Meet Coach Larry
Coach Larry helps young athletes build confidence, improve their skills, and develop a lifelong love of sports through positive, personalized coaching.
Every child learns differently. The goal is to meet each athlete where they are, provide the right instruction and repetitions, and make the process enjoyable.
Why I Started LB Sports Training
I have loved sports for as long as I can remember, but coaching youth teams taught me something especially important: every child develops differently.
Some athletes need more confidence. Some need more encouragement. Some need better instruction or more quality repetitions. Others simply need a coach who sees their potential and takes the time to understand how they learn.
I started LB Sports Training to give young athletes that kind of support. My goal is to help every child improve, feel successful, and have more fun playing the sports they love.
My Coaching Philosophy
Great coaching is not just about correcting mechanics. It is about helping young athletes understand, improve, and believe in themselves.
Build Confidence
Young athletes perform their best when they feel supported, capable, and comfortable making mistakes while they learn.
Make Learning Fun
Kids improve faster when they enjoy the process. Training should be focused and productive without losing the joy of playing.
Provide Quality Repetitions
Purposeful repetitions, immediate feedback, and age-appropriate instruction help athletes build skills that last.
Coach the Whole Athlete
Development includes confidence, effort, communication, sportsmanship, and learning how to respond to challenges.
Experience & Qualifications
Coach Larry combines years of youth coaching experience with ongoing education in modern player development, safety, and age-appropriate instruction.
Coaching Experience
- Youth baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, and flag football coaching
- Volunteer coach in local recreational sports leagues
- Experience creating and leading practices, clinics, camps, and postseason programs
- Longtime involvement in the La Cañada and surrounding youth sports communities
- LCBSA Spirit of Teaching Award recipient
- Experience coaching autistic children and athletes with different learning needs
Training & Certifications
- Driveline Baseball Youth Player Development certified
- Blast Motion Technology certified
- AYSO youth soccer certified
- USA Flag Football certified
- NFHS concussion awareness training
- NFHS sudden cardiac arrest training
- U.S. Center for SafeSport training
A Lifelong Athlete
Coach Larry grew up playing a wide range of sports, including baseball, basketball, soccer, flag football and tennis.
Baseball became his primary sport. He played travel baseball, became a two-time All-League player at Grant High School, and was named his school’s Pitcher of the Year as a senior.
That multi-sport background helps him understand different types of athletes and teach movement, coordination, decision-making, and confidence across several sports. That perspective continues to shape how he coaches today.
Sports I Coach
Training is adapted to each athlete’s age, experience, goals, and stage of development.
Baseball
Hitting, pitching, throwing, fielding, catching, baserunning, athletic development, and overall game confidence.
Instruction is tailored to each player’s age, experience, and goals.
Softball
Hitting, throwing, fielding, catching, baserunning, athletic development, and overall game confidence.
Training is adapted to each athlete’s experience and stage of development.
Basketball
Shooting, ball-handling, passing, defense, rebounding, movement, positioning, and confidence.
Sessions focus on building sound fundamentals and confidence.
Soccer
Shooting, dribbling, passing, defense, footwork, and teamwork.
Instruction emphasizes fundamentals, awareness, and enjoyment of the game.
Why Families Choose LB Sports Training
Families choose LB Sports Training for personalized instruction, positive coaching, and a genuine commitment to helping every child improve.
Personalized Coaching
Instruction is tailored to each child’s age, experience, personality, and goals.
Positive Environment
Athletes are encouraged, challenged, and treated with patience and respect.
Modern Methods
Training uses current coaching principles, technology, and player-development tools.
Clear Communication
Parents receive thoughtful, honest feedback about progress and appropriate next steps.
Local Community Focus
LB Sports Training proudly serves families in La Cañada Flintridge and nearby communities.
Genuine Care
Every athlete is treated as an individual, not simply another player in a group.
Ready to Help Your Child Get Better?
Whether your child is just getting started or looking to take the next step, personalized coaching can help build confidence, improve skills, and make sports more enjoyable.