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East Central Indiana's premier baseball and softball training & tournaments.
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We love all our goof balls and every goofy moment We love all our goof balls and every goofy moment here at 5 Tool! 💙🥎 Thank you ladies — camp wouldn’t be the same without you. Hope you loved it as much as we did!
Another amazing softball camp in the books — end Another amazing softball camp in the books — ended it with more water wars and big smiles! Even the little bros jumped in this time 💦🥎 I almost forgot… this is what it’s all about. ❤️ #SoftballFamily#CampVibes#SummerMemories#Family#PutYourArmsAroundMe#ImHome#ThisIsWhatItsAllAbout#SoftballCamp#SummerFun#SlipNSlide#WaterBalloons#FiveTool#PuttingWorkIn#LoveSoftballCamp
‼️ Motivation Monday ‼️ Confidence isn’t ‼️ Motivation Monday ‼️ Confidence isn’t found in likes, titles, or comparisons.
It’s built deep within YOU. 💫
And the truth is—that kind of confidence? It changes everything.

Why?
Because confidence isn’t just about feeling good.
It’s about being grounded. Rooted in who you are.
It’s the quiet strength that helps you speak up when it’s hard, take the leap when it matters, and stand tall—even when no one else is watching.

It shapes how you show up.
How you handle setbacks.
How you trust yourself to figure things out—especially when the path ahead isn’t clear.

When you build confidence from within, you stop chasing external approval and start living from a place of purpose and power.
You become more resilient.
You stop playing small.
You start owning your worth—not because someone handed it to you, but because you’ve built it from the inside out.

You can’t borrow confidence.
You can’t wait for someone to give it to you.
It’s yours to build, protect, and grow—brick by brick, day by day.

✨ Start with belief.
💥 The rest will follow.

#ConfidenceFromWithin#MotivationMonday#BuildYourselfUp#OwnYourPower#SelfBelief#ConfidenceIsAGameChanger#ConfidenceMatters#SelfWorth#BelieveInYourself#BuildYourOwnConfidence#ShowUp#ProveItToYourself#ShowTheWorldWhatYoureMadeOf#DontStop
🚨 9U & 11U A and Low-AA teams — we’re looki 🚨 9U & 11U A and Low-AA teams — we’re looking for a few more squads to round out our tourney lineup!
📆 July 12–13
💥 FREE registration — no entry fee, just bring the game!

Let’s fill the brackets and bring the heat 🔥⚾ Tag your team! #YouthBaseball#BaseballTournament#PlayBall#FreeEntry#SummerBall#TourneyTime#BaseballSeason
🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from Five Tool Academy! 🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from Five Tool Academy! Stay safe, enjoy the fireworks, and keep reppin’ that red, white, and blue—on and off the field! ⚾🔥
#FiveToolAcademy#FourthOfJuly#RedWhiteAndBaseball#Fireworks#IndependenceDay
⚾️5 Tool x Frozen Boulder Collab!🍦 What’s ⚾️5 Tool x Frozen Boulder Collab!🍦
What’s better than sports and ice cream? NOTHING. After a long, hot summer day on the field, there’s no better way to celebrate than with a sweet treat from Frozen Boulder — sundaes, cones, sandwiches… they’ve got it all. 🍨🥎🍧

We’re teaming up for the month of JULY with a fun contest where you could win a FREE 30-minute lesson AND a 5 Tool t-shirt! Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Post a pic enjoying Frozen Boulder ice cream on Facebook, Instagram, or X
2️⃣ Tag @frozenboulder and @5toolacademy 
3️⃣ You can enter once per day with a NEW photo from a NEW visit!

At the end of July, we’ll pick 2 lucky winners! Let’s see those post-game treats! 🍦🔥

#5ToolxFrozenBoulder#SweetVictory#BaseballAndIceCream#SoftballSummer#FrozenBoulderFun#5ToolAthletes#IceCreamLovers#DontMiss#TeamBonding#MakingMemories#DeliciousAndFun#Athletes#SweetTreats#PostGameCelebrations#JustForFun#TryEveryOption
🥈8U Runner-Ups – Falcons 🥈 These young boy 🥈8U Runner-Ups – Falcons 🥈
These young boys took flight and soared all tournament long! With wings spread wide, they showed heart and fearless fight in every inning. They may be small, but they played with the strength and spirit of true Falcons. Proud of how high they flew this weekend! 💙🦅⚾ #FalconsBaseball#8urunnerups #FlyingHigh#AllHeart#FutureStars#DailyGrowthAndProgress#AlwaysWorking#KeepPushing#NeverGiveUp
🏆 8U Tournament Champs! 🏆 These boys played 🏆 8U Tournament Champs! 🏆
These boys played with maturity, heart, and presence well beyond their years. From full-sprint hustle to every bag to relentless effort every single inning — they earned this one the right way. Proud is an understatement! 💪⚾ #8UChamps#AllHeart#FutureStars#WellDeserved#BaseballTourneySeason#SummerBall#BaseballTime
🥈 10U RUNNER-UPS – PENDLETON! ⚾ This squad 🥈 10U RUNNER-UPS – PENDLETON! ⚾ This squad didn’t just bring their A-game — they brought the joy and the swag. While most teams might hang their heads after a tough championship loss, these boys held them high — still smiling, still celebrating how far they came. 🙌

