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HistoriaSpades Pitching back Sept. 22 with sessions in Naperville and Mt. Prospect
Spades Pitching will resume operations on Sept. 22, with sessions slated in both Naperville and Mt. Prospect as the Canes Illinois affiliate gets back on the mound for the fall slate [1].The program leans into mechanics, arm health, and velocity development, marrying sequencing and mental work with measurement-driven training — including TrackMan data, weekly progress tracking, and dedicated strength/plyometric work for arm care [2].Players can book a 60‑minute private, one-on-one lesson with a Spades instructor in Naperville; the service page lists contact at support@spadespitching.com [3]. For updates and scheduling notes, the outfit is active on X and Instagram [4][5].
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HistoriaInside Spades’ Patterning drill: one motion across every pitch
Purpose and rhythm: Patterning builds one motion for every pitch so the fastball mentality carries into the breaker and changeup, tightening release consistency and removing tells. Coaches recommend 2–3 sessions per week [1].Setup and cueing: Work from both knees with a slight 20° offset to promote hip‑shoulder separation; finish stacked (head over shoulders, shoulders over hips). A mirror can help monitor hip orientation, arm slot, and stacking through the finish [1].Micro‑set structure: Each pass is 15 throws—5 fastballs, 5 breaking balls, 5 changeups—repeated at each stage [1].Eight‑stage progression (heaviest to lightest constraint) [1]:1) Glove + baseball + towel tucked into glove wrist2) Glove + baseball (towel to the side)3) Glove + towel tucked in; baseball to the side4) Glove only; towel/baseball set aside5) Glove on glove hand (optional weighted ball in glove); baseball in towel6) Glove on glove hand; baseball in throwing hand7) Glove on glove hand; towel in throwing hand8) Glove on glove hand; empty throwing handCoaching emphasis: Keep the same motion throughout the ladder and progress only as mechanics hold. Use the mirror for immediate feedback on slot and stacking to lock in the pattern [1]. Local lesson demand remains strong across Naperville’s training market, underscoring why routines like this sit at the core of player development in the area [2].
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HistoriaSpades Pitching maps year‑round, data‑driven lessons in Naperville and Mt. Prospect
In Naperville and Mt. Prospect, Spades Pitching is building arms through one‑on‑one and small‑group lessons for baseball and softball, centering work on arm care, efficient mechanics, and measurable gains in velocity, command, and pitch design [1].The program’s staff traces pro and collegiate experience and pairs tech with planning: pitch‑tracking via TrackMan, individualized development plans, and workload management aimed at injury prevention and sustainable gains [1].Spades lists locations in Naperville and Mt. Prospect and states plans to operate full‑time year‑round at both sites, with a return slated for September 2025 [1]. The staff regularly shares training content and updates for local families following along [2][3]. Testimonials highlight improvements in command, feel, and movement as players progress through tailored work [1].For pitchers around the Western Suburbs chasing an extra tick and tighter sequences, the structure and feedback loop make Spades a steady option to sharpen the arsenal across the offseason and in‑season windows [1].
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HistoriaSpades Pitching to go full-time year‑round in Naperville, set for September 2025 return
Spades Pitching, the Naperville-based pitching development program, centers its training on arm health, efficient mechanics, and measurable progress, leveraging tools like TrackMan and Driveline resources [1]. The staff complements training with technical write‑ups on topics such as patterning, hip‑shoulder separation, recovery protocols, and hitter awareness [2].The program is slated to return in September 2025 and shift to full‑time, year‑round operations in Naperville and Mt. Prospect [1].On the instruction side, 60‑minute private lessons are available with staff instructors [4]. The Off‑Season Group Training is structured around two sessions per week (two hours each) with individualized programming and focus areas that include velocity work, mechanical refinement, decelerator strengthening, effective velocity concepts, “liquid pitching,” and Hitter AZ; the listing is currently marked unavailable and directs athletes to reach out for details. Contact information includes a Naperville address on Normantown Road and support@spadespitching.com [3].Program updates and scheduling touchpoints also run through the outfit’s Instagram and X channels [5][6].
