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Ryan Kalbfus

NCAA Division II Baseball Coach | 2025 Conference Champion | Conference-Leading Offensive Development | Former DII Starting Infielder

Online Individualized Hitting Development · Buffalo · Baseball

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Highlights

  • 2025 PAC Conference Champion — Member of Grove City College's championship coaching staff.
  • NCAA Tournament Coaching Experience — Helped Grove City achieve a program-record 31 wins and earn an NCAA Division III Tournament appearance in 2025.
  • Conference-Leading Offensive Production — Helped coach a Grove City offense that led the PAC in batting average, hits, doubles, walks, runs, slugging percentage, and on-base percentage in 2025.
  • College Player Development — Played a key role in developing five All-Conference players and the PAC Newcomer of the Year.
  • Five-Year NCAA Division II Starting Infielder — Former third baseman at Gannon University, helping the program earn two NCAA Atlantic Regional appearances.
  • 2022 PSAC West Regular Season Champion — Division II Offensive Experience — Hit .307 with 8 home runs, 36 RBIs, 11 doubles, and 10 stolen bases during the 2022 season.

Teaching Philosophy

I believe great hitters are developed through a combination of efficient movement, physical ability, a strong offensive approach, and consistent preparation. My philosophy revolves around helping hitters control what they can control. That starts with understanding their swing, developing the ability to adjust to different speeds and locations, and building an offensive approach that allows them to compete consistently. I believe elite offensive baseball is played at second base. Hitters need to develop the ability to drive the baseball, get on base, and create opportunities to reach scoring position. I don't believe in giving every hitter the same drills or trying to make every swing look identical. My job is to identify what each player does well, understand what is limiting their performance, and create an individualized plan that helps them improve.

About the coach

I'm Ryan Kalbfus, an NCAA Division II Assistant Baseball Coach at D'Youville University, specializing in offensive player development, swing analysis, bat speed training, and individualized hitting programs.

Before joining D'Youville, I coached at Grove City College, where I was part of the 2025 PAC Championship coaching staff. During that season, our offense led the conference in several major statistical categories, including batting average, hits, doubles, runs, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. I also helped contribute to a program-record 31-win season and an NCAA Tournament appearance.

Prior to coaching, I was a five-year Division II infielder at Gannon University, where I was part of a PSAC West regular-season championship team and two NCAA Atlantic Regional appearances.

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Frequently asked questions

What is an online baseball lesson?

An online baseball lesson is a way of learning baseball skills and techniques from a coach or instructor through the internet, using video analysis, live coaching, or online courses. On Skillest, you can get private instruction with an elite baseball coach without even leaving your home. Simply record your baseball performance—be it pitching, batting, or fielding—and send it to your coach along with any goals, questions, or details that will help tailor the perfect training plan for you.

What are the benefits of an online lesson using Skillest?

Online golf lessons using Skillest offer many benefits, such as convenience, affordability, flexibility, and access to the largest selection of the most talented golf coaches in one place. Through video recordings, side by side comparisons, and conversations you have with your coach, you will receive comprehensive feedback on what you need to improve and how to improve these areas. When you get a lesson on Skillest, you don’t need to schedule a time or drive to your lesson. You can just record your swing and message your coach whenever you have questions.

How do I receive feedback from my coach?

You will receive feedback from your coach on skillest.com, and in the Skillest app if you use it. Your coach will record their own videos with their analysis as well as additional drills to work on and send them back to you inside the lesson. You can watch your coach’s analysis, which may include video, audio, text, or drawings and see the changes and improvements they suggest for your swing. You can also ask your coach follow-up questions and chat with them. You can review your feedback and track your progress anytime, in your browser or in the app.

What are the different types of lesson plans I can purchase?

Skillest offers a variety of plans and packages available for purchase. You can purchase a single online lesson, lesson packages, monthly subscriptions, or live Zoom lessons. Many coaches also offer video-based courses in addition to one-on-one coaching. Note: Not every coach will offer each type of lesson plan available.

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Courses are a series of instructional videos created by expert coaches that cover a wide range of sport-specific topics. Whether you're looking to refine your technique, master strategy, boost your fitness, or enhance your mental game, our courses are designed to help you excel in your chosen sport—be it golf, swimming, cricket, basketball, or baseball.