Private Sports Training
Personalized one-on-one and small-group coaching designed to build confidence, improve athletic skills, and help every child reach their potential.
Training is tailored to each athlete’s age, experience, goals, and learning style—with an emphasis on quality repetitions, positive instruction, and having fun.
Is Private Training Right for Your Child?
Private training can benefit athletes at every stage—from children trying a sport for the first time to experienced players preparing for competitive teams.
Getting Started
Learn the fundamentals in a patient, encouraging environment without the pressure of keeping up with a large group.
Building Confidence
Develop stronger skills and greater self-belief through instruction that meets your child where they are.
Reaching the Next Level
Refine mechanics, improve consistency, and prepare for a higher level of competition.
Loves to Learn and Improve
Get more quality repetitions, focused feedback, and opportunities to keep growing while having fun.
What Makes LB Sports Training Different?
Effective private coaching is more than correcting mechanics. It requires understanding how each athlete learns, building trust, and creating the right balance of instruction, challenge, and encouragement.
Personalized Instruction
Every session is adapted to the athlete’s age, experience, personality, goals, and current needs.
Quality Repetitions
Athletes receive focused practice, immediate feedback, and enough repetitions to develop lasting skills.
Modern Coaching Methods
Training incorporates current player-development principles, video, technology, and age-appropriate teaching techniques.
Confidence-First Coaching
Athletes are challenged in a positive environment where mistakes are treated as part of learning.
Trusted by Families. Proven Through Results.
Coach Larry has worked with athletes across a wide range of ability levels—from beginners learning the fundamentals to many of the area’s strongest youth players.
30+ Youth All-Stars Coached
Numerous athletes who train with Coach Larry have earned All-Star selections and continued into competitive tournament and travel programs.
World Series Team Experience
Served as hitting instructor for a La Cañada tournament team that advanced to the Shetland World Series.
Beginners Through Advanced Players
Training is designed for each athlete—not only elite players. First-time athletes receive the same patience, attention, and thoughtful instruction.
Trusted by Local Families
Families throughout La Cañada, La Crescenta, Pasadena, and nearby communities return for private lessons, camps, clinics, and team support.
What Families Are Saying
*****
5.0 Rating on Google
Based on 6 verified Google reviews
Families throughout La Cañada and the surrounding communities trust LB Sports Training to help their children improve, build confidence, and have fun.
★★★★★
“Larry is an amazing baseball coach! He is patient, encouraging, and great with kids. My son has improved so much and always looks forward to practice …”
Nanqiong Wu
Google Review
★★★★★
“Coach Larry is deeply attuned to the unique needs of each child. His focused, actionable feedback drives real progress …”
Laura Roenick
Google Review
★★★★★
“Larry was great with my son. He taught him the correct stance and technique, and we noticed an immediate improvement at his next team practice …”
Anne Marie Milano
Google Review
Private Training Options
Sessions are tailored to each athlete’s sport, age, goals, and stage of development.
Baseball
Hitting, pitching, throwing, fielding, catching, baserunning, athletic development, and overall game confidence.
Softball
Hitting, throwing, fielding, catching, baserunning, athletic development, and overall game confidence.
Basketball
Shooting, ball-handling, passing, defense, rebounding, movement, positioning, and confidence.
Soccer
Shooting, dribbling, passing, defense, footwork, teamwork and game play.
Speed, agility, and general athletic-development training are also available for athletes ages 7–14.
Private Training Pricing
Choose a single session, or save with a training package. Packages provide flexibility while encouraging the consistency that helps athletes make meaningful progress.
First-time offer and individual sessions
NEW STUDENTS
First-Time Special
30 minutes — $20
60 minutes — $40
Available once per student.
30-Minute Session
$40
Ideal for younger athletes, focused skill work, or shorter training sessions.
60-Minute Session
$70
Best for athletes who benefit from additional repetitions, multiple skills, or a more complete training session.
Package options
Six 30-Minute Sessions
$220
Save $20
Ten 30-Minute Sessions
$350
Save $50
Four 60-Minute Sessions
$250
Save $30
Eight 60-Minute Sessions
$480
Save $80
Flexible Training Time Blocks
Use purchased hours for either 30-minute or 60-minute sessions, depending on your family’s schedule and training needs.
- Three hours — $200
- Five hours — $330
- Eight hours — $520
To schedule a 60-minute session through the online calendar, reserve two consecutive 30-minute appointment times.
Small-group training and recurring weekly appointments may also be available. Contact Coach Larry for details.
Getting Started Is Easy
1. Choose a Time
View the online calendar and select an available appointment that works for your family.
2. Tell Me About Your Child
Share your child’s sport, experience, goals, and anything else that will help personalize the lesson.
3. Start Training
Meet Coach Larry, get focused instruction, and leave with clear feedback and next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few things parents commonly ask before getting started:
What ages do you work with?
Training is available for young athletes across a range of ages, from as young as 4 to as old as 14. Sessions are adjusted to each child’s age, attention span, experience, and developmental level.
Where does training take place?
Lessons and programs take place at Larry’s home, local fields, facilities, schools, and other approved locations in and around La Cañada Flintridge.
Do parents stay during lessons?
Yes. Parents are welcome to stay and observe every session.
What should my child bring?
Bring appropriate athletic clothing, water, and any personal equipment normally used for the sport. For baseball or softball, that may include a glove, bat, helmet, and batting gloves. Sneakers are recommended.
Should we book 30 or 60 minutes?
Thirty-minute sessions often work well for younger athletes or focused instruction. Sixty-minute sessions provide more time for repetitions, multiple skills, and a broader training plan.
Can siblings or friends train together?
Small-group sessions may be available depending on the athletes’ ages, sports, skill levels, and goals. Contact Coach Larry to discuss the best arrangement.
Do parents stay during lessons?
Yes. Parents are welcome to stay and observe every session.
What happens if it rains?
Weather conditions are monitored closely. If a session must be changed or canceled, Coach Larry will contact you to reschedule.
How do packages work?
Package credits can be used for future sessions and are tracked by LB Sports Training. Contact Coach Larry anytime if you are unsure how many sessions remain.
How do I pay?
Pricing is listed above. New families receive payment instructions after scheduling their first lesson. Established clients may continue using their usual payment method.
Check Availability
Choose an available time below. After booking, new families will receive lesson details, location information, what to bring, and payment instructions.
Need a different time?
Call or text (818) 359-0878 and we’ll do our best to accommodate your schedule.
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.