Current Diamondblacks Manager and Central City Development Officer. A veteran of delivering lessons having logged over 200 between Canada and here in New Zealand.
Specialising in hitting, fielding, base running and game sense. Dan believes in the philosophy of 'connect before you correct'. He creates a personalised and positive environment where players of any age or ability can gain confidence and skills that translate into the game.

Central City Baseball Club
Coaching for the Community
Individual Lessons
At Central City Baseball Club we are doing our part to connect coaches and players.
The coaches featured here are available for one-on-one lessons. All you have to do is click on an available slot, fill out the required information, and your coaching request will be sent directly to the coach.
Groups lessons & Clinics
Our coaches are available for group lessons and clinics. If there are none on the calendar then you can contact our coaches directly about setting up a group lesson. These will be loaded with min/max participants, to make sure they happen get together with some friends and enjoy a quality coaching session.
Group lessons can be organised for all ages and all skill levels.
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About Dan Tan
Lessons Offered
50 minute session - $90
Contact
You can contact Dan on WhatsApp to discuss recurring lessons (discount for 5 or more lessons)
+64211626218
This lesson is booked directly with Dan Tan. Central City Baseball Club collects payment as Dan Tan’s disclosed booking agent only, and is not the supplier of this lesson.
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About Junghun Kim
Junghun Kim is a Pitching & Performance Coach specialising in pitching development, biomechanics, pitch design and physical preparation.
He currently working with as Performance Support Lead with the New Zealand National Baseball Team, supporting Strength & Conditioning, performance analysis and player-performance data.
He also works as a Strength & Conditioning Coach at Auckland Grammar School, supporting the physical preparation and athletic development of student-athletes.
Through Reformance, Junghun works with athletes across professional and high-performance baseball environments, including players competing in the KBO and Japanese independent professional baseball.
His coaching combines traditional pitching instruction with modern biomechanics, performance data, pitch design and physical development, with each programme adapted to the individual athlete.
Lessons Offered
Pitching Development
50 minutes — $60
Individual pitching coaching focused on:
* Pitching mechanics
* Throwing efficiency
* Command and consistency
* Throwing development
* Individual movement needs
* Player-specific drills
Sessions are adapted to the athlete’s movement, level and development goals.
Suitable for youth through advanced pitchers.
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## Pitching Biomechanics Analysis
One Assessment — $100
Detailed video-based analysis of the pitching delivery to identify key movement characteristics, strengths and development priorities.
Includes:
* Detailed pitching movement analysis
* Key biomechanics observations
* Mechanical strengths and limitations
* Individual development priorities
* Player report
* Personalised action plan
The goal is to identify which mechanical changes are actually relevant to the individual athlete.
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## Pitch Design
50 minutes — $70
Data-driven pitch development using *Rapsodo ball-tracking technology*.
Areas may include:
* Pitch shape and movement
* Grip adjustments
* Pitch intent and purpose
* Arsenal development
* Pitch separation
* Individual pitch-development strategies
Rapsodo data is used to objectively evaluate velocity, movement and pitch characteristics while tracking development over time.
For more advanced pitch-design work, multiple bullpen datasets may be required before making major arsenal or pitch-shape changes.
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## Physical Performance
60–90 minutes — Enquire for pricing
Baseball-specific physical preparation focused on:
* Strength & Conditioning
* Power and speed development
* Rotational power
* Arm care
* Shoulder and elbow preparation
* Movement quality
* Injury-risk reduction
* Reconditioning
* Return-to-performance support
Programming is individualised according to the athlete’s age, physical development and performance goals.
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# Individual Development Packages
Services can be combined into individual development packages depending on the athlete’s needs and goals.
Options may include:
* Pitching Development + Pitch Design
* Pitching Development + Biomechanics Analysis
* Pitching Development + Physical Performance
* Biomechanics + Pitch Development
* Full Pitcher Development Programme
Package structure, session frequency and pricing are tailored to the individual athlete.
Contact
For lesson bookings, development packages or recurring training, contact Junghun directly on WhatsApp.
*Discounts are available for bookings of 5 or more lessons.*
*WhatsApp: 027 209 8973*
This lesson is booked directly with Junghun Kim. Central City Baseball Club collects payment as Junghun Kim’s disclosed booking agent only, and is not the supplier of this lesson.
Terms & Conditions for Lesson Bookings