upcoming academies

Mike Giardi’s

Professional

Baseball

Academy

Program Intentions

Since 1995, Mike Giardi has been putting together a wide variety of programs to give young ball players the opportunity to fine tune their skills under the guidance of professional and collegiate players and coaches. The players will learn how to improve their game through drill work that the staff has used throughout their playing and coaching careers. Our programs feature different teaching tools including:

Tee Work Bunting Drills Sliding Drills Throwing Mechanics

Radar Gun Soft Toss Drills Fielding Work Cage Work

All of these drills are designed to help improve a young player’s game while having fun

Facilities

Veterans Memorial Field House at Salem High School is perfectly suited for indoor baseball. Along with an All-Purpose Gym Floor which is surrounded by various Hitting Screens and Nets, there is also a separate Small Gym. There is also a full length Batting Cage located on the balcony as well as separate rooms for Weight Lifting and viewing films.

Tuition

Only $175.00 for non-members ($140.00 for members) for 5 days of full instruction from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. SPECIAL ONLINE DISCOUNT AVAILABLE NOW.

Health

All care and precaution will be given to each player by our on-staff trainer. All participants must provide health and immunization records when registering. The Hit Zone’s trainers are all certified and are qualified in CPR and First Aid. In the past our trainers have been Courtney Oak, Lisa Dupuis, and Jen Wasylak.

What to Bring

Sneakers /Turf Shoes

NO CLEATS

Gym Clothing

Fielding Glove

If you wish to bring your own equipment, such as a helmet or bat, you may do so, but please mark all of your equipment. Equipment tends to look alike and The Hit Zone cannot be responsible for lost equipment. The Hit Zone will provide bats, balls, batting helmets, and catching equipment for the players. It is also recommended, although not required, that ball players bring batting gloves to protect their hands from blisters that may develop from the number of swings taken.

Program Director

Mike Giardi

Owner/Director Hit Zone Indoor Training Facility

Manager/Player NSBL Champions Baseball Club

Director Hornets AAU Developmental Baseball Club

Head Coach Hornets 16U Program

4 years of Professional Baseball

Organizations include the Yankees, Giants, and Expos

1995 Most Important Player Award – Greensboro Bats

1994 – Charlie Hustle Award – Everett Giants

1994 Graduate of Harvard University

4 Year Starter in Baseball