The Fastest Way to Improve Your Child’s Baseball Skills at Home
The Fastest Way to Improve Your Child’s Baseball Skills at Home
Launch Kids is an online video-based program designed to improve your child’s baseball skills – FAST
This program covers the core aspects of the game including hitting, fielding, throwing and base running. Here’s what you can expect from our program:
Builds Confidence
Our program sets your child up for success at the plate and on the field by providing them with exercises and drills to help improve their baseball skills.
Boost performance at the plate
Create consistency and improve performance at the plate with our hitting dailies and tee drills that teach proper swing mechanics.
Improves athleticism
Our dynamic warmup exercises and sprinting drills will help develop your child’s speed, agility, strength and balance on and off the field.
Increases arm strength
One of the components of our program is dedicated to improving your child’s throwing mechanics through a series of drills.
Here’s What You Get
The Launch Kids Baseball Program and all future updates, plus…
Launch Kids Baseball Manual
A downloadable PDF referencing all the drills/exercises including the number of reps for each drill or exercise.
35+ Video Demonstrations
Over 35 video demos that can be streamed on any device (computer, tablet or phone – wifi or data required).
Pre-Recorded Q&A Sessions
Get access to 6 previously recorded Q&A sessions with Coach Mark Pottie providing additional support.
MOBILE AND TABLET FRIENDLY
work at your own pace
ONE YEAR ACCESS
The Launch Kids Program Lineup
Launch Kids consists of 6 training sections that make up the core program foundation.
Each section is designed to demonstrate proper mechanics for the purpose of creating and building consistency and confidence, and improving upon your child’s overall baseball skills and athleticism.
1. Dynamic Warmup
This training section includes a number of videos to help improve:
✓ Balance
✓ Flexibility
✓ Athleticism
The ideal number of reps for each exercise is also included.
2. Sprint / Speed Work
This training section includes a number of videos to help improve:
✓ Speed
✓ Explosive starts
✓ Athleticism
✓ Leg strength
The ideal number of reps for each exercise is also included.
3. Throwing Drills
This training section includes a number of videos to help improve:
✓ Throwing velocity
✓ Arm strength
✓ Balance
The ideal number of reps for each exercise is also included.
4. Fielding Dailies
This training section includes a number of videos to help improve:
✓ Hand eye coordination
✓ Fielding mechanics
The ideal number of reps for each exercise is also included.
5. Hitting Dailies
This training section includes a number of videos to help improve:
✓ Swing mechanics
✓ Launch position
The ideal number of reps for each exercise is also included.
6. Tee Drills
This training section includes a number of videos to help improve:
✓ Exit velocity
✓ Launch angle
✓ Swing mechanics
✓ Balance and lower body loading
The ideal number of reps for each exercise is also included.
The Launch Kids Program Lineup
Launch Kids consists of 6 training sections that make up the core program foundation.
Each section is designed to demonstrate proper mechanics for the purpose of creating and building consistency and confidence, and improving upon your child’s overall baseball skills and athleticism.
1. Dynamic Warmup
This training section includes a number of videos to help improve:
✓ Balance
✓ Flexibility
✓ Athleticism
The ideal number of reps for each exercise is also included.
2. Sprint / Speed Work
This training section includes a number of videos to help improve:
✓ Speed
✓ Explosive starts
✓ Athleticism
✓ Leg strength
The ideal number of reps for each exercise is also included.
3. Throwing Drills
This training section includes a number of videos to help improve:
✓ Throwing velocity
✓ Arm strength
✓ Balance
The ideal number of reps for each exercise is also included.
4. Fielding Dailies
This training section includes a number of videos to help improve:
✓ Hand eye coordination
✓ Fielding mechanics
The ideal number of reps for each exercise is also included.
5. Hitting Dailies
This training section includes a number of videos to help improve:
✓ Swing mechanics
✓ Launch position
The ideal number of reps for each exercise is also included.
6. Tee Drills
This training section includes a number of videos to help improve:
✓ Exit velocity
✓ Launch angle
✓ Swing mechanics
✓ Balance and lower body loading
The ideal number of reps for each exercise is also included.
Ready to give your child a competitive edge this season?
Enroll Now and you’ll also get this
Advanced Bonus Training
Beginner and advanced base running drills
In the bonus videos, you’ll learn:
✓ How to properly exit the batter’s box
✓ How to round first depending on where the ball is hit
✓ 5 different drills for learning how to properly get off a base (taking a lead/secondary)
Build your child’s confidence and skills at the plate with the Launch Kids online baseball training program
Meet Your Coach
Mark Pottie is the Head Coach of the Junior North Shore Twins (16U) in the BC Premier Baseball League. He is also the Co-Founder, Coach and Director of Player Development of Vancouver Baseball Academy.
Baseball Credentials
- Fall 2019–Present: Head Coach, Junior North Shore Twins (16U)
- 2016-2019: Hitting/Conditioning Coach, Junior North Shore Twins (16U)
- 2014–Present: Co-Founder & Coach, Vancouver Baseball Academy
- Level II – Coaching Certificate
- Dalhousie University Varsity Baseball Player
- Assistant Coach, Team Nova Scotia – 15U AAA Canadian Nationals
- Assistant Coach, Team BC – 15U AAA Canadian Nationals (2018 Bronze Medalist)
Frequently Asked Questions
Click on a question below to view the answer.
If you still have questions about our program, please email us directly at: hello@launchbaseballacademy.com.
+ Where do I access the Launch Kids Program?
The Launch Kids Program will be accessible in our private, membership website. Upon purchase, you will fill out your username and password and will be able to log into the website immediately to view the videos and download the Launch Kids Manual (PDF).
+ How long do I have access the Program?
You have one year access to the program, at which point your membership will automatically renew annually. You can cancel at any time.
+ When will the Program be available?
The program is available to access right away after purchase!
+ What age range is this program for?
Our Launch Kids Online Baseball Program is for kids 7-12 years old.
We also have a more in-depth, physically demanding Online Spring Training Program for kids 12-18 years old who are looking to take their baseball game to the next level.
+ What equipment do I need to train at home?
Additional equipment to train at home would be:
1. Hitting Net
2. Baseball Tee
2. Exercise Tubing or Similar
The above equipment can all be purchased online via Amazon or any other sporting goods websites. The equipment takes up minimal space in your home and is definitely a worthwhile investment that will last you throughout the years.
+ I am a youth baseball coach. Would I find this Program useful?
Yes. Our All Season Training Program is a great resource for youth baseball coaches. The warmups, exercises, dailies and various drills are the ones that we use in our North Shore Twins program.
If you have any specific questions about our Online Spring Training Program, please feel free to email us at: hello@launchbaseballacademy.com.
+ What do I need to access the Program?
You will need access to a phone, computer or tablet with internet access to be able to login and view the program videos, as well as attend the online Q&A sessions.
+ Do you offer refunds?
Due to the nature of the online program, we do not offer any refunds. All sales are final.
If you have any pre-sale questions that are not answered in our FAQ section or would like a preview of our program, please feel free to email us at: hello@launchbaseballacademy.com. We also are more than happy to accept any feedback about the program to continue to improve it.
+ Are your prices in USD or Canadian Dollars?
The prices listed on our website are in Canadian Dollars (CAD).
+ Do you offer group/team discounts?
Yes! If you have a group of parents, coaches and/or team of players (10 or more) who would like to purchase our Online Program, please email us at: hello@launchbaseballacademy.com for a team/group discount.
+ Do you create custom online team programs?
Yes! If your team or league would like a custom program created by Coach Mark Pottie, please email us at: hello@launchbaseballacademy.com to discuss your options further.