My 7yo has been working with Coach Tom for a while now and his swing improvement has been exponential! He connected with my son and they've formed a great relationship and seeing the growth week to week is incredible. My 13yo has been able to work with Tom as well and really does a great job helping him understand the mental aspect of the game along with the technical aspects of his swing. He's a very communicative coach on the field and the kids respond very positively to him even when providing constructive criticism. read more

My son is 10 and started working with Tom about 4 months ago, and the transformation has been incredible. He's hitting home runs now. But what really stands out is that Tom does so much more than teach hitting mechanics. He's helping my son develop as a baseball player and as a person. Tom has a way of speaking confidence into my son that you can actually see. My son carries himself differently, he's more focused, and composed. Tom genuinely cares about the kids. My son looks forward to every single session. Can't recommend Tom enough. read more

My 10yo son started last season in little league with a zero batting average. Granted it was his first season playing baseball, it was still crushing to watch him work so hard and never get on base. After striking out on many private instructors, we discovered Hit Club and TOM! In only a month's time, my son was hitting consistently and getting on base. Towards the end of the season, he moved up on the batting lineup ranking, hit a couple of home runs, and many RBls, and more importantly, he gained confidence and a renewed passion for the sport. We have been working with Hit Club for 5 months now, and my son looks forward to his private lessons with Tom. Tom really knows how to engage his students at every level, and age. Hit Club and Tom are truly in a league of their own. read more

We've been working with Coach Tom for a few months and he's simply the best! Not only is he always patient and giving great instructions in ways that my 8 year old boy can understand, he also know to keep the fun in the game by keeping encouraging good hits and sharing fun stories about baseball. Anyone can tell Tom's love for baseball and coaching the kids. My son has steadily improved after we came to the cage and loving the game more than ever!! read more

Coach Tom Paroubeck has been working with my son since the end of Little League, and now we're well into club baseball. Even during the first session at The Cage, we all noticed an immediate improvement in his swing mechanics. This has translated into improvement on the field, and he has developed power, speed, and is now working on directional hitting. Coach Tom is an incredible coach and mentor, and we feel very lucky to have found him! read more

Tom is the best! It's hard to find a baseball coach that knows what he's talking about, relates to kids, and isn't about his own ego. Highly recommend Tom - great advice and great results. read more

If you are based on the Peninsula, The Cage located on the edge of San Carlos and Belmont (off 101) is a great options for 8U to 18U training. Matt, Jordan, KJ, Tom, etc. are experienced, pragmatic and fun instructors that can tailor a program for your son or daughters training interests and needs. The collective knowledge and experience that these guys bring from coaching to playing at the highest levels in invaluable. read more

My son has been able to work on with Kevin Jordan. I love his wonderful approach, he spends a lot of time with a child analyzing them and finding the specific issues they need to work with. He also helps with the mental game when there may not necessarily be a mechanical issue. I couldn't recommend him more highly. read more

The Cage and the Hit Club will give you an honest evaluation of what your player will need to do to become a better ball player. It's too bad this organization does not coach at a lower level as they truly understand what a young player needs. They need a role model. They need to be taught in a professional way. They need support. Folks you are talking about a sure 1st round draft pick that was injured in his final HS baseball game that was drafted in the second round by the San Diego Padres and you are talking about a parent that guided him as well as his other son that played in the college world series and is currently the bullpen coach for the NY Yankees. Tom & Jordan are professionals that are outstanding people, teach in a professional manner and give confidence to their players or students of the game (lessons). It's all about work, repetition, loving the game. There is an honesty in their evaluation of the players or students. The advice needs to be well taken and if you listen and apply and practice good things can come. If you want to find a place that will teach correctly, and your player will feel relaxed and comfortable, then you go the The Cage. There are instructors available for whatever you need and they seem to all take a professional low key approach. Most of these other organizaion's that I have seen are selling, find out their baseball experience. Don't have to talk a good game. They are professionals at what they do!!! read more

Great little batting complex along the Peninsula. Right off the Ralston exit next to the trailer park. Took some lessons with the Chavez father and son team. Pitchers mounds, pitch machines, Water is $1 and $2 for Gatorade. read more

