Former pro pitcher, teaching baseball & softball skills danblewett.com
Dan Blewett is a former professional pitcher, coach, author and speaker who helps athletes and coaches develop the physical and mental skills required to succeed. Known for his clear and practical teaching style, he provides instruction for both baseball and softball players, parents and coaches.
Playing Career
A right-handed pitcher, Blewett played six seasons of professional independent baseball between 2010 and 2016. His career included spells with the Normal CornBelters, Lake County Fielders, Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, Evansville Otters, Camden Riversharks and Long Island Ducks.
Blewett earned two professional All-Star selections and successfully returned to the game following two major elbow operations. His experiences with injuries, rehabilitation and the pressures of professional sport have strongly influenced his approach to coaching and athlete development.
Coaching and Education
After his playing career, Blewett became the founder and co-owner of Warbird Academy, a baseball and softball training facility in Illinois. Through his academy, clinics, courses and online content, he has helped thousands of athletes improve their pitching, throwing mechanics, strength, speed, confidence and mental resilience.
Blewett teaches players and coaches from both baseball and softball, adapting professional-level concepts into practical instruction that can be applied at every level of the game. His softball programmes include overhand throwing mechanics, arm care, strength training and position-specific development.
He is also the author of several books for athletes, coaches and parents, including Pitching Isn’t Complicated, Dear Baseball Gods, Clean Your Cleats and This Slump Shall Pass. As a speaker and mentor, he shares lessons about perseverance, confidence, leadership and overcoming setbacks.
More information about his coaching, courses and educational resources is available on DanBlewett.com.
