Evolution Baseball
The present and the future;
Getting a little better at the game of Baseball everyday!
Evolution of Baseball
Evolution Baseball and ATHX Sports Performance are partnering to offer a premier environment for dedicated baseball student-athletes seeking to compete at the next level. The program’s unique structure includes an integrated system with baseball skill development, mechanics, strength training, conditioning and power development. A significant emphasis is placed on the athletes mechanical movements, strength and speed to develop the athleticism needed for top level play.
Development of Athletic Fundamentals, Mechanics and Mobility (Bio-Mechanics)
Athletes are put through our AX Lab assessment and thoroughly evaluated to aid in correct program development. This program is tailored to the athletes needs and goals with a continued focus on mechanics, strength, speed, aerobic and power development.
Development of Power, Speed and Agility
The state of the art Keiser Pneumatic Resistance System at ATHX provides our athletes with the cutting edge technology to take their game to the next level. With Keiser Pneumatic Technology, the muscles remain active and engaged throughout the entire range of motion and velocities, with reduced shock loading to muscles, connective tissues and joints, which allows for workout regimens that can safely improve physical performance in ways not seen with traditional strength training methods.
Development of Baseball Skills
Pitching
- Throwing program to improve arm strength which leads to an increase in velocity. We will monitor throwing workloads and include a full pre and post throwing arm care plan.
- Pitch Design-Using Rapsodo Pitching Technology to effectively evaluate areas of strength and weakness for each pitcher and using that data to aid in improving the quality of specific pitches for each pitcher.
- Follow an arm care and strengthening program for all positions with the intent to increase strength and velocity for each positional player.
- Introduce and improve fundamental throwing techniques.
- Provide a pre and post throwing arm care routine.
Throwing
Hitting
- Implement a movement pattern hitting plan to consistently emphasize the correct movement patterns of successful hitters.
- Swing Design-Using Rapsodo Hitting Technology to design the optimal swing plane and launch angle to do the most damage at the plate.
- Increase knowledge of offensive strategy for both personal and team success.
- An emphasis on fundamental footwork movement patterns displayed by elite defenders.
- Hand/Eye coordination and proper glove positioning.
- Improving knowledge of in-game strategy.
Fielding(Infield)
Fielding(Outfield)
- Using creative methods while indoors to create first step quickness for Outfielders as well as proper rhythm and timing for angles, attacks and tagging plays.
- Develop awareness of situational baseball.
Mental Game of Baseball
- Introduce and provide practical strategies to develop the mental skills which help speed the player to their full potential.
- A heads up player has confidence in their abilities, keeps control in pressure situations and focuses on one pitch at a time.
- Educate players on game strategy both offensive and defensive to improve their knowledge of the game.
Baserunning
- Create better base runners through an education on timing and rhythm of the game.
- Emphasize and improve First step quickness/Reaction time.
- Improve gameplay knowledge and decision making.
Evolution Baseball Lead Instructor
-Jordan Blundell
Jordan has 20+ years of experience at the College Baseball level. As a player, Jordan was named to the NAIA All-American Team(‘03), was selected to multiple All-Conference and All-Region Teams, played in the 2004 NAIA World Series and was inducted into the University of Jamestown Athletic Hall of Fame. Following his collegiate playing days Jordan played professionally with the Schaumburg Flyers of the Northern League.
In 2005, Jordan became the Head Baseball Coach at Vancouver Island University, spending 12 years leading the Mariners Baseball program, winning a CCBC Championship in 2009 and having 2 players selected in the MLB Draft. While at Vancouver Island University, Jordan started a youth development program Vancouver Island Baseball Institute(VIBI) and was instrumental in the creation of the Dover Bay High School Baseball Academy. Over 100 players received scholarship offers during Jordan’s tenure in Nanaimo with VIU and VIBI.
Along with his Evolution Baseball programming duties, Jordan serves as the AGM and Head Coach of the Edmonton Prospects Baseball Club of the Weatern Canadian Baseball League(WCBL).
Baseball and Athletic Programming
Evolution Blues (birth years ‘07, ‘08, ‘09)
Fall Outdoor Stream- Camp #1
On-Field + ATHX athlete development
On-Field (Wednesdays, Fridays 4:30pm, Saturdays 10:00am)
Location: Fred Johns Field Leduc, AB
Starts: Wednesday September 8th
Ends: Saturday October 16th
ATHX speed/strength development
(Sept 13, 20, 27 Oct 4, 11) Mondays-5:00pm @ATHX
Cost– $525 + gst
Fall Indoor Stream- Camp #2
Indoor Baseball + ATHX athlete development
Indoor Baseball (Wednesdays, Fridays 6:00pm, Saturdays 10:00am)
Location: ATHX Performance Center
Starts: Wednesday November 3rd
Ends: Saturday December 11th
ATHX speed/strength development
(Wednesdays 5:00pm, Saturdays 9:00am @ATHX)
Cost– $800 + gst
Evolution Blues Fall Travel team
8-12 Fall games- $200 + gst
Possible Kelowna trip- $tbd
Possible Kamloops trip- $tbd
Evolution Blues Spring Travel team
Las Vegas/Phoenix Spring Training + Tournament- $tbd
Possible Kamloops April trip- $tbd
Winter/Spring Indoor Stream-
Camp #3
Indoor Baseball + ATHX athlete development
Indoor Baseball (Wednesdays, Fridays 6:00pm, Saturdays 10:00am)
Location: ATHX Performance Center
Starts: Wednesday January 12th
Ends: Saturday March 5th
ATHX speed/strength development
(Wednesdays 5:00pm, Saturdays 9:00am @ATHX)
Cost– $1100 + gst
