"I recently took a trip from Seattle down to Utah to provide some hitting instruction with some hitters in Salt Lake City. I had the opportunity to connect with Dan Gazaway and watch him work with his pitchers. I was very impressed at the way Dan connected with his players taking complex mechanics and relayed pitching information in a way that athletes of all ages can understand and apply immediately.   I could see immediate improvement with many of his athletes.      

While there are countless former athletes providing baseball instruction, very few have the ability to communicate training information effectively with each player. Dan Gazaway has that ability.    

Dan works in an organized manner with the clear focus of player understanding in mind. He won’t rush players ahead but he’ll shift and change mechanics until an athlete understands the correct approach. I even tagged along on a few pitching lessons and Dan taught me a splitter! Only if I had learned that back when I pitched in college."    

- Nate Barnett    

“After being away from baseball for two years my pitching mechanics needed a lot of work. I was trying to get back into playing shape so that I could play college baseball...As I continued to work with Dan I noticed that I could throw harder with less effort and better control. My curveball broke sharper and harder than before...   

I started working with Dan and I noticed big improvements in my throwing motion. I like how he started with the most basic and smallest details. It made it easy to work on things he taught in between pitching lessons...Dan has a pitching philosophy that incorporates adjustments but allows you to keep your natural throwing motion.  I keep working with Dan during the off season to make sure that I continue to improve and stay mechanically sound. I would recommend him to anybody that wants to improve on the mound.”  

- Andrew Wilding (U of U Pitcher)  

“Dan is a wonderful teacher and is very talented at presenting the proper pitching mechanics in a way that even the youngest of kids can understand and implement. Dan takes his time and is very giving of the knowledge and natural ability he has perfected... Dan is very patient and is always concerned with how the student comprehends what is being taught...Dan gets excited and is full of energy and is looking to point out the positive when pitching mechanics are done right and is willing to take the time to overcome setbacks."  

- Scott Jeffers (Mapleton, UT)   

Where is The Pitching Academy located?   Most pitching lessons are taught in Utah County; however, Dan instructs from Payson to North Salt Lake.  He will travel when there are groups of students eager to learn how to pitch.  

What can you expect from this experience? You can expect to learn all about pitching in a professional manner while having fun doing it! You can expect to learn how to throw the Baseball using great pitching mechanics, utilizing your entire body to throw as opposed to relying on your arm for velocity. You can expect to enhance your pitching performance if you are willing to put in the time and energy. For a better understanding of what is taught you may visit: www.simplifiedpitching.com AND   www.thepitchingacademy.net  

How much are pitching lessons?    

30 minute lesson $25   

60 minute lesson $50  

Team Lessons / Clinics 

Minimum 6 pitchers  : $15 each  

10 or more pitchers   :  $10 each  

The Pitching Academy    

Dan Gazaway   

dan@thepitchingacademy.net    

(801) 735-8941   

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