Jacob Crain- Signs With Concordia University

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2017 Summer Baseball Camps

Posted on May 17, 2017 by

 

Summer 2017 Baseball Camps
Summer 2017 Camp Schedule
We just announced our summer camp schedule! You can go to www.hardballacademy.com homepage and sign up to get up to date info on any programs that we conduct throughout the year. For Camp information and to register go to the CAMP LINK.

12 Week Velocity Enhancement Pitching Camp
When: Starts June 5th (every Mon and Wed)
Time: 11:00-12:30 (High School/College) 12:30-2:00 (High School/College) 5:30-7:00 (8th/9th Graders)
Where: Hardball Academy Pearland
Ages: High School and College Players
Cost: $350/ month (June-Aug)
This Camp is designed for incoming and current high school players and college players.  The main focus of this camp is to build velocity through enhancing movement patterns (learning how to use your body more efficiently) and through using proven training techniques.  Players will refine individual pitching mechanics to develop maximum velocity and control. Pitchers will learn through specialty drills and sport specific strength training how to:  Use their bodies to create force, momentum, leverage, sequencing, synchronization, and explosiveness.  These methods are backed by current research studies (kinetic & kinematic analysis) and updated training methods.  Pitchers will use high-speed video analysis to evaluate mechanics.  As well, all pitchers will be taught a  proven arm care program that aids in preventing injuries, and improves arm strength, range of motion, and endurance.  All positions wishing to increase “arm strength” are welcome to attend.
This 10 year program has seen over 200 pitchers increase their velocities by an average of 5.5 mph.  Some pitchers have seen gains up to 9-12 mph while also improving control, endurance, flexibility, athleticism, range of motion, functional strength, and reducing the risk of injuries! We have had 37 pitchers touch 90 mph in the last 4 years.
3D Kinetic Video Analysis will be offered at this camp. Click on the link to see an example of the analysis.
6 Week Catching Camp
When:  1:30-2:30pm
Where: Hardball Academy in League City/Dickinson
Ages:  9-14
Starting: Monday and Wednesday starting June 26th
Cost: $300
Only 12 spots available
Fundamental Focus areas:
–          Proper footwork
–          Stance/Set up
–         Giving signs
–         receiving, blocking, throwing technique
–         fielding bunts, pop ups, and more
For more information or to register visit our website www.hardballacademy.com or call 281-227-3225
6 Week Infield Camp
When:  3:30-4:30pm
Where: Hardball Academy in Pearland
Ages:  12-18
Starting:  Every Tuesday and Thursday starting July 11th
Cost: $300
Only 12 spots available
Fundamental Focus areas:
–          Proper footwork
–          Correct hand placement and timing; charging, backhand, glove side, and off side
–          Agility in all directions
–          The bare hand play and setting the body for the throw
–          Bag work, receiving the ball, avoiding the baserunner
–          slow rollers
–          proper angles
–          Holding runners
Strength Focus areas:
–          Legs
–          Core
–          Back
For more information or to register visit our website www.hardballacademy.com or call 281-227-3225
6 Week Pitching 101 Camp
When:  2:30-3:30pm
Where: Hardball Academy in Pearland
Ages:  8-13
Starting:  Monday and Wednesday starting June 26th
Cost: $300
Only 12 spots available
Fundamental Focus areas:

-Proper throwing mechanics

-Arm care program

-Training program to do at home

For more information or to register visit our website www.hardballacademy.com or call 281-227-3225
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Ryder Moore signs with ETBU

Posted on May 9, 2017 by

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Congratulations to Clear Lake HS standout Ryder Moore for signing with East Texas Baptist University where he will continue chasing his baseball dream!!  Well done young man, you deserve this after the years of hard work you have dedicated to the game!!

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Hardball Top Showcase team spot

Posted on May 3, 2017 by

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I am looking to fill a pitching spot on our top 17U showcase team.  This roster is full of D1 and JUCO talent, and I am looking for an extra pitcher for summer and fall.

We will be playing in Five Tool Showcase events, Texas Showcase League, as well as team camps at HBU, Lamar University, and Sam Houston State University.

We currently have every player on this roster being communicated with by college programs at every level.

Needs to be a Varsity experienced pitcher.

If you are interested in having your son play top level 17U baseball this summer and fall please contact Coach Cathcart

josh@hardballacademy.com

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Hardball Elite-High School Team Tryouts

Posted on April 24, 2017 by

 

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High School Tryouts

May 13th  1:00

3200 Deats Road, Dickinson, TX

       Tryout Form Link

http://www.hardballacademy.com

 

