GRIT Athletic Academy

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GRIT Athletic Academy formerly Ashley Academy provides hitting, pitching, catching, defense, and team instruction in Evansville, IN.

06/10/2026

Summer is rolling at GRIT, and we’re just getting started. 💪⚾🥎

Our Summer Development Programs have been packed with athletes putting in the work, building routines, and committing to the process. The athletes who continue to improve aren’t always the most talented—they’re the ones who show up consistently, embrace the grind, and stay focused on getting a little better every day.

📅 Don’t forget:
⭐ Stars & Pinstripes Camp
June 30th & July 1st

📈 Private lesson availability is open, but spots are limited. If you’re looking to build a consistent routine and train with purpose, now is the time to get started.

Success isn’t built in a weekend. It’s built through daily habits, intentional work, and a commitment to the process.

Stay hungry.
Stay coachable.
Stay consistent.

Because consistency wins.

Train with a purpose. Trust the process. The results will follow.

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06/08/2026

🚨 Pitching Openings Available with Coach Joe V 🚨

Looking to sharpen your mechanics, improve command, and build a repeatable delivery?

Coach Joe V brings high-level playing experience and a process-driven approach to pitcher development. Every lesson is built around intentional work, consistent routines, and long-term growth.

Available Times:
⚾ Tuesday: 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:30 PM
⚾ Wednesday: 6:30 PM

At GRIT, we believe development isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about building habits that lead to lasting results.

✅ Intentional Work
✅ Complete Development
✅ Process Over Results

Spots are limited and tend to fill quickly.

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06/08/2026

🚨 Coach Sean Becker’s Availability is LIVE 🚨

If you’re serious about improving, now is the time.

Sean is back for a limited time and lesson spots are already filling. Whether you’re looking to improve your swing, become a more complete defender, or build better habits in your training, Sean brings high-level playing experience and a process-driven approach to development.

At GRIT, we believe improvement isn’t built on motivation—it’s built on consistency.

✅ Show up consistently
✅ Train with a purpose
✅ Focus on the process
✅ Trust the long-term development

The athletes who make the biggest jumps aren’t always the most talented. They’re the ones who commit to quality reps, embrace the routine, and stay disciplined when results aren’t immediate.

Don’t wait until next season to start improving. Start building better habits today.

⚾ Hitting Lessons
⚾ Fielding Lessons

📅 Availability is live now, but spots are limited.

Train with a purpose. Trust the process. Stay consistent.

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06/02/2026

🔥 NEW INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: MIA KIEGEL 🥎

We’re excited to welcome Mia Kiegel to the GRIT Athletic Academy staff!

Mia brings high-level softball experience, energy, and a passion for helping athletes grow both on and off the field. As a current D1 softball player at USI, she understands what it takes to compete, develop routines, and build confidence through consistent work.

🥎 Mia will be offering:
✅ Private Pitching Lessons on Thursdays
✅ Summer Softball Development Program Coaching
✅ Instruction focused on mechanics, confidence, game awareness, and competing with purpose

Mia will also be stepping in for Andrea during maternity leave, and we’re excited for our athletes to learn from someone who is currently competing at the collegiate level.

Her attention to detail, positive energy, and passion for development make her a great addition to the GRIT family.

📅 Thursday lesson spots are limited.

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📲 Contact us or visit www.gritathleticacademy.com to book your session.

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06/01/2026

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The work no one sees is what creates the results everyone notices.

The extra rep. The extra sprint. The decision to keep going when it gets hard.

Success isn’t built in the spotlight. It’s built in the moments when nobody is watching and you choose to give your best anyway.

Trust the process. Stay consistent. Keep showing up.

Your future self will thank you for the work you’re putting in today. 💪

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05/25/2026

Today we pause to remember the heroes who gave everything for something bigger than themselves.

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend. It’s a reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and selflessness of the men and women who fought for our freedom and never made it home. Because of them, we get the opportunity to live, lead, compete, and chase our dreams every single day.

At GRIT, we honor the values they lived out so courageously — discipline, toughness, resilience, sacrifice, and commitment to something greater than self.

May we never take that freedom for granted.
May we always remember those who paid the ultimate price. 🇺🇸

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05/22/2026

June Schedule is LIVE ☀️⚾️🥎

Summer is one of the biggest opportunities for growth.
More reps. More routines. More intentional work.

Whether you’re looking for private lessons, group work, Hit Labs, camps, or development programs — now is the time to build consistency and stay committed to the process.

🥎 Summer Softball Development Program — Tuesdays
⚾️ Summer Baseball Development Program — Wednesdays
🔥 Junior High Hit Labs continue
💪 More lesson availability throughout the summer
🇺🇸 Stars & Pinstripes Summer Camp is coming soon

The athletes who stay consistent through the summer give themselves a chance to separate later.

Stay focused. Stay disciplined. Stay committed to the process.

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05/21/2026

🔥 NEW INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: LUCAS BIXBY ⚾️

We’re excited to welcome Lucas Bixby to the GRIT Athletic Academy coaching staff!

Lucas brings a wealth of experience on the mound and a passion for helping athletes develop the right way. From throwing mechanics and pitching instruction to youth hitting development, Lucas is committed to helping players build confidence, improve fundamentals, and compete at a high level.

🏆 Lucas’ Accomplishments Include:
▪️ 4x Sangamo First Team All-Conference
▪️ Illinois All-State Selection
▪️ 2025 GRAC Pitcher of the Year
▪️ Member of the 4th Place Team at the D1 JUCO World Series
▪️ 130+ Career Innings at Lake Land College
▪️ Signed to continue his career at Austin Peay University

⚾ Now Offering:
✅ Pitching Lessons
✅ Throwing Mechanics Instruction
✅ Velocity Development
✅ Arm Care & Recovery
✅ Bullpen Sessions
✅ 11U & Below Baseball Private Lessons
✅ Youth Baseball Hitting Groups

Whether your athlete is learning how to throw efficiently, sharpen pitching mechanics, or build a stronger offensive foundation, Lucas has the knowledge and energy to help.

At GRIT, we believe true development happens through consistency, routines, and purposeful work. Lucas embodies that mindset and is ready to help athletes take the next step.

📅 Limited openings available beginning in June.

📲 Contact us or visit www.gritathleticacademy.com to book your session.

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05/20/2026

⚾ Summer Development Program Update ⚾

Due to the strong response and number of registrations, our Wednesday Summer Development Program will now be dedicated exclusively to baseball players.

This change allows us to:

* Open additional spots
* Keep groups smaller
* Provide more individualized instruction
* Maximize reps and development opportunities

The structure remains the same:

* 🔥 20 Minutes Dynamic Stretch & SAQ
* ⚾ 35 Minutes Hitting
* 🧤 35 Minutes Defense

📅 Wednesdays

June 3, 10, 17, 24
July 8, 15, 22, 29

🕚 Times

7U–9U: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
10U–14U: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

💲 Pricing

$35 per session
Members receive 15% off
All 8 weeks for $250

📌 If you’d like to purchase the full 8-week program, go to the Packages section and select the Summer Development Program package.

Consistency matters.

The players who continue to improve are the ones who commit to routines and show up week after week with purpose.

If your athlete is serious about developing the right way, this program is for them.

Additional spots are now available.



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1650 Morgan Center Drive
Evansville, IN
47715