The Premier Baseball Organization in the Midwest
Our youth baseball organization offers the best athletic development in the Midwest with over 120+ hours of comprehensive off-season training, including strength and conditioning and in-house metric testing. Our 22,000 sq ft state-of-the-art facility supports a 12-week speed and conditioning program and 16-week skills training. We provide unmatched exposure opportunities with nationally ranked teams, prestigious tournament participation, and a strong track record of players advancing to college and professional levels. Our experienced coaching staff, with over 40 years of combined collegiate and professional experience, delivers top-tier instruction and guidance.
Our youth baseball program is dedicated to fostering exceptional talent and athletic prowess through comprehensive player development initiatives. Our state-of-the-art 22,000 sq ft facility boasts a cutting-edge weight room equipped with the latest technology, including HitTrax, Rapsodo, and slow-motion capture tools. Our holistic training regimen includes:
- Speed, Strength, and Conditioning: A 12-week program comprising 24 sessions per team, designed to enhance athletic performance. We conduct bi-annual metric testing to create comprehensive athlete profiles, tracking 25+ key metrics to monitor progress and tailor training.
- Skills Training (Hitting, Pitching, Catching, Infield): Spanning 16 weeks with 48 intensive sessions, our skills training program focuses on developing essential baseball techniques and honing each player’s abilities.
Our program offers unparalleled exposure opportunities, enabling our athletes to compete on a national stage and catch the eye of scouts and recruiters. Highlights include:
- Nationally Ranked Teams: Over the past few years, our teams have consistently been nationally ranked, demonstrating our commitment to excellence.
- National Level Play (12u-18u): Through our HitDogs National Team, players have the chance to compete at the highest levels, showcasing their talents across the country.
- Prestigious Tournaments: Participation in renowned tournaments such as Kernels and Perfect Game, providing critical exposure to top-tier competition.
- College and Professional Pathways: Our program has a proven track record of success, with numerous athletes advancing to collegiate and professional levels. We take pride in the substantial number of players who have gone on to play Division 1 baseball and beyond.
Our coaching staff brings a wealth of experience and expertise, ensuring that every athlete receives the highest level of instruction and guidance. Key features of our coaching program include:
- Experienced Coaching Team: With a combined experience of over 40 years, our coaches have a deep understanding of the game and what it takes to succeed.
- Collegiate and Professional Backgrounds: All coaches from 12u onward have played at collegiate or professional levels, offering invaluable insights and mentorship.
- Comprehensive Off-Season Training: Our off-season program includes multiple coaches with college and pro experience, providing meticulous oversight and tailored training plans to keep players at their peak.
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PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
The Windy City Hit Dogs are the only program in the midwest to provide over 120+ hours of comprehensive Off-Season Training which includes strength and conditioning along with in-house player metric testing and profiling. Our state of the art weight room is equipped with cutting edge technology including HitTrax and Rapsodo. Players receive 12 weeks of physical training and 16 weeks of skills training.
Windy City Dogs Academy
The Phenom vision is to help develop High School Varsity Athletes, and advance them to College and other future endeavors.
Comprehensive Skills Development Program
Superior coaching of the fundamentals, multiple practice facilities and solid parental support are the foundation of his elite program, with the development of each player's tools being the number one priority.
Windy City Dogs Academy
The Phenom vision is to help develop High School Varsity Athletes, and advance them to College and other future endeavors.
College Scholarships
The Windy City Hit Dogs are now up to over 350 players committed to playing college baseball and on scholarship.
The Premier Baseball Organization in the Midwest
We are committed to the development of baseball and life skills through training and competition. We emphasize work ethic, integrity, accountability, leadership, team work and sportsmanship. Our goal throughout our multi-year development process is to enhance our player opportunities on and off the field. We believe firmly in the power of hard work and dedication, principles that open countless doors for our athletes-this philosophy is the cornerstone of our latest transformative initiative.
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Testimonials
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“As a Division 1 college hockey player looking to gain an edge over the competition both physically and mentally in the off-season, Garrett provided me with an unprecedented program that allowed me to take strides in my development. Garrett is an incredibly knowledgeable strength coach with a relentless work ethic and has a passion for helping athletes realize their full potential. One of the most dedicated and driven professionals in the country, Garrett builds world-class client oriented customized programs for his athletes that tailor to the specific realms of your sport. Working with Garrett for 3 years was an incredibly rewarding experience and ultimately helped me take my game to the next level throughout my college career.”
George Mika, Forward
“I have worked with Garrett for over a year now and have seen tremendous growth and development in my agility, coordination, explosiveness, strength, running mechanics, muscle awareness, and overall confidence in the weight room. Garrett is always keen to new technologies: we have corrected my running using in-depth video analysis and utilized instruments to measure power output and muscle fatigue. While he has catered my workouts to fit my position in my sport, Garrett is always conscious of how he can adjust and improve our sessions.“
Elise Krone, Goalkeeper
“My time with Garrett has been the most valuable in my entire history of athletics and overall training. He was with me every step of the way through my rehab and recovery from a torn ACL, Lateral/Medial Meniscus, and a sprained LCL. From Day 1, Garrett provided me with a layout and a path that we would set course on, and immediately I was pleasantly surprised with his dedication to our work every day, but also his increasing knowledge every week and it became apparent that he was learning and studying ACL injuries and injury prevention as we were going through the initial stages of the process. What I appreciated the most was that Garrett came with his same genuine energy, dedication, and love for what he does from when I could barely walk and was 170 pounds, all the way to being fully recovered and reaching our goal of 200 pounds. I truly believe that training with Garrett changed my trajectory as an athlete and played a major role in getting the chance to compete at the Division 1 level.“