1. " I’ve known Nick for 22 years. Learning and mastering Nick's pitching fundamentals has helped shape me into the player that I am today. Nick is teaching the mental training necessary to compete at the pro level. The level of coaching is geared to elite athletes willing to fully commit to being the best they can possibly be. It certainly isn't for everyone. I can say personally that the tools I used to become successful at the highest levels of professional baseball are the same concepts being taught by Nick to his players."
- Julian Merryweather
Toronto Blue Jays
- Julian Merryweather
Toronto Blue Jays
2. "I have known Nick Sanzeri since 2011 and I can say that I had the pleasure to both play and coach with Nick. Nick was the ultimate competitor on the field, and not much has changed now that he has stopwatch in his back pocket and a clipboard in his hands. Nick always puts his players' careers and best interests before his own, yet his desire to win teaches his players how to thrive and compete at a young age. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Nick to any of my pitching clients or close family friends, and I would always feel confident in my team's chances if Nick was in our dugout."
- Richard McCaffrey
Cincinnati Reds Organization
- Richard McCaffrey
Cincinnati Reds Organization
3. "I can personally vouch for Nick. He is constantly giving me ideas on how to improve the skills of the kids I coach. He's very innovative with his knowledge of the mental game. Nick always puts the client first.
I’ve been in this game for over 25 years and I’m still learning new teaching techniques and drills from Nick all the time. He is one of the best
around."
- Henry Wrigley
10+ years in Professional Baseball
Tampa Bay Rays, Rockies & Orioles Organizations
I’ve been in this game for over 25 years and I’m still learning new teaching techniques and drills from Nick all the time. He is one of the best
around."
- Henry Wrigley
10+ years in Professional Baseball
Tampa Bay Rays, Rockies & Orioles Organizations
4. "The hitting mechanics developed by Nick have been extremely important in my development into a professional player. Using Nick's approach, I have become a collegiate All-American and the 2013 NAIA Player of the year. The concepts and ideologies used by Nick are the same ones being taught at the professional level. I highly recommend Nick's program to any player who has collegiate or professional aspirations. It flat out works."
- Matthew Page
Washington Nationals Organization
10th Round 2014 MLB Draft
- Matthew Page
Washington Nationals Organization
10th Round 2014 MLB Draft
5. "To have the opportunity to learn from one of the best professional instructors on the peninsula is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Nick knows the fundamentals and techniques in order to play at the collegiate and professional levels. He knows from his own experience how to break the game down into understandable fundamentals that get results."
- Justin Maffei
Pittsburgh Pirates Organization
- Justin Maffei
Pittsburgh Pirates Organization
6. "Nick strives to teach his students the correct fundamentals and mental aspects required to play the game the right way. The mental approach being taught by Nick is very high level and is exactly what we are learning in pro ball. The way Nick teaches the mental side of the game really sets him apart. I will continue to use Nick's philosophies in my development as a professional player."
- Nick Lynch
UC Davis
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Organization
- Nick Lynch
UC Davis
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Organization
7. "I recently graduated from San Jose State University. I was a 4 year starter at San Jose State, a Division 1 school in the Mountain West Conference. The same fundamentals and techniques being taught at the division 1 level are being taught by Nick. I recommend Nick's program to any high level player who is serious about trying to reach the collegiate or professional levels. He understands how to get results and truly connects with all his players."
- Andre Mercurio
San Jose State Baseball
Florence Freedom
- Andre Mercurio
San Jose State Baseball
Florence Freedom
8. "Nick started working with me 5 years ago and he helped me get to the D-1 level. During my senior year I verbally committed to Santa Clara University.
The skills you taught me are helping me become successful and consistent at the D-1 level. Thank you for all your hard work with my mechanics and most importantly my mental game. Thank you for being such a great role model and mentor."
- Alex Waldsmith
Burlingame HS Class of 2016
Santa Clara University Class of 2020
The skills you taught me are helping me become successful and consistent at the D-1 level. Thank you for all your hard work with my mechanics and most importantly my mental game. Thank you for being such a great role model and mentor."
- Alex Waldsmith
Burlingame HS Class of 2016
Santa Clara University Class of 2020
9. "I have been working with Coach Sanzeri every week for the last 3 and 1/2 years. Nick has had more of an influence on my baseball development than anyone else. Nick has played at the Division 1 college level and works with Major League players. He therefore has top level experience with elite players that most coaches in the area do not. Also, Nick's a student of the game - he's constantly learning the most advanced techniques and principles, evolving and getting better as a coach and mentor. Finally, his approach to the mental game of baseball is what I think truly sets Nick apart. I attribute my ability to stay calm on the mound on the biggest national stages to the mindfulness and breathing lessons I've learned from Nick. He's a major asset to anybody who wants to take his game to the highest level."
- Dean Moss
Team Wilson MVP
USA Baseball NTIS team member
- Dean Moss
Team Wilson MVP
USA Baseball NTIS team member
10. "Nick helped me tremendously with my mechanics throughout high school and into college. The college level is a lot faster than the high school level. Nick fully prepared me to meet the demands of being a college pitcher. Connecting the lower half with my upper half is something I have had issues with in the past. We did specific drills to help sync up my lower and upper half. I am now confident in my mechanics and understand how to properly use my core to generate velocity."
