Matt Koizim
Utility
This utility player is primarily motivated by winning and self-improvement. They prefer learning through video analysis, data review, and hands-on practice, favoring a small group or one-on-one setting. They prefer a balanced approach to coaching that considers the whole person and are open to remote coaching.
Do
- Connect with them as a person before discussing performance.
- Provide balanced feedback that is both positive and constructive.
- Analyze performance through a mix of data and video.
- Use video and data to explain concepts.
- Discuss coaching points the day after the game.
Don't
- Be an intense, in-your-face type of coach.
- Dictate a 'my way or the highway' approach.
- Distract them with coaching during the game.
Suggested Coaching Focus Areas
- Swing Decision-Making (player's stated goal)
- Pitch Recognition (chase % is 22.4%)
- Contact Quality (xwOBA and xBA are below average)
- Plate Discipline (BB % is 4.4%)
How to Deliver the Message
The key takeaway with one or two pieces of evidence
What Resonates with the Player
A mix of both data and feel
Learning Preferences
- 1Watching videos of myself or others
- 2Reviewing data (like Blast, TrackMan, etc.)
- 3Feeling it out through drills/practice
- 4Having a coach explain it to me
- 5Reading about the technique
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
- 1After the game; I don’t want distractions during the game
- 2The next day; I like to sleep on it before hearing from my coach
- 3As soon as it happens; during the game is fine
Motivations
- 1Winning championships
- 2Being the best I can be
- 3Making my teammates better
When Player Needs to See Progress
Looking for improvement over long run
Prefers Bluntness or Encouragement
A balance, depending on the situation
Remote Coaching
Open to remote coaching
Description of Best Coach
He knew how to approach me. He wasn’t this intense, in-your-face type, and it wasn’t his way or the highway. He saw me as a human first, knew everything about me as a person, and could always go back to that before talking about something stressful. Because I trusted him over time, if he had to give me a kick in the butt, he could because he chose his spots.
Self-Identified Goals
I want to make better swing decisions so I more consistently make hard contact with a pitch I can drive
Hobbies
Playing with my dogs. Trying new restaurants. Volunteering in my community. Spending time with my wife.
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