WELCOME TO PITCHING KINETICS AT ADVANCED PLAYER ACADEMY
We are excited to invite you to become an inaugural member of our elite Pitching Kinetics
Academy, designed for pitchers 12 and up who are ready to elevate their game. The Pitching
Kinetics difference is to refocus and reteach how pitchers approach training by introducing an
individualized program focused on full body conditioning that teaches athletes to properly
prepare, focus and execute.
OUR GOAL
Pitching kinetics refers to the study and analysis of the various physical and mechanical forces
involved in the act of pitching in baseball or softball. It involves examining the movements,
forces and interactions between the pitcher's body and the ball throughout the pitching motion. By analyzing pitching kinetics, coaches, trainers and researchers can gain valuable insights into the mechanics of pitching, such as velocity, release point, spin rate and acceleration, which can help improve pitching performance and reduce the risk of injuries. It's a fascinating field that combines aspects of physics, biomechanics and sports science!
THE PITCHING KINETICS APPROACH
Our program is designed so that pitchers not only train in-person with our elite staff, but also at
home through a uniquely tailored program unlike any other in the region.
● Each pitcher will begin the program with a complete evaluation with renowned physical
therapist Vincent Perez, who built over 15 years of professional experience in Major
League Baseball, followed by a technical evaluation by one of our pitching coaches..
● Pitchers will receive in-person training twice a week with an experienced pitching coach
at our indoor facility, complemented with sessions with an athletic trainer to develop
strength and endurance at an age appropriate level.
● Through our app, each pitcher will track their at-home progress, following their uniquely
designed training regimine.
As pitching is a dedicated craft, we built our program around an ongoing training
approach priced at $499 per month for a complete coaching and training cycle.
TRAIN WITH THE BEST TO BECOME THE BEST
Our coaches, pitching specialists and physical therapists are among the top in their professions.
Collectively, their skills form the perfect backbone necessary for pitchers to train, develop and
thrive.
Pitching Evaluators
Every athlete will receive initial and ongoing evaluations from:
Jim Rooney
● 1st pick MLB amateur draft
● Pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles organization
● 25 years of MLB experience; 35 years coaching all levels of amateur and professional
baseball
● National scouting supervisor/pitching coordinator, oversaw development of 75-plus MLB
pitchers, Milwaukee Brewers
● Special assignment scout/pitching coach, Toronto Blue Jays
● Owner/founder of Rooney Baseball
Mike Rooney
● Head varsity coach at Don Bosco Prep, where he has led teams to winning the Big North
Conference Title (6x), the Bergen County Championship (4x) and the Northern New
Jersey Non-Public A Championship (4x), as well as leading four teams to a NJ State
Championship appearance and winning two back-to-back New Jersey State
Championships in 2022 and 2023
● He and his staff have assisted in the placement of over 90 college players, including
numerous players who have played professionally
● Sixth round pick (pitcher) Arizona Diamondbacks, reaching the team’s Triple-A level
Physical Training Conditioning
Our conditioning component will be spearheaded by Vincent Perez, who will conduct each
athlete’s onboarding evaluation. Vincent has been a physical therapist managing orthopedic and
sports injuries for 35 years. In addition to private practice, he served as Columbia University
Director of Sports Therapy for 15 years, a member of the medical staff of the New York
Yankees and rehabilitation consultant to the NY Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves and
Oklahoma City Thunder, among others.
His team of medical experts who will evaluate our athletes on an ongoing basis includes:
● Frank Alexander, MS/ATC, physician extender to Dr. Ahmad, Columbia University
Medical Center
● Jessica White, LAT/ATC, certified and licensed athletic trainer for six years; head
athletic trainer, Scarsdale High School
Pitching Trainers
Our roster of on-the-ground coaches will couple each athlete’s conditioning component with
mechanics and fundamentals. All of our coaches have unique and impressive pitching
backgrounds:
● Robbie Aviles, 2010 Cleveland Indians 7th round draft pick, playing to the Triple A
level; three-years coaching with the Baltimore Orioles
● Justin Valdespina, Drafted 15th round by the Colorado Rockies in 2016 as a pitcher;
current New Jersey Diamondbacks pitching director
● Jordan Manne, Certified in Youth Baseball Development; 11-5 record with 71Ks at
William Paterson University; earned BS in Kinesiology and Exercise Science and is
pursuing a Master’s degree
● Brelin Dixon, 2014 RBI World Series Champion with the Jackie Robinson Mets; played
for the NJ Jackals and the Empire State Greys in the Frontier League