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AGES 8-14 for the 2024-25 SEASON

The longest running Club Baseball Organization in Las Vegas, the LVBA Lightning, is looking for competitive baseball players to fill out our 2024-25 rosters.
"WE TAKE KIDS THAT PLAY BASEBALL AND TURN THEM INTO BASEBALL PLAYERS!"  
For WORKOUT information please call Eddie at 702-533-3246


SIL Division 1 wrapping up their final quiz!

DO LESSONS HELP...???
If you combine 3 things, DESIRE (student), PROPER INFORMATION (instructor) and TALENT (student) positive things will happen.  Keep in mind that DESIRE and PROPER INFORMATION are key in anything that we do.  DESIRE will help to over come the lack of TALENT to a degree.

Matt Olsen on deck

*Language warning* *Parents please watch this video before sharing with younger hitters. Only share if you feel comfortable*

Here, Christian Yelich explains a key cage drill that Barry Bonds shared with him that helped create a 'feeling'. This severe bat path doesn't completely translate to his game swing. But what it does do is, it gives him the feeling of hitting down on the ball to create more backspin. Creating backspin allows you to effortlessly drive the baseball vs relying on body strength and lifting the ball. 

*Language warning* *Parents please watch this video before sharing with younger hitters. Only share if you feel comfotable* Christian Yelich explains a key tee drill that Barry Bonds shared with him that helped create a 'feeling'. This severe bat bath doe

THE BONDS DRILL!!


HAVE A ROUTINE IN THE CAGE

You are the one that will make "YOU BETTER!"

The reason you aren’t the player you want to be us because you are too attached to the player you are. Change your habits and become the player you WANT TO BE!

Did you know a GLOVE had so many names?

Is it ok to bring home an "F" from school???

Don't get into the habit of saying it’s ok. It’s not ok. Don’t feel sorry for yourself.  Take responsibility for you every opportunity you can. Make change happen! 
 


Coach Cody Smith hitting at LVBA in 2006. Gotta love the right center approach!!