This year, Minnesota Baseball Academy has implemented Dartfish slow-motion video analysis software into our programs.
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This high-tech equipment breaks down a swing, the pitching mechanics and fielding footwork frame by frame enabling our instructors to provide even better feedback for our students.
You might be familiar with this software if you’ve watched MLB’s Home Run Derby or the recent Olympics in Athens or Torino.
Each player that participates in our video analysis program will have their video emailed to them and a personalized CD will be given to them with the progress they’ve made over the course of their personalized program.
We are proud to present this newest feature of Minnesota Baseball Academy to all of our customers including campers, personal lessons and organizations that need to utilize this for their tryouts.
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Lesson Plans
All lessons include fundamental breakdowns including:
- Mechanical Work
- Drill Work
- Live Work
- Coaching Evaluations
- Homework
- Mental Approach
Individual Discounts
| Slow Motion Video Analysis Package | Total: | $800 – Your best value! |
- 10 lessons with private instructor
- Player’s 1st, 5th, 10th sessions are recorded on our slow motion video analysis software
- Player receives complete analysis of their hitting, pitching or fielding mechanics throughout the 10-week course via:
- Private lesson video consultation
- Emailed video analysis
- CD mailed at end of all 10 sessions
- We'll prescribe & demonstrate the specific drills that you need to improve all the disciplines you are working on
| 10 Lesson Package | Total: | $650 ($65/session – you save $100) |
- 10 lessons with private instructor
- At the beginning or before each lesson, we (instructor and student) determine what the player’s goals are. We collectively work on what steps need to be taken in order to achieve those goals including:
- Attitude
- Effort
- Preparation – working on drills and homework
- Maintaining
Individual Instruction Rates
$75 / 1 hour lesson
$40 / ½ hour lesson
Group Instruction Rates
(each session is 1 hour)
1 session - 4 students - $120 ($30/student/lesson)
1 session - 3 students - $120 ($40/student/lesson)
1 session - 2 students - $100 ($50/student/lesson)
Team Practice Rates with instructor
Need an experienced coach to run an organized and meaningful practice?
Our instructors will run a prepared, efficient and a results-based session to maximize your efforts to get your players ready for the upcoming season. We can tailor a practice to meet all your needs whether it is hitting specific or a practice that covers all areas of baseball. All sessions are 90 minutes.
Option # |
Number of Cages |
Rate |
Player Capacity |
Instructor(s) |
TP1 |
1 Cage Rental |
$15 / player |
10 player minimum |
1 instructor |
TP2 |
2 Cage Rental |
$20 / player |
10 player minimum |
1-2 instructors |
Team Rentals
Need a place for your youth team to work out in the winter or a place to get ready for the softball season?
Our affordable rates allow your team to use a premier facility any day of the week. Whether you want to work on hitting, fielding or strengthening your arm, our 10,000 sq. ft. fully-turfed area allows for any type of practice plan.
Team Rental Rates
Option # |
Number of Cages |
Rate |
Player Capacity |
TR1 |
1 Cage Rental |
$100 / 90 min. |
10 - 15 players / cage |
TR2 |
2 Cage Rental |
$150 / 90 min. |
15 - 25 players / cage |
Each of our 2 bays is 75 x 30 feet with their own hitting and pitching stations.
Team Rental Rates (no instructor)
Option # |
Number of Cages |
Rate |
IR1 |
1 Cage Rental |
$35 / ½ hour |
IR2 |
1 Cage Rental |
$70 / 1 hour |
IR3 |
2 Cage Rental |
$100 / 1 hour |
Notes:
Although all bays have L-Screens, hitting nets and mounds, it is recommended that your team bring your
own bats, balls and helmets.
Onsite Training
Need an instructor to travel to YOUR facility? We run onsite practices and camps throughout the entire winter. We can tailor our practices around your needs. Price varies per case. For more information, please contact us at 612.790.4700
Tryouts
This year, we’ll be using our Dartfish slow motion video analysis equipment for our tryouts. Minnesota Baseball Academy will be recording each player and will send the organization a DVD with each player’s swing, throw and ground ball that he took during the tryout. At the end of the tryout, we’ll give the organization a complete sheet with each player’s individual score. A sample of how we score is below.
Quantifiable Tryout Results
The results of your players are quantifiable through our system.
Our evaluators have all either played college baseball or currently or former professional baseball players. We use stop watches and radar guns for our 40 yard dash and arm strength stations. When you receive the results, your organization will know where and how each point value was awarded.
Although we are open to suggestions in regards to what areas are scored, we have found the best results
in the following areas.
1 – 10 point system with 10 being the highest
Hitting: (50%)
Each player will receive 5-8 pitches from a pitching machine
Points awarded: Mechanics, contact and overall pop
Fielding & Arm Strength: (40%)
All players are to hit six balls: 3 straight on, 1 glove side, 1 on the run.
Points awarded: mechanics, arm strength and athleticism
Speed: (10%)
All players run 40 time:
Points awarded on: Timed run
Example of Tryout Sheet
