On December 2010, we attended the two-day Epstein Hitting Camp in Laguna Beach, California.

My 9 year old grandson, Jordan, and I would like to thank you Jake and your wonderful staff: Barbara (program coordinator), Tony Jimenez of the Foothill Hitting Academy, Upland, CA and a Mike Epstein Certified Hitting Instructor, for an incredible learning experience. Jake, I especially appreciate your meticulous eye for detail and your genuine concern for my grandson.

Two weeks prior to attending the hitting camp you sent us the online video tutorials covering the camp presentation: Mike Epstein's concept of rotational hitting, explaining the five absolutes of hitting, and the Torque and Numbers Drill: (2010 update), a systematic demonstration on the core movements of the MLB swing. These online video tutorials were educational, enlightening, and priceless in preparing both of us for the hitting camp. 

On the first day of the hitting camp, Jordan felt a little timid, because he was the youngest and the smallest participant, as you may have noticed a few minutes into the hitting Dry Drills/Technique portion of the camp.

Jordan was extremely efficient and very solid in the application and the performance of the mechanics. This gave him an inner confidence; a glow of enthusiasm which shone throughout the weekend. Thank you for creating a fun and productive learning environment. Jordan made an outstanding transformation that weekend by you using him as the primary teaching example.

Jake, you had an amazing impact on my grandson's life, his skill level, mental understanding, and feel for the dynamics that produce quality mechanics.

Jordan and I are excited about the things we have learned, and we are equally excited about the things we will learn in the future using the Epstein Teaching System.

I am looking forward to seeing you again, at the Epstein Certification Hitting Weekend March 19-20, 2011 (Spring Training) in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Jake, you made a wonderful life-changing impact on Jordan and his future. "Thank You" just dosen't seem enough for what you have given.

We are forever indebted and deeply appreciative!

Sincerely,

The Andrade Family

My son Chris just completed his second south Florida hitting camp (his second year attending) and he came home exhausted but asking when was the next time he could do this.  His arms were like limp spaghetti by the end, but we couldn’t wipe the smile off his face.  He said he would do it every week if he had the chance.  He called the Saturday session about the most fun he’s ever had (he could barely lift his arms Sunday, so that day was a bit harder).  For a baseball-crazed 13 year old, heaven is not in Iowa, it’s wherever the Mike Epstein hitting camp is taking place.

I would also like to say that from the perspective of someone who cares for kids for a living (pediatric cardiologist for over 20 years), I have rarely come across anyone who understands the psyche of a child as well as Jake.  No matter how many things need to be adjusted in a child’s swing, Jake always points out the things that kid is doing correctly first. He clearly understands the value of building a child’s confidence, then giving the instructions on how to get better.  Jake has a natural gift for reaching kids.

Many thanks for bringing these camps to south Florida.  Jake and all the instructors were great, and the kids were just terrific.  I’m certain you will see much more of Chris in the future. — Anthony Rossi, MD