HardBall Athletics
Success Stories
HardBall Athletics provides Athlete Asset Management Services to aspiring baseball athletes. We are a team of professionals who assist in Athletic and Baseball Development and Recruitment. Our counseling and mentoring services provide a high level of expertise and experience to athletes and parents. Athletes participate in counseling sessions, tracking, ongoing assessments and physical, technical and emotional training. Our purpose is to provide a M.A.P.P ( Managed Athletic & Player Program) with year round activities that are coordinated and integrated to move ball players towards their goals.
” I got a great foundation at an early age. Aaron & EJ were instrumental in my development from the 8th grade through Pro Ball.”
“Training with Aaron was awesome. That same year we we were world series champions.”
” These guys are a major reason why I played college softball. Since middle school they fostered my talent and gave me the things I needed t succeed and move to the next level”
” Aaron & EJ took me from middle school, high school, college and onto professional level baseball. Coaching, training and mentoring me along the way.”
“Gamespeed has been an integral part of my becoming a major league pitcher!”
“ -Robert Stephenson, Cincinnati Reds
Coaches
Known as “The Brand” Erik (EJ) Johnson & “The Source” Aaron Thigpen have been fixtures in Bay Area Baseball training for over 20 years.”
Aaron Thigpen
As an athlete Aaron is a former world-class sprinter, was a member of eleven US National teams and played four years of semi pro baseball. As a trainer Aaron has developed some of the most prominent baseball and softball players to come out of the bay area.
Erik Johnson
As an athlete Erik (EJ) johnson played two years of major league baseball and was a former USA National Team participant. Now as a USA baseball and club coach Ej has overseen the development of many local and national caliber teams and athletes.
The Brand & The Source: Proven Results
Aaron and EJ have provided promising Bay Area athletes with results for over 20 plus years. Together they have produced numerous professional athletes, hundreds of collegiate athletes and thousands of young aspiring ballplayers. They have a powerful blend of successful competitive athletic experience, coaching and development pedigree and sound personal relationships with their athletes. Listen to their weekly podcast HERE .
Athlete Services
Athletic Development
Athletic training to build the proper baseball body. We use cutting edge performance training to develop speed, power, agility, strength and endurance.
Baseball Development
Define your model for success and find the proper training to develop your Five Tools.
Scheduling
Putting structure to training, practices, tournaments and showcases. This allows for the optimum allocation of time and resources. We put together your calendar so that you are prepared for any activity and move toward your goal with purpose.
Recruiting
Not just putting you in front of coaches but defining your “Baseball Athlete Model”. Its about knowing who you are and putting you in front of the right coaches that match your abilities and desires as an athlete.
Testing & Assessments
Periodic evaluation of your skill set and athletic development to make sure your on the right trajectory to success.
Motivational & Emotional Support
Counseling on how to overcome the stresses of being an athlete both on and off the diamond.