“Olivia has gone from pitching just a few innings on Saturdays to now starting games on Sundays — and doing so with pride and confidence.”
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When Olivia first started working with Coach Jiana, she was a young pitcher who struggled with accuracy and didn’t throw very hard. Her fastball topped out around 33 mph, and at the time, that was the only pitch she had. Since training with Jiana, the growth has been incredible. Olivia’s velocity has climbed to 48 mph, and she now confidently throws multiple pitches — two different fastballs, a changeup, and a drop ball.
Jiana’s coaching style goes far beyond mechanics. She has an amazing ability to break things down in a way that clicks, and when Olivia needed to make a simple mechanical adjustment, her accuracy improved almost instantly. What really stands out is the variety in Jiana’s lessons — she has such a deep repertoire of drills that practices never feel repetitive, keeping Olivia engaged and excited to learn.
On top of that, Jiana gives her athletes “homework” to reinforce what they’ve learned, ensuring progress continues between sessions. But perhaps most importantly, she focuses on the mental side of pitching, helping Olivia develop confidence and composure on the mound.
Because of Jiana’s guidance, Olivia has gone from pitching just a few innings on Saturdays to now starting games on Sundays — and doing so with pride and confidence. We’re so grateful for everything Jiana has done to help her grow, both as a pitcher and as a person.