Hardball Elite Committed College/Professional Players

Andrew Beasley-HBU/San Jac Jr. College/Lamar

Austin Yeager-Texas Lutheran

Logan Corbin-Richland Jr. College/University Nevada-Reno

Eric Ruff-Southwestern University

Joey Latulippe-Lamar

Clay Puckett- Alvin Jr. College/San Angelo State

Bobby Loveless-Panola Jr. College/Alvin Jr. College/SFA

Andrew Whittington-Galveston Jr. College/Arizona Diamondbacks

Jason Foley-Texas Lutheran

Charles Coolidge-Tyler Jr. College

Nick Langford-Galveston Jr. College

Justin Ferguson-East Texas/Wharton Jr. College

Nick Johnson-Galveston Jr. College

Clayton Martin-North Central Jr. College

Cameron Johnson-Okaloosa-Walton Jr. College/Lamar University

Stephan Meyers-Alvin Jr. College

Lee Dolan-Minnesota

Rob Brasier-University of Washington

Michael Martin-Alvin Jr. College

Brent Jarrell-Alvin Jr. College

Trey Garcia-Texas Southmost College

Robbie Boles- Galveston Jr. College

Louis Tovar-Galveston Jr. College

Kyle Flynn- North Lake Jr. College

Jake Scott- Alvin Jr. College

Michael Gage-Blinn Jr. College

Chase Janeck-Tyler Jr. College

Will Wade-Galveston Jr. College/LA Tech

Jerrett Sandridge-Alvin Jr. College

Nick Sonnier-Colin County Community College

Thomas Huggins-Galveston Jr. College

Matt Juengle-Panola Jr. College/Texas A&M/Miami Marlins

Michael McCalib-Birmingham-Southern

Jerme Brooks-Utah

Jeff Claydon-Trinity University

Chris Narvez-Alvin Jr. College

Jay Hall-Newman University

Cory Benavidas-Angelina Jr. College

Matt Bludau-Panola Jr. College

Reid Wilson-Virginia Military Academy

Preston Schulze-Sterling College (Kansas)/Cedar Valley Jr. College

Tony Melecio-Galveston Jr. College

Kevin Thornton-McMurray University

Jason Gareri-Hill Jr. College

Alex Anastas-University of Houston/Alvin Jr. College

Michael Ruiz-Angelina Jr. College

Damieon Lehikas-University of Dallas (UT Dalls)

Adrian Montoya-Mary Hardin Baylor

Eric Ethridge-Vernon Jr. College

Ruben Michael Sierra-Sul Ross State University/Ranger Jr. College

Robbie Buller-HBU

Bobby McCormick- Angelina Jr. College

Ryan Vruggink-University of Houston

William Wells-Trinity University

Ryan Ewald-Galveston Jr. College

Jordan Gibbs-East Texas Baptist University

BrodieBrown- Brookhaven Jr. College

Wes Johnston-East Texas Baptist

Nolan Trabinino-UTSA

Matthew Plitt-Galveston Jr. College/UL-Lafayette/Drafted by  Tampa Bay

 

 

Kyle Singleton-Sam Houston State University

JC Neighbors-Blinn Jr College

Devin Walley-

Andrew Phu-Alvin Jr. College

Paige Potts- Alvin Jr. College

Kevin Krahl- Texas Tech

Jerrett Johnson- Alvin Jr. College/UT Pan Am

Houston Creighton-Texas College

Faith Roberts- St. Edwards

Dusteyn Suttle-Texas Westlayan University

Matthew Brister-Alvin Jr. College

Scotty Patrick-Concordia University

Jake Cosart- Siminole  JUCO/Boston Red Sox

Andrew Cook-Galveston College

Brock Hartson-UTSA/Cleveland Indians

Ryan Harper-Penn State

Allen Cook-Alvin Jr. College

Jansen Cosart- Siminole JUCO

Chad Valcoviak-HBU

Josh Stokeman-Galveston College

Will Hibbs- Lamar University/Philadelphia  Phillies

Mark Baughman-LA Tech

Jayson McKinley-Lamar University/Tampa Bay Devil Rays

Jarius Alexander-UT Dallas

Ross McWhorter-Galveston College

Brandon Waddell-Virginia/Pittsburgh Pirates

Clint Johnson-Hill Jr College

Brian Martin-LA Tech

Matt Plitt-USL/Drafted by Tampa Bay

Cameron Williams-LSU

Cutter McDowell-Galveston College/Lamar University

Riley Cooper-USL

Tyler Winfield-Arkansas/Sam Houston State

Chase Lowman-Odessa Jr. College

Matt Savalah-Redlands College

Matt Williams-Redlands College

Trent Franson-TCU

Blake Chisolm- Sam Houston State

Garrett Bruce-Texas Tech

Cameron Vige- Weatherford JUCO

Chris Clark-Alvin Jr College

Ross McWhorter- Galveston College/Nichols State University

Chris Byrd- Alvin Jr College

Chad Leatherwood-Our Lady of the Lake University

Andrew Escamilla- Alvin Jr College

Jake Cosart-Duke/Drafted by Boston Redsox 3rd round

Curtis Webb-Southwest Assembly of God

Evan McDonald- HBU

Cody Plowman- Our Lady of The Lake

David Reyna- St Edwards University

John Snider- Alvin JUCO

Jake Blakenship- Blinn JUCO

Brandon Bolt- Wharton JUCO

Luke Coale- St. Edwards University

Blake Schultz- Louisiana Lafayette

JT Manbeck- Army West Point

Noah Sorrels- Alvin JUCO

Braydon Fisher- Army West Point

Kyle Taylor- Hill JUCO

Jason Jaekel- Wharton JUCO

Garrison Gandy- Napa Valley JUCO, CA

Cordale Brooks-Dupla- Coastal Bend Jr. College

Jacob Crain- Concordia University

 

