About Mike Bard

Mike Bard is a professional baseball hitting consultant known for helping hitters perform under real competitive pressure. His work focuses on clarity, adjustability, and decision-making — not mechanical perfection or one-size-fits-all swing models.

For more than two decades, Mike has COACHED across every level of the game, from youth and high school players to college programs and Major League hitters. His approach is grounded in a simple belief: hitters perform best when they understand their swing, trust their preparation, and can manage the game when it speeds up.

A Consultant’s Approach to Hitting

Mike does not teach a single “ideal” swing. Instead, he helps hitters organize their movement around principles that hold up across different speeds, pitches, and competitive environments.

His work emphasizes:

• Understanding why the swing works or breaks down

• Managing timing and decision-making under pressure

• Maintaining adjustability rather than chasing positions

• Building independence so hitters can self-correct in games

This philosophy is the foundation of CEO Hitting, a principle-based consulting practice designed for serious players and programs seeking long-term performance rather than short-term fixes.

Learn more about the philosophy behind this work on the Services page.

Experience Across Every Level of the Game

Mike’s background includes leadership roles in college baseball, player development work within Major League organizations, and long-term consulting relationships with professional hitters. He played professional baseball before transitioning into coaching and consulting, bringing firsthand competitive experience into his work.

His experience includes:

• Head Baseball Coach at the Division I level

• Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator in major college programs

• Minor League Hitting Coach within an MLB organization

• Hitting Consultant with MLB organizations during postseason-contending seasons

• Founder and CEO of a large-scale player development organization

Across all of these environments, Mike’s role has remained consistent: helping hitters and coaches simplify complexity, align language, and create swings that translate to competition.

Trusted by Players at the Highest Levels

Throughout his career, Mike has been trusted by players who competed at the highest levels of the game. These relationships were built on clarity, honesty, and a shared commitment to long-term development.

Professional, college, and elite players have described Mike’s work as helping them:

• Understand their swing at a deeper level

• Stay composed under pressure

• Make meaningful adjustments without panic

• Maintain direction over the course of their careers

You can read perspectives directly from players here.

Working With CEO Hitting

Today, Mike works with players and programs nationwide through CEO Hitting. His consulting includes in-person and remote swing analysis, ongoing development support, and program-level collaboration.

CEO Hitting is best suited for:

• Advanced youth players ready for higher-level instruction

• High school players preparing for college competition

• College and professional hitters seeking consistency and adjustability

• Coaches and programs looking to align offensive language and standards

Players and parents looking for a quick fix or drill-based instruction may be better served elsewhere. CEO Hitting is designed for those who want understanding, ownership, and performance that holds up when it matters.

If you’re evaluating whether this approach is the right fit, start here:
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A Focus on Long-Term Development

Mike’s work integrates the physical, mental, and emotional demands of hitting. Mechanics matter — but only when they support timing, decision-making, and composure.

The goal is not to build a swing that looks good in practice, but one that works in competition.

That principle guides every aspect of CEO Hitting.

Get Started

Most players begin with an evaluation to identify what is actually limiting performance. From there, development paths may include ongoing consulting, targeted swing analysis, or program-level support depending on needs and goals.

Learn more about available options on the Services page or reach out directly through the Contact page.