Javier Rojas
Infielder
This infielder is highly motivated by winning and praise. He learns best through clear explanations, video analysis, and hands-on practice. He prefers to analyze his performance based on feel and responds well to encouragement. Focus on positive reinforcement and clear, actionable takeaways.
Do
- Focus on winning championships as a primary motivator.
- Explain concepts clearly and concisely.
- Use video for visual learning.
- Create small group or one-on-one coaching settings.
- Provide encouragement.
- Acknowledge daily progress.
- Emulate the positive and motivational style of his high school coach.
- Incorporate drills/practice to reinforce learning.
- Offer coaching immediately if requested by the player; otherwise wait until after the game or the next day.
Don't
- Provide critical feedback.
- Distract during the game with coaching.
- Present data without a takeaway.
- Assume remote coaching is always preferred.
Suggested Coaching Focus Areas
- Defensive Range (player's stated goal)
- Throwing Accuracy (player's stated goal)
- Opposite Field Power (player's stated goal, positive response to oppo cage work)
- Plate Discipline (BB% is low)
- Sprint Speed (below average sprint speed)
How to Deliver the Message
The simple, key takeaway
What Resonates with the Player
How it felt
Learning Preferences
- 1Having a coach explain it to me
- 2Watching videos of myself or others
- 3Feeling it out through drills/practice
- 4Reading about the technique
- 5Reviewing data (like Blast, TrackMan, etc.)
Preferred Learning Settings
- 1A small group with other players
- 2A one-on-one setting with a coach
- 3By myself, working on my own
Coaching Timing
- 1As soon as it happens; during the game is fine
- 2When I ask for it; I’ll come to a coach when I think something is wrong.
- 3After the game; I don’t want distractions during the game
- 4The next day; I like to sleep on it before hearing from my coach
Motivations
- 1Winning championships
- 2Earning praise and respect
- 3Being the best I can be
- 4Making my teammates better
- 5Financial success
When Player Needs to See Progress
Prioritize acknowledging small, everyday wins.
Prefers Bluntness or Encouragement
Encouraging and confidence-building
Remote Coaching
Open to remote coaching
Description of Best Coach
My high school coach was the best. He was a great motivator and always made me feel like I could do anything. He was very positive and encouraging.
Self-Identified Goals
I want to work on my defensive range and my throwing accuracy. I also want to improve my power hitting to the opposite field.
Hobbies
I like to cook and spend time with my family. I also enjoy watching movies and listening to music.
Positive response to cage work to drive ball oppo.
Aug 11, 2025