Everybody Learns In This Environment!
E.L.I.T.E.
Next Pitch Baseball currently offers weekly classes for players of all ages in all aspects of the game, including hitting, throwing, fielding, pitching and even sliding. Sessions typically run 6-8 weeks depending on the class with both weekday and weekend options available. Can't find a class that works for you? Next Pitch offers private and semi-private instruction seven days per week. Learn more about our classes below for baseball and softball players! All classes are an hour-long unless otherwise noted.
"Don't over-coach. Let the players do, move, get reps while providing cues and reminders as you go. They're kids learning a very difficult game: if it's fun, they'll grow!"
Instructional Classes
Fall Session #1: September & October
Fall Session #2: November & December
Winter Session #1: January-February Vacation Week
Fall Session #2: November & December
Winter Session #1: January-February Vacation Week
Please note, we launched our new app on Thursday, September 11th. If you are returning client there is nothing you need to do other than "activate your account" while new clients can simply create your account. For long-time clients, your information and program history will still be available to you.
We are excited that you are interested in joining one of our instructional classes at Next Pitch for ages 5-18!
At Next Pitch, we believe in fun and fast-paced classes that maximize reps for every player, while providing instruction that helps the player achieve in-game success. Baseball and softball are extremely difficult sports and often times coaches forget just how challenging of a game it really is. We strive to meet players where they are developmentally and look forward to seeing their progress playing the greatest game in the world one pitch at a time.
At Next Pitch, we believe in fun and fast-paced classes that maximize reps for every player, while providing instruction that helps the player achieve in-game success. Baseball and softball are extremely difficult sports and often times coaches forget just how challenging of a game it really is. We strive to meet players where they are developmentally and look forward to seeing their progress playing the greatest game in the world one pitch at a time.
Little Sluggers
(ages 5-7)
The expert in anything was once a beginner.
As coaches, our role is to create an environment where Little Sluggers ask their parents, "Do I GET to go to baseball today?" --- and NOT "Do I HAVE to go to baseball today?" This class provides instruction in hitting, throwing, and fielding without the young players even realizing it. Little Sluggers learn by doing and players will receive reps in all areas of the game with the goal of creating a lifelong love for the game! No college scholarships given out in this class :) Open to baseball and softball players.
Fall Session #2
Saturdays: 1pm
November 1, 8, 15, 22, December 6, 13, 20
No Class on Saturday, November 29th
Winter Session #1
Saturdays: 1pm
January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14
Winter Session #2
Saturdays: 1pm
February 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28
Minors
(ages 8-10)
The objective of this class is to provide instruction in all aspects of the game and develop well-rounded players. To excel on the field, you must be able to hit, field, run, throw, and even understand the importance of the mental side of the game. Let's face it, if you can't control your thoughts between your ears then how can you throw the ball to exactly where you want it to go?
Each class, players will work on three of these skills with the goal of improving every week. Open to baseball and softball players.
Fall Session #2
Saturdays: 2:15pm
November 1, 8, 15, 22, December 6, 13, 20
No Class on Saturday, November 29th
Saturdays: 3:30pm
November 1, 8, 15, 22, December 6, 13, 20
No Class on Saturday, November 29th
Mondays at 5:30pm
November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15, 22
Wednesdays at 5:30pm
November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17
Winter Session #1
Mondays: 4:15pm
January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9
Mondays: 5:30pm
January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9
Wednesdays at 5:30pm
November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17
Saturdays: 2:15pm
January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14
Saturdays: 3:30pm
January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14
Winter Session #2
(more classes coming soon)
Saturdays: 2:15pm
February 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28
Saturdays: 3:30pm
February 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28
Minors
(ages 8-10)
The objective of this class is to provide instruction in all aspects of the game and develop well-rounded players. To excel on the field, you must be able to hit, field, run, throw, and even understand the importance of the mental side of the game. Let's face it, if you can't control your thoughts between your ears then how can you throw the ball to exactly where you want it to go?
