The Ohio Independence (Ol) Baseball Academy is based on the principle of hard work and practice, practice, practice. As we like to say, you either get worse or you get better…and if you don’t get better, you will get worse.

While our teams are certainly a success when measured in terms of wins and losses, we like to measure our success based on player development. We believe it is most important to learn the fundamentals of the game, and because of that emphasis, our player development is like no other.

Player development encompasses skill development and improving knowledge about how to play the game.  

The development of a game plan (an approach to achieving more success) to improve on strengths and convert weaknesses into strengths is what separates those who want to make it from those who actually do make it! It begins with a passion, is reflected by enthusiasm and is achieved with hustle.

Three key factors that separate successful players from the others include their ability to: anticipate the situation; make all the routine plays; and strive for consistency in performance.

Player development is a year-around process. Skill development and improvement is a huge facet of determining how much a player further develops. Then there is the mental and emotional aspect that must also be developed. We focus on all three (physical, mental and emotional) to help our players be the best version of themselves.