For catchers, catching coaches, & parents that love the best position on the field!
I'm Coach Todd Coburn, and I am known as "The Catching Guy."
� I am a lifetime catcher and coach who loves spreading knowledge about the best position on the field. Over the last few years, I have become one of the most sought-after catching coaches in the world.
� I conduct instructional camps & clinics all over the United States and Canada, and I'm also the founder of several online catching
06/18/2026
I’m EXCITED for this one!
I played at Cal Poly, coached at Cal Poly, coached at Cuesta, played and coached & managed for the SLO Blues so anytime I get to come back to the central coast is a good time!
I’ll be at Slo Swing in August for one of my Big 3 camps!
Put “SLO” in the comments and I’ll get you what you need!
We want to move through the catch, not after the catch. dillondingler shows us how it’s done!
He has had 403 pitches in the shadow zone (one baseball inside and outside the border of the strike zone) at what they call the “top rail” and has got just over 44% of them called a strike (StatCast).
Could he have “stuck” this pitch and got the call? Maybe. But he’s increasing the probability of getting a strike call by getting above the pitch and moving his mitt down during the reception.
Put “mitt magic” in the comments and I’ll get you the details on my receiving fundamentals virtual program.
06/16/2026
Some fun was had during AND after camp (swipe to the last photo)!
Thanks to D-BAT Simi Valley for hosting and thanks to Coach Wyatt for his help!
Heading to Oakdale, CA this weekend and then my Super Camps kick off starting with Seattle, WA.
So much cool in this video!
First of all it’s Yadi! Then add in the baby blue uni’s and the absolutely gem of a throw… it’s a beautiful thing!
I’m about to start camp in Simi Valley. I head to Oakdale, CA next weekend where we have 2 spots left. Head to my stories to grab a spot!
When you combine strength, mobility and good mechanics you get some amazing throws!
Watch the slo-mo of these Joseph throws closely. The exchange, the arm path, the arm shape, the scap load, the controlled mitt, the blocking of the front side… the list goes on and on!
It’s a beautiful thing! 🔥💪
I can help you with all of this this. Put “drop your Pop” in the comments and I’ll get you what you need!
06/08/2026
Where are my British Colombia followers at!?
I’ll be at on September 19th & 20th for one of my Big 3 Skills Camps!
Put “BC” in the comments and I’ll get you what you need!
Let me know if you have any questions.
Here is 60 seconds of some of the best throwers, with respect to throw out percentage, in MLB.
With the exception to Stubbs, what is a common denominator to all of these elite throwers? 🤔
The concept is to put yourself in the best position to get a strike call for your pitcher while still being able to perform any other skill you might need to perform.
This is not to say that knee down set ups are for everyone. Young catchers still developing are a lot of times better off on their feet until they get proper coaching and develop the strength and athleticism needed.
This is discussed in detail at every one of my camps. Out “camps” in the comments and I’ll show you where I’ll be in the next couple months.
First of all, if you’ve never had this happen, it usually doesn’t feel very good!
And second, great focus by to still make the catch after his fingertips just got blasted!
He gone! 💪
06/03/2026
My first two summer camps are coming up soon! Simi Valley, CA in a little over two weeks and Oakdale, CA in a little over three.
We’re only taking a few more in each camp and then registration will be closed.
WHAT IS COVERED?
We will cover, in detail, the fundamentals of the “big 3” skills of a catcher which include receiving, blocking & throwing.
We also cover leadership qualities, mental game topics like controlling emotions, as well as catcher-specific strength training including hip mobility, flexibility & strength, core strength, balance & stability, hand, wrist & forearm strength, vision training and more!
Put the city name in the comments and I’ll get you what you need to grab a final spot!