About IVL Baseball Academy
IVL Baseball Academy is a batting cage located in Wadsworth, Ohio. Located at 257 Main Street. Visit for more details on hours, availability, and amenities.
Facility features
- Baseball
Reviews
- Matthew Cole2
We have been part of IVL Baseball since its inception at the Hinkley facility. Our family has been there through every transition—from the early days as the Tritans, to Hitz 365, and now IVL. This review comes as we prepare for our final season, not because our child has aged out, but because of ongoing concerns with the coaching staff and the organization’s failure to deliver on its promises that they state on their website. 1. Competitive Play - While our team did play competitive baseball, it often felt too intense for the coaching staff. We were told all players would participate during pool play, with bracket play focused on winning. However, we only made it to two brackets and didn’t win either. - The perception among parents and players was that coaches played favorites, rather than fielding the best lineup to give the team a real chance to win. 2. Professional Training - For some athletes, professional training may have been present, but our experience was different. Our first head coach prioritized physical strength over actually teaching 12-year-olds how to play the game. - In our final season, the coach gave up on certain athletes, refusing to continue private lessons without explanation. Athletes were pushed to failure and expected to perform at the highest level, but only certain players were praised—others were ignored for making the same plays. - As one athlete put it: “When we start to lose, he gets angry and grunts, he doesn’t talk to us.” 3. Team Environment - Building a true team environment was a struggle. Players were often singled out, making it difficult to foster camaraderie. - We tried organizing team tailgates with snacks and food for families, but participation was low and coaches rarely joined or interacted. - This lack of engagement from coaches made it hard to build the supportive, inclusive team atmosphere that youth sports should provide. Final Thoughts I am not a parent who expects special treatment or dreams of my child making the major leagues. I simply expect coaches to support and coach all athletes. Giving up on kids and failing to create a positive, inclusive environment is not what youth sports should be about. This past season has been a major disappointment, and it’s the reason we’re moving on.
10 months ago
- Natalie Easterling5
Knowledgeable and caring! Great space all around!
9 years ago
- Blue Falcon5
Awesome place with great instruction
3 years ago
- Robert Marshall5
Great place with amazing instruction.
5 years ago
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