 

 

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Summer 2017 Camp Schedule

Posted on April 19, 2017 by
Summer 2017 Baseball Camps
Summer 2017 Camp Schedule
We just announced our summer camp schedule! You can go to www.hardballacademy.com homepage and sign up to get up to date info on any programs that we conduct throughout the year. For Camp information and to register go to the CAMP LINK.
General Skills Camps
3 Sessions
When: Bayside Little League Complex- Session 1     June 26th-29th
   League City Sportsplex- Session 2                July 10th-13th
   NASA Little League-Session 3                       July 24th-27th
Time: 9:00-1:00
Where: Bayside Little League/NASA/League City Sportsplex
Ages:7-13
Cost: $205
This Camp is designed to teach overall baseball skills. Players will be taught proper biomechanics related to hitting, fielding, throwing, sliding, bunting, and more.  The camp will also incorporate fun games and activities that will help teach baseball related skills. On hand will be Hardball Academy instructors and current college players that have previously trained at Hardball Academy. Sign up today camp space is limited!
10 Week Velocity Enhancement Pitching Camp
When: Starts June 9th (every Tue and Thur)
Time: 10:00-11:30
Where: Hardball Academy Pearland
Ages: High School and College Players
Cost: $350/ month (June-Aug)
This Camp is designed for incoming and current high school players and college players.  The main focus of this camp is to build velocity through enhancing movement patterns (learning how to use your body more efficiently) and through using proven training techniques.  Players will refine individual pitching mechanics to develop maximum velocity and control. Pitchers will learn through specialty drills and sport specific strength training how to:  Use their bodies to create force, momentum, leverage, sequencing, synchronization, and explosiveness.  These methods are backed by current research studies (kinetic & kinematic analysis) and updated training methods.  Pitchers will use high-speed video analysis to evaluate mechanics.  As well, all pitchers will be taught a  proven arm care program that aids in preventing injuries, and improves arm strength, range of motion, and endurance.  All positions wishing to increase “arm strength” are welcome to attend.
This 10 year program has seen over 200 pitchers increase their velocities by an average of 5.5 mph.  Some pitchers have seen gains up to 9-12 mph while also improving control, endurance, flexibility, athleticism, range of motion, functional strength, and reducing the risk of injuries! We have had 37 pitchers touch 90 mph in the last 4 years.
3D Kinetic Video Analysis will be offered at this camp. Click on the link to see an example of the analysis.
6 Week Infield Camp
When:  3:30-4:30pm
Where: Hardball Academy in Pearland
Ages:  12-18
Starting:  Every Tuesday and Thursday starting July 5th
Cost: $300
Only 12 spots available
Fundamental Focus areas:
–          Proper footwork
–          Correct hand placement and timing; charging, backhand, glove side, and off side
–          Agility in all directions
–          The bare hand play and setting the body for the throw
–          Bag work, receiving the ball, avoiding the baserunner
–          slow rollers
–          proper angles
–          Holding runners
Strength Focus areas:
–          Legs
–          Core
–          Back
For more information or to register visit our website www.hardballacademy.com or call 281-227-3225
6 Week Catching Camp
When:  3:30-4:30pm
Where: Hardball Academy in Pearland
Ages:  10-18
Starting: Monday and Wednesday starting June 26th
Cost: $300
Only 12 spots available
Fundamental Focus areas:
–          Proper footwork
–          Correct hand placement and timing; charging, backhand, glove side, and off side
–          Agility in all directions
–          The bare hand play and setting the body for the throw
–          Bag work, receiving the ball, avoiding the baserunner
–          slow rollers
–          proper angles
–          Holding runners
Strength Focus areas:
–          Legs
–          Core
–          Back
For more information or to register visit our website www.hardballacademy.com or call 281-227-3225
6 Week Pitching 101 Camp
When:  3:30-4:30pm
Where: Hardball Academy in Pearland
Ages:  8-13
Starting:  Monday and Wednesday starting June 26th
Cost: $300
Only 12 spots available
Fundamental Focus areas:
–          Proper footwork
–          Correct hand placement and timing; charging, backhand, glove side, and off side
–          Agility in all directions
–          The bare hand play and setting the body for the throw
–          Bag work, receiving the ball, avoiding the baserunner
–          slow rollers
–          proper angles
–          Holding runners
Strength Focus areas:
–          Legs
–          Core
–          Back
For more information or to register visit our website www.hardballacademy.com or call 281-227-3225
High School Team Tryouts– On May 13th we will have a high school tryout for our College Prep teams. All high school players are invited to attend.
Fill out a tryout form (located under team page link on website)
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Recent Hardball College Commit

Posted on April 17, 2017 by

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Congratulations to Cordale Brooks-Dupla of Clear Creek HS. Committed to play at Coastal Bend Jr. College

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