ATHX 13U/15U/18U BASEBALL
WHERE DEDICATED YOUTH PLAYERS TRAIN TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS
"My son is in their baseball program and it is the best program we have ever been in. He loves the program, is always ready to go (he’s 13) to the 4 sessions a week. He is playing less video games, eating better, getting 9-10 hrs sleep, and his marks have improved immensely! Derek, Coach Nolan and team are not only helping him grow as an athlete but as a well rounded human!"
- Tracey Silliker, Mom
1,000s
OF ATHLETES PRODUCED
20+
YEARS OF PERFORMANCE
15,000
SQ FT FACILITY
ATHX BASEBALL 2023-2024
The ATHX Baseball Academy program is designed by coaches and professionals who know what it takes to get results.
Our mission is to give talented and dedicated youth players the tools they need to play at the next level by delivering a comprehensive training and competition platform in a high-performance team culture.
The ATHX Academy program is the only fully integrated development program in the Edmonton area, providing our athletes with baseball skill development, comprehensive strength and conditioning, sports medicine, nutrition support and mental skills coaching.
OUR PARTNERS
ATHX is proud to partner with the Edmonton Riverhawks for this upcoming season.
RE/MAX Field is the home field of the ATHX Baseball Academy. All of our Academy programs will have the opportunity to practice at RE/MAX for as long as weather permits.
2023-24 PROGRAMS
AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO THE "TRADITIONAL" MODEL
The way we play the game has changed - the way we train should too. ATHX Baseball Academy's innovative approach makes sure athletes stay at the top of their game while they prepare for the next steps in their career.
ASSESSMENTS & DATA TRACKING BUILT AROUND 80-20 SCOUTING SCALE
MLB STANDARD TRAINING TECHNOLOGY
IN-HOUSE INJURY MANAGEMENT & RECOVERY TOOLS
YEAR-ROUND CUSTOM TRAINING AND SUPPORT SCHEDULE
CUTTING-EDGE ATHLETIC TRAINING BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF BIOMECHANICS & MOVEMENT
THE ATHX ACADEMY MODEL
The ATHX program combines 20 years of sport development experience and elite coaching with state-of-the-art technology and innovative training to help our players succeed both on and off the field.
Our Academy Model is built to develop the five tools of baseball that great players possess and professional scouts look for:
SPEED
Players with good speed can leg out extra base hits, steal bases, and track down fly balls in the outfield.
ARM STRENGTH
Pitchers with strong arms can deliver the ball with velocity and movement, while infielders can make plays from deep in the hole.
FIELDING
Good fielders have good range, soft hands, and a quick first step.
HITTING FOR AVERAGE
Hitters who can consistently put the ball in play and reach base is an asset to any team.
HITTING FOR POWER
Hitters with good power can drive the ball into the gaps and over the fence for extra-base hits.
18U ACADEMY TEAM
The 18U Academy Team is a full-year training and travel program aimed at players who strive to play baseball at a high level, and are committed to working year-round on their skills. The program is designed to focus on the athlete's needs as individual players to help them excel in the game and attract post-secondary baseball opportunities.
The team will train and practice 11 months out of the year and attend multiple out-of-town tournaments and exhibition games against other Academy programs such as Going Yard, Okotoks and Webber.
The 18U program is divided into 2 blocks. There will be open registration for September and all players will train 5-6 days per week from September – end of December. In January, the team will be formed and those players will continue on with the 18U Academy Team schedule. Players not on the team will be offered an individual development plan for January - March to prepare them for their Baseball Alberta tryouts.
18U ACADEMY FEES
BLOCK 1 – All registrants Late August to end of December 2023: $4000
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5-6 practices or training sessions per week at RE/MAX and ATHX, plus 4-7 hours of individual hitting or pitching programming per week
BLOCK 2A: Travel Team Players January 2024 – August 2024 $8000
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5-6 practices or training sessions per week at CCRC and ATHX, plus 4-7 hours of individual hitting or pitching programming per week
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Team travel April – August. Player travel costs (bus and hotel) are covered in fees.
BLOCK 2B: Non-Team members: January – March 2024 $450-$900 per month
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Athletes will be provided with a hitting or pitching program, along with a strength program that they can complete under the supervision of a coach at ATHX. Costs for individual development range from $450-$900 per month.
