Ballplayer University
Elite Baseball Development
Youth - High School - College
Pitching - Hitting - Strength Training - Speed & Agility - Mobility - Arm Care - Nutrition
Why BPU?
We provide the coaching, structure, and proven systems athletes need to reach their potential, perform with confidence, and succeed on and off the field.
200+
Athletes Trained
10+
Years of Coaching Experience
6+
Years of Coaching Experience
How To Train Like A Pro:
Testimonials
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
“We've loved having our son train with Coach Jake. He's grown so much as a pitcher and all around baseball player, but even more importantly, he always leaves excited and more confident. Coach Jake is great with kids, he genuinely care about them, and I'd recommend Ballplayer University to anyone looking for a coach who knows the game and invests in his athletes."
Jesse Erickson
Parent of Athlete
Coach Jake was able to set a strong foundation and make training a positive experience. My son enjoys coming each week. He is one of the most confident and consistent pitchers on his team and is starting to throw harder. We also like that Jake takes the time to focus on arm care and will talk about which pitch to throw for various baseball situations. We have recommended BPU to several of his teammates and everyone walks away with the same great experience. Would definitely recommend!”
Emily Zaleski
Parent of Athlete
“My son learned more from Coach Jake in one hour than he has from coaches in 4 years of playing ball. Highly recommend him. He’s also very comfortable and peaceful to be around.”
Daniel Hawkinson
Parent of Athlete
“We've had an awesome experience with Ballplayer University. Coach Jake does a great job explaining things in a way that makes sense, and our son has become more confident and consistent every week. He loves going to training, and it's obvious Coach Jake genuinely cares about helping every athlete reach their potential. We couldn't recommend BPU more.”
Joy Alonzo
Parent of Athlete
“We’ve worked with several pitching coaches over the years, and many focus almost exclusively on mechanics. BPU develops the complete pitcher by working on mechanics, mindset, and game approach. Most importantly, they’ve helped my 9-year-old fall in love with pitching instead of making it feel like another chore. That’s been invaluable.”
Adam Ainsworth
Parent of Athlete
“In working with Coach Jake, we've seen an increase in our son's confidence and in his throwing velocity. He has looked forward to coming to work with Jake. We would recommend Jake to help improve your child's game.”
Eric Janda
Parent of Athlete
"My son has been taking pitching lessons with Coach Jake Sommers at Ballplayer University for about a year. His confidence, throwing ability, and pitching speed have all greatly improved over that time.
My son's newfound confidence has also helped his hitting and fielding. As a result, he had success for the first time on the mound and was named most improved player on his team.
As a parent, I really appreciate Coach Sommers' patience, support, and focus on proper throwing mechanics and arm health. My son loves coming to weekly lessons at BPU because he knows his experience there is integral to his future success. Because of this, I have recommended BPU to other baseball parents we know."
Andy Heger
Parent of Athlete