softball HITTING TOOLS
HITTING INSTRUCTION AT PINKMAN ACADEMY
Northern Virginia’s Premier Baseball & Softball
Academy Since 1992
Serving clients in Virginia, Washington, DC, Maryland, and Nationwide!
WORLD CLASS SOFTBALL HITTING INSTRUCTION
- Beginning softball: Entering tee ball, “kid pitch”, first year players, etc.
- All star and travel preparation
- JV and Varsity preparation
- College-bound athletes
ATHLETIC VALUES
The Pinkman Academy believes in the honor, heritage, and dignity of the game. Our instruction includes the carry-away values of dependability, self-confidence, poise, responsibility, and the importance of family.
SWING AND HITTING MECHANICS ANALYSIS WITH LEADING-EDGE BASEBALL TECHNOLOGY
HITTRAX™
HitTrax™ is the first and only baseball data capture and simulation system that provides the powerful combination of performance data and entertainment value. Using patent pending technology, HitTrax measures and displays real-time data in a manner that is bringing the softball industry to the next level.
SENAPTEC
Senaptec Strobe training eyewear is designed to help you process vision faster and more efficiently. This provides a unique edge for athletes to perform at a higher level more consistently and with better decision making. Most softball athletes notice improvement after one 15-minute session.
JC VIDEO
JC Video’s Digital Mirror Ultimate Software is the benchmark for all other Motion Analysis programs. Motion analysis software provides the ability to provide frame-by-frame comparisons, email clips, and add audio instruction to a swing for later review and retention. An important component in any lesson is visual feedback, and instant video replay sets the mental image for the student to alter their softball swing where traditional instruction without video fails.
WHAT OUR HITTING CLIENTS SAY
“The Pinkman Academy has been my home since I was twelve years old. Coaches Jeff Pinkman and Jordan Foster are the reason I’m the athlete I am today. They helped me during my journey through the recruiting process. I committed to play softball in college because of their help. They inspire me to share my knowledge of baseball/softball and instruct just like them.”
“Jeff and Jordan are both very knowledgeable coaches who are great at choosing specific drills to address individual swing problems. They explain swing motions clearly, emphasizing the intention behind each drill rather than just swinging for reps. They use instruction and technology together to help me improve my swing and hit harder and more consistently. I would recommend Pinkman to all softball and baseball players!”
“Just wanted to let you know that all of the sacrifice you have put in with Kayla is paying HUGE dividends this year. Last night’s game was her second 2 homerun game this season. I wanted to personally thank you for everything. This would not be possible without your exceptional coaching!”
SOFTBALL HITTING INSTRUCTORS
Jeff Pinkman
- Founding instructor of Pinkman Academy
- Division I baseball athlete at University of Delaware
- Graduated in 2000 with a degree in Exercise & Sports Science, Minor in Coaching, Area of Concentration: Physical Education
- Full-time Academy instructor since 2000
Jordan Foster
- Joined Pinkman Academy in 2017
- Head Varsity softball coach at Herndon High School, former commissioner of Herndon Reston Youth Softball
- Alma Mater: George Mason University
PRICING
Upon booking a session, you should receive a lesson confirmation email and/or a lesson payment receipt email.
Pinkman Lessons
- Pinkman Pitching and Hitting, Strategic Pitching, and Catching Lessons are taught by Jeff Pinkman, Christian Binford, and Matt Germanowski. The Pinkman Academy has been teaching pitching and hitting in Northern Virginia since 1992, helping hundreds of ballplayers achieve their dreams of playing in both college and professional baseball, and countless more achieve their goals of improving their skills to play baseball at their expected level.
- Throughout the years, the Pinkmans have been a certified Tom House Pitching Academy, a certified Epstein Hitting Academy, Baseball Rebellions Rebel Rack Certification, written for Collegiate Baseball Magazine, and chosen the ABCA’s College Pitching Coach of the Year and Tom House Teaching Pro of the Year Awards. The Pinkman Academy has collaborated with medical professionals and is responsible for diagnosing sore arms and related issues in pitching research and development. Former Washington Redskins Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Ray Thal, and John Pinkman developed a continuing education course accredited by the National Association of Physical Therapists.
- We are confident in our ability to diagnose problems and provide solutions. Having taught physical therapists and orthopaedic surgeons at INOVA about proper throwing technique John, Jeff, and Pat are more than comfortable sitting in an orthopedic consult if needed.
Group Lessons & Packages
Pinkman Lessons (New Student)
One-hour private lesson packages| Package | Price |
| New Student Private 5 pack | $475 |
| New Student Semi-Private (2 students) 5 pack | $325/player |
| New Student Semi-Private (3 students) 5 pack | $250/player |
Academy Lessons
One-hour private lesson packages| Package | Price |
| Private Package 5 pack | $350 |
| New Student Semi-Private (3 students) 5 pack | $250/player |
Lesson Packages (Discounted)
Available after purchase of New Student packages. One-hour private lesson packages (regular rates $95/hour for Pinkman lessons and $70/hour for Academy lessons).| Package | Price |
| Pinkman Discounted Private Package 5 pack | $450 |
| Pinkman Discounted Private Package 10 pack | $850 |
| Academy Discounted Private Package 5 pack | $325 |
| Academy Discounted Private Package 10 pack | $650 |
Pinkman Lessons
- Tom House Pitching Academy
- Epstein Hitting Academy
- Baseball Rebellions Rebel Rack Training Facility
- Sports Vision Professionals and the Performance Vision Academy training facility