Hit different.
Mindful softball training built to take you and your swing to the next level.
Calm. Confident. Clutch.
Calm. Confident. Clutch.
Our small group sessions provide focused instruction, meaningful reps, and individualized feedback in a setting designed to maximize athlete development. Each class is capped at 6 athletes and groups are built as closely as possible by age, experience, and developmental level. Sessions are offered throughout Oak Park, Niles, Chicago/Near North, and Mundelein.
Lil Clutch & Rising Clutch | Ages 6–11
Athletes build a strong foundation through swing fundamentals, timing, barrel path, contact consistency, and exit velocity. Sessions may also include situational hitting, pitch recognition, mental approach, confidence building, and an introduction to strength and conditioning.
On Deck & Varsity Clutch | Experienced 12–14 & High School
Training is designed for athletes ready to take their performance to the next level, with an emphasis on advanced hitting, game transfer, situational awareness, analytics, individualized development, and competitive mindset. Sessions may also incorporate recruiting and collegiate preparation, strength training, and performance optimization.
Registration
Browse the calendar and select your top 3 preferred locations, dates, and times during registration. We build groups based on athlete preferences, availability, age, experience, and overall group fit. We’ll do our best to accommodate your first choice and will send confirmed class placements one week before the session begins.
See the Programs for class levels and the Class Registration FAQs for additional information.
Live Hitting is designed to bridge the gap between practice and competition by giving athletes consistent opportunities to face real pitchers in a competitive, game-like environment. Athletes will see pitchers of different ages, experience levels, speeds, and styles, while current and former college pitchers—from junior college through Division I—will be brought in throughout the program.
Rather than simply taking repetitive batting-practice swings, athletes learn to recognize, adjust, compete, and make decisions in real time. Coaches provide immediate feedback and help athletes understand why adjustments need to be made, building skills that transfer directly to game situations.
Athletes will develop:
Pitch recognition and timing
Rhythm and decision-making
Adjustability and situational hitting
Plate approach and competitive mindset
Confidence against live pitching
Ability to handle different pitching styles
Game transfer and in-game adjustments
Every pitch is information. Every at-bat is an opportunity to learn.
See Programs for program levels and the Class Registration FAQs for additional information.
Coaching with intent
Where purpose drives performance.
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This is where training meets truth.
Face live pitching at game speed and learn to handle the pressure as you build confidence. The game doesn’t slow down and neither do we!
Live hitting sessions are designed to put everything you’ve built in practice to the test. You’ll compete by taking game like at bats, tracking results, and making real time adjustments, learning how to deliver when it counts.
Each pitch is a rep. Every at bat is a lesson. We create the pressure so you can stay calm in it.
improve your pitch recognition, timing, approach, and confidence while facing a variety of pitchers, pitches, and situations.
Step in. Compete. Adjust. Deliver.
Live hitting = Real Reps. Real feedback. Real Results.
*** Only 12u and up
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All eyes on you.
Train different. Be different.
Individualized coaching built around your goals, your strengths, and your potential.
Custom training plans to take your performance at the plate to the next level.
Fast-track your progress by targeting the exact mechanical adjustments and mental approaches you need to dominate at the plate. With tailored drills, real-time feedback, and a plan that evolves with your game, you’ll build power, consistency, and the confidence to perform under pressure.
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Compete. Connect. Grow.
Small Groups with big intent.
Train in small groups with like minded players who push you to be better and build confidence in a positive, driven environment.
Master fundamentals with a mix of fun-competitive drills and focused reps that sharpen your ‘in box’ experience.
Unlock your potential and nurture your competitive edge by taking on new challenges and seeing real measurable growth.
Learn to take on accountability in a safe space where mistakes are welcomed and we turn mishaps into opportunities to grow and enhance situational awareness.
Accelerate your skill development by combining individualized feedback with competitive drills that sharpen timing, mechanics, and game IQ.
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Show up. Get reps. Get better.
Open spots = your shot. (Group or 1:1 — whatever is available.)
No commitment. Same standard.
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Coach Marisa talks about what a hitter’s count is and how to take advantage of it.