Youth & High School Baseball

Built On Heart.
Driven By Hustle.

The Rudy Academy develops young baseball players into stronger athletes — and stronger people. Inspired by the only code that ever wins: never give up on yourself, and dream bigger than they tell you to.

See What We're About

"It's not about how big you are. It's about how big you're willing to play."

⚾ On The Field & Off The Field Private Lessons With Coach Personalized Swing & Throwing Critiques Dream Big Never Quit ⚾ On The Field & Off The Field Private Lessons With Coach Personalized Swing & Throwing Critiques Dream Big Never Quit
What Is The Rudy Academy

More Than A Batting Lesson.

The Rudy Academy is a baseball training program for youth and high school athletes who want to get better — at the game, and at being the kind of person their team can count on.

We were started by two cousins who grew up on one idea borrowed from the underdog we're named after: never give up on yourself, and dream big. That belief shapes everything we teach. Mechanics matter — but so does effort, attitude, and showing up when it's hard.

Right now our entire focus is baseball. We do one thing, and we do it right. As we grow, we plan to bring the same standard to other sports — but the mission never changes: better on the field, better off it.

Heart Over Hype

We teach players to compete with effort and grit. Talent gets you noticed; heart keeps you on the field. We build the second one on purpose.

Reps That Matter

Private, individualized lessons focused on real swing and throwing mechanics — with feedback you can actually act on between sessions.

Dream Big, On Purpose

Every player sets their own goals and tracks real progress. We help them aim higher than they thought they could — and then go get it.

The Rudy Code

You don't have to be the biggest, the fastest, or the most gifted. You just have to refuse to quit on the kid you could become.

— The Standard We Coach By
The Dugout Board

News & Daily Updates

Schedule changes, weather calls, weekly focus, shout-outs and reminders — posted straight from the coaches. Check here before every session.

🔒 Coach Access Only

Post an Update

Coaches sign in to post to the board. This is a preview of the posting tool — clients see the feed on the left.

Private Lessons

Book One-On-One Time With Coach.

Members get access to the live lesson calendar to schedule private sessions directly. Every booking is one-on-one, focused on your player's specific work-ons.

Individual attention — sessions built around your player's swing & throwing.

Open calendar booking — pick the time that fits your week.

Notes after every session saved to your player's profile.

One simple monthly membership unlocks it all.

Members Only

The lesson calendar unlocks when you start a monthly membership. Takes about two minutes.

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Daniel Ruettiger

Outfield · High School · Bats R / Throws R
14 Sessions
3 Active Goals
92% Attendance
All-Star Member

Player Bio

Who this athlete is, on and off the field.

Daniel is a high-motor outfielder with a great attitude and strong arm. Loves the game, first one to the field, last to leave. Working toward making the varsity roster next spring. Quiet leader who lifts up his teammates — exactly the kind of player we love coaching.

Goals & What We're Working On

Set by the player, tracked with the coach.

Make the varsity team this spring.

Cut down on hitching in the load phase of the swing.

Add 4 mph to outfield throw velocity by August.

Stay confident at the plate with two strikes.

⚾ Coach Critique · Hitting

Swing Notes

Personalized feedback after lessons + video review.

Swing clip — 06/02
Load & TimingJun 2

Big improvement keeping the hands back. Still drifting forward early on off-speed — let's stay loaded and let the ball travel. Drill: tee work with the timing pause cue we practiced.

Bat PathMay 26

Path is getting much flatter through the zone. Great barrel control on the inside pitch today.

⚾ Coach Critique · Throwing

Throwing Notes

Arm mechanics & accuracy tracking.

Long-toss clip — 05/29
Arm SlotMay 29

Slot is more consistent — staying on top of the ball well. Keep the front side firm so the arm has something to throw against. Carry-over to game throws looked clean.

FootworkMay 22

Crow-hop is much smoother. Momentum toward the target is helping the velocity bump.

Achievements & Milestones

Every win, big or small, gets logged.

🎯 First clean read & route on a deep fly ball in live repsJUN 2
💪 Outfield throw velocity up 2 mph from baselineMAY 29
🔥 5 sessions in a row — perfect attendance streakMAY 26
⭐ Flattened bat path — graduated off the tee progressionMAY 19