Each class, players will work on three of these skills with the goal of improving every week. Open to baseball and softball players.
Fall Session #2
Saturdays: 2:15pm
November 1, 8, 15, 22, December 6, 13, 20
No Class on Saturday, November 29th
Saturdays: 3:30pm
November 1, 8, 15, 22, December 6, 13, 20
No Class on Saturday, November 29th
Mondays at 5:30pm
November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15, 22
Wednesdays at 5:30pm
November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17
Winter Session #1
Mondays: 4:15pm
January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9
Mondays: 5:30pm
January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9
Wednesdays at 5:30pm
November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17
Saturdays: 2:15pm
January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14
Saturdays: 3:30pm
January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14
Winter Session #2
(more classes coming soon)
Saturdays: 2:15pm
February 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28
Saturdays: 3:30pm
February 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28
"The goal isn't to have a great baseball player at age 12 only to have him hate the game when he's 15...."
Majors
(ages 10-12)
Did you know over 70% of youth baseball and softball players quit before the age of 13? Most quit during Majors; the level often associated with ages 10-12. There are many reasons, however, one of the biggest is that at this level you typically hear things like "serious baseball" and "win at all costs." The result? Players are driven away from the game and their passion and enjoyment for the game starts to fade. The focus of this class is to provide players the instruction needed to win the Next Pitch in the field and in the batter's box, as well as continue to grow their love of the game. This class will provide instruction in hitting, throwing, and fielding with an emphasis on developing skills that will translate to the big diamond and develop well-rounded players. Open to baseball and softball players.
Fall Session #2
Saturdays: 2:15pm
November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, December 6, 13, 20
Saturdays: 3:30pm
November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, December 6, 13, 20
Mondays at 5:30pm
November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15, 22
Wednesdays 4:30pm * Note time change*
November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17
Wednesdays 5:30pm
November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17
Winter Session #1
Mondays: 4:15pm
January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9
Mondays: 5:30pm
January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9
Wednesdays: 5:30pm
January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11
Saturdays: 2:15pm
January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14
Saturdays: 3:30pm
January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14
Winter Session #2
(more classes coming soon)
Saturdays: 2:15pm
February 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28
Saturdays: 3:30pm
February 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28
Majors
(ages 10-12)
Did you know over 70% of youth baseball and softball players quit before the age of 13? Most quit during Majors; the level often associated with ages 10-12. There are many reasons, however, one of the biggest is that at this level you typically hear things like "serious baseball" and "win at all costs." The result? Players are driven away from the game and their passion and enjoyment for the game starts to fade. The focus of this class is to provide players the instruction needed to win the Next Pitch in the field and in the batter's box, as well as continue to grow their love of the game. This class will provide instruction in hitting, throwing, and fielding with an emphasis on developing skills that will translate to the big diamond and develop well-rounded players. Open to baseball and softball players.
Fall Session #2
Saturdays: 2:15pm
November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, December 6, 13, 20
Saturdays: 3:30pm
November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, December 6, 13, 20
Mondays at 5:30pm
November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15, 22
Wednesdays 4:30pm * Note time change*
November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17
Wednesdays 5:30pm
November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17
Winter Session #1
Mondays: 4:15pm
January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9
Mondays: 5:30pm
January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9
Wednesdays: 5:30pm
January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11
Saturdays: 2:15pm
January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14
Saturdays: 3:30pm
January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14
Winter Session #2
(more classes coming soon)
Saturdays: 2:15pm
February 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28
Saturdays: 3:30pm
February 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28
Hitting & Pitching
(ages 8-12)
What skills do kids love most? Hitting and pitching! This class will focus on hitting & pitching every class. Players will divide time on the mound and in the box learning the skills needed for on-field and in-game success.
Each class will focus on both skills with approximately half the time devoted to each skill. Players will be recorded periodically on the mound as a way to see and improve their pitching movements.
