Welcome to Navco Sports Analysis
Pitching Instruction, Video Analysis and Kinematic Sequencing
With the right coaching, you can become the best pitcher you want to be
We can help you increase velocity, fine-tune your skills and avoid unnecessary injuries through specialized pitching clinics, online video analysis and one-on-one training.
In caring hands, you'll see a huge difference in your pitching. If you love pitching, you should be the best possible pitcher you can be. That's why we treat every athlete, every parent and every coach individually. When you participate in one of our clinics, or hire us to do video analysis, we look at every single angle and everything you bring to the game so that we can set you on a path that will enable you to flourish.
We make pitching great. Period.
We provide expertise, direction, inspiration and even consolation to athletes as they move through different phases of development. All of our pitchers - from Little Leaguers to college players to pros - have all noticed huge improvements and not one has been injured since working with us.
Who we are.
Navco Sports Analysis was founded by certified National Pitching Association (NPA) coach George Navadel. George employs the NPA methodology to inform and instruct pitchers on mechanics, velocity, nutrition, mental preparation and more. Devoted to helping pitchers, he works with them in person and online.
Scholarship help is here.
Recruiters and agents have been watching you play, talked to you, maybe even made you some offers. But do you really understand what they're saying? Is your coach as knowledgeable as you need him to be? We help our athletes and parents navigate the recruiting and scholarship process so you make the right decision.
Navco Sports Analysis: George Navadel, Founder/Chief Coach
A native of Southern California, George has played baseball since he was four when his father gave him a bat, a ball, a mitt and told him to go outside and just play. He was hooked. After his baseball playing days were over, during which he played pitcher, shortstop and centerfielder, George embarked on a career in the United States Marine Corps, after which he moved into the private sector. In the mid-1990s, he entered the U.S. State Department and has served as a Diplomat in the Foreign Service, representing the U.S. at embassies in twelve countries including Syria, Guatemala, El Salvador, Kazakhstan, Bolivia, Madagascar, Ethiopia, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Afghanistan and Mexico.
In baseball circles he's better known as Coach George. George has been trained and certified by the National Pitching Association (NPA), and sponsors programs including clinics using the NPA methodology to help athletes improve their skills, techniques, avoid injuries and ultimately help them deepen their love for the game. The NPA, which was founded by Dr. Tom House, has helped many athletes from amateurs to World Series-winning pitchers improve their skills and prolong their careers. Coach George recertifies with the NPA at the University of Southern California every two years to ensure he's armed with the most current and up-to-date science-based information available. For more information about the NPA, please visit their site.
Our Philosophy
Everything we teach pitchers is based on the NPA's unique and highly effective approach. What the NPA and the Rod Dedeaux Research and Baseball Institute have observed over many years of study is that the desire to win has superseded what is best for a young athlete's development and future potential. This combined with general misinformation about what is good, better, or best for the development of young pitchers has seriously impaired or injured pitchers beyond rehabilitation. For the most part, arm injuries are largely preventable if pitch totals are managed properly, the player utilizes correct throwing mechanics, and has the necessary core strengths base established.
Since Coach George was injured as a young pitcher, he knows firsthand how the effects of improper instruction can result in ending a pitcher's career prematurely. As an integral part of his instruction, he will introduce the essentials of proper arm care and effectively help each player improve his game performance.
What We Do For Pitchers
Coach George aspires to provide players with the essential tools for becoming more successful in order to attain their peak athletic ability. When you attend one of our workshops, clinics, camps or hire us for one-on-one training we will place heavy emphasis on the following:
George Max Game analysis 15 March 2012 from NAVCO Sports Analysis on Vimeo.
What We Expect of You
When you attend one of our clinics, whether you work with us in a group or one-on-one, we expect firm commitments and dedication from you. In order to achieve greater success and benefit from our instruction, each athlete must have a strong commitment to work hard, maintain a positive attitude and consistently follow a disciplined training routine. Can't make it in person? Try our video analysis sessions. Coach George has worked with many athletes via video.
Additional Video Clips and Information
1. The New NPA Velocity Plus Program (HBO Sports Steve Delabar Story)
HBO's "Real Sports" featured our Velocity Program and how it changed the career of the MLB's Steve Delabar.
NPA Velocity Plus Program has everything you need to improve your mechanics, endurance, mobility and velocity. It includes a set of weighted balls, an NPA Velocity Towel, and a personalized program tailored to your specific needs that will help you get the maximum benefit from the program. This is a must-have for pitchers who are serious about getting the most out of their performance level and more velocity in their delivery. The New NPA Plus Program
New Velocity Bats! A new patented protocol to increase velocity and swing speed!
The NPA has recently developed an additional way to increase throwing velocity and bat speed safely and effectively. Expanding on research from the Rod Dedeaux Research & Baseball Institute (RDRBI) and in collaboration with the Titleist Performance Institute, we have tested and developed this patented training protocol which increases rotational strength and speed. Within weeks you will be throwing harder and swinging faster. For more information and to purchase online visit VelocityBats.com
3. The Ball Coach™ Pocket Radar
The Ball Coach™ specifically designed to measure the fastest speed of a ball in flight. Works great for baseball, softball, tennis, volleyball, lacrosse, hockey and cricket. Easy trigger capabilities eliminate any timing requirements: Simply hold the button down well before the ball is in flight, and release once the speed is displayed. Enter Constant-On Mode to provide automatic triggering without the press of a button. Ball Coach measures from 25 mph to 130 mph and is accurate to within +/-1 mph (+/-2 kph), has 120 feet of range on a baseball and 25 deep memory. Include soft-shell belt holster case, wrist strap, 2 AAA alkaline batteries, illustrated quick start guide and two year warranty.
Email: coachgeorge@navcosa.com
Vista, CA 92084
