our entire team. Kids need to learn this so they'll stay in the game and have "fun."



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