Our Mission
INSPIRE-DEVELOP-ACHIEVE
Our mission is to provide opportunities and exposure while competing at the highest levels in youth baseball and softball while instilling discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, honesty and integrity.
Through our rigorous training programs, competitive opportunities, and unwavering support, we aim to develop well-rounded athletes who possess strong character, exceptional skills, and the drive to succeed both on and off the field. With a focus on player development, instilling foundational values, and creating a supportive community, we empower our players to reach their full potential in baseball and beyond.
"You Gotta Want It"
PROGRAM GOALS
1. Provide each player with the opportunity to learn, develop, and improve their skills on a regular basis.
2. Provide each player with an atmosphere that encourages mental, social, and emotional maturity.
3. Field successful teams at all levels.
4. Prepare players for high school and college advancement.
Philosophy Statement:
The HITZ Baseball and Softball Club focuses on consistent hard work and striving to become a better ballplayer. We believe in pushing your teammates to be better, picking them up when they are down, and always believing in yourself. Character is revealed in times of adversity and baseball provides that adversity. By putting these young baseball players in extremely competitive situations, we help them develop their character which will benefit them not only in baseball, but in life.
Rob Stevenson- Director of HITZ Baseball & Softball
PLAYING WITH PASSION
Whenever a player goes out onto the field, he cannot always control whether he gets a hit, makes an error, or gives up a home run. A big part of baseball is failure! There are, however, many things each player can control, which play a big part in his ability to be successful and play at a high level!
When a player is on the field, it is very easy to see if it is his passion and if he truly loves the game. It is also just as easy to see if he doesn’t have that passion and is ready for the game to be over with!
How is it so easy to spot the guys with passion?
1. The guys that play with passion are sprinting EVERYWHERE they go on the field. They have a ton of energy and play hard all of the time. They don’t jog out ground balls or fly balls, pout after an error or throw their helmet after a strikeout. It doesn’t mean these guys are happy with falling short, it just means these guys truly love the game and play it the right way!
2. They look like they’re having fun! The higher levels in baseball you go, the more “job-like” it becomes. However, how many times have you gone to a professional game and seen players sitting by themselves pouting? I never have! Whether it’s before the game, during, or after, those guys absolutely love every second of being a baseball player! They can often be seen laughing and playfully chiding each other. That said, it is crucial, of course, to understand the difference between having fun and goofing off.
3. He’s a good teammate. Going along the lines with #2, a player that has passion for the game rubs off on all of his teammates. He is not just focused on himself, but really enjoys watching other people be successful. His attitude is infectious and he is able to inspire others to follow his example. If you come to the field with the same attitude day in and day out, people usually like to be around you!
Every time you walk into a practice or a game, remember that you are getting an opportunity to play a GAME that you love! If you have that approach every single day, baseball will never become a job for you!
