Nicholas Rodriguez
Hampshire,IL
Summary
Results-oriented Baseball Coach with expertise in player development, leadership, and team management. Skilled in building strong relationships with athletes, analyzing mechanics, and communicating technical adjustments effectively. Proven ability to foster accountability, discipline, and continuous improvement while developing athletes and driving team performance. Committed to contributing strong leadership, coaching expertise, and a player-focused approach to organizational success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Coach
Lifezone360 Bison Academy
West Dundee
08.2022 - Current
- Led six teams over four years, accumulating 175 combined victories and more than 15 tournament championships. Guided teams to five second-place tournament finishes through effective leadership, preparation, and player development. Established strong player-coach relationships while fostering accountability, discipline, teamwork, and a positive team culture. Developed athletes both on and off the field through consistent mentorship, communication, and performance-focused coaching.
Head Pitching Coach
Lifezone 360 Bison Academy
West Dundee, Illinois
06.2022 - Current
- Four-year Head Pitching Coach specializing in pitching mechanics, video analysis, individualized development, and throwing programs. Designed and implemented a 14-week winter throwing program focused on velocity, mechanics, arm health, and performance. Developed 12 players who advanced to college baseball and helped 3 pitchers reach 90+ mph through structured training and mechanical development.
Baseball camps
Lifezone360
West Dundee, Illinois
06.2022 - Current
- Provided professional instruction to athletes ages 5–18, emphasizing fundamental skills, proper mechanics, and overall understanding of the game. Delivered individualized and group instruction across multiple areas of baseball, including defensive fundamentals and fielding, while adapting teaching methods to various ages and skill levels.
Founder/Coach
Dawg House Baseball
Hampshire, Illinois
06.2022 - Current
- Founder and operator of baseball training business offering camps and private lessons to athletes ages 5–20. Worked with over 150 athletes, developing strong communication, leadership, and people skills. Built a strong work ethic and sense of dedication through managing a business and mentoring young athletes.
Education
Hampshire High School
Hampshire, IllinoisGoshen College
Goshen , IN 08.2021 - 11.2021
Skills
- Utilize video analysis to identify specific mechanical inefficiencies and movement patterns within an athlete’s delivery Break down complex movements into clear, understandable components and provide individualized drills to address specific deficiencies Strong ability to analyze biomechanics, slow down and simplify movements, and effectively communicate technical adjustments to athletes
References
Greg Schane
Owner of Lz360 Bison Academy
847-721-5705
Ted Fijalkwski
Director of Baseball at LZ360 Bison Academy
813-928-4527
Timeline
Head Coach
Lifezone360 Bison Academy
08.2022 - Current
Head Pitching Coach
Lifezone 360 Bison Academy
06.2022 - Current
Baseball camps
Lifezone360
06.2022 - Current
Founder/Coach
Dawg House Baseball
06.2022 - Current
Goshen College
08.2021 - 11.2021
Hampshire High School