Pitchers and Catchers,
This is your day! There has never been a better time to get in front of some of the area’s best private instructors. AAA Miami Marlins pitcher, Kolton Mahoney, and local legend, The Catcher Guru - Rick Straub, have signed on for a full day of great instruction.
Please see the attached flier for more details!
Click here >> Black Friday - 26 Nov 2021 Pitcher and Catcher Day!
These classes will fill up, register today!
We hope to see you on November 26th.
Thanks!
Every Tuesday and Wednesday in November thru Christmas….your kids will love this!
5pm - 6:30pm both days….come once, twice, register for as many as you like.
Kids love our camps! Don’t miss this opportunity for a taste of what our Summer Camps are like. On October 15th, we will do a little bit of everything fun that Top Gun Batting Cages has to offer.
Please see the flyer for more details.
Full day, half day, BeforeCare and AfterCare options available!
Three (3) Co-Ed Teams - 8 Weeks of Instructional Play
Teams will roster up to 12 players of age 3 - 4 (9 AM) or ages 5-6 (10:30 AM)
$145 per player for the 8-week league (~90 min each week)
Oct 23, 30 Nov 6, 13, 20 Dec 4, 11, 18
Our tee-ball league is designed as an introductory program where kids learn baseball basics in a fun, indoor environment. Our coaches are baseball and softball players that have worked numerous summer camps, so they not only know how to play and teach the game, they also know how to work with young children. Our young tee-ball players gain experience being part of a team while learning batting, catching, throwing and fielding. Since kids at this age are still developing hand-eye coordination, they are taught the proper batting technique by hitting a baseball off a tee. Over the course of the season, your players learn the game and gain confidence in their new skills.
School's Out! Camp Friday, April 2nd and Monday, April 5th from 9:00am – 4:00pm
It’s our Super Summer Camp Preview! Click Here for the School’s Out Flyer
Only $69.95 per day! Bring a friend, sign up together for $116 (save $12 each)! Pizza lunch included with every registration.
Individual registration for both days only $124.95 (save $15).
Camper Age Requirement: 6 years to 14 years
COVID-19 protection protocols in place. Top Gun is a Maryland certified Youth Camp Provider.
Camp Activities:
- Baseball / Softball
- Dodgeball
- Batting Cages
- Indoor Soccer
- Archery Tag
- Archery (softplay) Lessons
- Kickball
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Relay Races
- and much more!
Your kids won’t want to miss this! Kids love our camps! Register Today! Or call if you have any questions. (410) 449-3050. www.TopGunBall.com
The Top Gun College Softball Combine is designed for high school (Class of 2021, 2022, & 2023) softball players that want to be evaluated by, and showcase themselves to, college coaches. The Combine is for players focused on who want to showcase their skills to prospective coaches. The Combine will feature instruction and feedback from active college coaches seeking players to fill out their rosters. At the end of the Combine, there will be an opportunity for short one-on-one meetings with two college coaches of the player’s choice.
During registration, use the remarks/comments area to identify the colleges whose coaches the player would like to have a short Q&A with.
The Top Gun College Softball Combine will feature measurements and instruction on the latest metrics in softball, including exit velocity off the bat, throwing velocity, pop-times, timed sprints and others. The college coaches in attendance will not only provide these metrics but will also instruct attendees on how to improve them. The Combine is open to all high school softball players and, to maximize visibility for its attendees, will have limited enrollment with the player-to-coach ratio not exceeding 6:1. The Top Gun College Softball Combine is in compliance with all NCAA rules.
WHAT PLAYERS CAN EXPECT
·Post-camp email with metrics and other evaluation information
·Instruction from coaches attending the event. Current coach commitments to attend from Hood College (D3), Bowie State University (D2), Washington College (D3), McDaniel College (D3), Stevenson University (D3), Harford College (JC D1), Montgomery College (JC D2), US Naval Academy (CLUB), *Chesapeake College (JC D2), Salisbury University (D3).
*Tentative
·Feedback on Exit Velocity (Hitting), Throwing Velocity (Pitchers and Position Players), Sprint Times (Position Players) and Pop-Times (Catchers).
