Elevate Your Game
Our baseball training programs offer individual, small-group, and team sessions led by professional coaches using cutting-edge tech like Rapsodo and HitTrax for data-driven development and peak performance.
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Legacy Baseball offers individual, small group, and team lessons. Our professional staff, is up to date using the newest technology including Rapsodo hitting and pitching, and HitTrax.
With a positive environment and the help of professional teaching, our players will learn how to take their game to the next level. Students will leave the lesson with a better understanding of how to use their mind and body to reach peak performance.
LESSONS OFFERED
Pitching
Catching
Hitting
Fielding
baseball INSTRUCTORS
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WORKS WITH HITTERS
Current Head Coach of 9 & 16U Adidas
Former 1st round draft pick of the Toronto Blue Jays
10 year professional player
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Works with all ages, any type of lesson.
Current Associate Recruiting Coordinator for Lansing Community College
Former 18U Adidas Head Coach that had 9 D1 commits, and 26 total college committed players
Former player at Spring Arbor University
Email Ryan Ford for Availability Here
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Works with all ages, hitters
MHSBCA Hall of Fame member
Former Head Coach at Monroe Jefferson and Saline High School
Former State Champion coach, 2X Regional Champion, 10X District Champion
Former player at the University of Toledo
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Works with all ages, any type of lesson
Current Pitching Coach at Alma College
Former player at Michigan State University
Current Velocity House instructor
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Works with all ages, any type of lesson
Current Director of Baseball
Former Oakland A’s draft pick and Minor League All-Star
Former player at Eastern Michigan University
Former Conference Pitcher of the Year and Tournament MVP of the Mid-American Conference
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SKILLS CLASSES
TRIPLE CROWN
Hitting: Players will focus on swing mechanics and drills to improve timing, contact and power. Hitters will use the HitTrax for instant feedback on important metrics like exit velocity, launch angle and distance.
YOUNG ARMS
Pitching : Pitchers will learn how to warm-up properly with the use of Jaeger bands and our Legacy throwing progression. PFP’s and pickoff moves will be taught to create a well-rounded pitcher!
RECEIVE IT - BLOCK IT - THROW IT
Catchers Club: Catchers will baseline test to measure pop times, receiving skills and blocking ability. Players will get quality reps with machine training and drills to promote quickness in their feet and hands.
VELOCITY HOUSE
THROWING
Velocity House throwing will work in four phases for 16 weeks to develop pitchers. On-Ramping (stretching out phase/long toss), Velocity training, Mound Blending, and Mound Development. The primary goals of the program will be to develop Strength, Velocity, Pitch Design, and Command.
SPORTS PERFORMANCE
Velocity House Sports Performance is a 20 week development plan that includes a thorough FMS screening to evaluate shoulder and arm health. 3-4 days per week of strength training programmed for the individual, as well as designed meal plans appropriate to meet your dietary needs.
SPRING ALTERNATIVE LEAGUE
The Spring Alternative is for players who don’t play high school baseball and want to develop and prepare for their summer travel season. 36-48 players will attend in 2025, forming 4 teams that will play each other. Practices on Mondays/Tuesdays, and games will be scheduled for Thursdays. Come get the live reps you need to prepare for your season!
FALL SHOWCASE
The College Exposure Showcase creates an opportunity for athletes to display their baseball skills in peak form in front of college coaches. Upon completion, players will receive their evaluation and showcase videos for their own recruiting purposes. Over 20 college programs will be in attendance.
calendar-week NOVEMBER 3
COLLEGE CAMPS
Get trained by players from Michigan & Michigan State! These camps offered over the holiday season will focus on specific skills and the overall improvement of the player. Guest speakers and instructors will vary depending on the camp and time of year.
calendar-week NOVEMBER 3
microchip ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
In addition to having some of the most professional & experienced baseball instructors, Legacy also uses video, advanced technology, and analytics to assist improving player development & skills.
THIS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INCLUDES:
Rapsodo
Pocket Radar
HitTrax
Radar Guns
BASEBALL STAFF
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Ryan Ford
DIRECTOR OF BASEBALL
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Jessica Nienhuis
RECREATION DIRECTOR
jnienhuis@legacycentermichigan.com