Who is Tom House, Pitching Great?

Often called the “father of modern pitching mechanics” and a “professor of throwing,” Dr. Tom House pitched at the professional level for 12 years before developing a comprehensive, science-based methodology for training pitchers. Tom House founded the National Pitching Association (NPA) and the Rod Dedeaux Research and Baseball Institute (RDRBI) to research and implement human movement, physical preparation, and training programs to help pitchers and rotational athletes improve their skills. The NPA was founded on the belief that pitchers have a right to health-first, scientifically-based programs to gain pitching velocity and functional strength while reducing the risk of injury. Tom House was one of the first to use mechanics and athlete motion analysis to develop a practical pitching program for pitchers and rotational athletes, which has evolved into the National Pitching program for athletes.

Tom House’s credentials are extensive, including:

• James Andrews Award for Excellence in Baseball Sports Medicine
• Association for the Advancement of Applied Sports Psychology
• American College of Sports Medicine
• American Baseball Coaches Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient
• Pitching coach for reality program The Million Dollar Arm
• Authored/ co-authored over 20 studies, journals and publications
• Author of 7 books
• Coach:
  • Houston Astros
  • San Diego Padres
  • Texas Rangers
  • University of Southern California
• Major League Baseball Pitcher:
  • Atlanta Braves
  • Boston Red Sox
  • Seattle Mariners
• Education:
  • PhD – Sports Psychology
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Science

Successful Pitchers in National Pitching Program

Tom House and NPA have helped thousands of rotational athletes achieve greater velocity, functional strength, and increased control while helping them reduce the risk of injuries from poor mechanics and conditioning.

Tom House has trained many professional athletes, including:

• Randy Johnson – MLB pitcher, Hall of Famer
• Nolan Ryan – MLB pitcher, Hall of Famer
• Rob Nen – MLB pitcher
• Orel Hershiser – MLB pitcher
• Mark Prior – MLB pitcher
• John Young – MLB player
• Tim Tebow – MLB player, NFL quarterback
• Drew Brees – NFL quarterback
• Tom Brady – NFL quarterback

Tom House still coaches in clinic settings while researching the science of pitching and developing advanced training protocols for rotational athletes throughout the country. If you’re interested in the National Pitching nationwide baseball instruction program contact your nearest regional director to learn more and sign up for training.