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Backyard Hackers sets summer lesson slots and off-season training in Appleton
Backyard Hackers is lining up Appleton summer lessons with weekly slots starting the week of June 9, then shifting into a full off‑season program that begins in October and serves players across ages and ability levels [3][2]. Instruction is tailored to each player’s development and confidence, from recreational youth through college athletes, with an emphasis on life skills like perseverance and teamwork [1].The slate includes hitting and fielding lessons, dedicated sessions for baseball pitchers, arm‑care and throwing‑velocity programming, weekly strength and agility plans, at‑home practice plans, and parent/coach training. Guest pitching support from local collegiate staff is part of the offering [2][3].Beyond lessons, the program provides team training for community teams, batting‑cage memberships with building access, and facility rental for team practices [1]. Appleton indoor and outdoor cage locations are listed, and booking and contact details are available for families planning their summer and fall schedules [3].The local staff is led by John Hendrick and features instructors Evan Olson, TJ Hauser, Maddie Heisler, Clare Rettler and Gwen Hendrick, with specialties spanning hitting, pitching/mound work, outfield play and small‑game/slap techniques [5]. Program updates also run through the Appleton Facebook page [4].