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    • About Us >
      • Contact
  • Off-Season VIP Velocity Program
    • VIP Velocity Training Program Info
  • Dynamic Throwing Program
  • Video Analysis (NEW)
    • Order Video Analysis
  • Pitching Development
    • In-Season Throwing Program
    • Plyo Ball Training Tips and Drills
    • GPS Band Exercises
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Mike Grady originally piloted a velocity development program for the first time in 2014 with 8 players. The results where overwhelming as each player showed a significant increase in throwing velocity.  Since then, the program has developed to a complete off-season training program. The VIP Program also emphasizes proper arm care and recovery techniques. Each player must complete an extensive, dynamic warm up before throwing or training begins.  The combination of this individualized strength training, the development of a more efficient arm action, and improved overall throwing mechanics has resulted in significant increases not only throwing velocity, command, off-speed pitches, strength, and more. Over 100 pitchers from Ohio and surrounding states participate in the program each off-season.

VIP Strength and Performance Program
Each VIP training session includes strength and performance training with our highly qualified performance training staff. All players complete baseline testing and the VIP coaches work with each player to develop their individualized strength and performance plan. 

The performance manual includes 16 weeks of workouts designed specially for throwing athletes. We work with all players to integrate their entire workout plan including high school and summer baseball team workouts. 
Improvement of Delivery Mechanics and Kinetic Sequencing
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The purpose of the VIP is to help players achieve their maximum potential by creating a high intensity, researched-based training program that is individualized for each player. Areas of focus for each player are determined during the movement screening and throwing evaluation, which is completed before the program begins. 

​"The velocity program not only helped increase my velocity, but it also helped me develop good throwing habits through proper arm care and recovery. I gained a ton of knowledge from this program, and it made me a better pitcher." Ty Drabick, RHP,  Kent State University



VIP Pitching Training and Development
All players complete an individual movement screen and throwing assessment, and performance goals and objectives are determined for each athlete.

The VIP throwing program includes an initial on-ramp phase to build throwing workload, the high intent velocity improvement phase, and the pitch design phase. During pitch design, pitchers throw live to catchers and hitters and coaches use Rapsodo to collect and analyze pitch data and performance and coaches focus on command, spin, pitch development, strategy, and more. 

​Integration of Data, Technology, and Personalized Coaching

Players have access to the latest pitching technology including Rapsodo and the Insight high-speed camera (see video to the right). The Rapsodo and camera technology allows coaches to more quickly identify both areas of strength and improvement. 

Players will pitch from the mound during the last 5 weeks of training. In addition, catchers will catch live pens and hitters will hit live off pitchers to simulate game-like situations. 

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Register for Grady's VIP Pitching Development Program

    Registration opens in May and movement screens and throwing evaluations begin in July. Training begins in October.  If you would like Mike Grady to reach out directly regarding our pitching development training options, please complete the form below. 

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What others have to say:

"My son is in Grady's VIP program and this was his first time focusing on training to be a pitcher.  The program is exactly what you want, there is a movement screening, data driven approach to pitch design, mechanics, velocity , and command, along with strength training.  My son has improved his velocity, command, movement and off-speed pitches but most importantly he has improved how he thinks as a pitcher and how to actually pitch, not just throw. 

My biggest takeaway from the program is that Mike and his coaches care about helping my son reach his goals and support him.  My advice to any parent is to sign your son up for the VIP program and make sure he follows it, you will not be sorry!" - Mike Hampu

"My first and lasting impression of Grady's Pitching School is the enthusiasm Mike and his instructors bring to EVERY lesson.  They genuinely interested in your players growth and improvement.  Mike isn't trying to make every pitcher throw the same way.  He analyzes and experiments with each pitcher, e.g. different release points, different grips, etc. to try and maximize their individual skills.  Mike's understanding of pitching and pitch design coupled with the technology is second to none.  Mike truly uses the technology to enhance the players' training experience.  A lot of young players don't understand or possess the self-awareness to make adjustments.  The technology and Mike's analysis with your player allows them to not only see what they are doing, but to see how the adjustments immediately impact the results." -Ian Schechterman


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