Private Lessons

Single Lessons: $45 - $55
Save $25 with a 10-lesson bundle

Baseball (or softball) lessons are a great way to get the one-on-one instruction and attention that's needed to improve hitting, pitching, fielding, and catching. You can help identify the areas your child needs to work on, and our instructors will create a customized lesson plan based on your child's needs. Through our proven teaching method your child will practice using drills and receive constructive feedback from our instructors. This method helps your child achieve his or her goals quickly!

*Coach James Nohos private lessons are $55 per half-hour lesson.

Meet Our Talented Instructors

Adam Enright
Player Development Specialist

Adam Enright

Adam joins an esteemed lineup of trainers available for private lessons at our facility. 
Adam serves as the head baseball coach for Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, IL. Having previously coached at Missouri Valley College, Enright is no stranger to the game. He mentored the 2018 TCC team that finished in the top 25 nationally in 7 offensive categories & the same year  earned the program's second-ever bid to the NAIA Opening Round after sweeping through the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Postseason Tournament. 
 
In addition to his success at Trinity Christian, Enright will resume his post as manager of the Northwest Indiana Oilmen in the summer of 2022.  Enright spent four summers managing the Northwest Indiana Oilmen of the Midwest Collegiate League from 2015-2018.  Those four seasons included two Midwest Collegiate League championships, a regular season 1st place finish, and a reset of the franchise's all-time managerial wins total with 121 victories.
 
Prior to his time at Trinity Christian, Enright spent the 2013 season as an assistant coach for NCAA Division I University of Arkansas-Little Rock, serving as hitting coach.  His coaching helped the Trojans finish the season ranked sixth in the Nation in home runs per game & eighth in total home runs.  Enright started his coaching career in 2012 at Chicago State (Ill.) University as hitting coach, & guided the Cougars to No. 39 in the Nation in batting average.
 
 As a college athlete, Enright played at South Suburban (Ill.) College in South Holland, Ill., where he earned NJCAA All-American honors in 2009. Enright then transferred to the University of Southern Indiana where he started every game in the program's 2010 NCAA Division II National championship season.  He also started in 55 games in 2011, helping the team to a fourth-straight Great Lakes Valley Conference championship.
 
Enright holds a bachelor's degree in exercise science from Southern Indiana & a Master's of Arts in coaching from Greenville (Ill.) University. 
Jim-Nohos
Player Development Specialist

Jim Nohos

Jim Nohos has been coaching baseball in various capacities throughout The Region for more than 20 years. Players of all ages at all levels of baseball including college level and numerous professional athletes have reported to Jim for pitching lessons. In 2010 he took the National High School Baseball Coaches Association title of Assistant Coach of the year for his position pitching coach for Andrean High School where they took state championships in both 2010 and 2014. In 2007 as the head coach for Hanover High School, he led the Wildcats to their first Conference Title in over 30 years! In addition to serving as an assistant coach for Lake Central, Griffith, and Hobart high schools, he’s coached summer travel ball for several premier organizations. His 16-year-old team ranked third in the nation at the Babe Ruth 16-year-old World Series in 2000. Fast forward to 2019 and his 16U ranked on a national level by Perfect Game and placed 5th in the BCS Tournament in Florida.

We think he’s going to be a great asset to all our athletes and we’re pumped to welcome his pitching services right here at Athletic Performance Factory !

Alyssa Jordan
Private Softball INstructor

Alyssa Jordan

APF welcomes Alyssa Jordan! 
 
Alyssa played softball for Kankakee Valley High School, earning All-Conference, All-District, All-Area, and All-State. She currently holds the record for most stolen bases (12) and most hits in a single season (47) at Kankakee Valley. She finished with a combined .390 batting average before committing to play Division I softball at IUPUI in the Summit League Conference. During her four years at IUPUI, Alyssa was named a Second-Team All-Summit Selection while leading her team to their first Conference Title in 2017.  As a senior, under a new head coach, she broke out with an IUPUI school record while also leading the Summit League for most hits in a single season (65). She was amongst the league's top 10 with a batting average of .320, including 19 multi-hit performances with a four-game hitting streak at least five times.
 
As part of the lineup of instructors here at APF, Alyssa will be available for private lessons on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday evenings, as well as Saturday morning and afternoon. 
 
For availability and scheduling, reach out to Kim@trainapf.com 
And join us in welcoming Alyssa to her new home!
Derek Goins
Private Baseball Pitching Instructor

Derek Goins

Welcome Derek Goins – New Instructor for Private Baseball Pitching Lessons (12U and Under)!

We are excited to announce Derek Goins as our new instructor for private pitching lessons for athletes 12U and under!

Derek is a former left-handed pitcher who played Division 1 baseball at Bradley University, where he earned Pitcher of the Year honors in two of his seasons. During his high school career at Lake Central, he was a two-time All-Area selection and played a key role in leading his team to a state finals appearance.

In addition to his playing career, Derek is now a licensed orthopedic physical therapist specializing in injury prevention and recovery. He works with several overhead athletes in the area, providing expert guidance on preventing injuries and enhancing performance. With his unique expertise in pitching mechanics, injury prevention, and biomechanical analysis, Derek offers a comprehensive approach to training young pitchers.

We’re thrilled to have Derek on board and look forward to the impact he’ll make on developing the next generation of baseball pitchers!

Braylon Holland Pic
Catching Instructor

Braylon Holland

New Catching Instructor.

Introducing Braylon Holland, our newest Catching Instructor here at Athletic Performance Factory! With a specialization in private lessons for kids aged 8 and older, Braylon offers top-notch coaching for both baseball and softball enthusiasts.

At just 18 years old, Braylon's passion for the game has already spanned an impressive 15 years. As a freshman catcher at PNW, Braylon continues to excel in the sport while pursuing a major in Mechanical Engineering.

A proud alumnus of Andrean High School Braylon graduated in 2023. Despite the challenges presented by COVID, Braylon's dedication to baseball shone through as he played all three years at Andrean. In 2022, Braylon was part of Andrean's State Champion Team, and the following year, he contributed to their State Runner-Up success in 2023.

Braylon's wealth of experience, skill, and commitment to the game make him the ideal instructor to guide aspiring catchers towards their full potential. So, whether you're a young baseball or softball player seeking to enhance your catching abilities, Braylon is here to help you reach new heights.

Get ready for an exciting journey of growth and improvement under Braylon's expert guidance here at APF.

Scheduling and availability inquiries, reach out to Kim @trainapf.com

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