All The Tools You Need To Build A Successful Catcher.

Backstop Catching and Metro Baseball League have partnered to bring you a complete and comprehensive virtual catching program for players, coaches and families to master everything catching from start to finish! 

Your Virtual Catching Coach.

Backstop Catching is a mobile training program to help improve catcher's skills and coaches knowledge all year long. Catchers are a key part to your teams success, and having the proper information and training is crucial to winning games. Combining the best drills, information, practice plans, and catcher specific exercises, the mission is simple: Develop the best catchers possible.

Your Personal Catching Coach.

Backstop Catching is a mobile training program to help improve catcher's skills and coaches knowledge all year long. Catchers are a key part to your teams success, and having the proper information and training is crucial to winning games. Combining the best drills, information, practice plans, and catcher specific exercises, the mission is simple: Develop the best catchers possible.

 

How Backstop Catching Works:

You will be able to share the program of over 200 videos with each person in your organization, team, or family. Allowing everyone access to catching drills and information all year long. 

During any practice or training session, have Backstop right at your side for detailed explanations that correlate directly with our practice plans.

How Backstop Catching Works:

You will be able to share the program of over 200 videos with each person in your organization, team, or family. Allowing everyone access to catching drills and information all year long. 

During any practice or training session, have Backstop right at your side for detailed explanations that correlate directly with our practice plans.

Backstop Catching's Specialists 

Nolan Johnson

Nolan Johnson is a former collegiate All-American and professional catcher. He is the Founder of Backstop Catching and its lead instructor. Follow along with him as he leads you through the program, drills, and situations! 

Mike Brasch

Take care of your body, and your body will take care of you. Join former Strength Coach for the Colorado Rockies Mike Brasch to keep your body at optimal strength and flexibility all year long with catcher specific exercises and stretches. 

Harvey Martin

Harvey Martin of the San Francisco Giants is a leader in the field of human performance, and founder of The MindStrong Project. Dive into the importance of your mindset & breathing to make the most of your performance on & off the field.

An Online Community For Optimal Growth.

Along with the Catching Program, you will also be joining our online community where you can ask questions, post ideas, and always be up to date on the latest catching information and drills! 

An Online Community For Optimal Growth.

Along with the Catching Program, you will also be joining our online community where you can ask questions, post ideas, and always be up to date on the latest catching information and drills!

What The Program Includes:

  • Proper Glove Shaping

  • Catcher Specific Stretches

  • Mindset & Breath Training

  • Daily Warm-Up Routine

  • Set Up & Stances

  • Receiving Drills 

  • Blocking Drills 

  • Transfer & Throwing Drills

  • Hand-Eye Drills

  • In-Game Situations

  • Pitch Calling Strategy

  • Arm Care Routine

  • Printable Practice Plans

  • Ask Nolan Questions & Get Feedback!

What's Included In The Program:

  • Proper Glove Shaping

  • Catcher Specific Stretches

  • Mindset & Breath Training

  • Daily Warm-Up Routine

  • Set Up & Stances

  • Receiving Drills 

  • Blocking Drills 

  • Transfer & Throwing Drills

  • Hand-Eye Drills

  • In-Game Situations

  • Pitch Calling Strategy

  • Arm Care Routine

  • Printable Practice Plans

  • Get Personalized Feedback!

Your Solution For Catchers Training.

Whether the ultimate goal is to optimize one's skills, flexibility, or mind, you have to get their training organized and consistent.

This program will teach you how to create routines and mindsets that make anything achievable right from your pocket. Eliminate all resistance to your top performance by expanding everyone's capabilities anytime and anywhere. 

Your Solution For Catchers Training.

Whether the ultimate goal is to optimize one's skills, flexibility, or mind, you have to get their training organized and consistent.

This program will teach you how to create routines and mindsets that make anything achievable right from your pocket. Eliminate all resistance to your top performance by expanding everyone's capabilities anytime and anywhere. 

Complete Catching Program

$997

Yearly

  • 200+ videos of drills, progressions & insights.
  • Access on any smart phone or computer.
  • Improve receiving, blocking & throwing performance.
  • Catcher specific warm up and recovery exercises.
  • MLB level mental skills and breath instruction.
  • Printable practice plans for organized training.
  • Updated regularly with the newest information.
  • Ask Nolan questions and get feedback! 
  • 7 day free trial!
START YOUR FREE TRIAL!

Patrick Casey

Assistant Coach, University of Minnesota

"What Nolan has put together with Backstop Catching is truly phenomenal."

Adam Christ 

Assistant Coach, University of Illinois

"Backstop Catching will give players, parents, and coaches a road map to the toughest position on the baseball field!"

Shaun Wegner

Associate Head Coach, UW-Milwaukee 

"Nolan's impact on catchers and a pitching staff will now be shared through his insight and knowledge here at Backstop Catching!”

Matt Magers

Head Baseball Coach, MSU, Mankato

"Nolan is a true student of the catching position. His knowledge of the game, specifically catching, is tremendous."

Steve McGuiggan

Founder of MN Mash

"The drills, mindset, and leadership we have in our catchers thanks to Nolan is giving us a competitive edge over our competition."

Tim Stewart

Collegiate Catcher

"Working with Nolan has improved my catching skills. He brought a new meaning on how to block, catch, and throw a baseball.

Preview Of The Program: