Knocksville Training Academy
Knocksville Training Academy is more than just a training ground for dedicated and talented young baseball players. We are a family, a community of players, professionals and mentors, unlimited in our goals, striving for excellence on and off the field.
This Week’s Schedule
ACADEMY FEATURES:
One-hour expert-level training sessions from the KTA Leadership Team
Seasonal appropriate training schedule: Pre-Season, In-Season, Summer, Off-Season
Players are grouped by skill level to create a competitive training environment
Trainings scheduled throughout the week to accommodate all schedules
Holistic-focused training that develops all aspects of the player: physical, mental, emotional
At-home weekly workout programs
Monthly evaluations to track progress
MEET THE KTA TEAM
Director of Training
About ALex
- Major League Pitcher Minnesota Twins
- 2010 1st Round Draft Pick
- 9 years of Professional Baseball Experience
- Inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame
- Represented The Collegiate USA Baseball team
- National College Pitcher of the year
- 2X 1st Team All American
- 2x Big Ten Pitcher of the year
- Semi Finalist for the Golden Spikes Award
- Semi Finalist for the Dock Howser Award
Garrett Heard
Director of Culture
About Garrett
Coach Heard grew up in Littlefield, TX, and has 21 years of coaching experience. He has been the head baseball coach at several programs in the Lubbock area and led Idalou to their first state tournament appearance in 2014. In addition to his coaching experience, he also played baseball at Wayland Baptist University.
Heard brings a wealth of leadership experience that extends beyond the diamond. He has been involved with FCA for over 19 years and now serves as an Ambassador for the East region of the South Plains FCA.
As the Director of Culture at Knocksville, Heard is excited to bring his coaching and FCA experiences together to implement a holistic training culture designed to help players reach their full potential. Knocksville’s DNA is to dream big, embrace the grind, own your edge, and share the love of the game. He hopes to establish these qualities into the community of baseball and softball families in and around the Lubbock area.
Heard is married to April and they have 3 children, Bo (19), Logan (17), and Jude (11).
Gary Gates
About Gary
- Pitcher @ Wayland Baptist University 2003-2008
- Great Lakes Collegiate League 2007
- Lubbock-Cooper ISD Coach 2013-2017
About Nick
- All-State at Frenship High School
- 3-Year Letterman at Texas Tech University
- Texas Tech Baseball Camp Instructor
About Rodney
- 40 years of high school coaching experience
- 725 career wins – 20 consecutive years in the playoffs
- Hall of Fame inductee – Texas High School Baseball Coaches
- Father of current TTU Baseball Assistant Coach, Matt Gardner
About Tyler
- Head Strength and conditioning coach for Texas Tech Softball and assistant strength and conditioning coach for Texas Tech Baseball
- Assistant strength coach for Olympic Sports at Texas Tech University
- Programs for multiple semi-professional and professional baseball players; most notably Josh Jung and Jace Jung
ACADEMY
Plans + Rates
KTA Program:
Training / 1-Hr Sessions
Trainers / 1:5 ratio
Weekdays / 7pm-8pm
Ages / 9-18
KTA Sessions:
Member / $50
Monthly Plan / $45
1X Week Plan:
Monthly Sessions / 4
Monthly Savings / $60
2X Week Plan:
Monthly Rate / $360
Monthly Sessions / 8
Monthly Savings / $120
**Monthly Recurring Charge
***Knocksville Membership required for all plans
Player Receives:
Jager bands
Weighted ball set
Set of small weights
KTA Swag
INTERESTED IN INQUIRING ABOUT OUR ACADEMY?
Please head over to our contact form.
HOURS
Monday - Friday: 4 PM - 9 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday: 1 PM - 6 PM