I can't say enough about this baseball organization. They are a facility with private lessons,…read moregroup workouts and hitting lessons, in addition to having a number of travel teams. My son has been with them on there travel team for two seasons and absolutely loves the coaching staff and the facility. He has played baseball for 6 years and the first year he was with the spikes he learned so much and grew as a player! Shout out to Alex for pitching and Brett for hitting without them teaching my son not sure if he would be where he is in ability today! Thanks Golden Spikes!

Coaches are great and to see how the practices are run is just phenomenal to see young athletes…read moremanage the baseball field the way they do. I would highly recommend them to anyone ho wants to improve their child's baseball game.

Son absolutely loves this place. The coaches are really dedicated and they keep him active, which…read moreis great.

Good luck if your door daughter gets arm or knee injuries due to the intensive training schedule…read morecausing adverse effects on a teen's growth plates. A good coach teaches his player how to do an exercise to avoid injury. Instead of teaching my son how to lift weights to avoid injury, Coach Mike Hacker would ridicule my son in front of his peers and yell "that's why you have injuries, because you're doing it wrong." Mike did not show him the "correct" way to lift the weight. There was another instance where my son and one of his peers were spotting each other on some weights. Coach Mike yelled at the other boy to get out of his weight room for talking to my son and told him he won't bother sending my son out of the room because my son is not worth it. There are numerous instances of mental and verbal abuse from Coach Mike on the field as well. None of these instances were constructive but personal. I will not mention them in order to protect my son's identity. We have read about coaches who ridicule and verbally abuse certain players on their team causing the player to quit the sport for good. We never imagined this would be the case with our 13 year old. Our son had played successfully since he was 5 years old and played Majors prior to coming to BPA. We cannot express the sadness we have our son has left the sport because of his experience at BPA. We believe Coach Mike had a personal disliking for our son since he had expected to get a starting pitcher but got a kid with injuries due to growth plates not being fully fused yet. Before coming to BPA we were warned by a previous player about how he also had been verbally abused and ridiculed by Coach Mike, but we didn't believe him. We wish we had. We remember Coach Mike naming other ball clubs in the area and telling us how bad they were, that BPA was the best, even better than playing for the high school he previously taught at. We now believe this was to isolate players from considering playing for any other competing baseball club in the area. Regrettably, we convinced our son to stay longer than he should have because of this. Great leaders motivate young players to succeed by being fair, positive, patient, sincere, concerned and honest. Although Coach Mike knows baseball, these characteristics were nowhere to be found. Parents beware! There are no protections under the law for verbal and mental abuse of your adoloscent in extracarricular sports. Don't take a chance with your child's self esteem and baseball future. There are other baseball clubs in the area that develop young, successful college recruitments.

If you are looking for a defined and science based approach to train as a baseball player, Optimum…read moreAthletes is the place. The training staff has former MLB and minor league trainers and they are not based on a year round playing schedule. They take a wholistic approach to make every player reach their potential. I can't say enough about how my sons have grown here since they have become members.

Jalal is AMAZING and really cares about his clients and the kids he trains. Coming from a…read moreprofessional baseball background, he KNOWS his stuff! If your kid plays baseball and wants to level up, he's definitely your guy!

I can't say enough great things about this baseball coaching program! I've never met anyone as…read morecommitted to helping the youth with his 30+ years in the game His passion for the game of baseball, teaching, and investing in young athletes is truly unmatched. You can see it in every drill, every session, and every interaction he has with the kids. It's not just about teaching the fundamentals of baseball, but also about building character, teamwork, and work ethic. Coach Leach genuinely cares about each player's growth both on and off the field. He goes above and beyond to create an environment where players feel motivated, supported, and challenged to be their best. If you're looking for a program that will inspire your child to love the game and improve their skills, this is the place to be. Highly recommend!!

Steve is super amazing with communication. Had to email to get my son enrolled and received a…read morereally fast response from Steve. and so far my son is having so much fun and can't wait for another practice !

We have nothing but good things to say about the Buzzardball Summer Camp! My neighbor recommended…read morethe camp for my basketball loving son and I am so glad they did! This camp is amazing! It is so well organized and every single one of the coaches are so encouraging and enthusiastic! Iy is a family run business and the genuine love they have for the kids and the sport is so apparent. They learn the kids names in the first day and that makes a huge difference when coaching them. I am so impressed with how they teach the kids all the skills they need while fostering the love of basketball in a fun and safe environment. We just signed up for our third week and already know this is what we will be doing next summer too. So glad we found this camp and will be back every year!

