Youth baseball training

Train With a D1 Standout. Learn From a Proven Leader.

If you’re a competitive baseball player—or the parent of one—who wants to improve hitting, catching, infield defense, or the mental side of the game, you’ve come to the right place.

Gus Freeman, former Division I baseball player and All-Conference performer at both First Base and Catcher for Austin Peay State University, is now offering private baseball instruction to motivated athletes in the Kansas City area.

With years of experience playing at the highest levels—including a trip to the Junior College World Series and honors at every level—Gus brings a combination of technical skill, real-world game experience, and motivational coaching that connects with youth and high school players.

Whether your goal is to make the varsity team, start at your position, or even play in college, Gus will teach you how to:

• Master hitting mechanics and plate approach
   
• Improve catching and infield fundamentals
   
• Build a mental game plan for success under pressure
   
• Stay motivated and enjoy the grind
   

This isn’t cookie-cutter coaching. Every session is customized based on your goals, position, and current skill level—with a strong focus on both development and fun.

📍 Based in Leawood, Kansas — Now accepting new players.

Customized baseball instruction. Real results.
Gus offers lessons for motivated youth and high school players in the Kansas City area. Each session is tailored to the athlete’s position, goals, and current skill level.

Become a smart, confident, and consistent hitter.
Gus teaches both the physical mechanics of hitting and the mental side of stepping into the box. Players learn:

• How to build an approach at the plate
• Timing, load, and swing path techniques
• How to handle pressure situations
• Strategies to improve on-base percentage
   

Gus was known for his discipline at the plate and elite on-base skills. Now, he passes those lessons on to the next generation.

Master the game behind the plate.
Catching is one of the most demanding—and important—positions on the field. Gus helps catchers:

• Improve footwork, blocking, and framing
• Gain confidence in calling the game
• Strengthen pop times and transfers
• Understand how to lead the defense
   

As an All-Conference D1 catcher, Gus knows how to turn catchers into leaders and great teammates.

Sharpen your defensive game.
Whether you play first base, second, shortstop, or third—Gus will help you:

• Improve footwork and glove work
• Increase fielding consistency
• Learn positioning and baseball IQ
• Make confident throws under pressure
   

Develop the mindset of a winner.
The mental side of baseball is what separates average players from great ones. Gus teaches:

• How to handle failure and bounce back
• In-game focus techniques
• Confidence-building routines
• Pre-game and post-game mental resets
   

Every session is built with the goal of helping players develop into complete athletes—physically and mentally.