Next9Up

Next9Up Next9Up located in Franklin, MA, is a baseball and softball training facility committed to developing athletes for all abilities.

Home of the Bulldogs & Bluebirds Club Teams! Get on the email list here: https://www.next9up.com/email-signup

High velocity without a plan is a fast track to the bench. ⚾️🪫Throwing high-effort pitches is one of the most violent mo...
08/21/2026

High velocity without a plan is a fast track to the bench. ⚾️🪫
Throwing high-effort pitches is one of the most violent movements in sports. Without a structured routine, repetitive stress on the elbow and shoulder leads to rapid fatigue, mechanical breakdown, and eventual overuse injury. Here is why every pitcher needs a dedicated pitching program:

🔥 1. Injury Prevention & Arm Care
Strength in the small stabilizing muscles (rotator cuff & scapula) protects the UCL and shoulder. Dynamic band work and plyos teach the arm how to decelerate safely after release.

📈 2. Workload Management
You can’t go from 0 to 100 overnight. Structured programs gradually build throwing volume and pitch counts across the off-season, pre-season, and in-season to avoid dangerous workload spikes.

⚡ 3. Kinetic Chain Efficiency
Velocity starts from the ground up—not just the arm. A good program refines hip-shoulder separation and core rotation so pitchers can generate more power with less stress on the joints.

🧘 4. Smart Recovery
Throwing breaks down muscle; recovery builds it back. Post-outing flush routines, soft tissue work, and structured rest keep arms fresh and mechanical slots consistent all season long.

Join in our Baseball Development & Arm Care Pitching Program for Ages 13-18 this Fall
- Choose your program: twice a week (14 sessions) or once a week (7 sessions)
- Mondays & Wednesdays 7pm-8:30pm Sept 9 - Oct 28 (no session on Oct. 12)
- Every athlete will get a baseline Rapsodo assessment in Session 1 and a final metric report at the end of the program.

3 PRICING OPTIONS
- Twice a week Program $749/ only $53.50 session
- Twice a week Program with 2-payment plan. Only $395 each payment
- Once a week Program $378/ only $54 a session (choose Mon or Wed)

Register today - we WILL sell out! Limited spaces available! Head to https://next9up.com/camps-clinics/

💪 Train smarter. Throw harder. Stay on the mound.

ABOUT YOUR COACH
This program will be run by Coach Ken MacDonald, Varsity Head Coach at Algonquin Regional High School, and former pitcher at UMass Dartmouth during his college days. After college, he went on to coach at Franklin High School and Hopkinton High School, as well as Head Coach with Northboro Legion Baseball. Besides his HS position, he currently assists with Milford Legion and head coaches for Franklin Bulldogs 16u program.

Baseball Development & Arm Care Pitching Program for Ages 13-18 this Fall! ⚾️🌟Throwing a baseball is one of the most exp...
08/18/2026

Baseball Development & Arm Care Pitching Program for Ages 13-18 this Fall! ⚾️🌟

Throwing a baseball is one of the most explosive movements in sports. Without a structured plan, repeating that motion leads directly to arm soreness, lost velocity, and preventable injuries.

Our comprehensive clinic bridges the gap between throwing harder and staying healthy. We don't just teach kids how to throw pitches—we build elite athlete mechanics from the ground up.

Every athlete will get a baseline Rapsodo assessment in Session 1 and a final metric report at the end of the program.

- Small group sessions with age-appropriate training, 90 minutes each.
- Choose your program: twice a week (14 sessions) or once a week (7 sessions)
- Mondays & Wednesdays 7pm-8:30pm Sept 9 - Oct 28 (no session on Oct. 12)

PRICING OPTIONS
- Twice a week Program $749/ only $53.50 session
**GET EARLY BIRD PRICING $699 if purchased in full

- Twice a week Program with 2-payment plan. Only $395 each payment

- Once a week Program $378/ only $54 a session
**GET EARLY BIRD PRICING $357 if purchased in full

Register today - we WILL sell out! Limited spaces available! Head to https://next9up.com/camps-clinics/
Take the mound with confidence

ABOUT YOUR COACH
This program will be run by Coach Ken MacDonald, Varsity Head Coach at Algonquin Regional High School, and former pitcher at UMass Dartmouth during his college days. After college, he went on to coach at Franklin High School and Hopkinton High School, as well as Head Coach with Northboro Legion Baseball. Besides his HS position, he currently assists with Milford Legion and head coaches for Franklin Bulldogs 16u program.

High velocity without a plan is a fast track to the bench. ⚾️🪫Throwing high-effort pitches is one of the most violent mo...
08/08/2026

High velocity without a plan is a fast track to the bench. ⚾️🪫

Throwing high-effort pitches is one of the most violent movements in sports. Without a structured routine, repetitive stress on the elbow and shoulder leads to rapid fatigue, mechanical breakdown, and eventual overuse injury. Here is why every pitcher needs a dedicated pitching program:

🔥 1. Injury Prevention & Arm Care
Strength in the small stabilizing muscles (rotator cuff & scapula) protects the UCL and shoulder. Dynamic band work and plyos teach the arm how to decelerate safely after release.

📈 2. Workload Management
You can’t go from 0 to 100 overnight. Structured programs gradually build throwing volume and pitch counts across the off-season, pre-season, and in-season to avoid dangerous workload spikes.

⚡ 3. Kinetic Chain Efficiency
Velocity starts from the ground up—not just the arm. A good program refines hip-shoulder separation and core rotation so pitchers can generate more power with less stress on the joints.

🧘 4. Smart Recovery
Throwing breaks down muscle; recovery builds it back. Post-outing flush routines, soft tissue work, and structured rest keep arms fresh and mechanical slots consistent all season long.

