Helping your child, sUCCEED, AND lOVE THE GAME

As parents, we all want to see our kids thrive—not just as athletes but as confident, happy individuals. We understand the challenges kids face, whether they’re trying to keep up with peers who mature faster or looking for ways to reach their full potential. That’s why we’ve developed programs designed to meet your child where they are and help them grow into the athlete they’re meant to be.

Online Programs: Start Building Strength and Confidence Today

Your Solution for: Helping your child stay active and build essential athletic skills—even with a busy schedule. Our self-paced online programs are the perfect way for kids to start improving right away, with instant access to expert-guided training that can be done from the comfort of home.

Easy-to-Follow Videos: Step-by-step instructions guide kids through every movement, so they can learn safely and effectively.

Trackable Progress: Simple checklists and a four-week progress test keep kids motivated and let you see how much they’re improving.

Designed for All Skill Levels: Whether your child is just starting out or ready for the next challenge, we have programs for beginners, intermediate, and advanced athletes.

No Equipment Needed: Everything can be done at home, making it easy to get started right away.

Flexible and Convenient: Train three days a week, with built-in rest days, to fit into your family’s schedule.

With instant access, your child can start developing strength, mechanics, and confidence today—and begin seeing results in just weeks.

In Person and Hybrid Coaching: Tailored Support for Maximum Growth

Your Solution for: Giving your child the personalized attention and expert guidance they need to develop their skills and confidence.

Our coaching programs combine the personalized focus of one-on-one sessions with the energy and camaraderie of group training, giving kids the best of both worlds. But this isn’t just a collection of random drills—it’s a carefully designed program that ensures consistent progress.

What Makes Us Different

Programming Calendar for Hitting Development: Each session follows a structured progression designed to help your child acquire and refine the skills they need to excel. Our calendar ensures that every drill and exercise builds on the last, so your athlete is constantly improving. This isn’t just throwing together drills—it’s a proven system to develop a powerful, consistent swing.

Engaging Sessions: Every session is structured to keep kids motivated and happy, starting with a warm-up, moving into drills, and ending with a fun, competitive game to reinforce learning and celebrate progress.

HitTrax Technology: We use advanced tools to capture real-time data, like exit velocity and launch angle, so we can pinpoint where your child is excelling and where they can grow.

Specialized Equipment: Tools like the Hack Attack Jr. pitching machine and specialty bats are used to help kids build confidence and develop different aspects of their swing.

Certified High-Level Pattern (HLP) Swing Instruction: Our coaches are certified by Richard Schenk, the hitting coach of Aaron Judge, to teach a proven method that gets results.

In Person 1:1 Coaching: Your child will receive 4 one-on-one sessions per month, where we focus on their unique needs to help them make faster progress.

Hybrid 1:1 Coaching: Perfect for families with hectic schedules. Includes monthly In Person assessment combined with remote coaching.

HitTrax Games and Assessments: Fun Meets Functionality

Your Solution for: Keeping your child motivated while providing real, actionable insights to track their improvement.

Kids love our HitTrax games and assessments because they make learning fun. You’ll love them because they provide measurable results and insights into your child’s growth.

Instant Feedback: With every swing, HitTrax provides detailed data like exit velocity, launch angle, and carry distance, so your child can see the impact of their training.

Progress You Can See: Parents can log in to review their child’s stats and track how much they’ve improved over time.

Baseline and Progress Reports: Assessments help us identify your child’s strengths and areas for improvement, ensuring their training is always focused and effective.

Game Simulations: HitTrax lets kids experience game-like conditions right in the batting cage, preparing them for real-world competition.

Fun and Engaging: From Home Run Derby to Around the World, HitTrax games keep kids excited about their progress while reinforcing essential skills.

THE AFK COACHING PROCESS

BUILD ATHLETIC BASE

Develop fundamental athleticism through structured training programs.

MASTER MECHANICS

Learn the proper mechanics of athletic movement and the High Level Pattern swing.

DEVELOP MENTALLY

Build confidence and resilience through our proven mental approach.

HAVE FUN

Use games, challenges, and other age appropriate tools to bring fun into the process.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What ages do you work with?

We primarily focus on athletes ages 8-12, with special programs available for players 13 and older. This age range allows us to build strong foundations during crucial developmental years.

Do I need special equipment for the online training?

No! Our online Athletic Development program is designed to be completed at home without any special equipment. We focus on fundamental movements and exercises that build strength and coordination using body weight.

What technology do you use in training?

The Basement Lab features the latest in technology including HitTrax and HitTrax Viewpoint systems, Hack Attack Pitching Machine, Pocket Radar, and Blast Motion sensors.

How do I get started?

If you are interested in an Online Program, simply purchase the program and you will receive an email with all necessary instructions. If you're interested in our in person programs you will need to submit an application and our team will reach out to you with next steps.

Do you have a facility?

We operate out of the "Basement Lab", which is a home based, indoor batting cage outfitted with the latest technology including HitTrax, HitTrax Viewpoint, Hack Attack Jr., Blast Motion & Pocket Radar.

What areas of baseball do you train?

We focus exclusively on athletic development and hitting. Our athletic development programs are designed to help kids ages 6-12 build a foundation of speed, strength, endurance, coordination, and flexibility that transfers to any athletic court or field. Our hitting programs teach the foundations of the High Level Pattern swing, which is modeled after the mechanics of the most successful hitters.