The Most Comprehensive Pitching Development Program in Ohio
Private pitching lessons and the 15-week VIP off-season program at Velocity Sports in North Canton & Canal Fulton — built on Trackman data, coached by a staff that’s pitched at every level. 95+ alumni on college and pro rosters.
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VIP Pitching Program — The Complete Off-Season
VIP is not a velocity camp. It's a complete off-season development system: a 60-point movement screen with a licensed physical therapist, a full pitching evaluation, a custom throwing, lifting, and recovery plan, 15 weeks of coached 2+ hour sessions, and bullpens tracked on Trackman — so you leave with verified numbers, a durable arm, and an arsenal college coaches can trust.
Built for serious high school pitchers, grades 9–12. Select 8th graders by evaluation.
Evaluate
60-point PT movement screen plus a full Trackman and Edgertronic pitching evaluation. The screen comes first. Always.
Plan
Custom throwing, lifting, and recovery programming built for one athlete — updated as the data comes in.
Train
15 weeks of 2+ hour coached sessions, Tuesday–Sunday at Velocity Sports Canal Fulton.
Verify
Weekly tracked mound velocity, command, spin, and pitch shapes — documented and shared with families.
Screened. Planned. Coached. Verified.
Assess
Movement screen and full pitching evaluation establish the baseline.
Plan
A custom program built from your screen, your data, and your goals.
Train
Coached sessions all off-season — throwing, strength, recovery.
Verify
Bullpens tracked on Trackman. Progress measured, not promised.
You're not handed a report. You're handed a plan — and a staff that executes it with you.
Built Here. Moved Up.
| Sean Pitrone Class of 2026 | 91.0 mph |
| Matthew Ramsey Class of 2028 · Archbishop Hoban · #14 PBR Ohio | 90.6 mph |
| Chase Clifford Class of 2026 · Revere · Baldwin Wallace commit | 90.6 mph |
“He started with Mike in fall 2024 as a freshman throwing in the low 80s and has now touched 90. The velo is great, but how he got there was even better. From PT evaluations, prioritizing rest, teaching recovery, working around his busy schedule as a multi-sport athlete, and so much more, Mike and his staff are the best.”
Ryan and Cara RamseyVIP Parents · Class of 2028 · #14 PBR OhioStart With One Lesson.
One-on-one instruction at Velocity Sports — North Canton & Canal Fulton. Your first session is a $175 comprehensive evaluation: high-speed video, a data-backed look at your delivery, your goals, and an honest plan for what's next. No packages required to begin.
Not sure whether lessons or VIP fit? Start with the evaluation — we'll tell you honestly.
Every Pitcher Has a Next Step
Grades 5–8: Pitching Development Program — winter development, small-group coaching.
High school: VIP — the flagship off-season program.
In-season or getting started: Private lessons + free in-season program.
Coming back from injury: Return to Throw — a guided 10-week progression.
Learn From People Who've Pitched There.
Founded by Mike Grady — 20+ years developing pitchers, record-setting college pitching coach at Malone, and founder of the VIP program: 8 athletes in year one, 100+ per off-season today. The staff behind him has been drafted, pitched Division I, and includes a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a performance coach with MLB-organization experience.
The Same Tools College Programs Use.
Find the Real Problem
Edgertronic high-speed video and frame-by-frame analysis find the mechanical driver — not the symptom.
Design Pitches That Move
Trackman and Rapsodo ball-flight data shape an arsenal that's verified, not guessed.
Train What Your Body Needs
Movement screening and tracked readiness keep the plan matched to the athlete.
Technology doesn't coach. It makes coaching honest.
Common Questions.
What's included in VIP?
Everything: the movement screen, full pitching evaluation, custom throwing and lifting programming, 15 weeks of coached sessions, Trackman tracking, and recovery protocols. Full details and pricing are on the VIP program page.
Is my athlete ready for VIP?
VIP is built for high school pitchers, grades 9–12, who want measurable development. 8th graders are evaluated case by case. If you're unsure, book a $175 evaluation lesson and we'll tell you honestly.
Lessons or VIP?
Lessons are one-on-one and start anytime — ideal in-season or as a first step. VIP is the full 15-week off-season system. Many VIP athletes start with a single evaluation lesson.
Where and when do you train?
Velocity Sports — North Canton (7530 Tim Ave NW) and Canal Fulton (2511 Locust St S). VIP runs late October through mid-February, Tuesday–Sunday at Canal Fulton.
What if he plays other sports?
Most VIP athletes are multi-sport. Scheduling, workload, and recovery are planned around basketball, football, and school — that's part of the program design.
26-27 Registration Is Open.
Training spots — and time slots — fill in the order families register. See the program, or lock in your spot today.
Questions? Call (330) 418-9746