Excellent experience for our 10 year old son. High quality training with patient and intentional…read moreinstruction to develop personal character and athletic skills for success on and off the court. AAA+++

Coach Nate is the real deal. He has been working with my nine-year-old, who has been playing AAU…read morebasketball but wasn't sure what he needed to work on. Watching Nate conduct a training session really highlights the areas for improvement and focuses on skills that will help with development for junior high and, hopefully, high school basketball. I'm so glad we were introduced to Coach Nate--he truly knows his stuff!

Without a doubt, the best move we ever made for the progression of our 9 year old son's game…read more After considerable time and money spent at another baseball academy and not seeing progress commensurate to the money we were putting in, we decided to see what else might be out there. Jack had developed a sweet swing. I just couldn't get over the feeling that he was leaving so much power potential on the table and it just didn't seem anyone could figure out how to crack it. To make it click for him. I came across Three Gear's sign near my neighborhood and checked out their website. They teach a hitting pattern that I'd come across on YouTube, but didn't understand, other than that it was non-traditional, controversial, but whose champion was a dude who personally worked with Aaron Judge and insisted it was the pattern of many of the game's greatest hitters, even if they themselves didn't realize it. I was intrigued. We signed up for the offered free lesson and in just ONE CLASS, Jack was hitting harder than I've ever seen him hit, and it was one after the other. Bryan took him aside in class, gave him individual attention, and told him to forget just a couple "fundamentals" of traditional hitting, showing him instead how to feel which muscles are responsible for launching. I don't pretend to understand how the HLP pattern works exactly. I'm still learning. So is Jack. He's a work in progress. All I know is that he picked up enough in just that first several minutes with Schmidty that he was letting loose like I'd never seen. A couple months in and his confidence and love of the game have absolutely taken off. His exit velo has taken off. Their drills are just go go go, and Jack's just lapping it up. I believe in what Three Gear's doing. I don't know if it works for everyone, but it's working for my son and we're all in!

My son Hunter started hitting lessons with Brian at 6.5 years old! currently 8, he swings the bat…read morelike a Big leaguer. Hunter loves his instructors and has added, Pitching, Catching, and Fielding practices to his routine. Superb instructors and a fun environment, make this the premier training facility! 3 Gear has helped boost Hunters confidence both on and off the field, molding him into a leader.

What truly sets DSA apart is its team of trainers. These individuals aren't just experts in the…read moregame (all of them have played college); they're passionate trainers who go above and beyond to help every player reach their full potential. Their dedication is evident in every aspect of their coaching, drills and practice sessions. Special shoutout to Coach Mike, Coach Greg, Coach Daniel, Coach Wyatt and Coach Noah for helping my son's game and improving his confidence. What's more, the trainers at DSA aren't just focused on developing physical skills. They also emphasize the importance of mental toughness and sportsmanship, instilling values that extend far beyond the diamond. I appreciate their positive, remember-these-kids-are-kids approach to coaching, unlike others in the area. Whether you're looking to improve your hitting, fielding, pitching, or all of the above, you won't find a better place to hone your skills than DSA. It's the best baseball training facility in town

Oh, if you were a fan of little league baseball and its oh-so-charming ego-centric coaches who just…read morecouldn't bear the thought of their precious offspring sitting on the bench, then boy, oh boy, are you in for a treat with DSA Travel Ball! It's the one and only "Daddy-ball Sports Academy," where parents willingly sacrifice countless hours watching their own kids inexplicably sidelined while the coach's favorites dominate the lineup time and time again. But wait, there's more! When you sign up for DSA, you'll be granted an exclusive, world-renowned experience: - Your child will have the esteemed privilege of choosing their spot on the dugout bench, where they can marvel at the coach's child playing in every single inning. - Brace yourself for a delightful variety of utterly baffling practice locations and last-minute notifications of changes, because who needs consistency, right? - Prepare to be amazed by the less-than-professional coaching "staff" who graciously attribute their shortcomings to their self-proclaimed status as mere "volunteers" leading the team. - Oh, and let's not forget the heartwarming bonding moments between teammates, complete with a delightful sprinkle of unchecked racial and homophobic slurs cleverly disguised as "just jokes." - Don't you dare miss a single practice if you want your child to earn the privilege of playing in those highly anticipated games! Well, unless, of course, you happen to be the coach's kid or the offspring of a helicopter parent who has mastered being a loud-mouthed Karen, because rules don't apply to them, obviously. - And finally, instead of receiving constructive feedback from the "staff" on how to improve skills and enhance sportsmanship, your child will get to bask in the pure wonderment and mystery of their own imagination. Who needs guidance when you have imagination, right? So, there you have it. DSA, where dreams come true, sarcasm runs rampant, and your child's sports experience is guaranteed to be nothing short of extraordinary. Enjoy!