- Spencer King
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
San Mateo High School Class of 2014
- Spencer King
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
San Mateo High School Class of 2014
11. "Nick's knowledge of mechanics helped me take my game to the next level. My goal was to make the jump to college baseball and start as a freshmen. My freshmen year at De Anza, I started in CF and hit second in the order. Nick guided me through the process and fully prepared me for the grind of a college season. Going into my sophomore year at De Anza, I continue to consult with Nick anytime I feel mechanically out of sync."
- Isaiah Todd-Fitzhugh
De Anza College Class of 2016
San Mateo High School Class of 2014
- Isaiah Todd-Fitzhugh
De Anza College Class of 2016
San Mateo High School Class of 2014
12. "When I first met coach Sanzeri I was entering my freshman year. I threw an inconsistent low to mid 70's fastball with lots of walks, rarely going more than 3 innings. In the 2 years I've worked with Nick, he has taught me a great deal of pitching mechanics and most importantly why I miss with a pitch. I'm now able to make my own adjustments over the course of a game. I now understand why I have success, why I don't and what to do about it. I am now going into my junior year and can throw in the mid to high 80's with very few walks. I now routinely pitch a minimum of four innings and the majority of my starts result in complete games. I'm looking forward to being a major contributor on the mound and behind the plate for my high school team this spring. I could not have enjoyed the success I've had without the help of Coach Sanzeri."
- Jack Tagliafico
Aragon High School Class of 2017
Skyline JC Class of 2019
- Jack Tagliafico
Aragon High School Class of 2017
Skyline JC Class of 2019
12. "Nick worked with our team this fall and demonstrated why he was hired as one of the youngest high school baseball coaches ever(?). Not only does Nick have a wealth of baseball knowledge, but he can relate to the kids and turn that knowledge into tangible improvement in their baseball skills. At this age (13-14), getting the kids to respond is more than 90% of the battle. All of the players who worked with Nick saw vast improvements their game,- both in there attitude toward learning the game and their ability to effectively turn that knowledge into on-field results. Nick genuinely cares about his players and it shows. Any player who is serious about taking their game to the next level should give Nick a call."
- Jeff Lawrence
Hillsborough Little League Baseball
- Jeff Lawrence
Hillsborough Little League Baseball
13. "Having coached Little League for 10 years and being a former Little League President, I have seen a lot of pitching coaches come and go, but Nick Sanzeri stands out as one of the best. He is the first pitching coach to unlock the mechanical advantage due to his height that I knew my 15 year old son should have, but had not shown in all our years of baseball. He was also able to work with my 10 year old son to teach him a repeatable motion that allowed him to throw with velocity in a manner that was mechanically easy on his arm. The knowledge of pitching mechanics, the variety of drills, and the obvious love of baseball that Nick brings to his athletes is a great combination. I recommend him without reservation."
- Alan Flohr
Former Board President and Coach
Foster City Little League
- Alan Flohr
Former Board President and Coach
Foster City Little League
14. "Nick Sanzeri worked with our Hillsborough 11 year old all-star team this year. He was very business-like and focused and instantly gained the trust and attention of some difficult players. Although I have been a youth coach for 7 years, I learned more about hitting in two weeks than I had known cumulatively ever. Nick broke down the concepts to a few simple keys that the boys readily absorbed. Two of our players hit homeruns during the tournament who had never hit a home run at any level before. Nick was able to mix the proper amount of praise with the necessary amount of stern encouragement that was appropriate for the age group.
Nick also helped us with defensive drills and helped our boys to tighten up an admittedly loose defense. Our team exceeded expectations during the tournament and although the volunteer Dad Coaches would like to take credit, we know in our hearts that Nick was the driving force in our team's improvement. I would highly recommend Nick to work with individuals or teams who are willing to put in the work to improve ALL their baseball skills."
- Richard A. Beames
Vice-President of Baseball Operations
Hillsborough Little League
Nick also helped us with defensive drills and helped our boys to tighten up an admittedly loose defense. Our team exceeded expectations during the tournament and although the volunteer Dad Coaches would like to take credit, we know in our hearts that Nick was the driving force in our team's improvement. I would highly recommend Nick to work with individuals or teams who are willing to put in the work to improve ALL their baseball skills."
- Richard A. Beames
Vice-President of Baseball Operations
Hillsborough Little League
15. "Nick has helped our Pony and 10-year old all-star teams immensely. He works great with the kids and has produced strong results with the boys he has worked with.We will continue to use Nick for future teams that we are involved with. He has been a tremendous asset to our teams."
- Cory Goligoski
Hillsborough Little League All-Star Manager
14u Peninsula Nationals
- Cory Goligoski
Hillsborough Little League All-Star Manager
14u Peninsula Nationals
16. "Thank you Nick for being such a great role model and mentor for my 10 year old son Charlie, both as a baseball player and someone he strives to be as a person."
- Rob Happ
Burlingame (BYBA)
- Rob Happ
Burlingame (BYBA)