What’s one thing you wish you understood earlier about pitching or training?

One of the biggest mistakes in athlete development is chasing velocity before understanding how it’s built. At Vault, we don’t ask: ❌ How hard can you throw today? We ask: ✅ How long can you throw hard — and stay healthy? Velocity without structure leads to burnout. Velocity with structure leads to careers. 💬 Discussion Question What do you think matters MOST for long-term velocity? A️⃣ Movement quality B️⃣ Mechanics & sequencing C️⃣ Strength & power D️⃣ Throwing intent & volume E️⃣ Recovery & arm care Or comment F and explain your answer.

Most youth hitters are told to “swing harder.” That’s not how real bat speed is built. The Vault Youth Hitting Velocity Program teaches young athletes how to create power the right way — safely, efficiently, and age-appropriate. This program is designed to build: - ✅ Faster bat speed - ✅ Strong swing mechanics - ✅ Better balance & coordination - ✅ Confidence at the plate - ✅ Long-term development (not burnout) 🧠 What Makes This Program Different We don’t chase max exit velocity at young ages. Instead, we focus on: - 🧩 Movement quality first - 🧩 Sequencing & timing - 🧩 Lower-body & core power - 🧩 Hand speed & barrel control - 🧩 Repeatable swing patterns Power comes from how the body moves, not how hard a kid tries to swing. 🏋️ What Youth Athletes Will Train Each session is structured and simple: - 🔹 Dynamic warm-ups (age-appropriate) - 🔹 Movement & coordination drills - 🔹 Rotational strength development - 🔹 Swing mechanics & intent training - 🔹 Bat speed & contact drills - 🔹 Fun competitive challenges Everything is built to keep kids engaged, learning, and improving. 👨‍👩‍👧 Parent-Focused (Very Important) Parents — this program is built to: - Protect growing bodies - Prevent overuse injuries - Teach proper mechanics early - Build confidence without pressure We prioritize education, safety, and consistency over numbers. 📈 How We Measure Progress Progress isn’t just “swing harder.” We track: - ✔ Movement efficiency - ✔ Swing consistency - ✔ Bat speed development (age-appropriate) - ✔ Confidence & control at the plate When mechanics improve, velocity follows naturally. 🚀 Who This Is For ✔ Youth players ages 8–13 ✔ Beginners to advanced youth hitters ✔ Parents who want smart, safe development ✔ Athletes who want to improve without bad habits 💬 Want In? 👇 Comment “HITTING” below if you want: - Program details - Age-specific expectations - Weekly structure breakdown Or comment with your athlete’s age + current level and we’ll guide you.

I want to start a powerful conversation today—one that athletes, parents, and coaches rarely have, but NEED to. We all know training matters… But what’s the biggest barrier you see keeping athletes from leveling up? Is it: - ❓ Lack of strength? - ❓ Poor mechanics? - ❓ Low confidence? - ❓ Inconsistent training? - ❓ Not understanding why they’re doing certain drills? - ❓ Bad habits? - ❓ No structure or accountability? - ❓ Fear of failure? - ❓ Not enough education for parents/coaches? Everyone comment below with your honest answer. You’d be surprised how many athletes struggle with the same exact thing.

Leg strength? Core stability? Upper body power? Consistency? Confidence? Your answers will help shape future lessons, videos, and training breakdowns.