Getting a feel of glute load while using the Connection ball.
PROVEN RESULTS SINCE 2001
STUDENTS WHO'VE REACHED OVER 100 mph IN EXIT VELOCITY
STUDENTS WHO'VE REACHED OVER 90 mph IN EXIT VELOCITY
EXPLOSIVE HITTING
> Power Development
> Exit & Bat Speed
> Ball Flight/Distance
> Swing Efficiency
> Timing
> Mindset
> Game Ready
1. Hit the ball harder.
2. Hit the ball with better flight.
3. Do it more often.
> Exit & Bat Speed
> Ball Flight/Distance
> Swing Efficiency
> Timing
> Mindset
> Game Ready
1. Hit the ball harder.
2. Hit the ball with better flight.
3. Do it more often.
BLACK BELT TRAINING
> Explosive Baseball Strength
> Throwing Velocity-Power
> Throwing Efficiency
> Mechanics & Efficiency
> Arm Health/Arm Care
Velocity Development For Pitchers and Position Players
1. Throw Harder
2. Throw With Better Accuracy
3. Develop a bullet proof arm
> Throwing Velocity-Power
> Throwing Efficiency
> Mechanics & Efficiency
> Arm Health/Arm Care
Velocity Development For Pitchers and Position Players
1. Throw Harder
2. Throw With Better Accuracy
3. Develop a bullet proof arm
LEAD BASEBALL TRAINER -
COACH STEVE VANDENBRADEN
The Best Throwing/Pitching Instructor in the Game
> Director of Black Belt Baseball Strength Training and Throwing Development
> Long Time College Head Baseball Coach at North Park University Chicago
> Former College Pitcher at North Park University
> Director of Pitching Development At Fastball USA Since 2005
> Long Time College Head Baseball Coach at North Park University Chicago
> Former College Pitcher at North Park University
> Director of Pitching Development At Fastball USA Since 2005
5 Ways Fastball USA Training Is Unique
We Train With Extreme Purpose.
Every Rep counts. It is a specific mission, and a specific purpose.
Everyone practices. Practice does NOT make you special. How you practice is what makes you special. We choose to practice deliberate. Very specific purpose to each and every rep. YOUR TRAINING NEEDS TO BE A SEPARATOR.
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Every Rep counts. It is a specific mission, and a specific purpose.
Everyone practices. Practice does NOT make you special. How you practice is what makes you special. We choose to practice deliberate. Very specific purpose to each and every rep. YOUR TRAINING NEEDS TO BE A SEPARATOR.
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Our training includes constant measurement.
Warm Ups, Workouts, Hitting Performance, Throwing Performance, Strength, Quickness.
Objective Measurement during training provides instant and immediate feedback on performance.
Anything worth practicing, is worth measuring.
Measurement & Recording Performance creates accountability as well as reinforcing practicing with purpose.
Warm Ups, Workouts, Hitting Performance, Throwing Performance, Strength, Quickness.
Objective Measurement during training provides instant and immediate feedback on performance.
Anything worth practicing, is worth measuring.
Measurement & Recording Performance creates accountability as well as reinforcing practicing with purpose.
Be an athlete when Your throw or hit — NOT a Robot!
People often work on "Mechanics" and become "Mechanical or Robotic". At Fastball USA our goal is to draw out the natural athletic ability in each athlete and let it shine when they swing or throw a baseball.
Technique to us is when the body and arm, or body and bat are working connected together in a flow.
Athletic Throwing and Athletic Hitting is a critical point to maximizing performance.
People often work on "Mechanics" and become "Mechanical or Robotic". At Fastball USA our goal is to draw out the natural athletic ability in each athlete and let it shine when they swing or throw a baseball.
Technique to us is when the body and arm, or body and bat are working connected together in a flow.
Athletic Throwing and Athletic Hitting is a critical point to maximizing performance.
Building better movers! Strength, speed, power as it relates directly to the sport of baseball and softball.
We work 90% of the time inside the ATP/CP System
(Fast Twitch.... 12 Seconds or Less)
We work the body for the demands of the sport.
1 Leg, Rotational, Energy Transfer, Athletic
Our Goal is to build a bigger motor, and train to move it faster, quicker, rotationally and laterally, as it applies to hiting and throwing a baseball.
--> You won't see our players running poles or long distances
--> You won't see our players doing mindless lifts
--> You won't see our players training outside the ATP/CP system.
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We work 90% of the time inside the ATP/CP System
(Fast Twitch.... 12 Seconds or Less)
We work the body for the demands of the sport.
1 Leg, Rotational, Energy Transfer, Athletic
Our Goal is to build a bigger motor, and train to move it faster, quicker, rotationally and laterally, as it applies to hiting and throwing a baseball.
--> You won't see our players running poles or long distances
--> You won't see our players doing mindless lifts
--> You won't see our players training outside the ATP/CP system.
