About

Meet Jarrod Hocking

I’m Jarrod Hocking, a former Division I baseball player from Anaheim Hills, California, with a passion for helping the next generation of athletes reach their full potential.

High school: Servite High School — three years of varsity baseball in the Trinity League
College: UCLA — 110 games, with starts at five different positions
Coaching: Three years of experience coaching athletes in strength and mobility training and speed development

My story

From player to coach

I attended Servite High School, where I competed in the Trinity League and played three years of varsity baseball before continuing my academic and athletic career at UCLA. During my time at UCLA, I competed at the highest level of collegiate baseball, appearing in 110 games and making starts at five different positions.

My experience as a collegiate athlete taught me what it takes to compete at a high level — from developing strength and speed to building the discipline, confidence, and mental resilience necessary to perform under pressure. Over the past three years, I have gained experience working with athletes in strength and mobility training and speed development.

As I transition from playing to coaching, my goal is to use those experiences to help young athletes become stronger, faster, more explosive, and more confident in their abilities.

Jarrod Hocking swinging at a pitch in a blue and gold college baseball uniform — At the plate during my college career.

Jarrod Hocking kneeling beside an athlete and coaching his position during a split squat

Why athletes

Development beyond the weight room

I believe athletic development goes beyond what happens on the field or in the weight room. It is about building habits, developing a strong work ethic, learning to compete, and understanding how to respond to challenges.

My goal is to create a positive, competitive training environment where athletes are challenged to improve, supported throughout the process, and equipped with skills that extend beyond sports.

My mission is simple: to help athletes become better competitors, more confident individuals, and the best versions of themselves.

Training philosophy

How I approach training

Strength & Mobility

Build a stronger foundation.

Strength training is about more than lifting heavier weights. My approach focuses on developing proper movement mechanics, full-body strength, mobility, and control to help athletes move efficiently and perform at their best.

Every program is tailored to the athlete’s age, experience, goals, and areas for improvement. Athletes learn fundamental movement patterns and build strength progressively, creating a foundation for long-term athletic development.

Speed & Athletic Development

Get faster. Move better. Compete harder.

Speed is more than running in a straight line. Athletes need the ability to accelerate, decelerate, change direction, and produce explosive movements.

My speed training emphasizes sprint mechanics, acceleration, explosive power, and change-of-direction ability. Through structured drills, progressive training, and competitive challenges, athletes develop the tools to move more efficiently and gain a competitive edge.

How I train athletes

A purposeful approach to athletic development

Every athlete has different strengths, weaknesses, and goals. My approach begins with understanding where an athlete is today and identifying the areas that will make the biggest difference in their development.

Training sessions are structured around specific objectives rather than simply working hard for the sake of working hard. Whether the focus is building strength, improving acceleration, developing explosiveness, or becoming more efficient when changing direction, every exercise has a purpose.

I emphasize proper technique, quality repetitions, and progressive development. Athletes are challenged to push themselves while learning how to train with intention, compete with confidence, and take ownership of their improvement.

Above all, I want athletes to understand that development takes time. Consistency, effort, and a willingness to learn are what drive long-term progress.

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Jarrod coaching a female athlete through a landmine exercise

Athletes & parents

Let’s talk about your athlete

Tell me about the athlete — their sport, their goals, and where they are now. I'll follow up to talk through what training could look like.

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