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Pro-level instruction.  Championship Team.  Christ-centered mentorship.

Developing champions.

Envision your athlete surrounded by coaches devoted to thier personal, academic, and safe physical development.  Inspiration Academy offers middle & high school athletes a program designed to prepare them for competition at the highest levels of college baseball.   You can expect the following from your IA experience:

  • Small group development with position specific coaches.
  • Strength training program with certified strength coach.
  • State-of-the-art D1 facilities.
  • Baseline testing with individualized development plan.
  • Competitive game schedule.
  • College Placement Coordinator.
  • Character development & mentorship program.
  • Individualized, hands-on education program to meet your athletes needs.

Growing from the inside-out.

Everyone knows that it takes more than just ability to turn an athlete into a legacy.  Inspiration Academy uses core values, intentional small-group mentorship, and christ-centered large group experiences to prepare our athletes for college and professional baseball.

L.E.G.A.C.Y. Core Values:

  • Love like Christ
  • Excellence
  • Go beyond your comfort zone
  • Accountability
  • Community
  • You are a supporting actor

Colleges & Commitments

After years of quality training, we’ve developed a vast network of colleges who trust us and it shows.

  • University of Florida
  • Oklahoma State
  • Kentucky
  • Coastal Carolina
  • Samford University
  • Western Carolina University
  • Eastern Illinois
  • Palm Beach Atlantic University
  • Savannah State
  • University of Tampa
  • Erskine College
  • Flagler College
  • Nichols College
  • West Virginia Tech
  • Keiser University
  • Ave Maria University
  • Daytona State College
  • Warner University
  • College of Central Florida
  • Kaskakia College
  • Paul D. Camp CC
  • Covenant College
  • St. Leo University
  • East Georgia State College
  • Webber University
  • Mercer CC
  • Rolins College
  • Asbury University
  • Florida Southern
  • Pasco-Hernando
  • Murray State
  • University of Central Florida

Facilities

IA Baseball is pleased to offer extensive facilities only 20 minutes from the beaches in sunny Bradenton, Florida.  Besides the ability to practice year-round, our facilities include:

  • State-Of-The-Art Weight Room
  • PUSH Band Technology For Accurate Tracking
  • Field Turf & 6 Outdoor Hitting Cages
  • 4 Bull Pen Mounds
  • On-Site Ball Field
  • BATS Video System
  • Hitting & Pitching Wrapsodo

Take a tour of our state-of-the-art weight room!

IA Offers World-Class Coaching.

Academics

Inspiration Academy provides a flexible and challenging educational experience with world-class instructors.  Click on the links below to learn more about our academic programs.

He’s worth it.

 

IA Baseball Academy is a non-profit organization that is committed to providing an affordable, competitive program where your athlete can find success.  We value your resources and understand that investing in your success can often require sacrifice.  Our financial advisors will guide you through the investment process and help you find an investment plan that works for you.

Includes:

  • Practice & Game Uniforms
  • Game Day Travel Expenses
  • 10 Months of College Prep Instruction
  • Unlimited Access to D1 Facilities

Monthly payment plans available.

 

High School Baseball Tuition

$8,900

Includes:

  • Practice & Game Uniforms
  • Game Day Travel Expenses
  • 10 Months of College Prep Instruction
  • Unlimited Access to D1 Facilities

Monthly payment plans available.

 

Middle School Baseball Tuition

$4,500

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