·Opportunities to ask questions about their skills and get to know the college coaches.
GENERAL COMBINE SCHEDULE
Class of 2021, 2022, & 2023 Registrations only please
2:30 PM → Infield/Outfield Offense and Defense Evaluation & Instruction (Opportunity for Parents and Prospective Student Athletes to meet with the coaches will follow immediately after this session)
5 PM → Pitching & Catching Evaluation & Instruction (Opportunity for Parents and Prospective Student Athletes to meet with the coaches will follow immediately after this session)
SESSION COSTS
·$105 FOR SESSION ONE, $95 FOR SESSION TWO
·$175 FOR BOTH SESSIONS
·Both sessions are expected to fill quickly due to limited enrollment
We are excited to unveil our special events for February 2021….something for every baseball and softball player!
Click on any of the events below to learn more!
Sunday, Feb 7th @ 1:30pm College Recruiting Seminar
Saturday, Feb 13th @ 9am Softball Training Day for all ages and skill levels!
Monday, Feb 15th, Presidents Day Pitcher and Catcher Day w/Hittrax Batting Practice Sessions too!
Saturday, Feb 20th, College Softball Combine, showcase your high schooler, get recruited!
Sunday, Feb 28th @ 2pm College Recruiting Seminar
EARLY BIRD pricing (Save $20) on our Super Summer Camps now in effect too! 11 Weeks of Super Camps in 2021 to keep your kids active in a safe, fun environment! Activities include kickball, relays, soft play archery, dodgeball, frisbee games, whiffle ball, batting cages, and much, much more…
Calling Baseball Class of 2021, 2022, & 2023 Recruits - January 9th Top Gun College Baseball Combine
Get some exposure! Top Gun’s College Baseball Combine is bringing together six to eight college baseball coaches for a showcase opportunity filled with instruction and metrics.
*Class of 2021, 2022, & 2023 Registrations only please.
The Top Gun College Baseball Combine is designed for high school (Class of 2021, 2022, & 2023) baseball players that want to be evaluated by, and showcase themselves to, college coaches. The Combine is for players focused on becoming collegiate student-athletes who want to showcase their skills to prospective coaches. The Combine will feature instruction and feedback from active college coaches seeking players to fill out their rosters. At the end of the Combine, there will be an opportunity for short one-on-one meetings with two college coaches of the player’s choice.
During registration, use the remarks/comments area to identify the colleges whose coaches the player would like to have a short Q&A with.
The Top Gun College Baseball Combine will feature measurements and instruction on the latest metrics in baseball, including exit velocity off the bat, throwing velocity, pop-times, timed sprints and others. The college coaches in attendance will not only provide these metrics but will also instruct attendees on how to improve them. The Combine is open to all high school baseball players and, to maximize visibility for its attendees, will have limited enrollment with the player-to-coach ratio not exceeding 6:1. The Top Gun College Baseball Combine is in compliance with all NCAA rules.
WHAT PLAYERS CAN EXPECT
·Post-camp postcard with metrics and other evaluative information
·Instruction from coaches attending the event.
·Feedback on Exit Velocity (Hitting), Throwing Velocity (Pitchers and Position Players), Sprint Times (Position Players) and Pop-Times (Catchers).
·Opportunities to ask questions about their skills and get to know the college coaches.
GENERAL COMBINE SCHEDULE
Class of 2021, 2022, & 2023 Registrations only please
Jan 9th from 12:30 PM - 3 PM → Infield/Outfield Offense and Defense Evaluation & Instruction (Opportunity for Parents and Prospective Student Athletes to meet with the coaches will follow immediately after this session)
Jan 9th from 3 PM - 5:30 PM → Pitching & Catching Evaluation & Instruction (Opportunity for Parents and Prospective Student Athletes to meet with the coaches will follow immediately after this session)
SESSION COSTS
·$105 FOR ONE SESSION
·$175 FOR TWO SESSIONS
·Both sessions are expected to fill quickly due to limited enrollment
Jan 2nd Pitcher Catcher Hitter Training Day!
