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6-Month Pitching Velocity Development

Build. Throw. Dominate.

A complete 26-week pitching development system built to improve velocity, mechanics, strength, athleticism, explosiveness, confidence and healthy throwing habits.

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Chestnut Hill College Hall of Fame
NCAA DII All-American
Professional Baseball
26 WeeksStructured development
3 ProgramsBronze • Silver • Gold
1-on-1Private lesson bookings
VideoMechanical analysis available
The Raia Pitching Lab System

More than a pitching lesson.

The goal is to teach athletes how to create force, transfer it efficiently and turn better movement into better pitches — not simply tell them to “throw harder.”

01

Movement + Mechanics

Build repeatable movement patterns, sequencing and mechanical efficiency.

02

Strength + Power

Develop lower-body force, trunk rotation, stability and explosive athleticism.

03

Throwing + Arm Care

Progress throwing intensity while respecting workload, recovery and healthy habits.

04

Intent + Velocity

Translate physical development into measurable pitching performance.

The RAIA Pitching Lab Philosophy

Build the athlete. Then build the velocity.

Every phase has a purpose. We progress from movement quality to force, from force to power, and from power to measurable pitching performance.

01
PHASE 1

Learn to Move

Create the movement quality, mobility and mechanical foundation the athlete needs before adding intensity.

02
PHASE 2

Learn to Produce Force

Build lower-body strength, lead-leg stability, core strength and the ability to create force efficiently.

03
PHASE 3

Learn to Produce Force Quickly

Turn strength into explosive athletic power through jumps, medicine-ball work, sprinting and throwing progressions.

04
PHASE 4

Transfer Force Into the Baseball

Use high-intent throwing, mechanical efficiency and improved arm speed to translate physical gains into velocity.

05
PHASE 5

Test the Result

Reduce volume, peak performance, re-test velocity and physical metrics, then create the athlete's next development plan.

MOVE→FORCE→POWER→TRANSFER→PERFORM
The Development Chain

Velocity is the result of the whole system.

Pitching MechanicsLower-Body StrengthExplosive PowerHip / Shoulder Separation Trunk RotationArm SpeedThrowing ProgressionVelocity
Dominic Raia pitching and playing baseball
Dominic Raia — Pitcher • Coach • Player Developer

Built from playing experience.

College Hall of Fame pitcher, NCAA Division II All-American, professional baseball player with the Garden State Grays and Watertown Bucks.

Chestnut Hill College Baseball Hall of Fame
NCAA Division II Daktronics All-American
CACC Pitcher of the Year
All-CACC First Team
All-East Region First Team — ABCA • NCBWA • CAA
Professional Baseball — Garden State Grays • Watertown Bucks

Chestnut Hill College — All-Time Records

25Wins
252Strikeouts
42Starts
274Innings
7Complete Games
3Shutouts
8Pickoffs
6-Month Development Programs

Bronze. Silver. Gold.

All three programs follow the same 26-week development philosophy. Choose the coaching level that best fits your athlete. Start with the plan, add accountability, or go fully individualized.

🥉Foundation

Bronze

Foundation Velocity Program
BRONZE = THE PLAN
“Give me the roadmap and I’ll do the work.”

For the athlete who wants the complete 26-week RAIA Pitching Lab roadmap and is ready to put in the work independently.

  • Individual player assessment
  • 26-week personalized development plan
  • Weekly throwing schedule
  • Pitching-specific strength program
  • Mobility, flexibility & arm care
  • Lower-body & core development
  • Sprint and athletic development
  • Medicine-ball power work
  • Velocity testing guidelines
  • Pitch-count/workload tracking
  • Digital workout calendar
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
0126-Week Training ManualComplete week-by-week development roadmap.
02Weekly Workout SheetsClear training assignments for each week.
03Throwing & Bullpen TrackerTrack intensity, workload and bullpen volume.
04Velocity & Performance DashboardMeasure progress from Week 1 through Week 26.
05Arm Care + Mobility GuideWarm-up, recovery and mobility routines.
GoalBuild the physical and mechanical foundation needed to develop velocity.
Answer a few quick player questions to view program pricing and purchase options.
🥈Flagship Program

Silver

Velocity Development Program
SILVER = THE PLAN + COACHING
“Give me the roadmap and coach me through it.”

