Pro Prospects devotes equal time and attention to the training needs of our baseball and softball players. With two softball pitching instructors on staff all year long, we are able to accommodate our athletes’ off-season and in-season training needs.
Our pitching curriculum expands as you master new skills and addresses each player’s individual mechanical, mental and situational needs. For private lesson players, our instructors identify and correct your specific mechanical challenges and help you master grips/pitches and in-game approach. Or you can come in for pre-season “prep” lessons or in-season “tune up” lessons. From beginners looking to learn the foundational mechanics to elite pitchers looking to fine-tune and improve your grips, control and situational pitching, Pro Prospects can help you reach your goals.
Head instructor Darren Rea was a pitcher for the International Men’s Softball Federation national champion New Zealand Black Sox and has been on staff for 8 years. John Arpino, a full-time instructor, has competed in seven national tournaments and has been on staff for 14 years. See below for full bios.
Darren Rea, Head Fast Pitch Instructor
COACH DARREN, a native of New Zealand, Darren has played Fast Pitch softball at the elite level for over 20 years. Darren is a member of the New Zealand Black Sox National team, the reigning International Softball Federation Men’s World Champions. Darren has played in the ISC Fastpitch tournament for nine years, earning All-World Team status. Additional pitching accomplishments include ASA Men’s Fastpitch and Major Modified National Tournament MVP award in 2004 & top pitcher award in the Neal B. Turfler Memorial Tournament four times.
Darren joined the Pro Prospects staff in November 2005.
John Arpino, Fast Pitch Instructor
COACH JOHN has been on staff since December 1998. In addition to training windmill pitchers, Coach John works with our hitters as well. John has played competitive softball for 15 years and has competed in seven National Tournaments.
Pro Prospects Training Center
Pro Prospects Training Center * 96 Cold Spring Road * Monticello, NY * (845) 791-1749
Pro Prospects devotes equal time and attention to the training needs of our baseball and softball players. With two softball pitching instructors on staff all year long, we are able to accommodate our athletes’ off-season and in-season training needs. 
