Baseball · Stilwell Kansas
Competitive
What is Advanced Baseball Academy (ABA)? A complete player-development program for athletes, families, and coaches. What ABA Provides ABA offers a year-round, development-focused baseball experience that goes far beyond standard club ball. Included in Yearly Membership Fees Private Facility & Field Access: 2.5–3.5 hours of weekly scheduled practice plus unlimited additional facility use (excluding holidays/weather) Facility Equipment usage: Baseballs, tees, L-screens, HackAttack machines, and most equipment (except for the weightroom) Tournaments & League Fees: Entry fees, registration fees, and any gate fees charged upfront Insurance for teams and players Winter Training (Nov–Feb): Skill development run by ABA staff & Coach Town: hitting, base running, IQ, position work, infield bootcamp, and more BOLD Character Training: 30-minute classroom sessions after each winter practice focusing on confidence, life skills, and mindset Open Tunnels: Unlimited access to indoor cages with balls provided TeamSnap Communication Additional Inclusions for High School Teams SportsRecruits recruiting platform Recruiting meetings with Coach Merek Head coach compensation & travel coverage Not Included Uniforms, private lessons, IMPACT classes, additional camps, travel costs, and gate fees collected at venues What Truly Sets ABA Apart ABA is not a transactional “win-at-all-costs” club. We are a transformational, character-driven development program. Our Coaching Philosophy Transformational coaching focuses on long-term growth, player confidence, fundamentals, mental skills, and baseball IQ Players are taught to play fearless, not fearful Coaches manage the game rather than controlling every movement Mistakes are viewed as development opportunities Athletes develop physically, mentally, and emotionally ABA was built on the principles from Inside Out Coaching by Joe Ehrmann and has been committed to transformational coaching since 2006. The Four Pillars of ABA Development Tangibles/Measurables: Throwing velocity, exit velo, speed, overall athleticism Intangibles: Baseball IQ, situational awareness, decision-making the “ABA Way.” Character: Work ethic, leadership, integrity. BOLD classes + IMPACT mindset. Academics: Helping prepare athletes for high school and college opportunities. ABA also offers optional programs: IMPACT classes: Arm, Pitcher, & Strength. Athletes have access to sports psychologist Dr. Ali Scruggs for those needing mental-performance support. Why Coaches Bring Their Teams to ABA ABA is ideal not only for players and families, but also independent coaches who want to elevate their program without handling the administrative burden. For Coaches, ABA Handles All Backend Operations: · Scheduling · Player registration · Tournament entry · Team insurance · Communications setup · Facility access · Equipment (balls, tees, L-screens, tunnels) · Winter training & BOLD curriculum integration · Payment processing · Support from ABA leadership Coaches get to focus solely on coaching instead of paperwork, logistics, and other admin duties. In short - why Choose ABA? · Comprehensive player development · Transformational coaching focused on long-term success · Year-round training & access to premier facilities · Character and mindset development through BOLD & IMPACT · Recruiting support for high school athletes · Administrative support for independent coaches · A culture built on family, growth, and “Transforming Lives”
