Captains Training Program

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Our youth training program is a data-driven player development system built on Driveline Baseball’s Skills That Scale methodology. It focuses on teaching proper movement patterns, foundational baseball skills, and measurable long-term development. 

The program is designed for youth athletes who are learning the fundamentals of baseball and looking to improve their skills through structured, modern training methods. We have specific throwing, bat speed, and strength programs for athletes ages 9-12 and 13-15.

Unlike traditional instruction, our program uses advanced technology—such as Blast Motion sensors, Rapsodo monitors, radar guns, and slow-motion video—to provide objective feedback and individualized coaching. We focus on movement efficiency and skills that scale as athletes grow. The Captains are the only club or academy in Utah to adopt these training methods.

Skills That Scale is Driveline Baseball’s development framework, emphasizing fundamental movements and mechanics that remain effective as athletes mature. It prioritizes long-term progression rather than quick fixes. For more information about Skills That Scale and how the Captains program implements STS in our training and practices, watch the video below titled "Captains Philosophy 101: Skills That Scale."

The kinetic chain describes how the body transfers energy from the ground up. Proper sequencing leads to more efficient and powerful movements in both hitting and throwing. Training the kinetic chain early helps athletes build safe, repeatable, and high-quality mechanics.

Yes. Our emphasis on movement quality, proper sequencing, and age-appropriate progressions is designed to build healthy, durable athletes. Technology helps us monitor workload and mechanics to ensure safe training habits.

For our offseason training program, athletes ages 9 through 15 will practice at our Captains training facility, "The Proving Ground" located in Clearfield, Utah, three times a week for 15 weeks from December to March. During the season, our teams typically practice 2-3 times per week and play games 1-2 days per week.

We incorporate industry-leading tools, including:

• Blast Motion bat sensors
• Rapsodo ball-flight monitors
• Radar guns
• Slow-motion video analysis
      These tools give athletes measurable insights and help coaches deliver      precise feedback.

We use data from our technology tools along with coach evaluations to track improvements in mechanics, bat speed, pitch characteristics, movement patterns, and overall skill development. Athletes receive regular feedback and measurable progress updates.

Costs for the year vary based on the number of leagues and tournaments each team chooses to participate in. Team equipment fees and entry fees for leagues and tournaments are divided evenly among the players on each team. Uniform costs can vary based on the number of hats and jerseys a team chooses to purchase, but typically range from $100-150 per player. 

The Captains program fee is $65 per month for the year, or $780 annually per player. This cost covers the equipment and operations costs for "The Proving Ground" facility and allows players access to the facility 3-4 times each week during the offseason and 1-2 times a week during the season.