YBA Academy · Year-Round Training · Youngsville, NC
Camp week ends. Development shouldn't.
YBA Academy is weekly, coach-led baseball training for boys and girls ages 7–12 — the same fundamentals-first instruction as our summer camp, all year long. Two group sessions every week, skills clinics every month, and a coach who knows your player by name.
Every membership starts with a free, no-pressure player evaluation — we watch your player hit, throw, and field, then tell you honestly where they are and what to work on. Even if you never join.
How it works
Twice a week, every week, with a coach who teaches the game the right way.
01
Free Evaluation
We start with a free player evaluation — no commitment, no sales pitch. You leave knowing exactly where your player stands.
02
Two Sessions a Week
Coach-led 60-minute group sessions twice a week — Tuesday evening and Saturday morning — grouped by age and skill. Come to one or both, depending on your plan.
03
Monthly Clinics
Focused skills clinics — Hitting Lab, Infield & Defense, Arm & Velo, Catching, Game IQ — included or discounted by tier.
04
Year-Round
We train outside year-round — cold weather builds tough players. When the weather truly won't allow it, we move indoors.
Ages 7–12
Academy
Mechanics, situational baseball, and live play. Players are grouped by age and skill so beginners and travel-ball kids both get pushed.
Have a younger player (ages 4–6)? Reach out for more information — email admin@youngsvillebaseball.com or call (984) 237-3401.
Schedule
Fall 2026 — every week, same times.
Sessions run October 20 – December 19 at Luddy Park. Two sessions every week — come to one or both, depending on your plan.
| Group | Tuesday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|
| Academy (ages 7–12) | 5:30–6:30 PM | 9:00–10:00 AM |
No sessions Thanksgiving week. Tuesday sessions run under the lights once the clocks change. Luddy Park, 200 US-1A, Youngsville.
Memberships
Pick the plan. We'll build the player.
Every plan includes weekly group training. The difference is how much extra coaching your player gets — and how much you save.
Drop-In
$159
per month, month-to-month
- ✓1 group session per week (Tue or Sat)
- ✓1 free clinic per month
- ✓No commitment — cancel anytime
Compete
$139
per month, billed quarterly ($417/qtr)
- ✓1 group session per week (Tue or Sat)
- ✓All monthly clinics included
- ✓1 free private lesson per month
- ✓Priority camp registration
Elite
$299
per month
- ✓Both weekly sessions (Tue + Sat)
- ✓All monthly clinics included
- ✓2 free private lessons per month
- ✓Priority scheduling
- ✓Free summer camp week (limited)
Add-On
Private lessons — $85/hr
One-on-one with a YBA coach. Members on Compete and Elite plans get free privates included every month.
Book a privateAdd-On
Clinic drop-in — $39
Non-members and Drop-In members can join any clinic. Compete and Elite members attend every clinic free.
Buy a clinic drop-inOne-time $35 enrollment fee per family. Sibling discount available. Membership dues are non-refundable; cancel any plan by the 15th to stop the next billing cycle (Compete plans run their full quarter).
Skills clinics
Deep work on one skill at a time.
Hitting Lab
100 cuts an hour. Tee work, soft toss, live swings — volume with a coach correcting the swing in real time.
Infield & Defense
Footwork, glove work, and throws on the move. Ground balls until fielding clean is boring.
Arm & Velo
Healthy throwing mechanics first, arm strength second. Age-appropriate — no radar-gun worship for 8-year-olds.
Catching
Receiving, blocking, and throwing for the kid who wants the gear. The fastest route to playing time in youth ball.
Game IQ
Situational baseball — where to throw, when to run, how to think two pitches ahead. The skill nobody else teaches.
Start here — it's free
Book your player's free evaluation
Your player joins a live group session so our coaches can see them hit, throw, and field. Afterward we give you an honest read — and a plan for where they can go. No obligation.
Prefer to set it up by phone? Call or text (984) 237-3401.
Common questions
Who coaches the sessions?+
YBA coaches — the same staff that runs our summer camp. Sessions are coach-led in small groups so every player gets real reps and real correction, not a line of kids waiting for one swing.
Do you really train outside in the winter?+
Yes. We train outdoors year-round — cold-weather reps are part of the program. When the weather truly won't allow it, we move that week's session to an indoor facility.
What does the free evaluation involve?+
About 20 minutes at the field: hitting, throwing, and fielding. Afterward we walk you through what we saw — strengths, gaps, and what we'd work on first. There's no obligation and no hard sell. It's useful even if you never join.
Which plan should we start with?+
Most families pick Compete — it bundles every clinic and a free private lesson each month, so it's our best all-around value. If your player wants to be at the field every day, Elite is the best per-session value we offer.
Can my player try it before we commit?+
That's exactly what the free evaluation is for. After that, Drop-In is month-to-month with no commitment — join, see how the first month goes, and upgrade when you're ready.
What's the cancellation policy?+
Cancel any plan by the 15th of the month to stop the next billing cycle. Dues already paid are non-refundable. Compete plans run their full quarter, then renew until you cancel.
Is this connected to the summer camp?+
Same academy, same coaches, same philosophy. Compete members get priority camp registration, and Elite members get a free camp week (limited availability). Academy training is how camp-week progress keeps compounding the other 47 weeks of the year.