Catching DFW

09/11/2024

All 5 of these guys throw sub 90’s, but because of quick hands and quick feet they’re all under a sub 2 pop time.

09/09/2024

09/09/2024

• Paul Skenes goes for his 10th win in Pittsburgh
• The Mets and Braves continue their NL Wild Card pushes
• The Royals take a 4-game win streak into the Bronx

Who is excited for baseball today? ⚾️

09/06/2024

Patrick puts on a showcase here of what being quite in your body can do. slow is smooth, smooth is fast.

08/30/2024

Coach Mark's Bio:
2022-23
Penn State University - Wilkes Barre (D3/USCAA)
Catcher/Coach

He was the starting catcher, developed exercise programs, and did statistical analysis for all players. He was the recipient of the 2023 Leroy Pops Coaches Award.

2020-22
Wilkinson Cardinals Baseball Club Select - Georgetown, TX

2018-22
Westwood High School (Austin, TX) Coaches Casey Carter (Baylor, Texas State) and Joey Hart (UT, Lubbock Christian, three time draftee). Coach Hart recognized Downey’s aptitude for catching in rec league and was his primary position coach.

2010-2018
Recreational League Town & Country Optimists Club, Austin, TX
Fall/Spring/All Stars

08/30/2024

We're excited to announce that we're opening up private coaching timeslots for 14 and under players! Mark coaches all positions (with the exception of pitching) and his specialty is helping young catchers with their basic and advanced skills.

Hour long slots are $50, $40 for current North Texas Kings players. Payment is accepted via Venmo or Zelle in advance and is non refundable. Cancelled or rescheduled lessons will be credited to the player's next lesson. Lessons missed without six hour prior notice will not have their payment applied to the next lesson.

Times: 12 until 6 (last lesson at 5). 12-3 timeslots are available for homeschoolers.

Location: Bob Moore's Sports Center in Colleyville

Discounts are available for small groups up to three players.

Please message me via Facebook or text me (preferred) at 512.903.8908 if you have questions or want to set up lessons!

Send a message to learn more

08/18/2024

Team mexicos catcher putting on a clinic, keep an eye on him during this LLWS as he will be a pivotal player in team Mexicos success.

08/16/2024

Congrats to Boerne Little League on their huge 9-0 victory yesterday!

Boerne Little League won its first world series game, 9-0, and everyone from sheriffs to university athletics officials are cheering them on to victory.

08/12/2024

This catcher does a great job of taking away the outside angle, by gaining ground while pushing himself away from the batter he’s given his pitcher a massive advantage during this AB

08/12/2024

Congrats to North Carolina for winning a tight game over Louisiana in the Little League Softball World Series! Highlights here

See top plays as North Carolina avenged last year's championship team by defeating Louisiana, 1-0, to win the 2024 Little League Softball World Series title....

08/11/2024

Little League Softball World Series 3rd Place game is on ESPN now, with Pennsylvania vs North Carolina. Championship game is at 2 CDT on ABC. It’s a great opportunity to see two high caliber softball games today.

Little League World Series starts on Wednesday, are you ready?

We have your one-stop-shop for everything to know about the 2024 Little League World Series. Catch up on the latest LLWS action now.

07/28/2024

Sam Houston State's catcher, Walker Janek, wins the 2024 Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher Award.

Sam Houston catcher Walker Janek was named the Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year on Wednesday by the Wichita Sports Commission, receiving the award given out at the Greater Wichita Sports Banquet held at the Intrust Bank Arena.