Developing catchers' mindsets, movements and confidence.
Our Mission
At Iron Catching, Coach Steve’s mission is to develop high-level catchers through expert instruction, individualized training, and a commitment to excellence.
He’s dedicated to helping overlooked athletes transform their game — building the skills, discipline, and mindset needed to lead behind the plate and succeed beyond it.
Unlock your potential
What most catchers are missing
Mindset
The toughness, confidence, and leadership it takes to control the game.
Build
The movement, mechanics, and habits that create consistency under pressure.
Perform
The ability to compete, adapt, and execute when it matters most.
Ready to start your journey?
Results that speak for themselves
RECEIVING
Developing the skill to sharpen receiving technique and win more strikes for your pitcher.
THROWING
Developing stronger arms and quicker exchanges — leading to:
0.10–0.25 second pop-time decrease
2–4 MPH arm strength increases
5–10% boost in throw-out percentage across in-season performance.
BLOCKING
Building the mindset and movement to control the dirt and play with confidence under pressure.
From mindset to movement to performance — Coach Steve’s Goal is to build complete catchers.
8
Pro's Trained
17+
College Players Trained
Pro's and College Players Trained
8 Professional Catchers
Serving as Lake Country Dockhounds catching coach.
Astros
Luke BerryHill Highest Level Reached (AAA)
Phillies
Deivy Grulllon Highest Level Reached (MLB)
Mariners
Josh Morgan Highest Level Reached (AAA)
Brian O’Keefe Highest Level Reached (MLB)
Luke Roskum
Royals
Hayden Dunhurst (Former National Champion at Ole Miss) Highest Level Reach (A)
Cubs
Henderson Perez (A)
Twins
Luke Napleton Highest Level Reached (A)
17+ College Catchers
D1
Notre Dame
UW Milwaukee
Western Michigan University
Illinois
Kent State
Canisius State
D2
Winona State
Upper Iowa University
D3
Marion
UW- Platteville
UW- Eau-Claire
JUCO
Madison College
McHenry Community College
Bryant and Stratton
Highland Community College
College of Lake County
NAIA
Sterling College
Coach Steve’s Experience
Through his journey in academy baseball, college, and professional settings, Coach Steve has had the privilege of working with athletes at every level — from former MLB catchers and professional players to college commits and developing youth catchers.
His coaching philosophy has been shaped by years of being mentored by some of the best in the game — from his youth coaches who instilled the value of work ethic and respect, to former World Series champions, current big-league catching coaches, and college-level instructors who helped refine his approach to teaching movement, communication, and leadership behind the plate.
These influences helped Steve build the Iron Catching System, a proven framework centered around three pillars:
Mindset — confidence, leadership, and mental toughness.
Build — movement, mechanics, and consistency under pressure.
Perform — compete with control and execute when it matters most.
Lead Catching Instructor and Catching Coordinator in academy ball for Top facilities in the state
of Wisconsin 21’-25’
Assistant Coach and Catching Coach at Nationally ranked Juco Madison College where 2 players went on to D1 Schools (Illinois and UW Milwaukee) One of them Won a Gold Glove 3 years Served at Lake Country Dockhounds Bullpen and Catching Coach
Owner Of Iron Catching Since 2024’
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