They played with confidence, carried themselves with pride, and made one thing clear: this isn’t the end — it’s just the beginning. 💪 From post-game races around the bases to diving into home during the awards ceremony, Pendleton showed they’re here for the long run.

These boys played with serious heart, serious style — and we can’t wait to see what’s next. 🔥💙
#Pendleton10U#RunnerUpPride#BaseballWithSwag#FutureChamps#PlayWithHeart#ConfidenceCounts#YouthBaseball#NotDoneYet#TournamentTime
🏆 10U CHAMPS – NEW CASTLE! ⚾ These boys bro 🏆 10U CHAMPS – NEW CASTLE! ⚾ These boys brought home the trophy, but even better — they brought the joy. From smiles and laughter on the field to mid-game pep talks and hyping each other up, they reminded us what this game is really about.

At one point, a mom in the stands said, “As long as they’re having fun” — and that’s exactly what they did. 🙌 We may never know the exact words they shared in those dugout pep talks, but the smiles said it all. 😊

All the practices, long drives, tough days, early mornings — this is why we do it. For the fun, the friendships, the love of the game. Proud doesn’t even begin to cover it. 💙⚾
#NewCastle10U#Champions#BaseballJoy#PlayWithHeart#YouthBaseball#AllSmiles#WhyWeDoIt#BaseballFamily#FutureStars#LoveOfTheGame#Family
🥈 12U RUNNER-UP PRIDE! ⚾ The Brownsburg squad 🥈 12U RUNNER-UP PRIDE! ⚾ The Brownsburg squad played with heart and grace all weekend long, pushing the Wallen Warriors to the limit in a championship showdown that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. They never backed down — showing quiet leadership and relentless determination, modeling what it means to be a truly good-hearted team through every inning. 💪

You could feel the love, pride, and support pouring from their fans — a team that played not just with skill, but with soul. A weekend to be proud of! ❤️👏
#BrownsburgBaseball#12URunnerUp#HeartOfChampions#PlayedWithPride#BaseballFamily#QuietStrength#FutureStars#FoughtToTheEnd#QuietGraceAndStrength
🏆 12U CHAMPS! The Wallen Warriors battled all w 🏆 12U CHAMPS! The Wallen Warriors battled all weekend and sealed their championship run with a walk-off hard hit ball to the wall in extra innings — an epic finish to an unforgettable tournament! 💥⚾
These boys were a blast to watch, and the energy from the siblings and fans made it even better! The cheers, the excitement, the pure love for the game… this team brought it all! 💙🙌
#WallenWarriors#12UChamps#WalkOffWin#ExtraInningsThriller#BaseballFamily#FutureStars#FanEnergy#HardWorkPaysOff#HomeRun#BaseballTourneySeason
⚾️🔥 Pro Tip Tuesday 🔥🥎 Talent is grea ⚾️🔥 Pro Tip Tuesday 🔥🥎
Talent is great — but it’s not everything.
Talent might open doors, but it’s your attitude, effort, character, and work ethic that will keep you in the room — and elevate the whole team.
You could be the most naturally gifted athlete on the planet, but if you’re uncoachable, lazy, or a bad teammate, no coach will want you. Why? Because talent alone doesn’t win championships — culture does.
✅ Coachability
✅ Effort
✅ Character
✅ Work ethic
That’s what coaches are really looking for. Not just skill — but players who make the team better, not just more talented.
One bad attitude can destroy team chemistry. And when that happens, even the most stacked roster can fall apart when it matters most. Culture is everything. It’s what holds great teams together through adversity, and it’s what separates good teams from championship teams.
That’s why underdog teams so often pull off the biggest upsets. They may not have the biggest names or the flashiest stats — but they’ve built something more important:
💪 A team-first mentality
🔥 Relentless work ethic
🤝 Trust and selflessness
They show up every day to play for each other, not just themselves — and that kind of team is dangerous. Because a team that fights together will always beat a group of individuals playing for their own spotlight.
👉 So if you’re not the most “naturally talented” player — don’t sell yourself short.
What sets you apart — your attitude, effort, leadership, and willingness to grow — might be exactly what catches the eye of the right coach.
There are coaches out there who will take heart over hype, every single time.
🎯 Talent gets you noticed.
Character gets you chosen.
Culture wins championships.
#ProTipTuesday#TeamCulture#CoachabilityMatters#WorkEthic#AthleteMindset#EffortOverEverything#CharacterCounts#UnderdogEnergy#HeartOverHype#Leadership#WinningCulture#BeALeader#BeForTheTeam
Motivation Monday 🥎‼️ In this game, failure Motivation Monday 🥎‼️ In this game, failure is part of the deal—but how you respond is what sets you apart. 💭💪 The best athletes train their minds just like their bodies, learning to bounce back fast, reset, and refocus. That next pitch, play, or at-bat is always a new opportunity—don’t let the last one define you. #MentalToughness#BounceBack#AthleteMindset#SoftballStrong#ShortTermMemory#MentalGame#SportsPsych#FlushIt#BeTheBestYou#NextPlay#SoWhat
Another big appreciation post for our entire June Another big appreciation post for our entire June 2025 softball camp crew! 💙 Huge thank you to all the players who showed up with great energy, gave it their all, and made these days so much fun. To our amazing instructors and interns—thank you for your time, effort, heart, and planning. And of course, to the parents… thank you for being the biggest supporters: from rides and refreshments, watermelon, and hugs—you make this all possible. We’re so grateful! 🥎💧🍉 #SoftballCamp2025#ThankYouAll#GratefulHeart#TeamBehindTheTeam#SupportSystem#CouldntDoItWithoutYou#LoveYouAll#SoftballRocks#YouAllRock
Wrapped up our June 2025 softball camp with some w Wrapped up our June 2025 softball camp with some well-deserved water fun—and wow, did these girls earn it! 💦🔥 Two days of hard work in the heat, followed by slip and slides and smiles. So proud of how they showed up on the field and had fun off it too! #SoftballCamp#SummerVibes#HardWorkAndWaterSlides#GirlsRock#FastpitchSoftball#GrowTheGame#LoveIt
🚨‼️ Friday Funnies 😂 Sometimes games jus 🚨‼️ Friday Funnies 😂
Sometimes games just really don’t go your way... and all you can do is laugh it off and look on the bright side—just like this kid did. 😅 I mean, hey, at least no one actually got hit with a bat… so that’s a win, right? ⚾ #FridayFunnies#SilverLinings#SoftballLaughs#KidsSayTheFunniestThings#Brightside#BaseballBoys#Hilarious
Pro Tip Tuesday 🧠⚡️ Know Your Zone, Own Yo Pro Tip Tuesday 🧠⚡️