Pitchers this is a day of training led by a current professional baseball player. AAA pitcher, Kolton Mahoney. Three different sessions for 3 different experience levels.
BEGINNING PITCHERS’ CLINIC
Start: 9:30AM (90 mins) Ages 7-10 Fee $65
Teaching young pitchers to focus on throwing with a purpose by incorporating good balance, timing, and rhythm into repeatable mechanics.
INTERMEDIATE PITCHERS’ CLINIC
Start: 11:30AM (2 hours) Ages 10-14 Fee $85
A comprehensive clinic that will focus progressive throwing drills to isolate body mechanics to improve accuracy and velocity. This clinic will introduce off-speed pitch control. Data captured will include velocity, spin rate, & spin efficiency;
measured by Rapsodo.
PITCH Design (limit 6 pitchers)- PREREQUISITE -already attended Kolton's Intermediate Clinics (11/27, 12/19 or 1/2) Two sessions to choose from:
Start: 1:30PM (90 mins) Ages 11-13 Fee $80
Start: 3:30PM (90 mins) Ages 14-18 Fee $90
90 percent of this session will be on the Rapsodo. The Rapsodo will be used to measure velocity, spin rate, & spin efficiency. Kolton will teach each pitcher how to more efficiently spin the ball to gain more velocity, control, and movement of each pitch. The Rapsodo will track ball rotation and spin efficiency to improve the movement of your 2-seam fastball and off-speed pitches.
Catcher 3-Skills Clinic Fee $135
Receiving, Blocking, Throwing
Start: 10AM (3 hours) All Ages Baseball~Softball
A comprehensive 3-hour clinic; one-hour each of basic training in Receiving, Blocking, and Throwing; with emphasis on instructions, training and activity. Instruction begins with the BASICS, then ADVANCES based on the group's experience to relate game-like situations. Each technique is demonstrated, then drills are practiced to reinforce each skill.
Alumni* Training - Next Level Catcher Fee $135
*PREREQUISITE -already attended any CatcherGuru 3-Skills Clinic
Start: 1:30PM (3 hours) Ages 11-18 Baseball~Softball
This class takes Coach Rick's 3-Skills Clinic to the next level. Coach Rick has already drilled the fundamentals of catching into your catcher, so here come the advanced techniques designed to build the complete catcher. Situational catching, being the leader on the field, making your pitcher look good, being selectively aggressive, making smart throws, and more...
The last hour will focus on improving your catcher's Pop-Time!
Batting Practice for anyone!
HitTrax Hitting Metrics! 4 different sessions!
Start: 11AM, 1PM, 3PM, 5PM (60 mins each) Fee $25
After a few minutes of warmup on the tee, live pitching will commence. Each batter (baseball or softball) will get an equal number of swings and we will periodically look at the results that HitTrax provides to make adjustments to the hitter's approach and mentality at the plate. HitTrax provides a lot of metrics that can provide instant feedback, as well as show trends over weeks, months, and years. Sessions are 60 minutes and $40. Limit 6 athletes.
Click here to Register Now! or call (410) 449-3050
Coach Cayla will take you through the ins and outs of college recruiting! She will present a seminar explaining everything that student-athletes and parents need to know about the college recruiting process. Including:
· Choosing a school
· Understanding scholarships
· NCAA Eligibility Center
· How to get colleges to recruit you
· Overall end goal of college athletics
About Coach Cayla:
Coach Cayla is a former division one college softball player with a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the recruiting process. She holds school and conference records and has various conference and national accolades. Coach Cayla prides herself on helping those who are interested in playing at the next level. She is a current high school math and computer science teacher, high school volleyball and softball coach, as well as a private instructor here at Top Gun. She understands what needs to be done when it comes to athletics and academics in order to play at the next level.
Teams and Families are welcome!
