Winter Infield Program 2026
Eight Wednesdays. Sixteen infielders. One room. This is not a clinic you sign up for, it is a roster you apply to. Every applicant is reviewed and every spot is earned, which is how the reps stay dense and the coaching stays individual from the first ground ball to the final combine.
Every night is 60 minutes on turf followed by 30 minutes in the classroom. The turf work builds the movement, the classroom work builds the decision behind it.
Pre-pitch posture and glove presentation
Classroom: Understanding defensive geometry and spray charts
Footwork foundations: crossovers, drop-steps, forehands
Classroom: Reading the bat and hitter tendencies
Backhand alignment and the safe arm action
Classroom: The mental clock and decision making
Slow rollers and charging short-hops
Classroom: Risk management, when to eat the ball versus make the play
Lateral range and body control
Classroom: Infield communication and leadership, calling cutoffs and relays
Double play feeds and pivots, middle infield focus
Classroom: Protecting the bag and runner rules
Unpredictable reads and high-stress competitions
Classroom: Overcoming physical errors and resetting the mental clock
Final showcase combine and individual feedback
Classroom: The college recruiting edge and winter goal setting
60minutes on turf30minutes classroom8weeks16players
Damian Cotto, founder of DC Defense, Director of Training and Player Development at Long Island Pride and assistant coach at St. Anthony’s High School, alongside Hall of Fame Coach Bill Edwards. Sixteen players means both coaches see every rep you take.
Thank you. Coach Cotto reviews every application personally.
You will hear back by email or phone with a selection decision. If a spot is offered, payment and waiver details come with it. Keep an eye on your inbox, including the promotions and spam folders.
Questions in the meantime: cottodee@me.com