Welcome to THE NEST
Your baseball training home
HARLEM, NY
243 West 124th Street
FALL TRAINING LABS AND LESSONS
REGISTRATION OPEN!
High level training for baseball players looking to get an edge. Offering both private lessons and small group training clinics.
- Expert coaching by some of NYC's best trainers who understand youth development
- Specialized skill work in hitting, pitching, fielding, catching and more
- Trainers work with beginners starting at age 7 up through elite High School players
- Convenient location in Central Harlem near major subway lines and easily accessible by car or bus
FALL PROGRAMMING
LABS RUN WEEK OF OCTOBER 6 - NOVEMBER 13- 6 WEEKS
Small groups offer personal attention and plenty of reps at a great value along with intensive training both in the skill area and strength/conditioning work for a total workout!
Max of 4-5 players per session. 80 minutes each.
Hitting Labs
TUESDAYS
Ages 7-9 - 4:00 - 5:20 PM
Ages 8-10 - 5:30 - 6:50 PM
Ages 11-13 - 7:00 - 8:20 PM
WEDNESDAYS and THURSDAYS
Ages 8-10 - 4:30 - 5:50 PM
Ages 11-13 - 6:00 - 7:20 PM
PITCHING LABS
WEDNESDAYS and THURSDAYS
Ages 8-10 - 4:30 - 5:50 PM
Ages 11-13 - 6:00 - 7:20 PM
CATCHERS LABS
FRIDAYS
Ages 8-10 - 5:00 - 6:20 PM
Ages 11-14 - 6:30 - 7:50 PM
COST: $375 per semester
PRIVATE LESSONS
TO BOOK:
E-Mail - NYBluebirdsBaseball@gmail.com
PRIVATE LESSON AVAILABILITY (OCT/NOV)
TUESDAYS / WEDNESDAYS / THURSDAYS / FRIDAYS: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
SATURDAYS: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
*Limited Availability
PRIVATE LESSON PRICING (per session)
One-on-One Lessons: $130/hr
Two-on-One Lessons (per player): $75 per player
*Minimum of 5 Sessions
Drop-in Hitting Program
With Coach Stephen Alemais - Former 3rd Round pick of the Pittsburgh Pirates
FALL DATES: 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7
- Weekly drop-in hitting sessions every Saturday through the Fall season
- 75 minute intensive hitting reps with Coach Stephen a former pro player
- Multiple time slots for ages 8-14
- Limited to only 6 players per session
- Great for rain out days or for players preparing for tournaments or with games on Sundays
- Flat cost of $45/session
- Single session sign-ups built with flexibility in mind
FACILITY FEATURES:
- Three pro-style cages
- Pitching area with driveline and bands stations
- Two hack attack pitching machines
- Rapsodo technology to track progress
- Conditioning and weight training area
- Parent Lounge with seating
THE NEST TRAINING STAFF
COACH JUAN HERNANDEZ
Director of Training and Coaching
Juan is our Director of Player Development and brings over a decade of experience developing high-performing teams and players. Juan played 4 years of Varsity baseball at DeWitt Clinton High School where he earned All-City recognition junior and senior year. He later trained and played in the Dominican Republic, where he had the opportunity to join the Cleveland Indians organization as an infielder. After graduating college, he earned the opportunity to play for the Azules de Mexicali of the Mexican Professional Baseball League. Juan graduated from Ramapo College in 2009 with a B.A. in Economics with international honors. In 2011, he graduated from the University at Albany, SUNY, with a Master's degree in Economics.
COACH STEPHEN
Hitting / Infield
Coach Stephen brings an extensive and high level resume to The Nest. He was the #1 ranked player in New York State in High School and ranked as the #2 middle infielder in the entire country before going on to star at Division 1 Tulane University. He was a 3rd round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Pirates where he was a minor league gold glove award winner and the 2018 Eastern League defensive player of the year. He is one of the most accomplished players from New York in the past decade. An expert hitting and infield instructor, Stephen brings elite knowledge, passion and energy into his training sessions.
COACH JOSE
Hitting / Strength Coach
Coach Jose is both a certified personal trainer and experienced hitting coach who can work with players from beginner to elite levels. He was the strength and conditioning coach for Yonkers High School for five years before working in baseball player development for players ages 5-18 for three years at the Uptown Sports Complex in Riverdale. He was also a head coach for high level travel teams for two years giving him experience in all aspects of the game and development. Coach Jose works with players to improve their hitting and overall physical development with a positive and energetic attitude with all his clients.
COACH AL
Hitting / Catching Coach
A native of Flushing, Queens, Coach Al joined our staff in 2022 and has coached several of our older and more experienced teams at the High School level. Coach Al was formerly a player agent representing several Latin American MiLB and MLB players. He got his coaching start in Florida with several powerhouse High School programs before leading the Miami Marlins Scout Team to the RBI World Series title in both 2017 and 2018. Coach Al serves a head hitting and catching instructor as well as helping to lead facility operations at the Nest. Bringing with him a culture of respect for the game, contagious energy and winning ball has made him a beloved coach for his players and families.
COACH LUIS
Pitching Coach
Coach Luis played Division I baseball at Monroe College as a pitcher and has been coaching with the Bluebirds since 2022 both as a head coach and lead pitching instructor. Specializing in developing older player at the Middle school level and beyond Luis is dedicated to his players and offers both technical expertise and a passion for the game while pushing them to challenge themselves at all times.
COACH JULIO
Pitching Coach
Coach Julio brings professional experience as a former prospect with the Boston Red Sox organization. He has been assisting in leading the pitching program for our travel teams as well as a team coach since 2023. Coach Julio brings positivity, fun and high level training to his pitching workouts focusing on body mechanics, arm strength and recovery. Leading both small group sessions and private lessons for pitchers looking to take their game to the next level.