Jim has been coaching fastpitch pitchers since 2001 focusing on sound, fundamental technique for beginners as well as advanced pitchers. Jim's philosophy is that if all the great college, pro and Olympic pitchers do a particular thing, he teaches that from the very first lesson. If there is something none of the great pitchers do that becomes off limits. If there is a diversity of technique for something, he tries to find what works best for each student.

The students Jim has helped learn basic technique have gone on to accomplish many great things. While each of these students has used additional coaches as they got older, the firm foundation for great fundamental technique has helped them accomplish these fabulous things.

More than 30 have pitched in college

They have led their HS teams to the state tournament in Mankato in 13 of the past 14 tournaments

They have won HS conference championships in 8 different conferences

They had led their youth teams to numerous state championships at all levels and ages

They have won many individual awards including All State, athlete of the week and even one All American College selection.

Jim has been providing instruction to Forest Lake pitchers since 2005. Since that time he has helped every main varsity pitcher along her path to developing sound fundamental technique.

Jim has a training facility in Chisago City and currently has weekly lessons with students who live in Bloomington, Edina, Hudson, Stillwater, New Richmond, Pine City, Andover and many places in the middle. About half of his current students reside in the Forest Lake Area School District and range in age from 3rd through 11th grade.