Madison Balk
Self-employed
Lancaster,NY
5
years of professional experience
Experienced Pitching Instructor with an education in biomechanics and physics of how pitching works. Currently researching coaching methods with pitching to deepen my understanding. Interest in working with pitchers in strength and conditioning training to optimize their movements
Work History
Pitching Instructor
5 Years 1 Month- Conducted video analysis of students' pitching motions to identify areas for improvement.
- Evaluated students' abilities and developed personalized training plans to enhance performance.
- Facilitated communication with students and families to ensure progress and address concerns.
- Experience with Rapsodo and pitchLogic.
Strength and Conditioning Coach
11 Months- Provided pitching specific programs to students that focused on different parts of their development.
- Conducted virtual meetings via Google Meet to outline program objectives and expectations.
- Developed a comprehensive log of exercise how-to videos for student reference and guidance.
- Incentivized and inspired students to successfully complete their 6-week training program.
- Reviewed videos to ensure students performed exercises safely.
Education
M.S. - Biology
- Student Athlete
- Currently M.S. Biology student
B.S. - General Biology
- Student Athlete
- GPA: 3.84
Tallahassee, FL
- Student Athlete
- GPA: 3.95
- Completed 2 years of undergrad here
Lancaster, NY
GPA: 4.0
Skills
Video analysis (ICLOO)
Data analysis (Rapsodo
pitchLogic experience)
Coaching strategies (current Capstone)
Biomechanics analysis
Fitness programming (pitcher specific)
Injury prevention strategies
Arm care techniques
Extracurricular Activities
Officer & Member, Science Honor Society, April 2019-June 2022
Softball Pitcher:
- Local House: Lancaster Depew Ponytails
- Local Travel: WNY Sting, NY Sting, NY Intensity
- National Travel: TN Fury Premier (2019-2022)
- NCAA Collegiate Experience: Florida State University (2022-2024), University of Washington (2024-2025), University of Dayton (2026-2027)
Relevant Coursework
University of Dayton
- BIO59501 Neuroscience
- BIO60103 Capstone
University of Washington
- GWSS357 Psychobiology of Women
- BIOL427 Biomechanics
Florida State University
- PSY2012 General Psychology
- LDR2101 Leadership Theory
Volunteer Service
- USSSA Pride Softball Team (2020-2021), Assisted and coached a 10u softball team at their practices, tournaments, and games throughout the year, roughly 1-3 times a week.
Timeline
Strength and Conditioning Coach
SpeedSpinSpot, Mike Muhleisen
08.2025 - 07.2026Read More
Pitching Instructor
Self-employed
08.2021 - CurrentRead More
University of Dayton
M.S. from Biology
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University of Washington
B.S. from General Biology
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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
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Lancaster Central High School
Lancaster, NY
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