This is what everyone is saying about Athelite Player Development …..
“CatcherMtrx is changing all the preconceived stereotypes that have been given to catchers. CatcherMtrx trained catchers will be the best athletes on the field. It has made me a more dynamic catcher defensively and allowed me to develop consistent and effective mechanics. I wish I had been exposed to Chris’ methods earlier in my career.”
- Tyler Jones- D1 All -Region Catcher and Finalist for The 2011 Johnny Bench Catchers Award
Coach Reyes,
“We have incorporated CatcherMtrx and Coach Reyes into our Rise Ball Softball Camps for college bound high school softball players and the program has drawn rave reviews from players, parents, and college coaches. We have also instituted CatcherMtrx with our collegiate softball program at LIU. We have found CatcherMtrx to be a unique and effective training program to develop mechanically sound and athletic catchers. A must for any catcher looking to perform at an advanced level.”
Roy Kortmann
LIU Head Softball Coach
Rise Ball Camps & Clinics
I have been involved with Athelite Player Development as a parent, coach and instructor since around the time of its inception. As an instructor I have helped at APD bootcamps and clinics on several occassions and I stress that there is not a better run program around. Chris and his staff enforce the importance of hard work to the kids while also making them understand that baseball is a game that is meant to be fun. As a coach I have used numerous of the APD Catchermtrx workouts to help strengthen and condition my catchers on the Freshman, JV and Varsity levels of high school baseball. But most importantly, as a parent APD has taught my son that just because there is hard work involved in this game doesn’t mean you cant enjoy yourself at the same time. He asks continually when the next bootcamp is because he cant wait to go back.
Tommy Laino
Assistant Baseball Coach
St Joseph by the Sea High School
2010 New York City CHSAA Champions
“Catchermtrx is the best training program I have come across in my years of playing baseball. It allowed me to become an all conference division 1 catcher which allowed me to take my skills to the professional ranks. I highly recommend it to any catcher of any age that is striving to bring their game to the next level.”
Danny Etkin – D1 College and professional Catcher
“I thought that the 2009 Labor Day Weekend Exposure Camp was a great experience for my son. I think it would be extremely difficult to receive any of this information with your ordinary travel team or league .Paul from the Washinton Nationals/Dom Highlight Reel Recruiting Service was a big help in terms of going about getting scouted and recruited the right way. I also think as a parent it would be difficult without proper guidance to find these kinds of opportunities. Thank you for having Joseph participate.”
Jim Burgund
“Coach Reyes – Just wanted to thank you and your organization on behalf of my son Michael for the expert instruction you provided him during the 2010 Winter Boot Camp. He and I can see a marked improvement in his swing mechanics. Your instruction and drills have improved his skills at the catcher position. Instructors Michael Grippo, Gary Perone and the professional players on your staff certainly get my recommendation. I will seek you out in the future for further instruction”. -
Frank Oddo
“ I would just like to thank you all for the wonderful experience my son Harrison had at your Winter Baseball bootcamp. Not only were the staff well versed in Baseball knowledge, the ease at which they worked it down to the youth level was amazing. My son still practices the techniques he was taught, daily. I will also be utilizing some of your training methods for my youth team.”
William Kiernan
“Working with all of the College Coaches,Professional Players and scouts was awesome.I learned so many new things to improve my game at the plate and behind it.I feel that I walked out of this event as a better ballplayer”
James Sinodinos
MSIT Baseball- Catcher
“I felt the best part of the Winter Bootcamp was the fact that there were so many experienced instructors at this event.There were college coaches,a Major League Scout and many professional ball players.You can tell every instructor had a great mind for the game and how to teach it.”
- Joey McCabe
“The individualized attention that my son received at the Winter Bootcamp was greatly appreciated.The instructors were patient and kind.They did a great job of motivating and encouraging him.”
- Joseph O’Rourke
“I had the pleasure of being involved in APD’s Summer Combine .This event is a fantastic opportunity for high school baseball players to get their talent evaluated and receive excellent instruction simultaneously . I think Chris Reyes and his staff are on a top level and would recommend them to any players looking to improve , they do it the right way !”
Neil Barbella
Associate Head Baseball Coach
College of Staten Island
“As an assitant coach at Kean University I am very proud to have taken part in 1 National title and 3 College World Series appearances . All of our success comes from the graces of hard work ,determination and desire to win . Athelite Player Development is one of the very few company’s that touch on all these important points for little league ball players.You will not find a better place for a childs development then what APD has to offer .”
