Matt Nokes, Former Major Leaguer with the New York Yankee’s and Detroit Tigers says “Pete’s ability to communicate to all levels makes him one of the best instructors in the business. He has a special skill in training individuals and teams.”

Ron Santo, Chicago Cub, 9 time National League All-Star & Winner of 5 Gold Gloves, “A must for every coaches and parents library.” “”Caliendo’s drills and instruction are among the best I’ve seen” ”

Mike Marshall, Los Angeles Dodger First baseman National League All-Star, “Pete’s proven teaching techniques have helped train players from youth league World Champions to professional players. They will work in helping develop your players as well.” Harry Tholen, President, NJCAA Baseball Coaches Association, Baseball Coach Santa Fe Community College in Gainesville, Florida, “An outstanding coaching and teaching video. Pete is a reknown international clinician who teaches the fundamentals”Jack Gallo, President Elmwood Park Baseball, “I have known Peter Caliendo for over 20 years and he has the best training academies for coaches along with outstanding videos.”

Gary Wietecha, Mundelein baseball coach, “Thanks for taking the time Saturday with us in Mundelein. I found your session to be outstanding and loaded with valuable information and insight. It is clear why you are so successful. As a result of the combination of your broad knowledge and outstanding presentation skills you are a tremendous communicator and teacher.”

Kevin Weiss, Gurnee youth baseball, “Your clinics and videos have really helped me to become a good instructor of the fundamentals and to run fun and effective practices. Last week, I conducted a skills clinic for my team and encouraged the parents to participate so that they would also learn the correct fundamentals and be able to reinforce correct fundamentals when they practice with their children . All the parents attended and they were very impressed. I always receive a lot of complements from parents after practices and at the end of each season.”

Peter Wowk, Canada youth baseball coach, “I attended the Best Ever Clinic in Toronto, Ontario in 2006″. “I really enjoyed your presentation.”

Wendell Williams, Canada Youth Coach, “Thanks for the Coaches Manual. It was a real pleasure meeting and listening to you speak at the conference. I loved your charisma and the way in which you carried yourself. You obviously have a wealth of knowledge”.

Seelochan Beharry, BC baseball coach, Canada, “I heard you the last time (2005) you were here and again this year (2007). In both years, I have enjoyed all the sessions that you ran. We have learnt that this game is fun and we will have more fun teaching it, when we are equipped with the knowlwedge and skills to be effective teachers. You contrubuted immensely to our attaining the knowledge and skills that must be learnt and taught.You did this in and entertaining and fun way. Looking forward to see you again in BC, Canada.”

Tom Higgins, Youth Coach, “I just wanted to let you know I really enjoyed and learned alot from your clinic in Mundelein.I also bought your 5 DVD’s and they’re worth every penny.”

Dewayne Cartwright, VP of softball, “I just wanted to thank you on behalf of our entire league.Your knowledge of the game is impeckable and you also made it fun. But I just wanted to tell you what a great job you did.As a board member I will strongly suggest that this become a critical part of our program.”

Dominic Dovichi Jr., President Buffalo Grove Youth Baseball, “Someone has finally put together a coaches academy and tape series which is designed specifically for the little league coach. Your clinic was agreat success and the coaches wanted more. Many of them used the drills on their first practice.”

Jack Kratzmeyer, President Edgebrook-Sauganash Baseball. “Your new instructional tapes are awesome. I have been using your tapes with our 9-year old team and you can really see the difference in their skills. The coaches training academy is the best I have ever attended.”

Ron Olson, Bloomingdale Baseball Youth Coach. “I attended your clinic in March and I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed it. You did an outstanding job communicating the basic fundamentals and how we can communicate those skills to our youth players.”

Kirk Reiniger, Canada baseball coach, “Just wanted to drop a quick note to thank you again for all of your help during our camp. I learned a lot from you and know that the coaches and kids did as well.”

2007 Italy High School Team Tour:
Cities played/toured in: Rome, Venice, Florence, Pisa, Tirrenia, Milan, Lodi and others

2006 Italy High School Team Tour:
Cities played/toured in: Rome, Venice, Florence, Rovigo, Verona, Siena, Lodi and others

Quotes:

“My son Matt and I were fortunate to be invited to Pete Caliendo’s Italy 2005 trip. Pete did an excellent job organizing and arranging the trip. Not only did the boys get to play baseball with great coaches and players, Pete provided a terrific educational experience. He was able to balance art, history and culture with baseball. It really was the trip of a lifetime!”- Teri and Matt Allred

” It was a trip of a life time. I never thought I could ever travel to Europe and play competitive baseball at the same time. It was the best of both worlds” – Tom Pruim

“What a great cultural and baseball experience for myself and the players. It was the most organized international trip I have ever taken. Caliendo Sports did a tremendous job with every detail. “ Dave Barnett – Director of Intercollegiate Athletics – Head Baseball Coach

Helping Parents & Coaches Train Better Players
Dear Parents & Coaches,As a professional skill development coach I have taken a lot of pride over the last 20 years making sure we train our youth baseball players properly. Having worked with volunteer coaches all over the world, I have found that the basic fundamentals of teaching youth baseball players is lacking important ingredients. Those are: understanding the basic fundamentals, communicating them, organizing a practice that alows all players to benefit and most importantly, having fun. I have created a 5 part instructional series that will give you the knowlege, skills, drills (over 100) and games to begin developing the game of baseball from its foundation; at the youth level.Wishing all of you better success at being better coaches/teachers and parents.

Peter M. Caliendo
President
Caliendo Sports International

	The success of a youth player in baseball lies in the accomplishment of the most difficult skill, HITTING. In this fast paced video, you will be given a step by step building block system that will allow you to successfully teach youth players the perfect swing.

	Teaching youth players to consistently throw strikes takes knowledge, perfect practice and patience. This fast paced video will show you the techniques, skills and drills critical to teaching youth pitchers the mechanics of a Major League pitchers’ delivery. The result is throwing the baseball to location in a safe and easy method.

	This tape gives you the drills and techniques to help make your practices fun and easy. You’ll view over 50 easy to duplicate drills, with tips to reinforce the fundamentals. Regardless of limited space, minimal equipment or a shortage of coaches, this proven program will help you get the most out of each of your practices.

	Defense wins championships! Better prepare your team defensively with this lively video. With over 30 different defensive drills, players at each infield and outfield position will be ready for most defensive plays.

	The success of many teams rely on the abilities of their pitchers and catchers. In this fast-paced video, you’ll have more than 35 drills you can use throughout your season to prepare yours.

Buy the COMPLETE SET! Only $119.95

Ron Santo, Chicago Cub, 9 – time National League All-Star & Winner of 5 Gold Gloves, “A must for every coaches and parents library.”
Coaching Made Easy is the ultimate Series of baseball instructional tapes. Regardless of limited space, minimal equipment or a shortage of coaches, this proven program will help you get the most out of your practices. These tapes will assist you in making your baseball practices organized and fun. Parents: This is an excellent program for teaching your son or daughter the fundaments of playing baseball. The program is loaded with easy-to-duplicate drills you can use to help better train your player at home.