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TRPD Welcomes Coach Rodriguez

ByTRPD Staff July 28, 2015November 7, 2016

Coach Rodriguez was born in Bronx, NY, but split much of his childhood between New York, Dominican Republic and Miami. In 1998, Coach Rodriguez found himself captivated by the Sammy Sosa v. Mark McGwire home race. However, as everyone fell in love with Sosa, Coach Rodriguez found himself falling in love with baseball.

After practicing baseball in the Dominican Republic from age 14-16, Coach Rodriguez attended high school in Miami for his senior year to play baseball. Although he was awarded the title of “player to watch”, his season was filled with injuries and distractions that lead him to move back home.

Upon his return, Coach Rodriguez lived in a baseball stadium in Monte Plate D.R. along side his cousin, Norberto Susini. This time led to a tremendous progression in his baseball skills and provided him the opportunity to build a strong friendship with Danny Santana, the shortstop for the Minnesota Twins.

After Monte Plate, Coach Rodriguez went to San Pedro de Macoris, where he was able to continue working and reconnecting with friends such as Robinson Cano and Daniel Cabrera. Eventually he earned an invitation to the Washington Nationals Academy in Dominican Republic where he played for 8 months. After a contractual disagreement, Coach Rodriguez was advised by his father to play college baseball. Soon after, Coach Rodriguez received a scholarship offer from Western Nebraska Community College where he played for two years and served as co-captain for the 2009-2010 season, even playing against Bryce Harper. The next year, he accepted a scholarship from the Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, TX for 2010-2012.

In his spare time, Coach Rodriguez enjoys cheering on his favorite baseball team, the New York Mets. He also enjoys listening to music, dancing Salsa or Bachata and reading motivational material.

Coach Rodriguez is committed to teaching players how to play baseball efficiently as early as possible. He believes this will lead to great baseball players and even better individuals.

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Know What to Look for in a Youth Baseball Program

ByTRPD July 22, 2013November 7, 2016

Parents, have you ever wondered what it takes to start grooming a good ball player? While every skill is important when it comes to baseball, we know that some players develop them better and faster than others. We strongly believe that if your son can hit, he’ll play. And that’s where we come in. The…

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Is Your Baseball Player Enjoying his Team Experience?

ByTRPD Staff December 18, 2013November 7, 2016

According to a survey of 300 kids between the ages of 8 and 14 commissioned by i9Sports: 84% of children said they quit or wanted to quit a sports team because it wasn’t fun. 42% said they’d rather play video games than sports. 31% of children wished adults weren’t watching their games. This survey of 300…

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What Type of Player is a Good Fit for TRPD?

ByTRPD Staff December 31, 2013November 7, 2016

Often we are asked, “What type of player gets the most out of working with TRPD?” This is a great question since 1) our program is unique and not a fit for every player, and 2) a player’s emotional “make-up” has as much to do with his development and performance as his physical tools. Over…

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How to Change a Tentative Hitter into an Aggressive Hitter

ByTRPD Staff January 16, 2014November 7, 2016

Does your player have great swing mechanics but hesitates to pull the trigger when at the plate? Here are a few things that you can coach him to do that might cure this tentativeness. 1. Stop deciding. A hitter who is deciding whether to hit the pitch is a tentative hitter. Instead coach your player that…

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Youth Baseball Players: Get Out of Your Head

ByTRPD Staff January 30, 2014November 7, 2016

Your team is down by one run in the 9th inning of a championship game. There are two outs and you’re next up to bat with a runner on second. Your heart is pounding. Their pitcher has been ‘on’ all night. If you can just get your runner home, you can send the game to…

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Resetting High School Baseball Expectations

ByTRPD Staff February 14, 2014November 7, 2016

It’s fair to say that players and parents both go into high school with expectations of what the experience will be like both on and off the field. However, at some schools, the program won’t meet those expectations. Here are some potential problems that come up in high school and how to overcome those pitfalls….

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