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Jill di Monda
Post University Pitching Coach (present)
U. of St. Joseph's- Pitching Coach 21-22
S.C.S.U., U. of Hartford, Asst.
Middletown H. S. Head Coach, Currently teaching at M.H.S., Camps: Hofstra Univ., E.C.S.U.,
RiseBall-360 Camp, & 30+ years of experience
Natalie Amato
U. of St. Joseph, Coached at clinics: Avon Rec. Pitching Clinic, Middletown Rec., & East Lyme Rec. Clinics.
Lessons are held in Killingworth & Middletown. Some places: Cromwell and East Lyme might open up in the summer. You can text me or email me with questions.
Bullpen Offers Knowledgeable Coaching Expertise
Jill di Monda
College A.I.C. 91, All-American Pitcher/Utility Levittown, NY., L.I. M.V.P.
Natalie Amato
College U of St. JosephAll-Conference 2nd teamCheshire High School, Cheshire 18'All-State, State ChampsTitan's Travel Team-Pitcher
At Bullpen -Your Success is Our Goal
Pitching with the correct mechanics increases control and will help develop confidence. Increasing velocity and spin increases success. Instruction begins with the player and her willingness to "let it fly", practice perfect, and commit to learning fix-it strategies. Our approach is to develop the whole athlete.
How fast do you throw? Want to know? Are you improving your speed? Radar speed calculations & slo-mo video analysis available.
WE CAN ORGANIZE CLINICS FOR YOUR TEAM/PROGRAMS. We offer other clinics and individual lessons
Bullpen pitching lessons with Jill di Monda - Middletown, & Killingworth, CT
We can break it down to learn new spins! !
Abby is developing a curve ball. She has been hitting her directions and now spotting her locations consistently. She is ready to learn more complex spins.
Instruction Costs and What to Expect
COST
8th Grade, High School & College Athletes 1 hr. $55.00
1 hr. for 3rd -7th Graders $50.00
(only accepting ages 10- 22)
•2 players, 1:00 *$40.00 per player
•3 or 4 players, 1:15 *$35.00 per player
(*depends upon age and ability)
Group rates or 2 hr. clinics are available
A fee, $25.00 will be charged if a cancelation
occurs less than 8 hours before the lesson, unless you or I can find a replacement.
Pitching Lessons-Techniques
Practice skills are taught to develop control to command, speed, endurance, accuracy, spin, and game performance.
Pitches Taught - *Based on Level & Ability
Fastball, curve, drop, drop-curve, rise-ball, screwball, change up (s), cutter, off speed knuckle drop & knuckle-ball.
Learn about
college recruiting approaches and how to make a recruiting video .
The Practice Skills * Can be Introduced during lessons
- Develop accuracy/control/command
- Location development/control
- Speed throws
- Release Drills
- Wall drills
- Long throws
- Weighted snap - ball drills
- Grip strengthening
- Spin techniques
- Power position drills
- Windup
- Conditioning
What to do next: Click Appointments and book
Let's get strike three called together!
Jill di Monda
What People are Saying
Testimonial - Steve & Katie Bodak, Killingworth, CT
We are 100% confident that our daughter Kaleigh would not be the pitcher she is today without the undeniable support that we have received over the past 8 years from Jill di Monda. Jill has been with Kaleigh since the beginning of her pitching career as a fifth grader, all the way through her college recruitment in which she will soon be playing at Haverford College.
Jill’s knowledge of the game encompasses more than we could have ever imagined, and her expertise is spot on. If a problem arises, Jill always knows what to do, and works tirelessly with Kaleigh to help her first understand what she is doing, and then to adjust her movements to help fix the problem.
The knowledge of the game runs deep for Jill. She teaches not only the skill of the game, but the love of the game. How did we get so lucky? I am not sure. But we would not trade Jill’s coaching and friendship for anything. We are all better because of her on and off of the field. We promise that your daughter will benefit from her time with Jill, as will you. Jill is the real deal!
- Steve and Katie Bodak - Kaleigh Attends Haverford College
Testimonial - Betsey & Mike Sheehan, Bolton, CT
Caleigh will be pitching in college! This wouldn’t have happened without Jill di Monda working with Cal over the past 1.5 years. Since Cal has started with Jill, she has increased her fastball from 55 mph to 62 mph and taught her new pitches, such as a dominating rise and curve. Jill has brought Cal along from learning how to pitch to becoming a successful pitcher. Cal has learned what to throw and when. Jill goes above and beyond for her students; she has that intangible of connecting with her students and makes it fun to work hard. She checks in frequently with Cal and supports her both on and off the mound. Her commitment, dedication, knowledge,
friendship and support is unmatched. Thank you, Jill! Cal attends Emmerson College