Meet the Coach

The man on the bump.

Collegiate pitcher at Bellarmine University. Madison-Grant Varsity Head Coach. Over a decade of coaching and development at the youth, travel, high school and college levels.

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THE COACH
RHP · BUMP MECHANIC
Coach John Walters of The Bump Mechanic
Meet Coach John Walters

Built on the bump.
Coached on the bump.

Trusted development instructor with over a decade of coaching and development experience at the youth, travel, high school and recent college levels.

Coach Walters' proven track record of developing athletes, building championship programs, and his passion for player growth make him an incredible trusted option for your athlete's development.

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Coaching Background

  • Varsity Baseball Head Coach, Madison-Grant JR/SR High School — 2024 2A Sectional & Regional Champions | Overall Record: 42-34
  • Owner, The Bump Mechanic LLC — specializing in Arm Care, Strength & Conditioning for baseball and softball
  • Selected USSSA National All State Team Indiana Head Coach 9AA, 10u Open (2024-26)
  • Former Five Star Indiana Director of Youth Baseball (8u–14u) & Pitching Development (2023–24)
  • Varsity Baseball Assistant Coach, Knightstown High School (2020–23) — 2021 2A Sectional Champions
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Playing Experience

  • Collegiate Pitcher, Bellarmine University (GLVC Conference)
  • 19 years of competitive playing experience — from Community & Warren Little League to American Legion Baseball
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Travel Ball Record

  • Head Coach, Midwest Astros / Astros Midwest (2017–23)
  • Head Coach, BAM 9u–10u (2024–26)
  • 325–217–16 overall record across 9u–18u teams
Work with Coach Walters

Ready to
get on the bump?

Private lessons, full arm evaluations, and remote programming for baseball and softball athletes — arm care, strength & conditioning, and overhand arm mechanics for all fielding positions (baseball pitching mechanics included; no softball pitching instruction). Reach out and let's build a plan that adds velocity, sharpens command, and keeps your arm in the game.

1:1 LessonsRemote ProgrammingTeam Consulting