Meet our Newest Ambassador, Coach Bobby O'Neill, The Pitching Coach

Bobby O'Neill The Pitching Guy

Who is Coach Bobby O'Neill?

Coach Bobby O'Neill is currently functioning as a Pitching Instructor at Performance Fitness for Athletes (PFA) After graduating from Serrano HS (’07), he received an Academic/Leadership Scholarship from the Gates Millennium Foundation to attend Biola University.

After 4 years of academics and athletics at the collegiate level, he was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 43rd round of the 2011 First Year Player Draft. He went on to play for the Miami Marlins, Arizona Diamondbacks, as well as a couple Independent Ball teams.

Coach Bobby's experience as an athlete has instilled a compassion for up and coming athletes, the inspiration to implement “up to date” mechanics and techniques to their workout routine, and a desire to equip them for whatever lies ahead.

As a Pitching Instructor, he uses his experience and knowledge as a professional athlete to mold the minds and bodies of his clientele. He is great with kids, and works with all ages of aspiring big league pitchers.

Coach Bobby also is an aspiring social media influencer both on Instagram and TikTok.

Episode 1: Introducing Coach Bobby O'Neill the Pitching Coach!

Welcome to Episode 1 of The Pitching Guy with Bobby O'Neill Let's welcome our Newest Member to the HB Sports Family, Coach Bobby O'Neill! Stay tuned for pitching content, lessons, and more from Coach Bobby!


Episode 2: Coach Bobby talks about different pitching techniques

Welcome back to another episode from Coach Bobby the Pitching Coach! In today's episode, Coach Bobby Discusses the different styles of pitching and the different balls thrown


Episode 3: Coach Bobby O'Neill Talks about Mastering your Arm Path

Welcome back to another episode from Coach Bobby the Pitching Coach! In today's episode, Coach Bobby Talks about Mastering your Arm Path.


Episode 4: Coach Bobby O'Neill discusses what it takes to make it to the pros!

Welcome back to another episode from Coach Bobby the Pitching Coach! In today's episode, Coach Bobby discusses the road to becoming a pro and what it takes to get there!


Episode 5: Coach Bobby O'Neill discusses his 3 reasons why you might fail the recruitment process

Welcome back to another episode from Coach Bobby the Pitching Coach! In today's episode, Coach Bobby discusses his 3 reasons why you might fail the recruitment process and how you can get recruited easier!


Episode 6: Coach Bobby O'Neill discusses one of his BIGGEST pet peeves! Find out what it is!

Welcome back to another episode of The Pitching Guy! In today's episode, Coach Bobby Discusses One of his biggest pet peeves, when athletes show up late to a lesson and NOT warm up before throwing!


Episode 7: Coach Bobby O'Neill talks about how you can design and develop your change-up

Welcome back to another episode of The Pitching Guy! In today's episode, Coach Bobby Discusses how you can design and develop your own change-up.


Episode 8: Coach Bobby O'Neill tells you his 3 tips on what it takes to play pro ball

Welcome back to another episode of The Pitching Guy! In today's episode, Coach Bobby tells you his 3 tips on what it takes to play professional Baseball!


Episode 9: Coach Bobby teaches you how to analyze your pitching mechanics

Welcome back to another episode of The Pitching Guy with Coach Bobby O'Neill! In today's episode, Coach Bobby goes over his methods on how to analyze your pitching mechanics!


Episode 10 - Coach Bobby discusses the "one size fits all" pitching mechanic!

Welcome back to another episode of The Pitching Guy with Coach Bobby O'Neill! In today's episode, Coach Bobby discusses the idea of a "one size fits all" pitching mechanic and how it may SEEM like there is just one way, but its not!


Episode 11 - Coach Bobby discusses the 3 main velocity killers for pitching!

Welcome back to another episode of The Pitching Guy with Coach Bobby O'Neill! In today's episode, Coach Bobby discusses the 3 main velocity killers for pitching! These movements are all derived from your shoulder blade.

1. "Scap" Loading - Loading too early!
2. You don't ever actually load your scap - The "Muscleman" Pose
3. The "Muscleman In Denial" Pose


Episode 12 - Coach Bobby O'Neill discusses the 3 Steps to successfully CALL your Pitches!

Welcome back to another episode of The Pitching Guy with Coach Bobby O'Neill! In today's episode, Coach Bobby discusses the 3 Steps to successfully CALL your Pitches!


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