Private Coaching
A great way to get tuned up for the upcoming season is to meet with a private coach and work on developing certain skills with the one-on-one attention that a player may not get in a team practice.
Each private lesson is a one-on-one specialty skills practice with a Dallas Hardball coach. DH coaches are current or former NCAA Division 1 baseball players that have been hand selected based on baseball knowledge, coaching style, and their own unique abilities to connect with and educate youth ballplayers. Currently, lessons come in 30-minute to 90-minute intervals. Shorter lessons are best suited for training one general category of skill, such as hitting, or fielding. Longer lessons allow sufficient time to add additional skills. Half-hour and full-hour lessons are typically better for younger players such as 7U or 8U, to work with shorter attention spans. Please note that there is a 24-hour cancellation policy for any scheduled lesson. Also, please do not book lessons for the same day unless approved by the coach.
Lessons are sold individually and in packages that are discounted and allow for scheduling in advance. Save by buying one of our coaching multi-packs here!
For questions regarding the refund or reschedule policies and procedures please refer to the Refund section.
Meet the Coaches
Lawson Hill
Coach Lawson attended Wofford College where was the starting catcher for all five years and captained the team from 2018 to 2022, received the 2022 Southern Conference Player of the Year, and also became the all-time hits leader with 300 career hits. Lawson began his youth baseball coaching career in Atlanta, Georgia where he coached with a travel ball organization. Coach Lawson is available daily at the Village complex for hitting, fielding with an emphasis on beginning through advanced catcher’s development.
Nolen Hester
Coach Nolen was born in San Antonio, Texas and graduated from Rockwall-Heath High School before moving on to play 4 years at Wofford, then a 5th year at Texas Tech. In high school, Nolen was a 4 year letterman, earning newcomer of the year as a freshman, 3 time 1st Team All-District, 2nd Team All-State, and All-State Tournament Team honors. At Wofford, Nolen earned numerous Southern Conference honors and finished with a .361 batting avg. At Texas Tech, Nolen started all 60 games in the outfield, was named to the All Big XII Tournament Team and 2nd Team All-Big XII and sits atop the Texas Tech record books for several hitting and fielding categories.
Andy Thomas
Coach Andy is originally from San Diego, CA. He played for Baylor University and was the team captain for 5 years. He played catcher, first base and DH for the Bears. In 2021, Andy was named a unanimous All-American and was a finalist for the Buster Posey National Catcher of the Year award.
Coach Andy was drafted in the 5th round of the 2021 MLB draft by the Seattle Mariners and was traded to the San Francisco Giants in 2022. He climbed the ranks and quickly landed in AA (Richmond) in 2023.He excels in catching, hitting and fielding. In the off seasons, Andy coaches clinics and gives private lessons to share his passion and love for the game.
TJ Rumfield
TJ Rumfield is a highly skilled baseball specialist and current New York Yankee prospect in the minor leagues. With a strong athletic background from Texas Tech and Virginia Tech, TJ’s talent and achievements speak for themselves. As the #17 prospect and #2 First Baseman for the Yankees organization, he brings a wealth of experience and success to his role as a coach. With accomplishments such as winning the 2022 Arizona Fall League Batting Title and being named the 2023 AFL Rising Star, TJ is a strong option for hitting and fielding private lessons. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn from this exceptional coach before he reports back to camp. Coach TJ is available for half hour and full hour, hitting, fielding and combined privates.
Tanner McElroy
Dallas native Tanner McElroy attended Texas Tech University where he became the team’s closer and the #1 starting pitcher by his junior year. He captained the team in 2005 and received “Male Student-Athlete of the Year”. After college baseball, McElroy signed with the Texas Rangers Organization, starting for the Rangers’ High A Baseball club. In 2006, he pitched the championship game to win the Northwest League World Series (minor leagues) and receive a ring from the Texas Rangers Organization. McElroy finished his career with an ERA of 2.53 including 55 strikeouts and 15 walks in 42.2 innings pitched.
Luis Trinidad
Coach Luis went to the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy and then started for Taft College (2011-13) in California where he was a middle infielder, academic all conference both years, and finished his sophomore season with a .315 BA. Luis also played summer ball in the Connecticut West Haven Twilight League where he helped his team reach the playoffs in 2012 & 2013. Luis later transferred to play middle infield at Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA. Currently, Coach Luis works in finance and coaches Dallas Hardball team and private coaches in his spare time.
