Catching School
Catching School blends positional development, hitting, and strength & conditioning into one complete program — because the modern catcher can't afford to be one-dimensional.
Ongoing classes, in-season & off-season.
Catching School
Catching School is a comprehensive approach to developing a well-rounded athlete who plays the position of catcher. From beginner through high school and collegiate level, we develop fundamentals to the highest level — with modern approaches to playing one of the most important positions in the game.
We offer a variety of clinics, camps, and programs focusing on 3 primary areas of development:
Competency of the Catching Position — from traditional and modern stances to receiving mechanics, framing, blocking, footwork, exchange, pop time, and game management. We build athletes who are technically sound, defensively complete, and ready to run a game.
Hitting — mechanics, situational approach, and the mental discipline to handle high-velocity pitching. We train catchers to be dangerous at the plate — not an afterthought in the lineup.
Strength & Conditioning
— mobility, strength, speed, power, arm care, and long-term durability built specifically for what catching puts on the body. We keep catchers healthy, powerful, and on the field.
Upcoming Camps, Clinics & Programs
Head Coach
Dan Flanick, MS
Dan Flanick is the Owner and Head Coach of SkanStrength and serves as Assistant Baseball Coach and Athletic Performance Coach at Cayuga Community College. A former collegiate baseball player at Molloy University, Dan returned to the game in 2020 and has been developing players at every level since.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Ithaca College and a Master of Science in Sport Pedagogy from Baylor University, where he trained under nationally recognized strength and conditioning staff working with Division I athletes. With over 15 years of coaching and training experience across youth, high school, and collegiate levels, Dan brings a rare combination of athletic performance expertise and baseball-specific coaching to every session.
His approach is simple: meet every athlete where they are, develop them with intention, and give them the tools to keep improving long after they leave the facility.
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