Rogers, Arkansas · Youth & HS Pitching Instruction

Anyone can
learn to pitch.

TAP Athletes is a pitching academy built on the belief that anyone can learn to pitch. We help young pitchers build mechanics, command, and confidence through structured programs, classes, and individual instruction.

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Programs & Sessions

Find your program.

Every offer leads back to pitching instruction. The difference is how much structure, accountability, and support your athlete needs right now.

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Classes & Instruction

Booked in the App · Ages 8+

Single sessions, group classes, live at-bats, and Rapsodo bullpens. Open to any athlete — no program enrollment required.

  • Pitch Design, Beyond the Pitch, and rotating classes
  • Individual instruction available
  • Live at-bats and Rapsodo bullpens
  • Pay per session
$15–$100 /session
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Start Here · Ages 8+

TAP Athletes Foundations

Monthly · Ages 8+ · Individual

Progression-based training — a defined development curriculum. Free in-person assessment, phase-based placement, advance by demonstrating execution.

  • Up to 8 sessions/month
  • Reserved weekly time slots
  • We Come To You add-on available
  • FoundationsPrep available
$510 /mo or $600 /mo
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Cohort Program

Train Unprompted™

6-Week Cohort · Ages 13+

Designed to build athlete ownership. Help athletes train without being told to — through repeated touchpoints and practical accountability.

  • 3 weekly touchpoints
  • Facility, home visit, video call
  • Student-athlete planner included
$497 flat — no add-ons
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Guaranteed Outcomes

Pitching Accelerator

6-Month Cohort · 14U+ Playing Level

For athletes at the inflection point. More touchpoints, faster gains, and a velocity + command guarantee inside six months.

  • 6+ hours per week, hybrid instruction
  • +5 mph FB & 5% strike guarantee
  • Semi-private 6-month cohort
$4,500 /seat
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A standard worth chasing.
Earned, not awarded.

The 60/10 Club

TAP Athletes uses a benchmark to show what serious training can produce. To earn it, an athlete must achieve 60%+ strikes across two consecutive competitive bullpens and record a +10 MPH fastball gain since starting at TAP Athletes.

60%+
Strike Standard

Two consecutive competitive bullpens at a real command threshold. MLB average: ~62%.

+10
Velocity Gain

A measurable fastball gain tied to work done inside the system.

Inside the Academy

A look inside the academy.

Athletes putting in the work, the tools we use as they grow, the app that runs it all, and the curriculum behind it.

Athletes

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Same curriculum, different tools.

Load and equipment scale to where the athlete is developmentally. Grade ranges shown as a reference, not a rule.

3rd–4th
Elementary
5th–6th
Middle
7th–8th
Jr High
9–12
High School
Strength equipment
Weighted balls (plyo)
up to 5.25oz
up to 10oz
Medicine / Slam balls
2lb max
J-Bands
non-resistance warmup
Rapsodo
Pocket radar
effort bands
effort bands
Pulldowns / Long-toss
light long-toss
Independent Training
Not used
First introduction
Introduced / scaling
Standard

The TAP Athletes App.

The TAP Athletes app runs inside Spaces by Wix — book sessions, message coaches, manage your schedule, and see new openings as we post them.

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Standalone bookings.

Focused classes open to any athlete — no program enrollment required. Book a single session or attend regularly.

Class 01 Pitch Design

Sequencing & Mix Creation

How to build a pitch mix that works in sequence, not just individually. Athletes learn to think like pitchers instead of just throwing harder.

  • +Sequence pitches to create deception
  • +Build a mix around your actual stuff
  • +Smarter count-based decisions
  • +Read hitters and adjust mid-outing
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Class 02 Complete Pitcher

Beyond the Pitch

The game doesn't stop when the pitch crosses the plate. This class covers everything a pitcher is responsible for that doesn't show up in a velocity reading.

  • +Pickoff mechanics & holding runners
  • +Backup responsibilities on throws
  • +Fielding your position — PFPs
  • +Communicating with catcher & infield
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Curriculum Preview · Free PDF

A look inside the curriculum.

A sample from two phases — Movement & Throwing and Command & Intent — with the drills, effort bands, and how progress gets measured.

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Common Questions

Before you reach out.

What age does TAP Athletes work with?

We work with pitchers ages 8 and up. Each program targets a different stage:

  • +Foundations — Ages 8+, all skill levels.
  • +Pitching Accelerator — 14U playing level and higher.
  • +Train Unprompted — Ages 13+ (Junior High and up).
Do you offer private instruction outside of programs?

Yes. Outside of our structured programs we offer:

  • +Individual instruction
  • +Live at-bats
  • +Rapsodo scripted bullpens
  • +Standalone classes — Pitch Design, Beyond the Pitch, and rotating topics

All booked inside the TAP Athletes app. No long-term commitment required.

What makes TAP Athletes different from a private pitching coach?

The difference isn't the technology or the facility — it's how, what, and why we teach pitching.

Pitching-only focus

No hitting, no fielding. We go deeper, not wider.

Full-time instructors

No other job. Pitcher development is the whole job.

Documented curriculum

Defined progression with real end points to every phase.

Independent training

Live at-bats, Rapsodo bullpens, bookable solo slots.

Finish lines

Foundations milestones, the 60/10 Club, Accelerator guarantee.

Find the right path.

Four paths. One standard. Whether you're starting out or chasing the 60/10, there's a path at TAP Athletes.

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Strength equipment in 7th–8th:

In junior high, strength equipment is introduced gradually with a focus on movement quality and bodyweight control before any meaningful loading. Athletes learn the patterns first; the load comes later, once form and tolerance are clear.

J-Bands in 7th–8th:

At this stage J-Bands are used as a non-resistance warmup — pattern and rhythm rather than strength work. The goal is to teach the routine and the shoulder positions, not to add load to a developing arm.

Rapsodo in 7th–8th:

Rapsodo enters during junior high in tracked bullpens, not on every session. Athletes start seeing their own pitch metrics — velocity, spin, movement — but data isn't yet the focus of training. The goal at this stage is exposure and awareness. By high school, the data becomes a regular part of how training decisions get made.

What "effort bands" means:

Younger athletes don't train to a velocity number. Instead, throws are organized into effort bands — for example, 50% / 70% / 100% — to teach intent and self-regulation. The radar reads the actual output, helping the athlete and coach understand whether the body is matching the intent. It's a teaching tool, not a goal-setting one.

Light long-toss in 5th–6th:

Long-toss begins with light, manageable distances and conservative volume. The aim is arm health and movement patterning — not chasing distance or velocity. As the athlete matures, distance and intent scale up.

Independent training in 7th–8th:

Junior high is where athletes start training without a coach instructing every rep — bookable solo slots, scripted bullpens, and live at-bats. Coaches stay in the loop through plans, video review, and check-ins. By high school, independent work is a standard part of the week.