Year-Round Pitching Development
Your Son Doesn't Need More
Lessons. He Needs One Plan.
402 Pitching Academy is a year-round development system that connects mechanics, arm care, strength, and mental game under one coaching team — so your son stops guessing and starts progressing.
D1
College Playing Experience
10+
Years Coaching
500+
Athletes Developed
Pierce
79 → 87 mph
+8 mph in 6 months
Grayson
79 → 88 mph
+9 mph in 9 months
Brady
80 → 86 mph
+6 mph in 9 months
Cade
84 → 89 mph
+5 mph in 2 months
Sound Familiar?
Most Families Spend $5,000–$8,000 a Year on Baseball — With No Plan
Private lessons on Tuesday. Travel ball on weekends. A pitching clinic in December. A showcase camp in February. A new pitching coach every time someone recommends one. A new lifting program found online.
Every one of those might be good in certain situations. The problem is nothing is connected. Your son gets multiple pieces of advice, no starting point, no plan to navigate it all, and no way to know if any of it is working.
Every coach has a different fix, and none of them compare notes
No structured plan connecting mechanics, strength, and arm care
Everything stops when the season starts, and the gains fade by summer
Nobody measured where he started, so nobody can show he's improved
Spending more without seeing more results
Five coaches = five routes.
Put one address into five GPS apps and try to follow all of them at once. You'd drive in circles. That's what most families do with pitching development.
402 is one GPS. We find out exactly where your son is today, lock in where he wants to go, and give him one route that updates as he grows.
— John Oltman, Founder
That's why 402 starts with an assessment, not a lesson.
The 402 System
One Team. One Plan. Five Pillars.
Every athlete gets an individualized development plan built around five connected pillars — because mechanics without arm care is a time bomb, and strength without movement quality is wasted potential.
⚾
Pitching Mechanics
Frame-by-frame video analysis. Sequencing, arm path, lower-half efficiency — all customized to your son's body.
💪
Arm Care
Shoulder mobility, scap function, rotational capacity. Not just band work — a real arm health protocol.
🏋️
Strength & Movement
Lower-half power, upper body elasticity, and functional athleticism that translates to the mound.
🧠
Mental Game
Breathwork, adjustment frameworks, competitive mindset training. The stuff that separates good arms from great pitchers.
📊
Progress Tracking
Weekly check-ins, benchmark testing, and program adjustments so you always know your son is on track.
402 isn't a lesson factory. It's a system. Your son gets assessed, gets a plan, and gets
coached through it all year — offseason and in-season.
Our Foundation
The HEAT Method
HEAT isn't a marketing gimmick. It's how we coach, how we develop, and how we
expect our athletes to show up. Every day.
H
Heart
We want guys who love the craft of pitching. Who compete with joy. Talent opens doors, but heart is what keeps you going when it's January, it's cold, and nobody's watching.
E
Endurance
Not just arm endurance. The physical and mental stamina to compete deep into a game, deep into a season, and deep into a career. We build athletes who are in it for the long haul, even when the going gets tough.
A
Anchored
Grounded in who you are, not what the scoreboard says. Anchored in process, routines, and values — whether you just threw a no-hitter or got lit up. Baseball is something they do — it's not all that they are.
T
Trust
Trust in the training. Trust in your coach. Trust in yourself on the mound when it's 3-2 with the bases loaded. That trust isn't blind — it's earned through reps, preparation, and the system.
We're not just building better pitchers. We're developing better competitors
and better people who happen to throw a baseball.
How It Works
Three Steps to Real Development
Get Assessed
We start with a full-body movement assessment and mechanical video analysis. No guessing — we identify exactly where your son is and what's holding him back.
Get Your Plan
Based on the assessment, we build an individualized training plan connecting mechanics, arm care, strength, and mental game — tailored to his body and his goals.
Train & Track
Weekly coached sessions during offseason. Individualized remote programming during the season. Year-round check-ins and adjustments through the 402 Training App.
How It Works
Three Steps to Real Development
Get Assessed
We start with a full-body movement assessment and mechanical video analysis. No guessing — we identify exactly where your son is and what's holding him back.
Get Your Plan
Based on the assessment, we build an individualized training plan connecting mechanics, arm care, strength, and mental game — tailored to his body and his goals.
03
Train & Track
Weekly coached sessions during offseason. Individualized remote programming during the season. Year-round check-ins and adjustments through the 402 Training App.
Year-Round Development
Development Doesn't Stop When the Season Starts
Most programs train athletes for 3–4 months and then disappear. Our 2-phase system keeps your son developing 12 months a year.
Most programs train athletes for 3–4 months and then disappear. Our 2-phase
system keeps your son developing 12 months a year.
September – February
Offseason Group Training
Small-group coached sessions (max 6 athletes per group)
Structured mechanical development
Arm care and mobility protocols
Strength and movement training
Bullpen structure and progression
Weekly performance benchmarks
March – August
In-Season Remote Training
Individualized programming via the 402 Training App
Weekly check-ins and performance tracking
Game-ready arm care routines
In-season mechanical adjustments
Mental game and competition prep
In-person drop-in sessions available
Real Athletes. Real Results.