Seminar Info:
Dates: Saturday, Dec 19th @ 12:30pm or Sunday, December 20, 2020 @ 11:00am
Cost: $20/person
$30 /family (maximum 4)
$150 / team
Click here to Register Now
Questions? Call us at (410) 449-3050 or email us at cayla@topgunball.com
12/19 Pitcher & Catcher Training Day
Special Event - Saturday, 19 Dec 2020
Beginner Pitcher, Intermediate Pitcher, and for the first time at Top Gun, Pitch Design* by AAA Miami Marlins, Kolton Mahoney.
POPTIME Catcher Training by the CatcherGuru, Coach Rick Straub, Drop Your POP!
$25 HitTrax Hitting sessions too! Click here for more information on this special day of training.
Spaces are limited for this special day of training.
Register today! Call us at (410) 449-3050 or click here to reserve your spot.
*Please see prerequisite information on the flyer.
Thanks, Top Gun Team
Alexis Bazos recently moved to Baltimore to pursue a career in Corporate Strategy for Under Armour. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame in May, where she was a switch-hitting outfielder on the softball team. Alexis was a DI All-America Scholar Athlete, and a 4x All-ACC Academic Honor member.
She also plays for the Greek National Softball team, and has played professionally for Bussolengo in Italy.
Please help us welcome Alexis to the Top Gun-Sykesville team!
Click here >> to see Alexis’ resume card:
We have started registration for our Fall 2020 Indoor Kickball League. Wednesdays are for ages 8-11 at 5pm starting 10/28/2020. (Have 12-13-year-olds? Please read blue highlight below).
We have 3 teams "mostly" formed for the Wednesday League. We are looking for 7-10 players for Team #4 - The One Kick Wonders; and we are hoping for a few more girls to help complete teams 1, 2, and 3. If someone wants to run with Team 4 to try to form/fill their own team, please let me know ASAP.
Four (4) Co-Ed Teams - 11 Weeks of Team Play
Teams can roster up to 10 players of age 8 - 11
Up to 7 players on the field playing defense (2 must be girls), all players in attendance are allowed to kick.
$125 per player for the 10-week league
Siblings cost is only $100 if they represent roster spot number 8, 9, or 10 of the team
Double-headers will be played each Wednesday starting at 5pm.
Oct 28 (Scrimmage, Learn League Rules)
Nov 4, 11, 18, 25
Dec 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Jan 6 (playoff/championship week)
More details found after sign-in >> here League rules, etc. found in "Camps/Classes" > "Wednesday Kickball League" > "Details 'icon'"
Please reach out to me directly if you have any questions. We are also considering a 12-13yo league on Mondays (please let me know if you want in!).
Pitchers and Catchers,
This is your day! There has never been a better time to get in front of some of the area’s best private instructors. AAA Miami Marlins pitcher, Kolton Mahoney, and local legend, The Catcher Guru - Rick Straub, have signed on for a full day of great instruction.
Please see the attached flier for more details!
Click here >> Black Friday - 27 Nov 2020 Pitcher and Catcher Day!
These classes will fill up, register today!
We hope to see you on November 27th.
Thanks!
Four great opportunities to learn from the region's most recognized catcher training expert. Supplemented by Top Gun’s own weekly $40 catcher training classes. Come see the Top Gun softball & baseball training difference! Spaces limited.
Learn more here >> Four Catcher Days - Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec
Register today >> HERE
Plenty of great softball and baseball training classes to choose from. Something almost every day of the week! Click here for more info: TG Academy Roster for Sept to Dec 2020
Sundays:
1 - 2 pm - Coach Aysha’s Softball Pitching Class
2 - 3 pm - Coach Aysha's Softball Hitting Class
Mondays
4 - 5 pm - HitTrax Hitting Assessments
5 - 6 pm - HitTrax Hitting Assessments
Tuesdays
4 - 5 pm - Pitching Fundamentals for Baseball Beginners (7 - 11 yrs)
5 - 6 pm - Coach Peyton's Hitting with Confidence
5:30 - 6:30 pm - Softball Pitching by Coach Cayla
6:30 - 7:30 pm - Coach Cayla's "Go Yard" Softball Power Hitting!
