Andrew Davino Baseball Training

Andrew Davino Baseball Training Athlete Development Coach | Co-Founder, Baseball Haven Foundation | Impacting Youth Through Sport

09/22/2026

⚾️ STEP & LEG HANG DRILL | CATCHER THROWING DEVELOPMENT

Throwing harder to second base isn’t just about having a strong arm—it starts with learning how to use your lower half efficiently.

The Step & Leg Hang Drill teaches catchers to stay loaded on the back leg instead of rushing forward. We want to feel that back side working, maintain balance, and then use the ground to create force as we drive toward second base.

When the lower half works correctly, the hips and upper body can sequence behind it. That creates a more powerful, efficient throw without trying to manufacture velocity with the arm.

Stay loaded. Use the ground. Drive through the throw. Finish toward your target.

Arm strength matters—but learning how to use your entire body is what helps turn that strength into game-time velocity. 💪⚾️

⚾️ Want to know what elite hitters have in common at launch?Take a look at the launch position of some of the best power...
09/16/2026

⚾️ Want to know what elite hitters have in common at launch?

Take a look at the launch position of some of the best power hitters in Major League Baseball. Different hitters, different swings—but there are some important similarities when it comes to balance, posture, lower-half positioning, separation, and being in an athletic position to deliver the barrel.

The goal isn’t to copy another hitter’s swing. The goal is to understand the movements that great hitters consistently use and then compare them to your own video.

📱 Record your swing. Slow it down. Compare your launch position. What do you see?

Small adjustments can make a BIG difference. 💪⚾️

09/15/2026

⚾️ It all starts with the stance.

A catcher’s primary stance is the foundation for everything we do behind the plate. We’re looking for balance, comfort, stability, and the ability to receive the baseball with as little unnecessary movement as possible.

In this video, I break down proper foot placement, body position, glove setup, and how we want to present a strong target to the pitcher.

Don’t rush past the fundamentals. Build the stance correctly, and everything else becomes easier to develop.

Want to take your catching to the next level? Let’s get to work. 💪🥎⚾️

09/15/2026

⚾️ Take the hands away and learn to trust your body.

This blocking drill puts the catcher’s hands behind their back, forcing them to focus on the fundamentals—getting the body down quickly, creating good angles, keeping the chest over the ball, and using the body to keep the baseball in front.

The goal isn’t just to stop the ball. We want to control the block and keep the ball close, giving ourselves a chance to recover quickly and make the next play.

Great catchers don’t hope the ball stays in front—they train to make sure it does.

Build the technique. Trust your body. Control the baseball. 🧱🔥

09/12/2026

CALLING ALL SOFTBALL CATCHERS! 🥎

Want to become more confident, quicker, stronger, and more complete behind the plate? Girls softball catching lessons are now available with Coach Davino!

Training is focused on developing the complete catcher — not just running through drills. We work on receiving, blocking, transfers, throwing mechanics, footwork, mobility, pop times, pitch calling, game situations, and Catcher IQ.

With 20+ years of coaching experience, my goal is to help each athlete understand the why behind what we do and develop the skills and confidence to take control behind the plate.

📍 Winter Haven, FL
🥎 Girls ages 7–19
🔥 Beginner through advanced catchers
👥 Small-group training — maximum 2 athletes per session

Want to take your catching to the next level? Let’s get to work.

📩 DM Coach Davino to book your catching session.

09/11/2026

This week with Clutch Baseball Club, we put in some quality work behind the plate at D-BAT Davenport, focusing on one of the most important responsibilities of a catcher — blocking. 🥎⚾️

Blocking isn’t just about getting your body in front of the baseball. It’s about anticipation, positioning, angles, controlling the baseball, and recovering quickly to keep runners from taking an extra 90 feet.

The goal is to build catchers who don’t just react — they read, anticipate, compete, and take pride in controlling the game from behind the plate.
Great work by the Clutch catchers this week.

Keep stacking reps and getting better. 💪
Receive it. Block it. Control it. Compete.

09/09/2026

🧤 CONTROL THE RUN GAME. CHANGE THE GAME.

Freddy Fermin continues to show why defense behind the plate matters. 56 stolen-base attempts, 19 runners caught stealing and a 34% caught-stealing rate — seven caught stealings above average.

For young catchers, there’s a lesson here: throwing runners out isn’t just about having a strong arm. It’s about receiving clean, gaining ground, quick transfers, efficient footwork, accuracy and being under control.

The best catchers don’t just receive pitches — they control the game.

Prepare. Execute. Eliminate. 🎯

Want to become a difference-maker behind the plate? Let’s get to work.

🧤 CONTROL THE RUN GAME. CHANGE THE GAME.Freddy Fermin continues to show why defense behind the plate matters. 56 stolen-...
09/09/2026

🧤 CONTROL THE RUN GAME. CHANGE THE GAME.

Freddy Fermin continues to show why defense behind the plate matters. 56 stolen-base attempts, 19 runners caught stealing and a 34% caught-stealing rate — seven caught stealings above average.

For young catchers, there’s a lesson here: throwing runners out isn’t just about having a strong arm. It’s about receiving clean, gaining ground, quick transfers, efficient footwork, accuracy and being under control.

The best catchers don’t just receive pitches — they control the game.

Prepare. Execute. Eliminate. 🎯

Want to become a difference-maker behind the plate? Let’s get to work.

09/08/2026

TRAIN TO BE AN ELITE CATCHER
WITH COACH ANDREW DAVINO

EXPERIENCED CATCHING COACH
PROVEN TRACK RECORD WITH
PROFESSIONALS AND COLEGE PLAYERS

BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL CATCHING TRAINING

PRIVATE / SEMI PRIVATE TRAINING (2 CATCHERS MAX)

WHATS THE TRAINING INCLUDE:
- Arm-care
- Proper Stretching Routine
- Throwing Routine
- Classroom Sessions
- Proper Receiving Mechanics
- Proper Blocking Mechanics
- Proper Transfers / Footwork
- Throw Downs / Pop Time

PACKAGE PLANS:
PACKAGE PLANS MUST BE PAID UP FRONT

SINGLE POP IN SESSIONS: $65
FOUR SESSIONS: $240
EIGHT SESSIONS: $480
TWELVE SESSIONS: $650

PLANS EXPIRE WITH IN 30 DAYS OF PAYMENT

TEAM TRAINING $250 (2 Hours)
Additional Travel Fee if need to travel

CONTACT COACH DAVINO 347.495.6051
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www.andrewdavinobaseball.com

09/07/2026

🥏⚾ Catching Frisbee Receiving Drill

The frisbee receiving drill challenges catchers to stay relaxed, work underneath the ball, and develop a clean, efficient path with the glove hand. The goal is simple: beat the ball to the spot, receive it clean, and present strikes with confidence.

Don’t just catch pitches. Learn how to receive them. 🧤💪

Want to take your game behind the plate to the next level? Let’s get to work.

📩 DM to book a catching session.

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