GRIT Athletic Academy

GRIT Athletic Academy GRIT Athletic Academy formerly Ashley Academy provides hitting, pitching, catching, defense, and team instruction in Evansville, IN.

Labor Day is a time to recognize and celebrate the hardworking men and women whose dedication, sacrifice, and perseveran...
09/07/2026

Labor Day is a time to recognize and celebrate the hardworking men and women whose dedication, sacrifice, and perseverance help build and strengthen our communities.

Today, we appreciate everyone who wakes up, shows up, and works hard to provide for their families, serve others, and make a difference. Every job matters, and every effort deserves to be recognized.

A special thank you to our incredible GRIT staff and coaches for the time, energy, and passion you pour into our athletes. And to every athlete who walks through our doors ready to learn, grow, and put in the work—we see you, and we appreciate you.

Hard work builds more than skill. It develops discipline, confidence, resilience, and character. Those lessons carry far beyond the field.

Keep showing up. Keep getting better. Keep trusting the process.

Happy Labor Day from GRIT Athletic Academy!

GRIT

🥎 Softball players—consistency is where real development happens!Get into a weekly routine and train with Jordan Mackey,...
09/02/2026

🥎 Softball players—consistency is where real development happens!

Get into a weekly routine and train with Jordan Mackey, a USI catcher/infielder and 2025 All-OVC Second Team selection. Jordan brings high-level experience, great energy and a passion for helping young athletes improve their hitting, catching and fielding.

✅ Private lessons: Mondays from 4–6 PM
✅ Group Softball Hitting: Mondays from 6–7 PM

Don’t wait until the season starts to work on your game. Show up consistently, train with purpose and trust the process!

🔗 Sign up here: https://link.baselinepro.com/r76pbWi

Train with someone who has played—and succeeded—at the professional level! ⚾️🔥Jeff Baez brings more than 10 years of pro...
09/01/2026

Train with someone who has played—and succeeded—at the professional level! ⚾️🔥

Jeff Baez brings more than 10 years of professional baseball experience to every lesson, including time with the Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks organizations, four All-Star selections, four minor-league championships and a 2019 AA Home Run Derby title.

More importantly, Jeff is a fantastic instructor who knows how to connect with athletes, teach the details and help each player build confidence through quality, intentional work.

Jeff is available for hitting and fielding lessons. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from one of the best!

🔗 Book your lesson with Jeff here: https://link.baselinepro.com/K8xBbLt

Trust the process. Train with purpose. Get 1% better every day.

PlayerDevelopment

Great players make an impact on the field. Great mentors make an impact that lasts far beyond it.We’re excited to have D...
08/31/2026

Great players make an impact on the field. Great mentors make an impact that lasts far beyond it.

We’re excited to have Dylan Murphy leading our Sunday Group Fielding Clinic! Dylan is not only one of the top players in the country—he is also a tremendous mentor and role model for young athletes throughout our area.

Athletes will receive quality instruction while working on infield reps, prep steps, arm angles, footwork, positioning, and more. Most importantly, they’ll learn from someone who genuinely cares about helping the next generation grow.

📅 Sundays
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM
👥 Ages 9–14

Come learn, compete, and build confidence with one of our area’s best!

Register here: https://link.baselinepro.com/1JNSxCo

Mentorship

MONDAY MOTIVATION 💪Confidence isn’t built by telling yourself you’re good enough. It’s built by proving to yourself that...
08/31/2026

MONDAY MOTIVATION 💪

Confidence isn’t built by telling yourself you’re good enough. It’s built by proving to yourself that you’re willing to do the work.

Every rep. Every lesson. Every failure you learn from. Every day you show up when it would be easier not to.

That’s where real confidence comes from.

For our young athletes: don’t wait until you feel confident to compete. Prepare. Work. Learn. Repeat. Eventually, you’ll walk into the moment knowing you’ve earned the right to believe in yourself.

Earn it. Build it. Own it.

Trust the process. Keep showing up. Get 1% better. 🧱

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08/29/2026

Success isn’t built in one workout, one lesson, or one great day. It’s built through consistent, purposeful work—week after week, month after month.

Show up. Put in the reps. Make small adjustments. Keep getting 1% better every day. The results may not always come immediately, but when you stay committed long enough, the work will show.

Check out our available group classes and find the right opportunity to keep your athlete learning, developing, and moving forward.

Trust the process. Embrace the GRIT. 💪

GRIT Athletic Academy will be closed Friday, August 28, for a private event.We apologize for any inconvenience and appre...
08/28/2026

GRIT Athletic Academy will be closed Friday, August 28, for a private event.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding! We’ll reopen Saturday for normal business hours and look forward to seeing everyone back in the facility.

Thank you for being part of GRIT!

🚨 TONIGHT’S SPOTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE! 🚨Get in, get quality work, and keep building your routine!⚡️ Group SAQ | 4:30–5:3...
08/27/2026

🚨 TONIGHT’S SPOTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE! 🚨

Get in, get quality work, and keep building your routine!

⚡️ Group SAQ | 4:30–5:30 PM
Speed • Agility • Quickness
Register here: https://link.baselinepro.com/u0PdNTR

⚾️🥎 Group Hitting with Carlos | 5–6 PM
Baseball and softball athletes welcome!
Register here: https://link.baselinepro.com/Rwz70Lj

Don’t miss another opportunity to improve. Show up, work with purpose, and trust the process!

Monday Motivation 💪⚾️🥎Talent can open doors, but hard work is what keeps you moving forward.There will always be someone...
08/24/2026

Monday Motivation 💪⚾️🥎

Talent can open doors, but hard work is what keeps you moving forward.

There will always be someone bigger, faster, stronger or more naturally gifted. You can’t control that. What you CAN control is your effort, your attitude, your preparation and how consistently you show up.

Keep working when nobody is watching.
Keep learning when things get hard.
Keep stacking good days.

WORK HARD. STAY DISCIPLINED. TRUST THE PROCESS. BE RELENTLESS.

Talent gets you noticed. GRIT gets you remembered.

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🚨 SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE IS LIVE! 🚨School is back, schedules are filling up, and now is the time to establish a consistent r...
08/21/2026

🚨 SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE IS LIVE! 🚨

School is back, schedules are filling up, and now is the time to establish a consistent routine. Great players don’t rely on motivation—they build habits, show up and work with purpose!

⚾ Middle School Baseball Hit Lab
Thursdays | 6–7 PM
Movement prep, quality reps, approaches and adjustments.

⚾ 🥎Group Hitting Lessons
Mondays | 6–7 PM
Thursdays | 6:30–7:30 PM
Fridays | 5–6 PM

🥎 Softball Group Hitting with Jordan
Mondays | 6–7 PM

⚾ Group Baseball Infield Clinic
Sundays | 1–2 PM
Ages 9–14

💪 Group SAQ with Isaac
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:30–6:30 PM

We also offer private baseball, softball and SAQ training, with some weekend lesson availability!

Consistency today creates confidence tomorrow.

Build the routine. Train with purpose. Trust the process. BE GRIT.

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1650 Morgan Center Drive
Evansville, IN
47715

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