Private Lessons

Whether you’re just starting out or want to enhance your skills, our skilled instructors provide personalized guidance in a welcoming atmosphere.

At Ball Out Baseball, we bring years of competitive experience and proven coaching methods to every session. Our private lessons are built around your unique goals—whether you’re learning the fundamentals, preparing for tryouts, or working to play at the next level. With individual attention from experienced coaches who’ve played and coached at high levels, you’ll develop the skills and confidence to succeed on the field.

CORE TRAINING SERVICES

Batting Lessons

Improve your swing with our personalized batting lessons! Perfect your stance, swing mechanics, and timing so you can step up to the plate with confidence.

Focus Areas:

We’ll watch your swing closely to spot the little habits that are holding you back, then show you exactly how to fix them so you can hit with confidence.

Pitching Lessons

Master the art of pitching with guidance on mechanics, grip, and selection. We emphasize effectiveness while protecting arm health.

Focus Areas:

Coach Ben’s multi-position experience gives unique insight into attacking hitters.

Defensive Lessons

Defense wins championships. We enhance your skills with an emphasis on footwork, glove work, and positional nuances.

Training:

Coach Ben played 6 different positions in college—he knows every detail of the field.

Pricing

Individual Lessons

$ 45

Individual Half-Hour Lesson

$ 65

Individual 45-Minutes Lesson

$ 350

6 45-Minutes Lessons

Popular

Understanding Our Pricing

Why the Starter Package is our most popular option:
Consistency is the key to real improvement. Players who commit to regular weekly training see significantly better results than those who take sporadic lessons. When you train consistently, skills become habits, and habits become automatic during games. The Starter Package provides six weeks of momentum-building instruction at our best value—saving you $40 compared to booking individual 45-minute sessions.

How to choose the right option:

Half-Hour Lessons work great for younger players (ages 7-10) who benefit from focused, efficient sessions, or for maintenance work on specific skills between longer training periods.
45-Minute Lessons are ideal for players ages 11 and up, providing enough time for warm-up, detailed skill work, game-situation drills, and comprehensive feedback.
Starter Package is perfect for players serious about improvement who want to see real transformation in their game over 6-8 weeks of consistent training.

Most players start noticing improvement within 3-4 lessons, but lasting development happens when you commit to regular training over time.

Why Choose Ball Out Baseball?

Experienced, Credentialed Coaching

Train with former Susquehanna University player Ben Burman, who started for three years on nationally ranked teams and has coached at premier Delaware County high school programs including The Episcopal Academy and Friends’ Central School.

Proven Track Record

Coach Ben has guided 15+ players to college baseball programs, demonstrating his ability to develop talent at every level from youth baseball through high school and beyond.

Personalized Development Plans

We assess where you are, understand your goals, and create a customized training plan. Every player is different, and our instruction reflects that with individual attention on your specific needs.

Modern Training Methods

Our approach combines collegiate-level experience with current player development techniques, including video analysis, progressive skill-building, and mental preparation strategies.

Convenient Delaware County Location

Based in Media, PA, we’re easily accessible to families throughout the region with flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends.

Focus on Long-Term Success

We don’t just teach skills—we help players develop the work ethic, confidence, and love for the game that creates sustained success both on and off the field.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age should my child start private lessons?

We work with players from age 7 through high school and beyond. The ideal age depends more on your child’s interest and focus than a specific number. Generally, ages 9-12 is the sweet spot—players are old enough to understand detailed coaching but young enough to build proper fundamentals before bad habits form.

How often should we schedule lessons?

We recommend weekly lessons for optimal results. This provides enough time to practice what you learned while maintaining momentum. Some competitive players train twice weekly, while others do every other week during their season.

What should my player bring to lessons?

Just the basics: glove, bat (for hitting lessons), cleats, and water. We provide everything else needed for effective training.

Can parents watch the lessons?

Absolutely! We encourage parents to observe so you understand what we’re working on and can help reinforce those concepts during practice at home.

Do you offer year-round training?

Yes. The off-season (late fall through early spring) is actually an excellent time for private instruction. Without weekly game pressure, players can focus on making significant improvements to mechanics and fundamentals.

What if this is our first private lesson experience?

Most of our players are first-timers. We’re experienced at making new students comfortable and building confidence from day one. The first session includes an assessment, goal-setting, and focused instruction on 1-2 key areas.

How quickly will we see improvement?

Most players notice changes in their confidence and performance within 3-4 sessions. However, lasting transformation requires consistent training over several weeks or months as new skills become ingrained habits.

Do you work with players preparing for high school or college baseball?

Yes! We’ve helped 30+ players advance to college programs. We provide the advanced training, mental preparation, and recruiting guidance that serious players need to compete at the next level.