For serious youth pitchers who want consistent coaching, accountability and feedback.

  • Everything included in Bronze
  • Weekly player check-in
  • Individual program adjustments
  • Monthly pitching evaluation
  • Video pitching analysis
  • Mechanical corrections
  • High-intent throwing progression
  • Monthly velocity tracking
  • Workload monitoring
  • Individual strength progression
  • Hip/shoulder separation & trunk power
  • Lead-leg stability & arm-speed development
  • Recovery protocols
  • Monthly parent progress report
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
01Complete 26-Week Training ManualThe full RAIA Pitching Lab development system.
02Personalized Development PlanInitial assessment identifies physical and mechanical priorities.
03Weekly Player Check-InsAccountability, workload monitoring and progress tracking.
04Monthly Video AnalysisMechanical review, corrections and drill recommendations.
05Monthly Velocity TrackingTrack average and peak velocity across the program.
06Program AdjustmentsTraining and throwing recommendations change with development.
07Monthly Parent Progress ReportsClear updates on progress and next priorities.
08Final 26-Week Development ReportBefore-and-after results and next-step plan.
GoalTurn strength and athleticism into measurable velocity while improving mechanics and throwing efficiency.
Answer a few quick player questions to view program pricing and purchase options.
🥇Elite Access

Gold

Elite Pitching Velocity Program
GOLD = COMPLETE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
“Build the program around me.”

For the serious pitcher who wants the highest level of hands-on individual development.

  • Everything included in Silver
  • Private pitching sessions
  • Individual mechanical assessment
  • In-person throwing instruction
  • Personalized bullpen development
  • High-intent velocity sessions
  • Fastball & secondary pitch development
  • Pitch sequencing and strategy
  • Individual strength & power programming
  • Sprint/athletic development
  • Mobility assessment
  • Throwing-load management
  • Recovery planning
  • Detailed multi-angle video breakdown
  • Monthly comparison video & velocity trends
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
01Complete 26-Week Development SystemFoundation → Force → Power → Velocity → Performance.
02Full Individual Athlete AssessmentPhysical, mechanical and pitching evaluation.
03Personalized Strength & Power ProgrammingTraining built around the individual athlete.
04Private Pitching Development1-on-1 instruction throughout the program.
05Individual Bullpen DevelopmentMechanics, velocity, command and pitch execution.
06Advanced Video AnalysisMulti-angle mechanical reviews and progress comparisons.
07Velocity Development & TrackingTrack peak, average and repeatable velocity.
08Fastball + Secondary-Pitch DevelopmentDevelop the pitcher, not just the radar-gun number.
09Workload & Recovery ManagementAdjust volume and intensity to the athlete.
10Weekly Player Check-InsRegular accountability and communication.
11Parent Progress UpdatesClear explanation of what is improving and what comes next.
12Direct Coach AccessTraining questions addressed throughout the program.
13Final 26-Week Development ReportComplete before-and-after evaluation and next plan.
GoalDeliver a complete individual pitching-development experience around the athlete’s body, mechanics, workload and goals.
Answer a few quick player questions to view program pricing and purchase options.
Purchase securely, then schedule.Each package opens its own checkout page. After successful payment, clients are redirected to the private Calendly scheduling page.
Separate Booking Options

Not ready for a 6-month program?

Prefer individual instruction? Book a private 60-minute, in-person pitching lesson separately. This option is ideal for players who want targeted coaching, a mechanical tune-up, throwing work or bullpen development without committing to the full 26-week development program.

Book a 1-on-1 Lesson View Available Times

Parents can choose an available time directly through Calendly. 1-on-1 pitching lessons are in person and do not require a Zoom check-in.

RAIA Pitching Lab

6 months. 26 weeks. One goal. Build a better pitcher.

Choose a 6-month development program or book individual instruction. Contact RAIA Pitching Lab for current pricing, availability and the best fit for your pitcher.

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