Coach Jeff  Bradford grew up in the Duluth community where he played baseball and basketball in high school. Jeff was a varsity letterman in both sports. He played 2B on the 1997 region championship team and with Nick Green (Atlanta Braves) at SS made the best double play combo in the state!

Jeff's father Jerry, coached baseball softball and basketball at Duluth  too! He is also an alumni!

Jeff received a BA degree from  the Univ of Georgia and teaches at Chattahoochee Elem in Gwinnett. Jeff is very passionate about  working with kids and helping them with praise! He is married to Marisa and they have a daughter

Brylee Ann

As  Coach  Llerandi said to parents  ''I would trust my child to play for Jeff any day and we are lucky to have him with RED STITCHES" 

Jeff is the head coach of our 17 U this fall.

Red Stitches Baseball is a unique training program in metro Atlanta from ages 13-18 to help students achieve their goals to become high school and college baseball players.

Lou Llerandi, a veteran 32 year educator and head baseball coach has developed a program outlining the training players need at an early age in order to achieve these goals.  There is no substitute for “hard work.”  Students need to develop a superior baseball IQ.

Red Stitches will develop a blue print for your child to follow and guide them from nutrition, weight training, baseball skills, speed-agility plus a host of other services.  We will stress with your child the “mental” part of the game of baseball which is the most important element in developing the total player.  This program is for the serious student-athlete!

We look for clients who are dedicated to baseball and parents who will give support to the program.  There are schools of dance, karate, golf, etc.  Why not baseball?  This program is more than just hitting in a cage for a lesson.  At the end of the year, your child will gain an education on the strategies and fundamentals of the game.  A player with sound fundamentals is a winner who can contribute to the team!

Where will my son train?  Local high school fields, indoor training facilities, local gyms, county parks, etc.

What are some other activities besides training on the field?  We will provide students with education in nutrition, weight training, speed-agility, being a student athlete and listening to guest speakers who have knowledge of what it takes to get to the next level.  Pro coaches, college players, high school coaches, etc. will speak to players on the things necessary to become a high school and college player.  Students will attend high school, college, and professional games with their coach-mentors to see firsthand how the game is played!

Red Stitches Advisory Board

Ryan Moity – North Gwinnett High School  Head baseball coach and conditioning mentor

Tommy Barber – Retired College Coach and Professor

David Savage – Division 1 College Umpire

Scott McIntyre – Georgia Tech Graduate – Played on 1993 World Series Team

Joe Caro – New York Yankees Professional Scout

Expectations for our Students:

• Be coachable and open indeed to new ideas.

• Stay in Shape.

• Be on Time.

• Respect the Game.

Sample Training Program from Red Stitches

1. Video Analysis of Swing

2. Video Analysis of Pitching Mechanics

3. Muscle Memory Drills

4. Footwork Drills – Speed & Agility

5. Nutrition Guide

6. Long Toss Program

7. On Field Activities – Fundamentals

8. Hitting Mechanics – Drills which help break down swing

9. Fundamentals of Throwing – Grip, Arm Action, Footwork, Lower Body, Protection from Injury

10. Hitting Fundamentals – Balance, Stance, Grip, Tracking Ball, Soft Front Side, Level Swing

    1. T-work

    2. Hitting Behind Runner

    3. Hit & Run

    4. 2 Strike Approach

    5. Mentality

    6. Bunting

Parents Guide to College Recruitment – Helping place student athletes in college 11^th grade season.

1. Evaluation

2. Follow-up – List of schools

3. Premarketing to Colleges

4. College Visits

5. Showcases (2)

All students must go through an evaluation on field and meeting with staff to be accepted into school.

Only 4 students will be accepted per age group annually.

Each student will have a 2 on 1 workout with a coach-mentor 6 times per month.  We will work around your fall-spring schedule but ask parents to be flexible with us.

Each student needs to have a complete physical on file with Red Stitches along with eye exam and current grades .

COST OF TUITION $300 PER MONTH FOR 8 MONTH

Included With Tuition:

• Day at College, High School practices and games

• Meeting current and former MLB, college High school players.  (also training with them)

• Visiting College Campuses – 11^th and 12^th grade students.

Attending seminars on baseball related area

Lessons give training, encouragement, self esteem to the player from ages 6 to 18!

WE WILL TRAIN IN ALL ASPECTS OF GAME!  HITTING, FIELDING, PITCHING,CATCHERS!

COACH LOU LLERANDI IS AVAILABLE ON  REQUEST  TO WORK WITH TEAMS!

Cost  - 1/2 hour  training  $35

           1 hour training  $65

Packages- Paid in advance

                5 - 1/2 hr  $125

                5- 1 hour training  $300

                 10- 1 hour training  $500

  Checks payable to RED STITCHES

EMAIL LOU TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT

REDSTITCHES2014@GMAIL.COM