Throwback Athletics

Not sure where to start here except to say I am exceptionally impressed. With everything...the facilities, the organization, and most importantly the staff. Throwbacks is owned by two local guys (Eli and Justin) and is a multi-purpose training facility covering things from baseball instruction, football instruction, and fitness.  Eli is a former collegiate pitcher and Justin is a former collegiate quarterback and these guys are INTENSE.  But...they are also very likeable and professional; they expect a lot from the people they train (and this is a good thing).  Their staff is similar and you can see a lot of continuity between how they train and expect their staff to train others.The facility is two buildings; the front of the house is reserved for fitness, plyometrics, explosiveness training, quarterback training, etc.  The back of the house is reserved mostly for baseball (soft toss, pitching, etc.)  The building at the back is 3 batting cages (2 baseball, 1 softball) with pitching speeds up to 70mph.  Plus there are several soft toss areas, tee areas, etc. for practice.  The two people working the back area are parents of Eli and Justin so it is definitely a family affair and business.  Really nice people.My impression is they have worked hard to establish relationships with the local Madison county schools.  I know for a fact that all of the Pendleton travel baseball has signed up for winter practice there and I have observed other baseball teams practicing and conditioning there.Baseball cages are $25 a month unlimited.  If there is a line for cages then you can go in 15 minute increments.  If no one is in line, swing away.  There are also a bunch of other offerings (individual instruction, adult fitness, etc.) at different costs.  Check the website for all the relevant information...there is a lot offered here.It is refreshing (again) to see people take a passion of theirs and turn it into something useful for others and do it with a purpose.  The business name (Throwbacks) is indicitive of how they train and teach...professional and challenging.  They aren't just teaching sports; there are life lessons here on determination and commitment.  My son absolutely loves coming here to hit (and he loves the workouts too which are not easy).Great facility and highly recommended. More...

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