Private softball & baseball lessons in Edina and Savage, Minnesota
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Data Driven Development

Train with purpose.Play with confidence.

Personalized softball and baseball instruction that combines proven mechanics, measurable feedback, and a coach who believes in every athlete.

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$7045-minute lesson
1-on-1Personal coaching
2 LocationsEdina + Savage
Mission softball player completing a powerful swing under the lights
Develop the swing.Own the moment.
MeasureExit Velocity
AnalyzeSwing Data
Training powered byBlast MotionRapsodoOnFormPocket Radar

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Lessons built around the athlete.

Every session meets the player where they are, identifies the next opportunity for growth, and gives them a clear plan to improve.

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Hitting

Build an efficient, powerful swing with mechanics, video analysis, exit velocity tracking, and a customized development plan.

  • Swing mechanics
  • Blast Motion analysis
  • Exit velocity
  • Video feedback
Schedule Hitting
02

Catching

Develop the complete catcher—from stance and receiving to blocking, throwing, leadership, and game management.

  • Receiving & blocking
  • Transfer to throw
  • Arm strength
  • Leadership
Schedule Catching
03

Fielding & Throwing

Improve footwork, arm action, body control, accuracy, and velocity through a repeatable throwing progression.

  • Footwork
  • Arm progression
  • Body control
  • Velocity & accuracy
Schedule Fielding & Throwing
Coach Tien Ly inside the training facility
Coach • Teacher • Developer

Meet Coach Tien Ly

I don't have to coach. I choose to.

Coach Tien has 20 years of experience coaching and developing athletes of all ages. As the Hitting Director for Mission Fastpitch, he works with players from the beginning stages of the game through advanced, national-level competition.

His specialties include hitting, catching, fielding, and throwing for both softball and baseball players. Tien combines proven mechanics with Blast Motion, Rapsodo, OnForm video analysis, Pocket Radar, and objective performance measurements to create a personalized development plan for every athlete.

More importantly, Coach Tien knows how to connect with players. His teaching builds confidence through evidence while developing the mental strength, discipline, accountability, and love of the game that carry far beyond the field.

20 YearsCoaching experience
Mission FastpitchHitting Director
All AgesSoftball + baseball athletes

See it. Measure it. Improve it.

Details create better hitters.

Every movement has a purpose. Video and data help athletes understand what their body is doing, make the right adjustment, and build a swing they can trust when the game is on the line.

Zero Days Off — TLC Development
Fastpitch swing analysis showing posture, alignment, barrel angle, and ground force

Data driven development

Turn video into a clear plan.

Athletes learn how posture, direction, ground force, barrel angle, and timing work together. The goal isn't information overload—it's one clear adjustment the player can feel and repeat.

  • Frame-by-frame video feedback
  • Objective swing and exit-velocity measurements
  • Simple cues the athlete understands
  • A repeatable plan for the next session
Start Your Development
Mission runner sliding safely into home plate
Compete with confidence
Mission infielder making a throw during a night game
Build complete athletes
Softball athlete working on her stance during an indoor lesson
Train with purpose

Inside a TLC lesson

Real work. Real feedback.

Short training clips from athletes putting the process into action.

What families say

Confidence backed by results.

Real feedback from families who have trusted Coach Tien with their athletes' development at TLC and Wind Up Fastpitch.

“
Tien is the best catching AND hitting coach I have seen with youth softball players. His passion gives him a unique ability to change the track of a player.
— Sean Skibbie
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His approach to hitting was exactly what I was looking for. I was impressed with his knowledge, but even more impressed with his ability to teach it—and get results.
— Mike Miller
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The guidance at TLC made my daughter a better hitter and a more confident player. She approaches the game with a fire she didn't have before.
— Andrew Bacon
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A+ experience for hitting lessons. Coach Tien goes above and beyond, using a variety of learning methods and training aids.
— Kim HandschkeWind Up Fastpitch
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Tien is very knowledgeable and has a great rapport with our daughter. Her skills and confidence keep improving with each lesson.
— Eric DelainWind Up Fastpitch
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Tien gave her the confidence she needed at the plate and taught her how to slap. She has significantly improved.
— Lya HurstWind Up Fastpitch
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Tien challenged her more in three months than the previous four seasons combined. He is a master developer, coach, and trainer.
— Wind Up ParentWind Up Fastpitch
“
Tien relates to kids, keeps learning fun, and holds them accountable. He is an incredible mentor, teacher, and top-tier coach.
— Brooke ThieleWind Up Fastpitch

Ready to get better?

Your next level starts with your next lesson.

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