Wednesdays
5 - 6 pm - Coach Peyton's Baseball All-Skills
5 - 6 pm - Coach Carly's Softball All-Skills (Beginners welcome)
6 - 7 pm - Coach Carly's Softball Hitting with Confidence & Power
Thursdays
4 - 5 pm - Coach Peyton's Baseball All-Skills
5:30 - 6:30 pm - Coach Peyton's Catcher Academy
Fridays
4 - 5 pm - Pitching Fundamentals for Baseball Beginners (7 - 11 yrs)
Top Gun Batting Cages is proud to accept the Best of 2020 Summer Camp Provider Award from ActivityHero. We dedicate the award to all of our wonderful camp leaders, coaches, and counselors…with a special thanks to our CAMPERS! We love our campers! We don’t do this for the awards, we do it for the kids! https://www.activityhero.com/activity-providers/best-of-2020
Hey Baseball and Softball Zoomers,
We hope all is well with you all. Things are starting to get back to normal, but baseball/softball seasons have been lost and most teams still aren't practicing so....
Back by popular demand, our Zoom Baseball and Softball Training Sessions are back!
We added a small fee--only $12.50 per class (our business has been closed for 10 weeks...yikes!) and we hope you will take advantage of this training opportunity.
Register now at Activity Hero! The classes are from Monday, 8 June to Thursday, 11 June. We hope to see you online soon!
Please let me know if you have any questions about Zoom training. As many of you know, we are currently accepting 1-on-1 private lesson appointments for those that want something more personalized. Governor Hogan opened the doors for Summer Camps yesterday too! Learn more about Top Gun Summer Camps here.
Thanks so much!
Jon
We have moved into Phase I of reopening and limiting capacity by not allowing walk-in clients. Everything is by appointment only.
Top Gun is committed to providing a safe place for those that want to get some training in. We are currently offering one-on-one personal baseball and softball training (Hitting, Pitching, Catching, Fielding or All-Skills Training) with our professional instructors either virtually or at Top Gun. Hitting or Pitching Video Analysis can be incorporated into any training session. Limited availability!
Virtual 1-on-1 Lessons - 20% off our normal lesson rate
At-Residence Lessons - Travel surcharge may apply
Interested in learning more about any of these private training opportunities or simply reserving some space at Top Gun please contact Jon at 410-449-3050. Thanks!
Top Gun Baseball - Sykesville is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
We hope this finds you and your families doing well. We have been working hard behind the scenes to get kids back to some baseball/softball.
Topic: Free Baseball Training: Tee Time with Coach Isaiah & Coach Peyton
Time: Thursday, Apr 23, 2020 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)The PLAN: I spoke with some of you about this BETA test of the online training curriculum that Top Gun is putting together to help get some kids off the couch and practicing a little baseball/softball again. This is our first crack at it. Our first Zoom training session and you have been personally selected to attend! What will you need? Preferably a safe location for your child to watch and mimic our coaches as they go through a variety of hitting drills off of a tee. So, a safe location in front of a laptop, iPad, etc, a tee, a net to hit into, some tennis balls or whiffle balls or baseballs (whatever is best suited for your hitting environment). Watch for our future ZOOM invites to other FREE classes (speed & agility, fielding & throwing mechanics, catchers training, pitchers training, & more).
Don't have a tee, net, or more than a ball or two? We have some equipment for sale (Tanner tees, Franklin pop-up sock nets, Baden baseballs) and I did a recon trip to the Eldersburg Walmart they also have anything and everything you might need in stock. Call me to arrange a time for curbside pick at Top Gun for anything you might want to purchase from us.
Join Zoom Meeting (have a friend that you think might want to join in the fun, sure share the invite!)
https:// (expired - be on the lookout for future FREE virtual training)
See past episodes here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYlwoD498ovGT8i6SzJNXiQ/videos
Prior to the meeting, please ensure that you create a nice, safe space with a safe video angle for your kids to attend. We don't want to see a ball go through a window or into a laptop.We hope to see you online soon!
Thanks, Jon
Jon Hobdy
Top Gun Baseball - Sykesville
410-449-3050