Join in our Baseball Development & Arm Care Pitching Program for Ages 13-18 this Fall

- Choose your program: twice a week (14 sessions) or once a week (7 sessions)
- Mondays & Wednesdays 7pm-8:30pm Sept 9 - Oct 28 (no session on Oct. 12)
- Every athlete will get a baseline Rapsodo assessment in Session 1 and a final metric report at the end of the program.

3 PRICING OPTIONS
- Twice a week Program $749/ only $53.50 session
**GET EARLY BIRD PRICING $699 if purchased in full by Aug. 15

- Twice a week Program with 2-payment plan. Only $395 each payment

- Once a week Program $378/ only $54 a session (choose Mon or Wed)
**GET EARLY BIRD PRICING $357 if purchased in full by Aug. 15

Register today - we WILL sell out! Limited spaces available! Head to https://next9up.com/camps-clinics/

💪 Train smarter. Throw harder. Stay on the mound.

ABOUT YOUR COACH
This program will be run by Coach Ken MacDonald, Varsity Head Coach at Algonquin Regional High School, and former pitcher at UMass Dartmouth during his college days. After college, he went on to coach at Franklin High School and Hopkinton High School, as well as Head Coach with Northboro Legion Baseball. Besides his HS position, he currently assists with Milford Legion and head coaches for Franklin Bulldogs 16u program.

Baseball Development & Arm Care Pitching Program for Ages 13-18 this Fall! ⚾️🌟Throwing a baseball is one of the most exp...
08/07/2026

Baseball Development & Arm Care Pitching Program for Ages 13-18 this Fall! ⚾️🌟

Throwing a baseball is one of the most explosive movements in sports. Without a structured plan, repeating that motion leads directly to arm soreness, lost velocity, and preventable injuries.

Our comprehensive clinic bridges the gap between throwing harder and staying healthy. We don't just teach kids how to throw pitches—we build elite athlete mechanics from the ground up.

Every athlete will get a baseline Rapsodo assessment in Session 1 and a final metric report at the end of the program.

- Small group sessions with age-appropriate training, 90 minutes each.
- Choose your program: twice a week (14 sessions) or once a week (7 sessions)
- Mondays & Wednesdays 7pm-8:30pm Sept 9 - Oct 28 (no session on Oct. 12)

PRICING OPTIONS
- Twice a week Program $749/ only $53.50 session
**GET EARLY BIRD PRICING $699 if purchased in full by Aug. 15

- Twice a week Program with 2-payment plan. Only $395 each payment

- Once a week Program $378/ only $54 a session
**GET EARLY BIRD PRICING $357 if purchased in full by Aug. 15

Register today - we WILL sell out! Limited spaces available! Head to https://next9up.com/camps-clinics/
Take the mound with confidence

ABOUT YOUR COACH
This program will be run by Coach Ken MacDonald, Varsity Head Coach at Algonquin Regional High School, and former pitcher at UMass Dartmouth during his college days. After college, he went on to coach at Franklin High School and Hopkinton High School, as well as Head Coach with Northboro Legion Baseball. Besides his HS position, he currently assists with Milford Legion and head coaches for Franklin Bulldogs 16u program.

TONIGHT OR WEDNESDAY!COME BE A BLUEBIRD! 🥎🐦 UPDATEDWe have a few roster spots to fill  - register for our makeups Monday...
08/04/2026

TONIGHT OR WEDNESDAY!
COME BE A BLUEBIRD! 🥎🐦 UPDATED
We have a few roster spots to fill - register for our makeups Monday, Aug. 3 or Wednesday, Aug. 5 (come to either, no need to come to both) 6pm - 7:30pm. Any questions, email [email protected]

🥎10u - Looking for utility player, pitcher, and catcher for non-parent coached competitive softball team
🥎12u - Looking for utility player, pitcher, and catcher for non-parent coached competitive softball team
🥎14u - Looking for 2 infielders or outfielders or non-parent coached competitive softball team
🥎16u - Looking for pitcher for competitive softball team with recruiting profile
🥎18u - Looking for pitcher/utility for competitive softball team with recruiting profile

- Great facility for year-round training for personal development and growth.
- Coaches and staff include Division 1 players, Varsity Coaches, and State Championship winners
- Competitive teams who brought home many championships in 2026!
Head here to register and get more info: https://next9up.com/bluebirds-tryouts-for-2026-2027-season/

07/31/2026
Come be a Bluebird!
07/31/2026

Come be a Bluebird!

COME BE A BLUEBIRD! 🥎🐦
We have a few roster spots to fill - register for our makeups Monday, Aug. 3 or Wednesday, Aug. 5 (come to either, no need to come to both) 6pm - 7:30pm. Any questions, email [email protected]

🥎10u - Looking for utility player, pitcher, and catcher for non-parent coached competitive softball team

🥎12u - Looking for utility player, pitcher, and catcher for non-parent coached competitive softball team

🥎14u - Looking for 2 infielders or outfielders or non-parent coached competitive softball team

🥎16u - Looking for pitcher for competitive softball team with recruiting profile

- Great facility for year-round training for personal development and growth.
- Coaches and staff include Division 1 players, Varsity Coaches, and State Championship winners
- Competitive teams who brought home many championships in 2026!

Head here to register and get more info: https://next9up.com/bluebirds-tryouts-for-2026-2027-season/

Tonight!
07/29/2026

Tonight!

TONIGHT 8U TRYOUTS MOVED INSIDE!
They will be at Next9Up, 40 Kenwood Circle in Franklin
Same time- 6pm-730pm

Address

40 Kenwood Circle, Suite 6
Franklin, MA
02038

Opening Hours

Monday 2pm - 9pm
Tuesday 2pm - 9pm
Wednesday 2pm - 9pm
Thursday 2pm - 9pm
Friday 2pm - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+17812230433

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