Know Your Zone, Own Your Game.

Everyone brings something different to the field — and that’s exactly what makes a team great. Your on-field personality and energy level are unique to you, and understanding how you perform best is a game-changer.

Some players thrive in the Green Zone — calm, cool, and completely composed. Others hit their stride in the Yellow Zone, where a little bit of nerves or energy keeps them sharp and focused. Then there are the Red Zone players — intense, fired up, and fueled by emotion. None of these are “right” or “wrong” — they’re just different.

Maybe you’re a quiet leader, steady and focused, keeping the team grounded. Or maybe you’re the hype machine, loud, passionate, and driving momentum with your energy. Both are powerful. Both are necessary. Neither is more valuable than the other.

💡 The key? Know which zone brings out your best. Learn how to stay there. Communicate it to your teammates. Respect that others may operate differently.

A successful team isn’t made of identical players — it’s made of individuals who understand themselves and each other. So figure out your zone, lean into it, and help everyone around you thrive in theirs.

#ProTipTuesday#KnowYourZone#PlayYourGame#TeamEnergy#MentalGame#BeReady
🏆 Congratulations to our 13/14U Finalists — t 🏆 Congratulations to our 13/14U Finalists — the Arabians and the Lady Bandits! 🥎

The Arabians took home the championship trophy this weekend after an incredible showing on the field 👑🔥 Big props to them for being the 13/14U Champs!

A huge shoutout as well to the Lady Bandits, our well-deserved runner-ups, who had a strong and solid weekend of play 💪💥

We’re proud of both teams for a great tournament and high-level competition all around! 🙌

#Champions#RunnerUpProud#YouthSoftball#13U14U#SoftballWeekend#Arabians#LadyBandits#TournamentFinals#LiveLaughLoveSoftball#GreatWeekend
🏆 Shoutout to our 11/12U Runner-Ups! 💪 These 🏆 Shoutout to our 11/12U Runner-Ups! 💪 These young athletes brought heart, hustle, and serious skill to the diamond all weekend long. We’re proud to have watched you compete. 👏 Congrats on a great tournament — the future of softball is bright! 🌟🥎 #SoftballStrong#TournamentWeekend#RunnerUpProud#YouthSoftball#LoveThisGame#GirlsRock#FastpitchSoftball#SummerBall
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Yorktown, IN 47396
E-mail: info@5tool.net
P: 765.759.9310

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