elite Training program

What is the elite training program?

The Elite Training Program offers focused, high-quality training to help each player advance to the next level. We will assess your mechanics, strengths, and areas for improvement, setting measurable goals for the program’s duration.

Coaches, players, and parents will be able to monitor hitting development using Rapsodo Technology. Monthly evaluations and video recordings will be stored in the cloud, providing ongoing access to progress.

A dedicated Strength and Conditioning day has been adopted to help players become stronger, faster, and more athletic. Skill development is critical, but athleticism, coordination, and strength are key to standing out. By the end of the program, participants will be “game ready” for the upcoming season.

How many players can join the Elite Training Program?

Only 8 players group. Players in each group will remain together for the duration of the program to ensure continuous development. We will work on a ratio of 1 coach per 4 players or better. This will allow us to dedicate the perfect amount of time to each player to make adjustments, work on specific drills, and record monthly progress.

Is the Elite Training Program the right program for me?

The Elite Training Program was created and designed for players who have a strong passion for baseball. Players and Parents MUST understand that the ETP is NOT the right program for you if you are looking for a "just for fun" training environment. Players joining are looking to make the most out of their training time by learning new skills and challenging each other to be the best version of themselves. We will ensure that our training continue to be fun as usual, but understanding and respecting other players' time its mandatory.

Winter 2026 schedule and fees

2 hours of training, 3 times a week from January 5th, to March 30th.

Elite Trainer - 11 weeks of training (January - March)

$2,000.00+HST
66 hours of training
Rapsodo Profile and Video Analysis
Strength and Conditioning Program
Access to all training aids
One T-shirt and Shorts
Payment plan available

Still Have Questions? Check Our Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at roberto@rdbacademy.ca if you cannot find an answer to your question below.

Is there pitching involved in the Elite Training Program?

Yes! Our sessions will have pitching for players 8U-12U who are interested in pitching lessons and will be delivered once a week every other week by our Pitching coach.

For player 13U-18U, the program will be exclusively fielding, catching and hitting.

What happens if I have paid for the Elite Training Program and my organization schedule practice overlap with the Elite Training?

If this is your scenario, please contact us and we will try find a way to work around your team’s schedule. We will do our very best to make the program work for you and if we can’t make it work, we will issue a refund for paid weeks that you will not be training anymore.

Which coaches will lead the Elite Training Program?

The program will be delivered by a mix of two of the following Coaching Specialists Kevin, Colin, Josh, Brock, Lead Strength and Conditioning coach Gibson and head coach Roberto.

When would we know if I was accepted into the Elite Training Program?

We will have chosen who would be part of the Elite training program by September 24th, 2025.

What happens if I miss a few sessions?

We understand that sickness, emergencies, planned vacations or other things may happen. So, we don’t expect everyone to make 100% of the sessions. However, if we see an excessive amount of missed practices for no reason, we will contact parents/guardians and potentially remove the player from the program.

Why is there an evaluation for 8U-12U age groups?

Evaluations are done to ensure players are grouped with others with the same or similar skills. This will allow us to deliver a continuous program in which we don’t have to slowdown the teaching pace because other players may not be within the same range of skills.

How is an Elite Training Session different than a group sessions?

Only Elite trainers will have access to our workout space (Jagger band station, medicine balls, small weights and more), hitting machine (learn how to hit curveballs, sliders and change-ups), Strength & Conditioning Program, radar guns, free swag, other exclusive training aids like training bats, and more. Elite sessions are always delivered by two of our coaching specialists and/or head coach Roberto Duncan.

Group sessions do not guarantee the use of any of the equipment mentioned above, practice plan created by coach Roberto, but delivered assistant coaches (current College/University baseball players) and occasionally a Coaching Specialist.

Can I sign up for 2 days a week of Elite training instead of 3?

At the moment, No. But it is something that we could consider if we don’t have the demand for our 3 day option (to date, we have received 14 applications)

Elite Training Schedule

IMPORTANT... Fridays and Saturdays will be our dedicated days for Strength and Conditioning, which is an essential part of our Elite Training Program. Your commitment to this program is essential for your development! Our Goal with the Elite Training Program is to help you get to the NEXT LEVEL, and we know we can achieve that if you commit to attending all sessions, if possible.

8U-12U Elite Training Schedule (pdf)

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13U-18U Elite Training Schedule (pdf)