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Tom Paroubeck has been my son's coach for 3 years and I can honestly say that Tom's knowledge, patience, and encouragement has been a key element in my son's success as a baseball player. Tom implements the mental aspects of hitting and helps his students/players learn to identify their strengths and weaknesses. He's always positive in his delivery, and you can see he has such a strong passion for coaching. I've recently had my teenage daughter start sharing hitting lessons with my son, and Tom has been equally excellent for her. He's not a one size fits all coach and will take the time to work with your child to help them excel at the plate. read more

My son wanted to give up baseball this year because he'd not had much success at the plate the last two seasons after being hit by a few pitches. By recommendation of a friend, he started hitting lessons with Tom. After just two sessions, his confidence is up and he's hitting the ball like crazy. Wish we would have started sooner. Tom is great with him!!! My son really looks forward to his sessions :) read more

Watching the coaches at Hit Club/The Cage lift up the kids, push them in just the right way, and get the most out of them is amazing! Our son loves Tom, Jordan and the rest of the coaching staff and looks forward to each session. We've definitely found a baseball home at The Cage! read more

Coach Tom Paroubeck is simply the best hitting coach. My son struggled throughout his fall travel ball season with hitting However, with Tom's patience, guidance, and wisdom, my son improved his hitting to the point that he was drafted to Little League Majors as a 4th grader (thus skipping AAA). Tom's holistic emphasis on strength, conditioning, and skills really jived with my son and propelled him to a level we have never seen before. My son's confidence and love for the great game of baseball grew by leaps and bounds under Tom's coaching. We highly recommend Tom for anyone who is serious about improving your child's baseball skills. read more

My son has been taking hitting lessons with Tom at The Cage for the past year. Tom has not only been a phenomenal baseball coach, working on hitting, pitching, and catching, but also a steady life coach, imparting wisdom regarding work ethnic, character, and determination. The Cage is a special place. read more

I can't give a high enough recommendation for Tom Paroubeck, his son Jordan and the Hit Club organization as a whole. My 12-year old son has found a home at The Cage! He absolutely loves Tom, Jordan and all the coaches. He is surrounded with positivity, a strong work ethic, great coaching and mentorship and fun! I have seen my son not only blossom as a baseball player but as a young man. My son is surrounded by positive and healthy role models which is great for him as he grows up and moves into the teen years. We are very grateful to be part of their organization. read more

My son had some private sessions with Tom to help him get ready for the little league season. Tom was so wonderful in helping him gain confidence and be baseball ready. Most importantly he had a lot of fun hitting, catching and pitching. Thanks so much Tom! read more

Where are all the reviews at? I see you kids and parents coming in here! I guess everybody's trying to keep this hidden gem to themselves. The entrance is in an alley/road that can be easy to miss, but the inside is very nice! I've been here a couple of times and I see all the youngsters having a blast with their coaches and the parents watching. I also must admit that I am probably the oldest person attempting to learn baseball for the first time in my life. I was super nervous my first time coming in here, but my coach Matt Daly threw the elephant out of the room and made me feel like it wasn't weird at all to take my first lesson at the age of 24. If there is anybody out there like myself, dying to learn but a little nervous or hesitant, DO IT! I had a ton of fun and decided to come back for more lessons! Matt is awesome. Aside from personal lessons, there are also team training sessions and batting cages available with appointments as well. Prices are very reasonable. Excited to come back here next Friday! read more

Took my son for a lesson with former MLB player Kevin Jordan. Great instruction, patient approach. Great facility!! The cages are high and bright. You can really track the flight of the ball. Perfect conditions for hitting. I will definitely be back!! read more

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My son has been going to Tom for 60 minute private lessons about 6 months now. In that time, my son has gone from being afraid to pitch to becoming a leader on his team, both on the mound and at the plate. Tom and his staff are friendly and encouraging and my son looks forward to going to the cage each week. I would highly recommend Tom and the Cage! read more

Both my son and daughter have been going to The Cage for several years now and all three of us love it! My son has been working with coach Kevin Jordan on his hitting and it has been amazing. You would think a former Big League player (seven years with the Phillies and manager of the Australian national team) would be talking over the head of a 10 year old...but you would be wrong! Kevin is amazing for how he simplifies hitting while delivering insights on technique and poise that only come from MLB experience and a lifetime of playing and coaching at all levels of the game. My daughter is older and has been working out in The Cage longer. She loves how professional and approachable the setup is: clean, well lit and well maintained. It's great to watch and listen the kids work out, but the lounge area is pretty great for hanging out with other parents and catching some baseball on TV. read more