What Our Athletes and Parents Say
"He helped me transform from a kid who was just trying to play a little in college to having some success while doing it. We worked on every aspect — velocity, arm care, mobility, mental game. Even now I still reach out if I have questions on pitching."
Brett Sears
402 Athlete
Triple A, Atlanta Braves · Nebraska Huskers All-American
"What makes Coach Oltman different from other coaches is his approach on the mental game. He has an app where he uploads mobility workouts, nutrition goals, conditioning, and strength training — plus zoom calls on the mental side. If you're serious about getting to the next level, 402 is 100% worth it."
Grayson Wallace
402 Athlete
Wayne State College
"Unlike other coaches, he takes the time to understand my mechanics, mindset, and goals, and built a program that actually works for me. I've gained velocity, improved my control, and most importantly, stayed healthy."
Brady Alderson
402 Athlete
Concordia University
I have so much appreciation for your focus on the whole athlete and not just their physical skills. He's finally making progress in areas we've tried really hard to address without success. What you're teaching him will be helpful when he's a grown up with a real job, a husband, and a father.
Kim R.
Parent of 402 Athlete
Whole-athlete development • Mental game breakthrough
training locations
Three Ways to TRAIN WITH US
In-Person
Lincoln
Group training at Driven Academy. Wednesday evenings, max 6 athletes per group. Includes 24/7 facility access.
Coached by John Oltman
Small groups (6 max)
24/7 Driven Academy access included
In-season remote programming
In-person drop-in sessions available
In-Person
Papillion
Group training at TTS in Papillion. Wednesday evenings. Choose 402 Pitching Only or the full 402 + TTS Performance Package.
402 Pitching Only — mechanics & arm care
402 + TTS — add strength, speed & agility
Small groups (6 max)
In-season remote programming
Facility access options available
Anywhere
Remote
Can't train locally? Get the full 402 system delivered through the Training App — individualized programming, weekly check-ins, and priority for local spots when they open.
Full individualized programming
Weekly coach check-ins
402 Training App access
Video analysis and feedback
Priority waitlist for local spots
Meet Your Coaches
John Oltman
HEAD COACH & FOUNDER
I'm a former D1 pitcher at Creighton who's had the privilege of guiding hundreds of pitchers over the past 10+ years — from youth players to professionals. I hold a mathematics degree, which means I think in systems, not clichés.
I built 402 Pitching Academy because I saw what was missing: a year-round system that connects every part of a pitcher's development under one roof. Not more lessons. Not more tips. A plan that assesses where your son is, builds around his specific needs, and adjusts as he grows.
My job isn't to be the hero of your son's story. He is. My job is to be his trusted guide — to give him the roadmap, the tools, and the coaching to get where he's trying to go.
D1
College Pitcher - Creighton University
10+
Years Coaching
500+
Athletes Served
Brayden Curtis
PERFORMANCE COACH
Brayden is a former right-handed pitcher at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He holds a degree in Kinesiology and brings 4 years of hands-on experience working with pitchers from youth through the college level.
With a background in strength and conditioning, Brayden bridges the gap between the weight room and the mound — making sure the physical development your son is doing actually translates to performance on game day.
He works alongside John to deliver the strength, movement, and arm care pillars of the 402 System — ensuring every athlete's plan is executed with the same precision it was designed with.
D1
College Pitcher - Omaha
Kinesiology
Degree
4+
Years Coaching Pitchers
Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from private lessons?
Private lessons give your son one tip per week with no plan connecting anything. We start with a full assessment, build an individualized development plan across mechanics, arm care, strength, and mental game, and coach him through it all year. Every session builds on the last. That's the difference between tips and a system.
What ages do you work with?
We work with pitchers from youth through high school and beyond. The system scales — a 12-year-old's plan looks different from a 17-year-old's, but the framework is the same: assess, plan, train, track.
What happens during the season?
Development doesn't stop when games start. During the season (March–August), your son transitions to individualized remote programming through the 402 Training App. Weekly check-ins, game-ready arm care, in-season mechanical adjustments, and mental game support. In-person drop-in sessions are also available.
What if we're not in Lincoln or Papillion?
Our Remote Training program delivers the full 402 system anywhere. You get individualized programming, weekly coach check-ins, video analysis, and Training App access. Remote athletes also get priority waitlist access for local spots when they open — and your discount carries over.
How big are the training groups?
Groups are capped at 6 athletes to keep coaching quality high. Every athlete gets individual attention within the group setting. When groups fill up, athletes go on the waitlist with priority access to remote training.
What does the assessment include?
A full-body movement assessment covering hip and shoulder mobility, lower-half efficiency, scap function, and rotational capacity — plus mechanical video analysis with frame-by-frame breakdown. We uncover exactly what's limiting your son and build his plan around it.
What's the difference between the Papillion options?
Option A (402 Pitching Only) focuses on pitching mechanics, arm care, and individualized programming. Option B (402 + TTS) adds strength, speed, and agility training through TTS — a complete performance package with pitching development and athletic training under one roof.
Stop Guessing. Start Developing.
Contact us to learn how 402 can build a year-round
plan for your son to get started today.
Contact us to learn how 402 can build a year-round plan for your son!
Limited spots available.
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Lincoln & Papillion, Nebraska