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Illinois Valley Baseball Academy Our goal is to positively impact and develop players of all ages from the Illinois Valley. Hi, my name is Jake Sale.

My goal is to help baseball players of all ages in the Illinois Valley become better at the game of baseball. I began doing pitching lessons in the summer of 2017 in the Illinois Valley. For some background information on me, I pitched collegiately at Parkland College (Junior College) and continued on to pitch at Illinois State University (Division 1).

Goals of our offseason throwing program: • Proper buildup • Athletes learn a pre throwing routine, structured throwing p...
10/25/2026

Goals of our offseason throwing program:

• Proper buildup
• Athletes learn a pre throwing routine, structured throwing program, and a post throwing arm care routine
• Improve overall movement/be an athlete
• Increase velocity
• Improve command
• Improve off-speed
• Learn to compete

We will test and track a variety of throws. In years prior we have tracked seated throws, one knee throws, pulldowns, and throws from the mound/positional throws. Below you will see last year's, year over year progress from our athletes:

High school average increase per throw:
Seated - 5.5 MPH
One knee - 6.7 MPH
Pulldowns - 9.5 MPH
Mound/Positional - 6.8 MPH

Grades 5-8 average increase per throw:
Seated - 4.6 MPH
One knee - 5.7 MPH
Pulldown - 10.0 MPH
Mound - 7.4 MPH

Training form and full details: https://bit.ly/4dmiVAN

Our winter throwing program is nearing capacity. Full details and the registration form can be found here: https://bit.l...
10/22/2026

Our winter throwing program is nearing capacity. Full details and the registration form can be found here: https://bit.ly/4dmiVAN

Registration for our winter throwing program is live! This is a 15 week program for 5th-8th graders and high school athletes. This program will have a capacity.

Full details and the registration form can be found here: https://bit.ly/4dmiVAN

Instructors:
Jake Sale - Parkland College/Illinois State University alum

Ty Rybarczyk - Parkland College/University of Illinois/Indiana University alum

Colton Williams - Illinois Central College alum

Final reminder, softball camp is tomorrow 9:00-10:45 for all grades. Please dress accordingly for the weather. Thank you
10/16/2026

Final reminder, softball camp is tomorrow 9:00-10:45 for all grades. Please dress accordingly for the weather. Thank you

The time for our softball camp this Saturday has been changed to 9:00-10:45 for all campers.

If interested in attending, message us or text (815) 303-5187 to register.

The time for our softball camp this Saturday has been changed to 9:00-10:45 for all campers. If interested in attending,...
10/15/2026

The time for our softball camp this Saturday has been changed to 9:00-10:45 for all campers.

If interested in attending, message us or text (815) 303-5187 to register.

10/15/2026
Our softball camp is less than 10 days away, message us or text (815) 303-5187 to register!
10/08/2026

Our softball camp is less than 10 days away, message us or text (815) 303-5187 to register!

Thank you to the first 30 athletes that have filled out our offseason throwing program form. This program will have a ca...
10/05/2026

Thank you to the first 30 athletes that have filled out our offseason throwing program form. This program will have a capacity. Please message us if you have any questions or text (815) 303-5187.

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Registration for our winter throwing program is live! This is a 15 week program for 5th-8th graders and high school athletes. This program will have a capacity.

Full details and the registration form can be found here: https://bit.ly/4dmiVAN

Instructors:
Jake Sale - Parkland College/Illinois State University alum

Ty Rybarczyk - Parkland College/University of Illinois/Indiana University alum

Colton Williams - Illinois Central College alum

Registration for our winter throwing program is live! This is a 15 week program for 5th-8th graders and high school athl...
10/04/2026

Registration for our winter throwing program is live! This is a 15 week program for 5th-8th graders and high school athletes. This program will have a capacity.

Full details and the registration form can be found here: https://bit.ly/4dmiVAN

Instructors:
Jake Sale - Parkland College/Illinois State University alum

Ty Rybarczyk - Parkland College/University of Illinois/Indiana University alum

Colton Williams - Illinois Central College alum

10/02/2026

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Peru, IL
61354

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(815) 303-5187

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