18U TRAVEL TEAM PROGRAM OUTLINE
SEPT-OCT 2023 - 4 WEEK FUNDAMENTAL PHASE (All Registrants)
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5-6 days per week
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Post-season phase focused on testing, recovery, mobility, and mechanics
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3 ATHX strength sessions per week
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Fundamental baseball skill training
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2-3 weekly Outdoor practices at RE/MAX
NOV-DEC 2023 - 10 WEEK BUILD PHASE (All Registrants)
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5-6 days per week
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Athletic training focused on building strength, speed, and power
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4 ATHX strength sessions per week
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Weekly indoor baseball training at CCRC
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Separate training for hitters and pitchers, additional 4-7 hours of training per week
JAN-MAR 2024 - 10 WEEK ATHLETIC POWER AND SEASON PREP PHASE (Travel Team Only)
*** Non-travel team athletes will be offered an individual strength and baseball program for this block)
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Sport-specific movement training focused on agility, speed, and power
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3 ATHX sessions per week
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2 Two indoor practices per week at CCRC
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Separate training for hitters and pitchers, additional 4-5 hours of training per week
TEAM SEASON– APRIL -AUG 2023 (Travel Team only)
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5-6 days per week
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Strength training program 3 days per week tailored to peak season play
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3 REMAX practices per week
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4-6 tournaments
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20 exhibition games
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Block 1 (September – December 2023) Program Fee $4,000.00
$500.00 non-refundable deposit to reserve registration.
Payment Option 1:
Full program payment with 10% discount on balance: $3,150.00 due Sept 1
Payment option 2:
$1,750.00 on or before September 1
$1,750.00 on or before November 1
Block 2 (January – August 2024) Program Fee $8,000.00
Payment Option 1:
Full program payment with 10% discount: $7,200.00 due on or before January 1
Payment option 2:
$2,000.00 on or before January 1
$2,000.00 on or before March 1
$2,000.00 on or before April 1
$2,000.00 on or before May 1
15U ACADEMY
Our 15U program is a year-round, periodized baseball development program offering comprehensive training and competition in a high-performance team culture. The Academy is aimed at players who strive to play baseball at a high level, and are committed to working on their skills.
September through March the program consists of 8-10 hours of baseball skill and athletic training sessions per week, with exhibition games and travel to 1-2 tournaments.
In season, support continues with weekly batting cage access, in-season training program (1 day per week) and access to the ATHX recovery tools.
15U ACADEMY SCHEDULE
FALL BLOCK - SEPT-OCT 2023 - 4 WEEK FUNDAMENTAL PHASE
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4-5 training days per week
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Post-season phase focused on testing, recovery, mobility, and mechanics
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2 ATHX strength sessions per week
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Fundamental baseball skill training
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2-3 weekly Outdoor practices at RE/MAX
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Exhibition Games and 1-2 tournaments
WINTER BLOCK 1 - NOV-DEC 2023 - 10 WEEK BUILD PHASE
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4-5 training days per week
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Athletic training focused on strength, speed, and power
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3 ATHX strength sessions per week
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Focused and innovative baseball skill development
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Weekly indoor practice at CCRC
WINTER BLOCK 2 - JAN-MAR 2024 - 10 WEEK ATHLETIC POWER AND SEASON PREP PHASE
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4-5 training days per week
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Sport-specific movement training focused on agility, speed, and power
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2 ATHX strength sessions per week
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1-2 Baseball sessions focused on skill development and gameplay
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Weekly Indoor practice per week at CCRC
IN-SEASON SUPPORT APRIL 2024 - AUGUST 2024
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In-season training program - 1 day per week
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Access to ATHX recovery tools (Normatech, Game Ready etc)
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Access to ATHX facility (batting cage and gym once a week
PROGRAM FEE & PAYMENT OPTIONS
Total Program Fee - $6,500.00
*Non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to secure registration
Payment Option 1:
Full program payment with 10% discount on balance: $5,400 due Sept 1
Payment Option 2:
$2,000.00 on or before September 1
$2,000.00 on or before November 1
$2,000.00 on or before February 1
**Only 16 spots available
**Tournament entry fees and team uniform/training gear included
**Tournament travel costs not covered in program fees
13U ACADEMY
Our 13U Baseball Academy program is built on the same principles and structure as our high-performance 15U/18U program but without tournament travel. The Academy is aimed at players who strive to play baseball at a high level, and are committed to working on their skills.
September through March the program consists of 6 hours of baseball skill and athletic training sessions per week, including weekly outdoor practices at RE/MAX field.
The program runs for 24 weeks, 3 sessions per week. Our focus for 13U is on fundamental baseball skill training and athletic development, including introductory nutrition education and goal setting.
