IBA works with community associations and park districts to provide innovative and customized programming for pre-kindergarden through high school.
Two Locations:
• The Yard (Northfield, IL)
• The Dome (Rosemont, IL)
We Offer:
• Private/Semi-Private Lessons (hitting, fielding, pitching and catching)
• Catching Clinics
• Hitting Camp
• Conditioning (Progressive Sports Performance)
• Birthday Parties
• Summer Camps
• Tournaments at The Dome
• Customized Programming
Objective: to bring professional level instruction to young and elite players alike in and around the Chicago area.
09/03/2026
Build your game this fall. ⚾️
Our Fall Elite Skills Program gives players ages 9–14 six weeks of focused instruction on individual and team defensive skills in a small-group setting.
📅 Sundays, Sept. 13–Oct. 18
⏰ 7:00–8:30 PM
📍 Winnetka Park District • Pony Field
💲 $350 for 6 sessions
👥 Limited to 30 players
Register at illinoisbaseballacademy.com!
09/01/2026
Development isn’t about keeping up with someone else.
Every player starts in a different place, develops on a different timeline, and faces different challenges along the way.
Our job is to meet players where they are, challenge them, and help them keep moving forward.
Because the goal isn’t just to win today. It’s to build better players — on and off the field.
The Yard is more than a place to train — it’s a place for players to keep learning, competing, and getting better.
Our camps and clinics give athletes quality instruction, meaningful reps, and an environment that keeps baseball fun.
Whether your player is just getting started or looking to take the next step, there’s a place for them at The Yard.
Ready to get to work? Contact us to learn more about upcoming camps and clinics.
08/25/2026
At IBA, the Word of the Day is more than just a word.
Hustle. Respect. Effort. Teamwork.
Each day at camp, we choose one to focus on, talk about, and put into action. Because the habits that make a better ballplayer can also make a difference far beyond the field.
Better habits. Better teammates. Better people.
That’s why we do the Word of the Day. ⚾️
08/23/2026
The space. The reps. The training.
The Yard is built to give players and teams everything they need under one roof — open turf, batting cages, pitching lanes, camps, clinics, team training and more.
Come see what The Yard has to offer.
08/21/2026
It’s about more than just getting reps in.
Every practice is built with purpose — strong structure, a focus on fundamentals, and coaches who want players to keep developing while growing their love for the game.
That’s what we’re building at IBA and The Yard. ⚾️
Every player’s journey starts somewhere.
At IBA, we meet players where they are, help them build confidence, sharpen their skills, and continue moving forward — no matter their age or experience level.
Because baseball isn’t just for the best players. Baseball is for everyone.
Looking for the right environment for your player to learn, develop, and grow?
Contact us today to learn more about IBA programs, camps, clinics, and training opportunities. ⚾️
Development happens in the details.
The conversations. The adjustments. The extra reps. The little corrections that turn into real improvement.
At IBA, coaching is about more than running drills. It’s about meeting each player where they’re at and helping them take the next step.
That’s what development looks like.
Everyone has that one player who made them fall in love with the game. ⚾️
We asked some of our IBA campers who their favorite baseball player is — and they definitely had some good answers. 😂
Who was YOUR favorite player growing up? 👇