Next Level Sports Center - Skills, Development, Training

INSTRUCTORS

In-struc-tion [in-struhk-shuh n] - the act or practice of instructing or teaching; education

Next Level Sports Center offers instruction for baseball, softball, soccer, and agility. Our team of instructors is dedicated to teaching your child the fundamentals and mental focus needed to excel and take their game to the next level.

Purchase a lesson package ONLINE!

DAVID COLLINGS - Manager - David was a scholarship baseball player at Andrew College and the University of West Georgia.  David works with Pitchers and Hitters Monday through Saturday.

MIKE FURMAN - Mike was a scholarship baseball player at Andrew College and the University of West Georgia.  Mike is available to work with Pitchers, Hitters, and Fielders every day.

JAY LAMBERT  - Jay is a Carrollton HS Grad.  He was a scholarship baseball player at North Florida and the Univresity of South Carolina.  Jay works with Hitters and Fielders every day, by appointment only.

JEREMIAH PARKER - Jeremiah is a Carrollton HS Grad.  He was a scholarship baseball player at Georgia Southern University.  Jeremiah currently coaches the Bremen Middle School baseball team.  Jeremiah works with Catchers and Hitters.

JUD JONES - Jud played baseball collegiately at Andrew College and University of West Georgia.  Jud works with Hitters.

AMANDA AKE - Amanda is a senior at Central High School.  Amanda earned Times Georgian MVP Honors and a scholarship to Division I East Tennessee State University.  Amanda works with Hitters and Fielders Monday through Friday.

JESSICA SANDERS - Jessica is a Bowdon HS Grad, where she earned MVP and Class A State Player of the Year honors.  She continued her career at the University of West Georgia and Shorter College, where she holds the Home Run record (both schools).  She earned All-American honors at Shorter.  Jessica workd with Hitters, Catchers, Fielders, and Pitchers.

AUBREY BIDDLE - Aubrey is a Northwest Whitfield HS Grad, where she was the Region Tournament MVP.  Aubrey is currently a starter for the University of West Georgia.  Aubrey works with Hitters, Catchers, Fielders, and Pitchers. 

KATIE JORDAN - Katie works with Pitchers by appointment only.

Areas of instruction

BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

• Hitting - increase bat speed, stance, contact, follow through, bunts
• Pitching - delivery, follow through, location, velocity, pitch selection and movement
• Infield - footwork, pre-pitch movement, approach, double plays, relays, situations
• Outfield - crow hops, fly balls and ground balls, communication, angles
• Catching - framing, stance, balance, pitch selection, bunts, pop flys

SOCCER

• Foot work
• Dribbling
• Shot angles
• Passing
• Knee and head work
• Goal keepers
• Defense
• Juggling

AGILITY

• Speed work
• Proper stretching
• Running Technique
• Recovery
• Acceleration Drills
• Quickness
• Specific direction changes
• Body positioning
• Surfaces