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- Fueling The Fire of Aggressiveness because the greatest players in any sport are the most aggressive players.
- Failure is an option. Learn to Fail Differently.
If you're not failing, or looking stupid in practice, the practice is Too Easy.
- The Greatest Players in the World FAIL more than the rest.
Babe Ruth — 714 Home Runs — 1313 Strike Outs
Reggie Jackson — Over 500 HR's — 2500 K's.
Ricky Henderson — Most Stolen Bases — Most Caught Stealing
Nolan Ryan — Most Strike Outs — Most Walks.
Looking Good in Practice is NOT the goal.
The Goal is to challenge your athlete slightly beyond his current ability level.
The Greatest Improvement comes outside the comfort zone. The comfort zone is a great place, but nothing ever grows there.
- Failure is an option. Learn to Fail Differently.
If you're not failing, or looking stupid in practice, the practice is Too Easy.
- The Greatest Players in the World FAIL more than the rest.
Babe Ruth — 714 Home Runs — 1313 Strike Outs
Reggie Jackson — Over 500 HR's — 2500 K's.
Ricky Henderson — Most Stolen Bases — Most Caught Stealing
Nolan Ryan — Most Strike Outs — Most Walks.
Looking Good in Practice is NOT the goal.
The Goal is to challenge your athlete slightly beyond his current ability level.
The Greatest Improvement comes outside the comfort zone. The comfort zone is a great place, but nothing ever grows there.
FASTBALL ELITE PROGRAM
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SEASONAL | |
| — Unlimited Access to classes | |
| — Explosive HItting | |
| — Black Belt | |
| — Four Months | |
4 payments of $599 OR $1,997 Prepaid |
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SILVER | |
| — Unlimited Access to classes | |
| — Explosive HItting | |
| — Black Belt | |
| — Six Months | |
$799 per month for 4 months OR $2,499 Prepaid |
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GOLD | |
| — Unlimited Access to classes | |
| — Explosive HItting | |
| — Black Belt | |
| — Full Year | |
$399 per month for 10 months OR $2,995 Prepaid |
Fastball USA Elite Program Options and FAQ's
The Elite Program comes with unlimited training during the duration of the package. You choose your package and you also get to choose your start date. Click on the questions below.
What do you get with The Black Belt Training Program?
Two Hours
Emphasizing building a stronger and healthier arm. We focus on the trifecta of throwing a baseball.
Arm Health, Throwing Velocity, and throwing accuracy.
Black Belt also emphasizes building a bigger motor. Baseball Specific strength/speed/power training.
We train the energy system needed for baseball along with lateral and rotational movements needed for baseball. Quick twitch, high energy, explosiveness.
Typical Training Day Includes
Dynamic Warm up - Explosive Warm Up - Power Circuit - Pre Throwing Arm Care
Throwing Segment (Mechanics, drills, and specific daily themes for throwing)
Post Throwing Arm Care
Good Sound throwing or pitching mechanics emphasized through Video Analysis, Drill Work, Visual reinforcements, Measurements of accuracy, velocity, and emphasis on arm health and arm care training.
What do I get with the Explosive Hitting Program?
1 hour and 15 minutes
Includes hitting power training of bat speed, exit velocity, measurements, mechanics, movements, timing, and mindset. Drill work, measurements, objective feedback, video analysis are also included.
How often should I attend? Should I attend both classes?
Both classes are held each day training is available. This means you can attend 2 classes per day.
Ideally a player will attend 2x per week over the duration of the package. Some will attend 3x or even 4x per week. The price is a flat rate. The price is the same no matter how often you attend.
Most attend both classes each day they are in the facility. It is not mandatory. Some players will only participate in Black Belt. Attending both classes are 1 class is the same.
Examples of Training at Fastball USA
Chicago’s top hitting program uses focus points at Fastball USA
Player finds his focus point that helps trick him into creating good flight. Mind drives results. Mind drives mechanics.
Top Throwing Velocity Program in Chicago Fastball USA
Explosive Hitting Timing the back side at Fastball USA
Hitter jumps back, jumps forward and then goes into his swing. Creating the feel of back side timing by taking the front leg out of the mix.
“The best baseball Training in Chicago”
Andy Powers of the Texas Pitching Institute and author of the Titans Of Training travelled all the way to Chicago to see Fastball USA in action.
Dynamic Throwing - Jeter Throws Fastball USA Baseball instruction Chicago
Training with various environmental constraints. Jeter Throws Hand side and glove side.
Chicagoland’s Top Baseball Training is at Fastball USA
It’s only water! The Water Yoke from Oates Specialties adds a challenging element in our training. Is this what your baseball practice looks like?
Athletic Throwing at Fastball USA
The only elite summer training program available.
Explosive Hitting Creates Feel of rotational power at Fastball USA
Baseball Training at Fastball USA
Strength, Speed, power, coordination, rotation, dominate side, non dominant side. Working inside the ATP-CP system.