Mathew Scano
Assistant Baseball Coach
Kean University
“There was alot of buzzing in the car ride on the way back to Queens today. The boys got a great workout today in conjunction with the techniques that you taught them. They will definitely start applying them in their upcoming games. I believe by the end of this bootcamp and heading into the next one in November, they will have advanced in their game positions. Please feel free to give anyone my phone number that may be on the fence about sending their children to your bootcamps, and after I speak with them they will for sure sign their kids up. See you next week, and thanks again. Can’t wait for you to come by and see Tyler and Johnny play at their next games.”
Cami Glastein
“My son had a blast at The 2011 Spring Training Baseball Bootcamp.His confidence level at the plate has improved.He was actually disappointed when the camp was over and even thanked me for bringing him there. Thanks guys!”
- Andrea Esposito
“As a new coach I learned a lot from the 2011 North Newark Little League Summer Coaches Clinic,in terms of correct techniques,safety and correct development for youth baseball players.”
- Edward Pierce – North Newark Little League/Ivy Hill League
“Athelite Player Development is a great organization.Their camps and training are a great way to help out all young coaches and children develop the correct habits and mechanics.”
- Steven Zuzunaga – North Newark Little League
” My son James enjoyed The 2011 CatcherMtrx Summer Pitcher and Catcher Bootcamp.He learned a lot of the basics which will help him improve his playing in the future.It was a great combination of being educational as well as fun.I highly recommend Athelite Player Development for those that wish to improve their game.”
- Kathleen Van Albert
” My experience working at The Annual North Newark Little League Pitcher Camp was awesome.Athelite Player Development allows us to work hands on and each individual player received special attention to learn something new about baseball.I think its great exposure for the kids that they normally would not receive.It was a great experience for the coaches as well as the kids.”
Matt Owens – Pitching Coach Neumman University
“The clinics that Chris and his staff have provided through Athelite Player Development have assisted North Newark Baseball League in our mission to develop the person by developing the player.They emphasize personal responsibility and citizenship, which echoes what we tell our children and young adults on a consistent basis. Chris easily relates to our participants because he has ‘walked the path upon which they are now traveling’. Chris, and all the trainers at Athelite Player Development, are exemplary ambassadors of the game…not only are they skilled players, but, they understand that sports participation should be used to develop those skills and traits so necessary to a productive and successful life.”
Joseph DeVincentis
North Newark Baseball League
“Thanks for coming out and instructing the coaches at Teaneck Southern.It was a informative event and it gave our coaches the skills they need to teach our players the correct mechanics so that our players can keep progressing and can stay injury free.All of the tips you guys provided were great.There was something for everyone,from the first year coach to the seasoned veteran.We will recommend your program to other organizations in the area.”
Thanks,
Dave Rueger
Teaneck Southern Baseball League
“I heard of CatcherMtrx from a friend and coaching colleague.He suggested the catchers training for our travel softball team.I was a little apprehensive because I thought the program was originally for baseball catchers.Im glad I did.Chris rose to the occasion and put together a program that excelled my daughter Danielle to the next level both physically and mentally.She is a different player and athlete because of it.She is now at the top of her game thanks to CatcherMtrx”
Gary Drucker
Staten Island Saints Softball
“My 13 year old daughter is a catcher for her multiple fast pitch teams that she plays for.She has trained with CatcherMtrx for the past 2 years.During this time period Chris Reyes has taken her catching skills to level that I was unable to do by myself.Chris’ methodical approach to teaching the fundamentals and advanced techniques of all aspects of the sport has given my daughter a clear understanding of the catching position.
Her skills,strength,speed and knowledge of catching has enabled her to play at a level that is above her age group.I have attended all of her training session with Chris and by doing so I too have a better understanding of the position.This has allows me to be a better coach for my daughter as well as the team I coach.”
Louis Colletti
Staten Island Saints Softball
“Chris instructed me on how to get my entire body into my throw instead of just my arm.Which he explained would decrease my chance of injury in the future.The ball is getting to the base much quicker this year with less effort.I can also use all of his drills that he taught me in my pre practice and pre game routine.This allows me to stay on track throughout my entire season.”
Gia Santigate
Staten Island