This place and the people here have helped me greatly in my baseball career. They are able meet any need necessary, including strength and conditioning. Jordan and Tom Paroubeck are great people and are very professional but are very easy to become friends with. Highly recommend. read more

I can't say enough about Tom Paroubeck as a couch for my nephew. He loves the personalized coaching which my nephew says is geared to each kid's skill level, weaknesses and strenths. Tom's positive influence has really been apparent. I was so impressed speaking with Tom, as he instills ethics of integrity, responsibility, patience, good sportmanship, and generally modeling what it is to be a good man. These life lessons are priceless! read more

My daughter will be playing 10U fastpitch softball in 2022. She has only had a couple hitting lessons with KJ, and I've already noticed a big improvement in mechanics and power. KJ is great with kids. He makes it fun but also makes sure the instruction is there. We are really looking forward to seeing how this work pays off when the season starts! read more

Tom is an absolute star. Our son and his friend started warming up for the season this winter and his coaching put them both in a position to be stronger players from the start. The folks at The Cage were welcoming, helpful and baseball pros. Tom happily included our 5 year old daughter in the parts she could do as well. Great experience and great result. Both boys made the All Star team! We'll be back for sure. read more

Great place for batting cages and private lessons. I've been here with our baseball team for a practice (extremely reasonable and owner easy to work with) and have brought my own son for private lessons. The staff is extremely attentive and the facility itself is very clean. My son had his 9th birthday here and it was wonderful experience for him and his friends. Very comfortable seating area where you can watch the kids. Parking is a bit tough but other than that is this is a great facility. read more

My son has been taking private lessons from Jordan Paroubeck for a few months. We recently attended both winter camps offered by Jordan and his dad, Tom Paroubeck. They are both excellent coaches, but more than that they are warm, kind and enthusiastic. They allow my son to have fun while encouraging him to work hard and do his best. Everyone I have spoken to at The Cage is friendly and helpful. The older kids are polite and look out for the younger ones. This has been an all around positive experience for our family. Only negative is that parking is difficult. read more

This is the most professional batting facility I have ever been to! I showed up here after I heard that Jeff Hipps from Starting Line Up had opened an indoor batting and pitching facility. I was shocked when I saw the place! The place is immaculate, and there were four or five Giants working out, getting ready for spring training. I have been to the place in South City to have my son do some pitching.....What a joke! The place in south city is a plywood box filled with dirt. The Cage has a full sized, clay, double wide bullpen! It was actually built by the head groundskeeper from ATT&T park. The cages are huge with high tops pulled very tight, none of that sagging junk you get from so many places. To top the best indoor bullpen in the state, the highest quality netting you can buy, the entire place is covered in plush artificial turf. The guys are all very friendly and are fantastic with kids of all ages! Great Birthday Parties!!!! read more

My son, Matt is 15. He's been going to Tom Paroubeck for over a year now. Tom has worked with Matt on all aspects of hitting and baseball in general. Even more, he has helped Matt with the mental/emotional parts of baseball that are even more important than the mechanics. Tom doesn't just toss baseballs to your player and watch the result. He coaches and teaches every swing and emotion that the player exhibits during the lesson. Matt has learned a great deal about baseball and even more about life as an athlete. Matt's always asking "when am I going to see Tom?" This has been a huge turning point for Matt in baseball and his life. read more

Beyond excited about having former MLB player Kevin Jordan work with both my daughters at the Cage. They started working with Kevin over the summer and learned more about hitting than we could've ever imagined. He was able to correct swing flaws and immediately turn both daughters around as hitters for their summer travel softball team. He has an amazing way of communicating with my daughters. We are so happy that Coach Kevin has moved back to the area now after coaching the Australian National team. Glad he has a website at kjhitting.com where you can easily sign up for lessons at the Cage. read more

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The Cage is an outstanding place to develop your baseball skills. My son has been training with Tom for over four years and continues to get excited every time we have an appointment. As a little league coach I have brought many players to see Tom, and many of them continue to come back for weekly lessons years later. There is a huge focus on positivity here, they work on building players up, and instilling a true love of the game. read more

My son who is 10 yrs. old has been working with coach Tom not only on his hitting but also on the mental side. I have seen so much improvement on his confidence since he started lessons with Tom. Also- my younger 8 yr old is always asking when he can see Tom. Tom is a wonderful person and a fantastic coach. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a baseball coach. read more