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HistoriaInside Spades Pitching’s “patterning” drill: repetition that hides tells
Spades Pitching spotlighted its patterning routine, stressing the same movement through release across pitch types to eliminate tells and keep delivery lines consistent [1]. The piece lays out practical cues—such as a kneeling setup with a roughly 20° offset, “head on shoulders,” and “shoulder over hips”—plus a progression that layers weighted or varied throws to lock in repeatability [1].The staff recommends practicing patterning two to three times per week to groove timing and finish, with the goal of making every offering come out of an identical window [1]. The post lands amid a busy local training market, as Naperville players sort through regional trainer directories to plan off‑season work [2].
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HistoriaSpades Pitching opens off‑season program in Naperville and Mt. Prospect
Spades Pitching set its fall–winter slate for local arms, running September 22 through March 1 for players 11 and up at its Naperville and Mount Prospect locations [2].Built by coaches Kevin Davis, Jon Beymar, and Tom Nelson in 2023, the shop leans on Trackman data and Driveline‑style programming to individualize plans, with year‑round private and group options focused on durable mechanics and game‑level pitch IQ [1]. Instruction touches effective velocity, sequencing, and workload management, with structured sessions and progress tracking posted through the program site [1]. Updates and session highlights roll out on the academy’s Instagram and X channels [3][4].
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HistoriaSpades Pitching sets year-round plan in Naperville and Mt. Prospect, doubles down on ‘patterning’
Spades Pitching, founded in 2023 by Kevin Davis, Jon Beymar and Tom Nelson, has grown from its Naperville base with plans to operate full-time, year-round in both Naperville and Mt. Prospect, with programming returning in September 2025 [1].The program’s training blueprint blends arm-care emphasis with mechanics and the mental side of the mound. Lessons integrate TrackMan data, Driveline-style programming, plyometrics and joint-strength work to chase efficient velocity and movement while protecting the arm [1]. A core pillar is “patterning” — drilling the same motion across all pitch types to lock in a consistent delivery and repeatable release [2].One-on-ones and individualized workout plans anchor the service model, aimed at building durable patterns that hold up from bullpens to game action [1][2]. For updates and clips from sessions, the program maintains active channels on Instagram and X under SPADESPitching [3][4].
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HistoriaSpades Pitching offering private, small‑group lessons in Naperville
Spades Pitching operates a year‑round pitching development program in Naperville, based at 10s361 Normantown Rd., with private and small‑group lessons built around consistent mechanics and arm‑health routines [1].The training menu emphasizes arm care, including plyometric and joint‑strengthening work, paired with progressive drill design to build velocity and command while keeping arms fresh [1][2].Coaches post regular training clips and session updates on the program’s Instagram, underscoring an active local footprint and day‑to‑day work on the mound [2].Prospective pitchers can reach out and book through the website, with year‑round availability advertised for Naperville‑area arms looking to tighten their delivery and workload management [1].
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HistoriaRegional Baseball & Softball Development Programs Active in Naperville Area
Spades Pitching continues its presence in the Naperville baseball and softball community as local youth programs gain momentum in the spring and summer months. The Naperville Diamond Chips developmental softball program, part of the larger Diamond organization, is progressing through spring competitions with games beginning in early May and concluding in late June with a double‑elimination tournament. All‑Star selections extend through mid‑July (napervillediamonds.com). Meanwhile, the Naperville Baseball Club (NBC), a travel baseball initiative operating under Naperville Little League, offers 9U–12U players additional competitive opportunities with Sunday games against teams across Chicagoland (nllb.org). The club and these programs shape a vibrant local environment in which Spades Pitching operates.
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HistoriaSpades Pitching Announces Full‑Time Year‑Round Return in Fall 2025
Spades Pitching, based in Naperville, is preparing to resume full‑time, year‑round operations beginning in September 2025, covering both Naperville and Mt. Prospect. The club, founded in 2023 by Kevin Davis, Jon Beymer and Tom Nelson, emphasizes arm health, efficient mechanics and measurable progression using tools such as Trackman and Driveline Baseball programming. Its services include private and group lessons as well as seasonal recovery programs. The announcement underscores the club’s commitment to comprehensive pitching development across all age groups and competitive levels.