Steve specializes in correcting the fundamental mechanics of hitting, throwing, fielding, and catching, and uses technology, advanced training techniques, and his experience having played every position at a high level of competition in his lessons.
PLAYER STATS
Hitting: Switch/ Right
Position: Utility Infielder/ Outfielder/ Catcher
Competitive Level: A- Chicago Cubs (Huntington Cubs), Brisbane Bandits, East Coast Cougars, Queensland Rams (Australian Baseball League), Semi-professional baseball Chicago Suburban and Wisconsin State leagues
Career Highlights: Hall of Fame Player in Chicago Suburban and Wisconsin State Leagues, 3x MVP, 7x Hitting Awards (Top Averages .413, .409), 800+ Stolen Bases, and his number (11) is retired by his home club (Indians) in Australia
COACHING STATS
Baseball:
● Head Coach-Top Tier Baseball (Chicago IL), St. Louis Gamers (St. Louis MO), St. Francis High School JV (Chicago IL), Indians Baseball A grade, U/18, U16 (Queensland, Australia)
● Professional Instructor – North Shore Baseball & Softball Academy (Chicago IL), Top Tier Baseball (Chicago IL)
Softball:
● Assistant Coach (Current) -Port Washington High School Varsity Softball (Port Washington WI),
Volunteer Pitching/ Catcher/ Hitting Instruction PWHS Varsity Softball (Port Washington WI)
● Head Coach – U12, U10 Shoreline League Team (Port Washington WI), Head Coach -U10, U8 Hamlin Park League (Chicago IL)
Steve has helped hundreds of players at all ages reach beyond their potential and find the pure joy of competition.
Lessons available for baseball or softball: hitting, throwing, catching, fielding, and baserunning.
To schedule a lesson or inquire about small group/team rates, email
steveryder11@gmail.com or call/text 312 813 0580.
Rates
1-on-1 lessons
● 1 hour – $80 (package of 6 $450)
● 30 min- $40 (package of 6 $225)
Group lessons
● 1 hour 2-3 players – $50/each
