GRIT Athletic Academy

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

09/22/2026

🍂 Summer is behind us, and fall is officially here. Now is the time to get back into a routine and keep building.

At GRIT, we welcome athletes of every age and skill level. Whether you’re improving your speed, agility and quickness through SAQ, developing as a pitcher, working on your swing or sharpening another part of your game—we’re here to help.

Our instructors understand what it takes to become a great athlete and stand apart in all the right ways because we’ve experienced that journey ourselves.

There is no magic recipe. It comes down to consistent, purposeful work.

That’s what TRUST THE PROCESS means. Keep showing up. Keep putting in the work. Keep getting a little better each day—and the results will follow.

We understand that life is busy with school, other sports and family commitments. But we also know that success requires sacrifice. A little focused work, done consistently, adds up to something powerful over time.

Make sure your work ethic matches your goals. We’re ready to help you get there.

Explore our private lessons, group training and facility options on our website:

đź”— https://gritathleticacademy.com/index/grit-athletic-academy

MONDAY MOTIVATION 💪🔥Everybody wants the results. Not everybody is willing to do what it takes to earn them.The extra rep...
09/21/2026

MONDAY MOTIVATION 💪🔥

Everybody wants the results. Not everybody is willing to do what it takes to earn them.

The extra reps when nobody is watching.
The lesson when your friends are somewhere else.
The workout when you’re tired.
The fundamentals when they aren’t exciting.
Showing up again and again when progress feels slow.

That’s where separation happens.

For our young athletes, success isn’t about doing something extraordinary once. It’s about being willing to consistently do the ordinary things that others won’t.

Do what others won’t do today, so tomorrow you’re prepared to do what others can’t.

Work hard. Stay disciplined. Trust the process. Be relentless.

Consistency creates confidence. Discipline creates opportunity.

Discipline YouthAthletes Baseball Softball GRIT

🚨 OCTOBER SCHEDULE IS LIVE! 🚨Progress comes from stacking quality work over time. When athletes commit to a routine, tra...
09/20/2026

🚨 OCTOBER SCHEDULE IS LIVE! 🚨

Progress comes from stacking quality work over time. When athletes commit to a routine, train with intention and keep showing up—even when results aren’t immediate—their preparation begins to separate them.

October is another opportunity to keep building! Our group lessons help athletes improve their skills, athleticism, confidence and understanding of the game.

âšľ Group Hitting
đź’Ş Group SAQ with Isaac
âšľ Middle School Baseball Hit Lab
âšľ Group Baseball Infield Clinic

We also have plenty of private lesson options available for baseball, softball and SAQ training!

Don’t wait until the season arrives to start preparing. Establish the routine now, stay committed and allow the work you’re putting in today to become the confidence you compete with tomorrow.

Keep building. Stay consistent. Trust the Process. BE GRIT.

đź”— https://gritathleticacademy.com/index/grit-athletic-academy-1746666387593x277842877845591040

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Thursday is another opportunity to get better at GRIT!Development doesn’t happen from one workout or one great day—it co...
09/16/2026

Thursday is another opportunity to get better at GRIT!

Development doesn’t happen from one workout or one great day—it comes from showing up consistently, training with a purpose, and stacking quality repetitions over time. These group sessions give athletes the coaching, competition, accountability, and routine they need to keep moving forward.

Spots are still available Thursday, September 17:

⚡ Group SAQ | 5:30–6:30 PM
Improve speed, agility, quickness, coordination, and overall athletic confidence.
Register: https://link.baselinepro.com/X5aFfSW

⚾ Middle School Hit Lab | 6:00–7:00 PM
Movement preparation, quality repetitions, and focused work on approaches and adjustments.
Register: https://link.baselinepro.com/zAd5LUq

⚾🥎 Group Hitting | 6:30–7:30 PM
Open to baseball and softball players! Small-group instruction that still focuses on the individual needs of every athlete.
Register: https://link.baselinepro.com/uR86DKw

The athletes who make the biggest improvements aren’t always the ones with the most talent—they’re the ones willing to stay consistent and trust the process.

Don’t wait for the season to expose what needs work. Start building confidence, creating better habits, and preparing now.

MONDAY MOTIVATION 💪⚾️🥎Talent matters. Ability matters. But neither replaces persistence.Every athlete is going to strugg...
09/14/2026

MONDAY MOTIVATION 💪⚾️🥎

Talent matters. Ability matters. But neither replaces persistence.

Every athlete is going to struggle. You’re going to have bad games, tough practices, slumps, failures and moments when progress feels like it isn’t happening.

The difference is what you do next.

Keep showing up.
Keep working.
Keep learning.
Keep believing.

Sometimes the breakthrough comes right after the point where most people would have quit.

Persistence turns setbacks into comebacks.

Stay disciplined. Trust the process. Be relentless. KEEP GOING.

HardWork Baseball Softball GRIT

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and the families whose lives were forever ...
09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and the families whose lives were forever changed on September 11, 2001.

We honor the courage, sacrifice, and unity that brought our country together during one of its darkest moments. May we never forget those we lost—and may we always carry forward the strength, compassion, and love that followed.

🇺🇸 9/11 — We Remember. We Honor. We Will Never Forget.

🔥 SEAN IS BACK!Sean Becker will return from his playing season on September 14—and he’s ready to get after it!Sean bring...
09/08/2026

🔥 SEAN IS BACK!

Sean Becker will return from his playing season on September 14—and he’s ready to get after it!

Sean brings collegiate and professional playing experience into every session and is available for private:

âšľ Hitting lessons
🥎 Fielding lessons
đź’¨ Speed, agility and quickness training

This is a great opportunity to learn from an experienced player who knows what it takes to compete at the next level. Get into a consistent routine, train with purpose and keep building your game!

Spots will fill quickly—book your lesson with Sean today!

đź”— https://link.statstak.io/xYj1JtC

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!

đź”— 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!

đź”— Book your lesson with Jeff here: https://link.baselinepro.com/K8xBbLt

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

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1650 Morgan Center Drive
Evansville, IN
47715

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+18124192782

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