My son and I are BIG fans of Tom Paroubeck and his son, Jordan. Aside from his ongoing,"one-on-one" lessons with Tom, my son has taken part in the baseball camps. From my son's perspective, he always wants to stay longer and I am impressed with their organization, enthusiasm and their love for the game! We both highly recommend the camp as well asTom's positive coaching style. read more

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Tom is fantastic. Over the past year he's worked off and on with my sons, especially my oldest. Both of my kids are on the autistic spectrum (high functioning), and he has been FANTASTIC with them. My oldest was struggling to fit in on his baseball team -- one, because he always has trouble fitting in, and two because he was struggling with the skills many of his peers had already mastered. Tom worked with him patiently, with no pressure, and really made my son feel good about himself and love the sport. Now, he's got confidence, loves being on the team, and is able to better connect with his teammates. He's also probably the best hitter on his team!! :) He still loves going to Tom, even though he's 'caught up' skills-wise with his peers, because he loves it and he wants to continue to improve. If there was a 6,7, 8 star choice, I'd give it. read more

Tom Paroubek is more than just a great coach. He is a great mentor to young people aspiring to learn and master the game of baseball. He can size up a child in no time and deliver the exact amount of knowledge, instruction, and inspiration to match any child's individual pace of achievement. Tom has coached my three young sons for just over two years and the improvement continues to be substantial. At any one week, any one of my boys will be pumped for practice, not interested, crushing the ball, or not hitting well. No matter how batting practice starts, it's all smiles all around by the end of a session. And he's great with parents too. There isn't a question or a concern he hasn't addressed over the decades he's been a coach. With just a few words, he'll deliver the insight any parent needs to understand where their child is at, what's possible for them, and how to get them to the next milestone. All the while, you get to sit back and watch the beauty of the transformation of your child maturing physically and mentally, while they develop a love of baseball and sports in general. read more

I started bringing my boys to see coach Tom 2 weeks before the James Logan high school season started. I have a 17yrs old senior and a 14 yrs old 8th grader. My high schooler started the season batting between 8th and 9th on the lineup. By the 5th game of the season he was moved up to the 5th spot. Now he's batting .350-.400 and leading the team in rbi's and 2nd in hits! ALL the credit to coach Tom for fixing his swing and changing his approach! My 8th grader was in the same situation batting with no confidence and he keep telling me that he can't hit! Again coach Tom did it his magic and change everything! He's now hitting the cover off the ball. Coach Tom teaches the art of hitting from hands position to his mindset before the at bat! As a Dad who needed a miracle for my 2 boys I found it in coach Tom. The best part of all this is my 17yr old was set on going to the Marine if baseball did not work out! Now he's on his way to continue his baseball career at Mission College! You can say that coach Tom saved my son and me! Want your son to love baseball again? See coach Tom! read more

Tom Paroubeck came highly recommended for hitting and pitching lessons by a friend who also takes their son to Tom. At the first lesson, Tom recognized my son's athleticism and recommended he try switch-hitting. I think Tom is really good at recognizing the player's strengths and weaknesses and tuning the lesson to them. I cannot emphasize how much my son's hitting and pitching has improved. He has been so successful with switch-hitting that his travelball coach moved him up in the lineup. With having success on the field, my son's confidence has improved so much. My son really looks forward to his lessons. Tom is the best -- I highly recommend him and The Cage too! read more

We are so fortunate to have this facility in our area! Not only are Jeff and Matt incredibly nice guys, who really know the game of baseball, but their high quality facility has attracted some tremendous coaches, like Anthony Granato of GamePrep Baseball Academy. Great for teams/kids who really know what they're doing and what they need to work on, and even better for those who appreciate the importance of top notch instruction, and reach out to Jeff to get such an introduction. read more

Coach Tom has been working with my son for about a month and we are so happy with how it's going. Tom has a ton of experience with baseball and has been an excellent coach for my son. They cover a lot of different skills in the lessons - pitching, fielding, etc. and my son really enjoys his time with Tom and has improved a lot. I also want to say how impressed we are with The Cage - very clean, well- run and nice people! read more

My daughter had her first private lesson with former MLB Star Kevin Jordan this past week. During her time with him, she really learned so much. In just that one hour, she has learned how to work on mechanics, mind set and keeping confident while at bat. She is very excited for her next appointment with him. It is so easy to book appointments at kjhitting.com. I highly suggest booking an appointment for your athlete of the house. You will be so happy you did! Thanks Kevin!! read more