“The Grizzlies Baseball Academy is far and away one of the finest facilities of its kind that I have seen. The equipment and professional instruction is second to none. I recommend that, any player of any age in the St. Louis area, take advantage of the Grizzlies Baseball Academy.”
Our goal is simple…
To help you develop into the best player you can be. Just as every person is different, every student is different. Therefore, we do not “carbon copy” our students. Instructions are tailored to each individual student’s needs. Our philosophies remain the same but each student’s training path to achieve personal excellence is not. With that in mind, our instructors draw upon advanced drills as well as old and new techniques that are tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual student. Bottom line, we have what it takes to help you develop the edge that you have been searching for. We strive to maintain a fun, educational, and personal learning environment leading to an enjoyable and productive experience.
Individual Facility Rentals Available
Team Facility Rentals Available
1-Cage, 2-Cage, & Entire Facility Rental Scheduling Available
Please call 618-781-8170
or email us at grizzliesbaseballacademy@gmail.com for details, pricing, and scheduling.
HITTING INSTRUCTIONS
Our hitting philosophy revolves around the physical aspects of rotational hitting as well as an impenetrable mental approach. We demand a lot from our hitters. Rotational hitting provides the hitter the best mechanics for being the most productive and “balanced” hitter statistically. Consistency is the goal here. Consistently putting a good swing on the ball and producing at the plate on a consistent basis is what we are after. Home runs are nice, but you are much more valuable to your team and coaches if you can hit home runs as well as for average, drive in runs, move runners over, etc. This result is what all of our hitting instructors strive to reach with our hitters.
Hitting Areas of Focus
Mental Approach
Situational Hitting
At-Bat Preparation
Mechanical Aspects
Consistent Timing
Swing Maintenance & Practice Efficiency
PITCHING INSTRUCTIONS
Our pitching philosophy revolves around commanding the strike zone and developing into a pitcher, not just a thrower. Arm slots vary amongst every pitcher. Finding the slot that is the most effective for you is what we will help you do. From there, being able to throw strikes is the bottom line. There will be some mechanical adjustments along the way, however what works for you may not work for someone else. Our pitching instructors realize this. Knowing where you need to pitch the ball and being able to pitch it where you want it to go is what our pitching instructors strive to reach with our pitchers.
Pitching Areas of Focus
Mental Approach
Situational Pitching
Strike Zone Awareness & Understanding
Mechanical Aspects & Maintenance
Transition To Using a Pitching Mound
Arm Care & Strengthening
Practice Efficiency
CATCHING INSTRUCTIONS
Our catching philosophy revolves around developing on-field leadership skills and sound fundamentals. Centered around proper set-up, receiving, blocking, footwork and throwing, we demand a lot from our catchers just as the position does. Situational awareness and communication are two traits that all good catchers possess. Our instructors will help you build a strong mechanical foundation, situational awareness, and the on-field leadership and communication skills necessary to be the leader of your team’s defense.
Catching Areas of Focus
Set-Up
Receiving
Framing
Blocking
Transfer & Throwing
Footwork
Situational Awareness
Pitch Calling
Leadership
Flexibility
FIELDING INSTRUCTIONS
Our fielding philosophy revolves around creating rhythm and timing while working through the baseball. We demand a lot from our fielders. Good rhythm and timing are critical to be able to field the ball properly while also creating proper body positioning to throw the baseball to your intended target. We focus on ensuring the routine play is made every time. From pre-pitch set-up to making the throw, our instructors will teach you the fundamentals necessary to be a steady fielder and a defensive asset for your team.
Fielding Area of Focus
Pre-Pitch Set-Up
Approach To The Ball
Footwork & Body Alignment
Transfer
Throwing
“The Grizzlies Baseball Academy has helped me reach my goal of playing collegiate baseball while earning my degree. My instruction there definitely helped transform me into a better baseball player. The instructors are all great and are very knowledgeable. They are very good at treating each student as an individual and helping them with their specific needs. I will continue to take instruction at Grizzlies Baseball Academy in my efforts to better my performance and further my baseball career.”