Fall Session #2
Mondays at 6:30pm
November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15, 22
Wednesdays at 6:30pm
November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17
Winter Session #1
Mondays at 6:30pm
January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11
Wednesdays at 6:30pm
January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 11
Winter Session #2
Mondays at 6:30pm
February 25, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Wednesdays at 6:30pm
February 27, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1
(ages 8-12)
What skills do kids love most? Hitting and pitching! This class will focus on hitting & pitching every class. Players will divide time on the mound and in the box learning the skills needed for on-field and in-game success.
Each class will focus on both skills with approximately half the time devoted to each skill. Players will be recorded periodically on the mound as a way to see and improve their pitching movements.
Fall Session #2
Mondays at 6:30pm
November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15, 22
Wednesdays at 6:30pm
November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17
Winter Session #1
Mondays at 6:30pm
January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11
Wednesdays at 6:30pm
January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 11
Winter Session #2
Mondays at 6:30pm
February 25, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Wednesdays at 6:30pm
February 27, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1
Hack Attack Hitting Class!
(ages 8-12 & 13-18)
This baseball and softball hitting class is designed for hitters looking to make the next jump at the plate. Every week, hitters will go through a six-station circuit designed to improve bat speed, pitch recognition, and swing movements and patterns. This is a 75-minute class for ages 13+ and 60-minutes for 12U.
Fall Session #2
Mondays at 7:45pm
(ages 12-17)
November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15, 22
Wednesdays at 7:45pm
(ages 12-17)
November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17
Winter Session #1 & #2
Mondays 7:45pm-9pm
(ages 13+)
January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 23, March 2, 9, 16 (10 Sessions)
*This will lead up to high school tryouts*
*No Class on February 16*
Wednesdays 7:45pm-9pm
(ages 13+)
January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 25, March 4, 11, 18 (10 Sessions)
*This will lead up to high school tryouts*
*No class on February 18th*
Fridays 4:15pm-5:15pm
(ages 8-12)
January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13
*5-week session*
Fridays 5:30pm-6:30pm
(ages 13+)
January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13
*5-week session*
Fridays 5:30pm-6:30pm
(ages 13+)
February 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27
*5-week session*
(ages 8-12 & 13-18)
This baseball and softball hitting class is designed for hitters looking to make the next jump at the plate. Every week, hitters will go through a six-station circuit designed to improve bat speed, pitch recognition, and swing movements and patterns. This is a 75-minute class for ages 13+ and 60-minutes for 12U.
Fall Session #2
Mondays at 7:45pm
(ages 12-17)
November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15, 22
Wednesdays at 7:45pm
(ages 12-17)
November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17
Winter Session #1 & #2
Mondays 7:45pm-9pm
(ages 13+)
January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 23, March 2, 9, 16 (10 Sessions)
*This will lead up to high school tryouts*
*No Class on February 16*
Wednesdays 7:45pm-9pm
(ages 13+)
January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 25, March 4, 11, 18 (10 Sessions)
*This will lead up to high school tryouts*
*No class on February 18th*
Fridays 4:15pm-5:15pm
(ages 8-12)
January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13
*5-week session*
Fridays 5:30pm-6:30pm
(ages 13+)
January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13
*5-week session*
Fridays 5:30pm-6:30pm
(ages 13+)
February 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27
*5-week session*
Softball Skills with Coach Bri!
A class exclusively for softball players! This program challenges players of all skill levels by providing instruction in all aspects of the game, including, hitting, throwing, fielding, sliding and situational play (no pitching).
Please see registration page for complete winter softball schedule!
A class exclusively for softball players! This program challenges players of all skill levels by providing instruction in all aspects of the game, including, hitting, throwing, fielding, sliding and situational play (no pitching).
Please see registration page for complete winter softball schedule!
Do you have a ballerina in your life too? Well, Next Pitch certainly can't help you in that area, however, we can absolutely point you in the right direction. DanceFIT Studio in Natick, Brookline, Weston and its large virtual studio is owned and operated by my wife Gina :)
