our approach
baseball is best taught by those who've lived it.
At Dodgers Training Academy, every instructor has competed at collegiate or professional levels—not because credentials matter for their own sake, but because lived experience transforms how athletes learn. When young players train under instructors who’ve navigated the same journey they aspire to follow, instruction becomes mentorship. Technical expertise becomes relatable. And development becomes personal.
Our beliefs shape everything we do. How we recruit, hire, train and develop our professional instruction team to how we structure every training session. Our R.E.I. philosophy—Relationship, Environment, and Information—is how we provide a meaningful and lasting impact on every athlete. Our relentless pursuit to deliver an experience that drives every athlete’s love and passion for baseball or softball is core to what makes us different, and we strive to be different, different to the status quo.
THE R.E.I. FRAMEWORK
relationship
The Foundation of Development
environment
Freedom to Grow Without Fear
We believe that environment is a major contributor for growing or crushing a player’s love for the game. Athletes don’t fear failure—they fear the judgment that follows it, both from others and themselves. At Dodgers Training Academy, we create training spaces where players feel safe to try unfamiliar movements, make mistakes, and work through the awkward phases that growth requires. When athletes train without worrying about looking foolish or disappointing someone, they take the risks necessary to improve. This judgment-free environment allows each player to perform to the best of their current ability, focus on their individual progression, and develop genuine confidence rather than performing for approval.
information
RELATABLE INFORMATION TAILORED TO EACH ATHLETE
In our system, the final chapter of R.E.I. is the information shared wth the athletes. The personal relationships have been created, the environment free from the fear of judgement has been established, and now the delivery of appropriate information can now be received and implemented by each athlete at his or her own pace. The information delivered by our professional instructors, who’ve been taught how to teach, is now relevant to the individual athlete.
our core principals
R.E.I. is our Instructional methodology. These core beliefs shape every decision we make—from who we hire as instructors to how we partner with local leagues to how we price our programs. They ensure our approach remains athlete-centered, accessible, and community-focused.
Our small instructor-to-player ratios (typically 1:6) deliver personalized attention and feedback within an energetic group environment. Athletes receive individual attention and corrections while benefiting from the motivation, camaraderie, and competitive nature of training alongside other athletes in their age group.
We tailor our teaching styles to match each athlete’s developmental needs. Our instructors assess each athlete for how they learn, and customize the information and how it’s delivered to provide each athlete with the best opportunity to accept, receive and implement the information.
We believe elite instruction shouldn’t be limited by cost, location, or commitment level. Through flexible programming models—from single-day camps, weekly Skill Specific Small Group Training (SSSGTS), 1-1 lessons, year-round memberships & mobile training options, we remove barriers that typically prevent athletes from accessing consistent professional development.
We established the training center to promote and support the entire eco-systems of youth baseball and softball. We promote and support recreational leagues, travel organizations, clubs, coaches and the players and families who participate—we exist to empower with professional resources and expertise. We come as allies vs adversaries by collaborating with the broader baseball & softball communities.
We emphasize growth, character, developing a passion for the game. Our focus on the development journey—meeting athletes where they are and supporting their journeys both in the facility, on the field and in their everyday lives —creates lasting impact that extends far beyond baseball and softball.
