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Coach Joe Hitting - Private Lessons

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Background

Coach Joe Saufley, a 2016 graduate of Messiah, is the Falcons second-year assistant coach and hitting specialist.

A career .357 hitter, Saufley collected two Academic All-American nods and one All-American honor during his time with the Falcons. He finished among the top-ten all time leaders in HR, 3B, RBI and R and was named senior scholar-athlete after completing his marketing and communication degrees with a 3.93 GPA. Saufley was also named Messiah College's 2016 Male Senior-Scholar Athlete of the Year. 

Lesson Focus

Coach Joe's year-round lessons center on breaking down the hitter's focus on approach, timing and mechanics. "A.T.M." lessons are accompanied with optional mental prep and vision training sessions at the end of every lesson. 

Lesson Length

Lesson times vary per each hitter's level. Generally lesson length stands at 45-60 minutes (Ages 6-12) or 60-75 minutes (Ages 13-18)

Lesson Location

Warm weather lessons are held at Messiah Baseball's Starry Field Complex. Cold weather lessons are held indoor at the Keystone Nationals Training Facility on the Carlisle Pike.

Pricing

3 or 5 session packages are available for online purchase. 

Booking a 1-time "sample" lesson instead of a multi-session package can only be done by contacting Coach Joe directly. 

Prices for 1-time lessons are $40 (Ages 6-12) and $60 (Ages 13-18). 

Setting up Date/Time

Contact Coach Joe via email, call or text to set up lesson dates and times:

js1692@messiah.edu

(717) 418-1111

 

3-session Package (Ages 6-12), $110 Register >>
5-session Package (Ages 6-12), $180 Register >>
3-session Package (Ages 13-18), $170 Register >>
5-session Package (Ages 13-18), $280 Register >>

Registration is easy!!

Select the camp or event that most interests you and you'll be on your way in no time. Upon online registration, you'll receive an instant confirmation and any additional information or instructions for the camp you've selected.

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Private Lessons Hitting/Pitching

Join Messiah Coaches for one on one instruction, available year-round. Visit the sessions tab to learn more information or to purchase a multi-lesson package.  

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Starry Baseball Complex


Home of Messiah Baseball!

Starry Athletic Baseball Field

Starry Field is located on the campus of Messiah College and is one of the more picturesque baseball venues in the Mid Atlantic Region.  The field sits on the banks of the yellow breeches and provides fans with and excellent view while sitting on the terraced hill surrounding the stadium.  The stadium also has batting cages and designated bull pen areas.

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Hitchcock Arena

Starry Athletic Baseball Field

Our indoor camps will be held in the Sollenberger Sports Complex. Hitchcock Arena is located closest to the main entrance of campus. Our four full basketball courts allow us to work indoors and provide campers with a full infield, batting cage, portable mounds, and long toss space.