18 Week and VELO+ Program
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The 18 Week VELO+ Program (Freshman - Senior)
This is a program that Mitch and his staff developed over the past 16 years which has helped produce multiple MLB draftees (including 3 in the 2024 MLB draft, 1 in the 2019 MLB draft, and 1 in 2017 MLB draft), Division 1 College Players, NAIA, Division 2, Division 3, and Junior College players. Historically, players make the most gains during our off-season training programs (Nov. - March). The 18 Week VELO+ Off-season Training Program consists of two phases: the practice/training phase and the Game (live pitching and live at bats) phase. The Practice/Training phase will start mid-November and end late January. This phase includes professional instruction on hitting, fielding, pitching, arm care and the VELO+ program. The game phase is a critical part of off-season gains for pitchers and hitters. Pitchers throw live to hitters which increases the pitcher's intensity during their bullpen sessions. Hitters also get a chance to see live pitching for 6 weeks prior to the first high school spring league games in late March. Over the years injury rates have been significantly reduced for players who have participated in the 18 Week Training Program. Most injuries happen early in the season, because players are not properly prepared for game play.
18 Week VELO+ alumni over the past few years: Joey Oakie (Guardians), Brody Brecht (Rockies), Blake Larson (White Sox), John Swanda (Angels), Peyton Long (Brewers), Cam Cowen (Reds), Nic McCay (South Dakota State & University of Kentucky).
VELO+
VELO+ is part of the 18 Week Program and will meet two - three days a week, Nov. 12th - Dec. 21st.. One day will be in a larger group setting (Sundays at GR and Saturdays at 515 FH) in which players will work on VELO+, pitching, hitting, and fielding. The second day(s) per week are optional and will be in a small group of 6-8 players focusing on VELO+, or fielding, or hitting (depending on what you register for). VELO+ is a complete mobility and core strength development program (not just for pitchers) that includes mobility exercises, increasing power through learning hip-shoulder separation, post throw/flush recovery, and nightly mobility exercises. Hip and shoulder separation is one of the most important movement patterns for pitchers and hitters. Hip and shoulder separation has a direct correlation with throwing velocity and exit velocity. This program is designed to increase your hip shoulder separation, allowing for better trunk rotation resulting in increased arm and bat speed.
Weekly Schedule for the 18 Week Program:
weekend sessions are full practice workouts including VELO+, fielding, and hitting; optional weekday time slots are for small group hitting or VELO+, workouts only (additional weekday time slots are available upon request). NOTE: weekday time slots are for players who are registered for the 18 Week Saturday or Sunday workouts at 515 FH). If you are registered for a Saturday or Sunday time slot, you are eligible to register for one or two weekday small group sessions per week. To get the most out of VELO+, two - three days per week is best.
Weekly schedule at the Game Ready Training Center and cost:
Option 1: 18 Week VELO+ Sundays 11:30 - 1:00 Nov. 9th - Dec. 21st & Jan. 4th - March 22nd..........$995 or $230/month x 5 months
Option 2: 18 Week VELO+ Sundays 1:00 - 2:30 Nov. 9th - Dec. 21st & Jan 4th - March 22nd.............$995 or $230/month x 5 months
Option 3: 18 Week VELO+ Sundays 2:30 - 4:00 Nov. 9th - Dec. 21st & Jan. 4th - March 22nd...........$995 or $230/month x 5 months
Option 4: Hitting Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30 Nov. 11th - Dec. 16th..................................$260
Option 5: VELO+ & Fielding Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:30 Nov. 11th - Dec. 16th................$260
Option 6: Hitting Thursdays 5:30 - 6:30 Nov. 13th - Dec 18th..................................$260
Option 7: VELO+ and Fielding Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 Nov. 13th - Dec. 18th...........$260
Option 8: Wed. VELO+ & Fielding 9:00 - 10:00 Jan. 7th - March 25th.....$520 or $200/month x 3 months