Marco Zanin, a young pitcher for the Lynx Academy Canavese, has been selected for the national Pitching School organized by the Federazione Italiana Baseball e Softball (FIBS), the Italian baseball and softball federation reported.
The program serves as a dedicated winter development track for players looking to maintain form and focus during the off-season. According to reports from the castellamontese sportiva, the selection recognizes Zanin’s commitment to his training and his potential for further development within the Italian baseball system.
The Pitching School is not a singular event but an ongoing winter project that spans the entire off-season. It aims to integrate physical preparation, technical refinement, and mental conditioning for young athletes.
The program emphasizes a controlled, high-quality routine that focuses on arm health and the development of solid technical foundations. By working with federal staff throughout the winter, participants are intended to arrive at the start of the next competitive season with a consistent level of progression.
The initiative is led by Alessandro Maestri, the manager of the Italian senior national team’s pitchers. Luca Bracco, the president of the Lynx Academy Canavese, described Maestri as a “true legend of baseball” in comments reported by the castellamontese sportiva.
The project involves pitching coaches from across various age categories to ensure a cohesive approach to training throughout the youth sector. Beyond individual growth, the program is designed to strengthen communication between federal staff and local clubs, promoting shared criteria for how young pitchers are coached.
For the Canavese-based club, Zanin’s inclusion in the national project is seen as a validation of the work performed by both the athlete and the team’s local staff. “For Marco, the selection represents the recognition of the commitment and dedication shown so far and an important opportunity for personal and sporting growth,” Bracco stated.
The organization expressed that the experience will provide benefits that extend beyond the individual. The club anticipates that the methods and training routines introduced through the federal program will eventually influence their broader movement, enriching the skills of local coaches as well.
The Lynx Academy Canavese has expressed its gratitude to the FIBS and the coaching staff involved for providing the opportunity. As of now, the program continues its work through the winter months, with the federation monitoring the athletes’ progress as they prepare for the upcoming competitive season.
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