There is more to pitching than just throwing hard.
No hype - No false promises - Just honest pitching instruction
Individualized pitching coaching with former Major League pitcher, Joel Johnston. Coaching for pitchers ages 8–17.
Every pitcher is different.
Coach Joel’s approach starts with the individual athlete — his mechanics, strengths, goals, and where he is in his development. The objective is not to force every pitcher into the same mold.
The goal is to help each one understand how to pitch more effectively and confidently.
Coach Joel's Approach ❊
Start with the pitcher
See where he is now, understand how he throws, and identify where focused instruction can help.
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Build repeatable delivery
Develop sound, consistent mechanics that help him throw effectively and with confidence.
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Learn how to pitch
Go beyond throwing. Learn command, pitch selection, game situations, and how to compete on the mound.
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Every pitcher starts somewhere.
Before the Major Leagues, Joel Johnston was a young pitcher from West Chester, Pennsylvania, learning the game, building confidence, and dreaming big.
He hasn't forgotten what that feels like.
From dreaming big to pitching in the big leagues.
Coach Joel pitched professionally for 12 seasons. In the Major Leagues he played for the Kansas City Royals, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Boston Red Sox.
He knows the work it takes to develop as a pitcher—and the difference the right instruction can make along the way.
I know what it feels like to be the pitcher trying to figure it out.
Pitching can be frustrating.
Something works one day and doesn't work the next. I get it. I've been there. I want young pitchers to understand what they're doing, why they're doing it, and how to make adjustments when things aren't working well.
— Coach Joel
Ways to work with Coach Joel
Because every pitcher is different, Pitch with Joel has options.
Choose In-Person Coaching or Virtual Coaching. All instruction is built around the individual needs of each pitcher.
Individual instruction focused on the pitcher's mechanics, delivery, command, and specific areas for improvement.
* In-person 1-hour session
* Personalized pitching instruction customized for the individual pitcher
Send Joel video of your pitcher for a focused review of his delivery, mechanics, and areas for improvement.
* Video-based pitching analysis
* Real-time Coaching via 30-minute Zoom or Facetime session
* Personalized pitching instruction customized for the individual pitcher
Allows pitchers to work with Joel when meeting face-to-face is not possible
* Real-time Coaching via 30-minute Zoom or Facetime session
* Personalized pitching instruction customized for the individual pitcher
Ready to work with
Coach Joel?
Please complete the form, including your name and email address.
Tell Coach Joel a little about your pitcher, where he is now, and what he wants to work on.
Choose an option from the Dropdown menu, and Coach Joel will follow up to talk about the best way to get started.