13U ACADEMY SCHEDULE
FALL BLOCK - SEPT-OCT 2023 - 4 WEEK FUNDAMENTAL PHASE
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3 training days per week
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Post-season training phase focused on testing, recovery, mobility, and mechanics
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One 2hour ATHX session per week with a blend of athletic training and baseball skills
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Two 2 hour practices at RE/MAX Field
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Exhibition Games
WINTER BLOCK 1 - NOV-DEC 2023 - 10 WEEK BUILD PHASE
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3 training days per week
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Athletic training focused on strength, speed, and power
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Two - 2hour ATHX sessions per week with a blend of athletic training and baseball skills
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Weekly indoor practice at CCRC
WINTER BLOCK 2 - JAN-MAR 2024 - 10 WEEK ATHLETIC POWER AND SEASON PREP PHASE
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3 training days per week
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Sport-specific movement training focused on agility, speed, and power
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One - 2hour ATHX session per week with a blend of athletic training and baseball skills
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Two Weekly Indoor practices per week at CCRC
PROGRAM FEE & PAYMENT OPTIONS
Total Program Fee - $4,000.00
*Non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to secure registration
Payment Option 1:
Full program payment with 10% discount on balance: $3,150 due Sept 1
Payment Option 2:
$1,500.00 on or before September 1
$1,000.00 on or before November 1
$1,000.00 on or before February 1
**Only 16 spots available
**ATHX training gear included
WHY ATHX BASEBALL?
What makes ATHX different from other baseball programs in Alberta?
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Year-round, athlete development and support
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Comprehensive, individual athlete assessments
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ATHX Athlete Testing
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Physical Screening (Medical)
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Nutrition Consult
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Goal Setting & Planning
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Year-round access to the indoor training facility
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90-foot batting cage
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Recovery Zone & Tools
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Industry-leading training equipment
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MLB Standard Training Technology
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Proteus Motion 3D Resistance
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FitLight speed and reaction training technology
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Rapsodo hitting profile technology
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Keiser speed and power training equipment
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Normatec compression therapy
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Game Ready ice compression
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Integrated sport medicine team led by our Founder and Program Director, Dr. Derek Lampshire
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Mental coaching and goal-setting sessions
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Nutritional education
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Custom in-season training program that can be completed on or off site
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Preferred treatment rates with our Academy sport medicine team
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ACADEMY COACHES
DR. DEREK LAMPSHIRE
Academy Director
Dr. Derek Lampshire is the founder of ATHX with 20 years experience as a Sports Chiropractor and Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach. His area of expertise is athletic development and performance, biomechanical assessment and sports injury management. Dr. Lampshire played high level baseball and hockey as a youth, and played hockey in the AJHL and for the University of British Columbia. He has worked with professional and Olympic athletes and groups including the the Edmonton Prospects, U of A Golden Bears Hockey, Athletics and Cross Country , Edmonton Rush Lacrosse, FC Edmonton Soccer, Edmonton OIl Kings, and the Edmonton Elks. Dr. Lampshire oversees our Academy programming as a whole and also develops all of the athlete training and recovery programs.
MORGAN KNISELY
Assistant Baseball Coach / Strength & Conditioning Coach
Morgan has is an accomplished athlete with extensive experience as both a player and a coach. She played AA for the St. Albert Cardinals, was a member of both the Team Alberta U14 team that placed Silver at Westerns and the U16 team that placed Silver at Nationals. She also played softball for the St. Albert Angels U19 A team. She is currently an assistant coach for the Edmonton Expos 1U3 AAA baseball team. She is also played basketball for Bellrose Composite High School, winning Division 3 in her first year and placing second in Division 2 the next. In addition, Morgan certified personal trainer who has a passion for working with athletes.
COLIN NAZARCHUK
Baseball Coach
Colin holds a Sports Science Diploma from Douglas College and in currently completing his Kinesiology degree with a major in Human Kinetics from the University of Regina. He is at ATHX completing his practicum placement as the last step in completing his bachelor's degree. He has an extensive sports background, including:
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2015 1A high school volleyball provincial gold medal
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3-time baseball Alberta provincial silver medal recipient in Bantam AA, AAA, & Midget AAA
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2016 Baseball Alberta Midget AAA provincial gold medal
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Douglas College Royals varsity baseball team from 2016-2018 as a closing pitcher.
WYATT HUMMEL
Pitching Coordinator
Okanagan College Coyotes, Canadian College Baseball conference (2015 - 2019)
Winning a League Championship in 2018, and still holding the program's single season ERA record since 2019.
Also played for the Kelowna Falcons, West Coast League (summer of 2018 & 2019) Welland Jackfish, Intercounty Baseball League (2022).
Recently a Pitching Coach for The Okotoks Dawgs Baseball Academy, January - June (2022)
KEEGAN KWONG
Hitting & Fielding Coach
Keegan has a wealth of post-secondary playing experience at Douglas college, BC, and Goshen College, IN. Also including 2 years in WCBL.
Keegan has coaching experience in the Summer Games, Little League nationals as well as camps, travel baseball and most recently 15UAAA.
