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Youth through high school, from East County and beyond.
EAST COUNTY SAN DIEGO
CATCHING LESSONSIN EL CAJONWITH COACH CARL HUDSON
Private and small group baseball catching lessons for youth and high school catchers from El Cajon, Santee, La Mesa, and across East County.
COACH CARL BY THE NUMBERS
PROVEN BEHIND THE PLATE.
Real experience you can see in the results of the catchers he trains.
Pro and college athletes
Players who went on to the next level.
Years coaching
More than a decade of developing catchers and hitters.
MiLB and MLB pitchers caught
Carl has caught the stuff your catcher is training for.
MEET YOUR COACH
Coach Carl Hudson
A catching coach who has been behind the plate at a high level.
CATCHING & HITTING COACH
Carl played college baseball at Rio Hondo College and San Diego Christian College, and during COVID he caught more than 20 minor league and MLB pitchers in live at-bats. Today he trains baseball catchers from El Cajon and across East County San Diego. Whether your catcher is just starting out or getting ready for high school ball, every lesson is built around what they need to fix next.
Coaching focusReceiving, blocking, and throwing
Session formatPrivate, semi-private, and small group
Coaching approach
Every session starts with what your catcher needs most. Coach Carl films reps, breaks down the video with you, and gives your catcher one clear thing to work on before the next lesson.
WHAT WE WORK ON
EVERYTHING BEHIND THE PLATE.
Every lesson includes video of your reps, so you can see exactly what to fix.
Receiving and framing
Catch the ball quietly, stick borderline pitches, and give your pitcher more strikes.
Blocking and throwing
Keep balls in the dirt in front of you, then clean up your footwork and transfer to cut down pop time.
Game management
Call pitches, work with your pitchers, and control the running game like a leader on the field.
GETTING STARTED
THREE STEPS TO YOUR FIRST LESSON.
Families from El Cajon, Santee, and La Mesa can get started in a few minutes.
Step 1
SIGN UP ONLINE.
Create your account and choose the lesson type that fits your catcher: private, semi-private, small group, or online.
Sign up to trainStep 2
MEET COACH CARL.
Your first session starts with what your catcher needs most, with video of their reps so you both know where to begin.
See all programsStep 3
TRAIN WITH A PLAN.
Most catchers improve fastest with a weekly lesson. Coach Carl will recommend a plan that fits your goals and schedule.
Want to hit too? See hitting lessons
SIGN UP ONLINE.
Create your account and choose the lesson type that fits your catcher: private, semi-private, small group, or online.
Private · Small group · Online
Sign up to train
MEET COACH CARL.
Your first session starts with what your catcher needs most, with video of their reps so you both know where to begin.
Near El Cajon · Video feedback
See all programs
TRAIN WITH A PLAN.
Most catchers improve fastest with a weekly lesson. Coach Carl will recommend a plan that fits your goals and schedule.
Weekly sessions · Clear goals
Want to hit too? See hitting lessonsCATCHING LESSON FAQS
YOUR QUESTIONS. ANSWERED.
What El Cajon and East County families ask before their first catching lesson.
What ages do you work with?
Coach Carl works with youth and high school catchers. Lessons are adjusted to each player's age and experience, whether they're new to the position or getting ready for high school ball.
What should my catcher bring?
Full catcher's gear, a glove, and water. Coach Carl provides everything else, including video and feedback from each session.
Where are lessons held?
All in-person lessons happen at our training facility at 11937 Woodside Ave, Suite B, in Lakeside. It's a short drive from El Cajon, Santee, and La Mesa.
How often should my catcher train?
Most catchers improve fastest with one lesson a week. After the first session, Coach Carl will recommend a plan based on your catcher's goals and schedule.
EL CAJON CATCHERS
LET'S GET TO WORK.
Book your first catching lesson with Coach Carl. Serving El Cajon, Santee, La Mesa, and all of East County San Diego.
