"The intentions and goals of the Sheehan Pitching Academy (SPA) are to educate and develop young players to their maximum potential physically, emotionally and mentally. Principal pitching instructor, Mark Sheehan, was trained and certified by Dr. Tom House of the National Pitching Association (NPA).
The National Pitching Association was formed by leading coaches, athletes, and management teams to help pitchers of all ages safely develop to their fullest potential. In today's non-professional baseball programs, (youth, Little League, college, etc.), too many pitchers get injured thus limiting their opportunity to continue playing baseball. Many times the desire to win has superseded what is best for a young athlete's development and future potential. This combined with general misinformation about what is good, better, or best for the development of young pitchers has seriously impaired or injured pitchers beyond rehabilitation.
We have brought together the best advisory team and faculty available to help us learn more about how and when to pitch. Through scientific research we are continually updating the basics of pitching.
We focus on teaching: the mechanics of pitching, strength and conditioning requirements, and nutritional necessities, as well as the mental and emotional elements of the sport. We aspire to provide our athletes with the essential tools of becoming more successful in order to attain their peak athletic ability.
After working with and looking at many of the best pitchers in the game, the NPA has identified several mechanics absolutes that they ALL do, and do well. The SPA will demonstrate these absolutes and instruct you on how to achieve the same motion and efficiency on the mound. Whether you have been pitching for a long time or are just starting, understanding these mechanics absolutes will help you be the best pitcher you can be while reducing the risk of arm injury.
For the most part, arm injuries are largely preventable if pitch totals are managed properly, the player utilizes correct throwing mechanics, and has the necessary core strength base established. The SPA will not only introduce the essentials of proper arm care and show participants how to effectively improve each player’s game performance by throwing consistent strikes with all three pitches safely!
We take enormous pride in our work and in return expect firm commitments from our students. Whether the athlete is eight or eighteen years of age, we treat every athlete with the same respect regardless of their abilities and talents. In order to become successful and benefit from our program, it will take a firm commitment, positive attitude, and a consistent routine."
