Athletes trained
Youth through high school, from East County and beyond.
EAST COUNTY SAN DIEGO
CATCHING &HITTINGLESSONS IN EAST COUNTY
Private and small group catching and hitting lessons with Coach Carl Hudson, for youth and high school players from El Cajon, Santee, La Mesa, and across East County.
COACH CARL BY THE NUMBERS
PROVEN AT EVERY LEVEL.
Real experience behind the plate and in the box, from youth ball through college and pro.
Pro and college athletes
Players who went on to the next level.
Years coaching
More than a decade developing catchers and hitters.
MiLB and MLB pitchers caught
Carl has caught the kind of pitching your player is training for.
MEET YOUR COACH
Coach Carl Hudson
A coach who has played and caught at a high level.
CATCHING & HITTING COACH
Carl played college baseball at Rio Hondo College and San Diego Christian College, and during COVID he caught more than 20 minor league and MLB pitchers in live at-bats. Today he trains catchers and hitters from El Cajon and across East County San Diego. Whether your player is just starting out or getting ready for high school ball, every lesson is built around what they need to fix next.
Coaching focusCatching and hitting
Session formatPrivate, semi-private, and small group
Coaching approach
Every session starts with what your player needs most. Coach Carl films reps and swings, breaks down the video with you, and gives your player one clear thing to work on before the next lesson.
WHAT WE TRAIN
CATCHERS AND HITTERS.
Every lesson includes video, so you can see exactly what changed and what to work on at home.
Catching
Receiving and framing, blocking, throwing, and running a game from behind the plate.
Hitting
Swing mechanics, timing, pitch recognition, and a plan for every count.
Video and data feedback
Film and swing data on every rep, so progress is something you can actually see.
GETTING STARTED
THREE STEPS TO YOUR FIRST LESSON.
Families from El Cajon, Santee, and La Mesa can get started in a few minutes.
Step 1
SIGN UP ONLINE.
Create your account and choose the lesson that fits your player: catching or hitting, private, semi-private, or small group.
Sign up to trainStep 2
MEET COACH CARL.
Your first session starts with video of your player's reps or swing, so you both know exactly where to begin.
See all programsStep 3
TRAIN WITH A PLAN.
Most players improve fastest with a weekly lesson. Coach Carl will recommend a plan that fits your goals and schedule.
Read Coach Carl's story
SIGN UP ONLINE.
Create your account and choose the lesson that fits your player: catching or hitting, private, semi-private, or small group.
Catching · Hitting · Small group
Sign up to train
MEET COACH CARL.
Your first session starts with video of your player's reps or swing, so you both know exactly where to begin.
Near El Cajon · Video feedback
See all programs
TRAIN WITH A PLAN.
Most players improve fastest with a weekly lesson. Coach Carl will recommend a plan that fits your goals and schedule.
Weekly sessions · Clear goals
Read Coach Carl's storyLESSON FAQS
YOUR QUESTIONS. ANSWERED.
What El Cajon and East County families ask before their first lesson.
What ages do you work with?
Coach Carl works with youth and high school players. Lessons are adjusted to each player's age and experience, whether they're in their first season or getting ready for high school ball.
What should my player bring?
Catchers bring full gear and a glove. Hitters bring a bat, helmet, and batting gloves. Everyone brings water. Coach Carl provides everything else, including video and feedback from each session.
Where are lessons held?
All in-person lessons happen at our training facility at 11937 Woodside Ave, Suite B. It's a short drive from El Cajon, Santee, and La Mesa.
How often should my player train?
Most players improve fastest with one lesson a week. After the first session, Coach Carl will recommend a plan based on your player's goals and schedule.
EAST COUNTY BALLPLAYERS
LET'S GET TO WORK.
Book your first catching or hitting lesson with Coach Carl. Serving El Cajon, Santee, La Mesa, and all of East County San Diego.
