by Admin | Oct 20, 2015 | Blog
We’ve all read the stories and statistics about the rise of youth sports injuries. Every parent should take common sense actions such as encouraging athletes not to “play through the pain” and closely monitoring baseball pitch counts. And all reputable coaches and...
by Admin | Jul 29, 2015 | Blog
As the season comes to a close, tryouts for next season’s travel teams are upon us. Should your child enter the world of travel ball? As often happens as a parent, you wonder about what is...
by Admin | Nov 23, 2014 | Blog
Today marks 5 Tool Academy’s first anniversary. We are grateful for your enthusiasm, support and validation of a crazy idea we hoped would work. Over the past year, we’ve truly enjoyed getting to know you, seeing your game improve and hearing about your success at the...
by Admin | Oct 23, 2014 | Blog
Your core strength, vertical and lateral movements as well as your explosive speed impacts your overall athletic success. In all sports, your body’s ability to move and react creates a performance ceiling. For example, regardless of how well you understand the nuances...
by Admin | May 19, 2014 | Blog
Your child is at bat. There is a close play at third. Or the umpire makes a terrible call. The excitement is contagious and you want to help your child. What is the best thing you can do? Aside from positive cheering – absolutely nothing! In fact the more...
by Admin | Apr 22, 2014 | Blog
Like any skill, baseball and softball requires repetitive practice. Here are 5 simple drills every parent and athlete can practice with minimal equipment and a little time.1. Short Hop DrillAthletes perform this drill on their knees while a parent throws or hits...
