PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Swanson Baseball Youth Pitching Program is designed for dedicated players ages 9U–12U who want elite, personalized pitching instruction. With small group training (3 players per coach), age-specific groupings, and 30+ hours of instruction over 27 sessions, this program builds proper mechanics, boosts velocity, sharpens control, and develops mental toughness for the mound.

• Program Dates: December 4th – March 26th

• Total Sessions: 27 sessions | 60-75 minutes each 

• Dates/Times: 

  • December- Thursdays 7:15–8:30pm

  • January-March- Tues 7:00–8:00pm | Thur 7:15–8:30pm

• Investment: $880, payable in 4 installments of $220.  Installments will be due on or before Dec. 1, 2025,  Jan 1, 2026, Feb 1, 2026 and Mar. 1, 2026. Additional information regarding payment plans will be sent out prior to the first payment due date.

• Student-to-Instructor Ratio: 3:1 

⚠ Only 12 spots available — register now to secure your spot!

meet the instructors

Dave Swanson – Program Coordinator

• Former 9th round draft pick, New York Mets (1991)

• Professional pitcher: NY Mets/Colorado Rockies organizations (1991-1996)

• Professional pitcher: Amarillo Dillas, Waterbury Spirit, Bridgeport Bluefish organizations (1996-2001)

• Gatorade Connecticut High School Player of the Year (1991)

• Gatorade New England High School Player of the Year (1991)

• Former Professional Pitching Rehab Coordinator, Cleveland Indians (2012-2014)

• Former Pitching Coach, University of Fairfield (2023)

• Current KZone Producer for ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball

Pat Egan – Instructor

• Former Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher (AAA level)

• NEC Pitcher of the Year (2004, Quinnipiac University)

• NEC Coach of the Year (2024, Sacred Heart University)

• Guided Sacred Heart to its first NEC regular season title in just his 2nd year as head coach

• 7-year professional baseball career (Baltimore Orioles & Atlanta Braves organizations)

• Career record: 30-23, 19 saves, 3.11 ERA over 518+ innings

• Transitioned from pro starting pitcher to successful bullpen role

Ryan DiPietro – Instructor

• Former Kansas City Royals draft pick (6th round, 2005)

• National Pitcher-of-the-Year (2004, Eastern Connecticut State University)

• Two-time All-American and ECAC Pitcher-of-the-Year

• Winningest left-handed pitcher in ECSU program history

• Career college record: 29 wins, including 19 straight victories from 2003–2004

• Holds multiple ECSU Top 10 career marks (ERA, strikeouts, innings pitched)

• 3-year pro career in Royals organization + 4 years in independent leagues

Alex Smith – Instructor

• Former professional pitcher: New York Yankees & Tampa Bay Rays (2012-2016)

• University of New Haven standout (2008-2011)

• South Atlantic League All-Star (2014)

• Arizona Fall League participant with Scottsdale Scorpions (2014)

• First SB program graduate to reach the professional level

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

December 2025 – Arm Care Buildup / Preparation phase

• Dates: December 4, 11, 18

• Time: Thursdays 7:15–8:30pm

January – March 2026 – Regular Program Sessions

• Tuesdays: 7:00–8:00pm | Thursdays: 7:15–8:30pm

• January: 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29

• February: 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26

• March: 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26

Why Choose the SB Youth Pitching Program?

✓  Elite coaching staff with decades of pro & college experience

✓  Focused, small-group instruction (3 players per coach)

✓  Age-specific plan that fits your development stage

✓  Proven track record of helping graduates reach college ball and beyond