High Performance Confidence Coach for student athletes

I’m on a mission to help thousands of athletes win the mental game of life.

DAN GAZAWAY

Dan Gazaway is a High Performance Confidence Coach for student athletes. Dan has always followed his passion of coaching since graduating in Health Education from Utah State University. He started The Pitching Academy in 2000 and has since helped thousands of athletes achieve their goals on and off the field. Although teaching pitchers is a true passion, helping athletes understand the mental game of their sport and apply those teachings to improve their lives is the ultimate game changer for his students. He enjoys hearing about his students success in their careers, relationships and overall confidence they have gained through his mentoring. He is on a mission to help thousands more athletes win the mental game of life and achieve their highest potential.

  • Logan is a senior in high school this year and has been working with Dan as a pitching coach since he was 9. From all of his super league years up through his high school and college prep seasons, he has been fortunate to have Dan in his corner. Dan has been an incredible asset in Logans progress and success on the mound, not only by helping him master his pitching skills, but helping him strengthen an equally important tool -his CONFIDENCE! Logan has never been a "big kid" which can often be looked at as detrimental in sports. Thanks to Dan, Logan steps on the mound and any concerns about his size or capabilities disappear. He is in HIS place, and will confidently face off against any hitter that steps into the box. He becomes big and strong in ways that are only learned from someone who believes in you and teaches you to believe in yourself. He also knows that Dan cares about his actual success, not just what lessons we are doing. They have built a mutual respect that drives Logan to push to be his best. During his 60 minute lesson, Dan offers a great deal of coaching around mindset and confidence which we have seen help Logan in every aspect of the game. While he will coach a specific mechanic, he teaches how to manage game situations on their own and to self correct in a real life situation where they don't have access to real time feedback from anyone but themselves. Over the years we have worked with Dan, he has consistently progressed Logans skills as he was ready to take on new challenges, both physically and mentally, never letting him rest in his comfort zone. We have an incredible amount of respect for Dan as a coach and would strongly recommend him to anyone looking to help their son or daughter.

    -Jen Shelton

  • My son, Bo, has always loved baseball practice but his pitching progress was stagnant. He felt unguided on what to work on, lost on technique, and constantly worried about letting his team down. Enter Coach Dan! From the very first session, Dan created a completely different atmosphere. Sure, he taught Bo the game – the fundamentals, strategies, the whole package, but more importantly, he taught Bo about himself. Dan Gazaway has this incredible knack for recognizing each player's strengths, no matter how small. He specifically praises Bo for his effort on the mound, his positive attitude about improvement, and even just his small incremental sign of progress. It isn't just about him throwing strikes; it is about celebrating every effort. Slowly but surely, Bo’s confidence has begun to blossom. He has started believing in himself, recognizing his own mistakes and how to fix them, taking risks, and guess what? He even started throwing an accurate curve ball! Dan’s impact goes well beyond the baseball. He teaches life lessons disguised as drills and quick conversations. He emphasizes determination, perseverance, and the importance of good sportsmanship. He encourages the boys to pick up their teammates after a mistake and more importantly how to pick themselves up. It's about building a successful person, not just winning games. Bo isn't just a better baseball player today; he's a more confident young man. He carries himself with a little more swagger, tackles challenges head-on, and supports his teammates. Dan Gazaway may teach baseball, but the lessons he imparts will stay with these boys for a lifetime. Thank you, Coach, for turning an excited but unguided baseball player into a confident young man.

    -Kyle Anderson

  • Our son started his journey with Dan 2 and a half years ago, and the transformation we've witnessed has been nothing short of remarkable. The progress we've seen has been exceptional and beyond our expectations for his pitching skills, confidence, and desire to be better. Our son has gained much more than we anticipated. The lessons with Dan have been filled with fun, laughter, and an environment where he feels comfortable discussing anything. The trust he places in Dan's teachings is evident, and his attitude has flourished through newfound strength and abilities. Together, they establish goals that go beyond mere expectations, encouraging our son to not just meet them but to surpass them. While our son may not always listen to our advice, he takes Dan's suggestions seriously and follows through with them. The surge in our son's confidence over the past couple of years is truly outstanding. Even in the face of stressful situations, he remains remarkably composed.

    -Mechelle Berrato

  • I have known Dan Gazaway for many years. I have seen how his ability to teach and instill confidence and self-esteem in others has resulted in success in athletics & real-life experiences. Dan was an instructor and mentor to two of my sons who received collegiate athletic scholarships. Dan instructed another son who applied Dan's teachings in becoming the MVP of his track team two years in a row. Dan implements increasing confidence, self-worth, determination, and life skills in a remarkable way. His talent and ability to coach, mentor, and instruct life-changing skills can be used by anyone who has the desire to become a better student, employee, athlete, or person."

    -David Brailsford

  • I have been working with Dan for a few months now. Not only has he helped me become a better athlete, he has also helped me with the mental part of the game. confidence is important in sports, especially Baseball. Sometimes when things weren't going well, I could get down on myself. Dan has been able to help me put things into perspective and to maintain my confidence regardless of whether I am playing a good game or currently struggling. This has helped me to limit the times I have bad games. I highly recommend Dan Gazaway.

    -McCrea Graham

Contact Dan Gazaway

Excelling as an athlete in todays world takes extreme discipline! Much of that discipline is mental. Dan has helped THOUSANDS of STUDENT ATHLETES succeed on and off the field. His one-on-one and group coaching programs are designed to improve leadership, focus, emotional resilience, self-esteem, confidence and so much more.