academy classes AND MEMBERSHIPS are now open!!
Classes are for all NW baseball players looking for positive training! Download the app to see classes!
STRIKE ZONE ACADEMY CLASSES ARE OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!
OPEN FOR ALL NW PA ATHLETES!
Join our fall classes!
Our instructors offer 1 hour, small group classes that feature
- Pitching
- Catching
- Hitting
- Infield
- Outfield
- Strength and Speed
Classes are broken into small groups of 4 athletes to maximize instruction in a focused enviornment.
- 9 to 12U
- 13 to 18U
DOWNLOAD THE APP TO CHECK OUT CLASSES NOW! AVAILABLE FOR STRIKE ZONE MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS!
meet our strike zone instructor family
PITCHING WITH COACH CHRIS GODEL
CATCHING AND HITTING WITH CHRIS MULLINS
INFIELD AND HITTING WITH KEAGAN CALERO
Pitching Lessons (ages 8-18)
- Professional coach for 30+ years
- Coached and developed collegiate players and helped them become better men and leaders.
- Coaches all age of pitching development with a strong emphasis on technique, form, arm care and the mental game.
- Offered contract for the Colorado Rockies
- Pitched for Penn State Beaver Falls
- Pitched for Strong VIncent helping win back to back D10 championships
- MVP of Erie Metro League (unanimous)
After partially tearing his rotator cuff in college which Chris started coaching. He has been coaching and mentoring kids ever since. Chris's personal goal is to help as many kids to learn how to pitch and be able to pitch at the high school level and beyond while becoming good people through the process.
Phone: Text Only – 814-790-0899
RATES AND PAYMENT ARE SET DIRECT WITH INSTRUCTOR.
NO CAGE FEE FOR ANNUAL MEMBERS. ALL OTHER MEMBERS/NON-MEMBERS ARE $15 (PAY ONLINE)
INFIELD AND HITTING WITH KEAGAN CALERO
CATCHING AND HITTING WITH CHRIS MULLINS
INFIELD AND HITTING WITH KEAGAN CALERO
Infield and Hitting Lessons (ages 8-18)
- Professional baseball player with the Brockton Rox in the Frontier League
- Five years of Division I baseball at UMass Lowell and the University of Dayton
- Major: Business Management
- Went to Cooperstown 2x (12u) and played in the Jupiter wood bat in Florida 2x.
- Coaching experience at the International Baseball Academy High School (IBAHS) in Puerto Rico, where he worked with student-athletes on skill development and preparing for the next level.
Keagan loves working with young athletes and focuses on teaching fundamentals, building confidence, and making the game fun while helping players reach their potential.
Phone: Text Only – 603-973-2523
RATES AND PAYMENT ARE SET DIRECT WITH INSTRUCTOR.
NO CAGE FEE FOR ANNUAL MEMBERS. ALL OTHER MEMBERS/NON-MEMBERS ARE $15 (PAY ONLINE)
CATCHING AND HITTING WITH CHRIS MULLINS
CATCHING AND HITTING WITH CHRIS MULLINS
CATCHING AND HITTING WITH CHRIS MULLINS
Catcher and Hitting Lessons (ages 9-18)
- Catcher: Gannon University (4 yrs)
- Major: Finance
- 10+ years of travel baseball for Beaver Valley including Red (national) and Black (regional) Catcher, Infield and Outfield
- Hopewell High School – Catcher, Infield and Outfield.
- Went to Cooperstown 2x (12u) and played travel ball at a high level
Chris has been through some of the best travel baseball programs in the nation. He takes pride in teaching catchers the latest techniques and fundamentals to take their game to the next level! Catchers of all age will excel under his guidance.
Phone: Text Only – 724-630-3561
RATES AND PAYMENT ARE SET DIRECT WITH INSTRUCTOR.
NO CAGE FEE FOR ANNUAL MEMBERS. ALL OTHER MEMBERS/NON-MEMBERS ARE $15 (PAY ONLINE)
OUTFIELD AND HITTING WITH MATT SMITH
FIELDING AND HITTING WITH BRENDAN KOROLY
CATCHING AND HITTING WITH CHRIS MULLINS
Outfield and Hitting Lessons (ages 9-18)
- Outfield: Gannon University (3 yrs)
- Major: Sports Marketing and Management
- 5+ years of travel baseball with Flood City Elite
- Hollidaysburg High School – Outfield.
Matt is a great outfield coach and brings enthusiasm to outfield sessions. His goal is teach athletes what it takes to have fluid movement and glove skills to take their game to the next level!
Phone: Text Only– 814-369-2063
RATES AND PAYMENT ARE SET DIRECT WITH INSTRUCTOR.
NO CAGE FEE FOR ANNUAL MEMBERS. ALL OTHER MEMBERS/NON-MEMBERS ARE $15 (PAY ONLINE)
FIELDING AND HITTING WITH BRENDAN KOROLY
FIELDING AND HITTING WITH BRENDAN KOROLY
FIELDING AND HITTING WITH BRENDAN KOROLY
Infield and Hitting Lessons (ages 8-18)
- Infield/Outfield: Gannon University (4 yrs)
- Major: Finance
- 3+ years of travel baseball including with Marucci Spikes
- Central Catholic High School – Shortstop.
Brendan is a senior at Gannon and specializes in hitting and all fielding. Utility players will love working with Brendan because he brings a positive attitude and detailed instruction to all he does. His experience with the Spikes sets a standard for travel ball instruction and he looks to pass that onto the next generation.
Phone: Text Only – 412-495-7693
RATES AND PAYMENT ARE SET DIRECT WITH INSTRUCTOR.
NO CAGE FEE FOR ANNUAL MEMBERS. ALL OTHER MEMBERS/NON-MEMBERS ARE $15 (PAY ONLINE)
PITCHING WITH NICK ROBERTSON
FIELDING AND HITTING WITH BRENDAN KOROLY
FIELDING AND HITTING WITH BRENDAN KOROLY
PITCHING WITH NICK ROBERTSON
- Pitcher: Gannon University (2 yrs) & Lafayette University (1 yr)
- Major: Business Management
- 3+ years of travel baseball including with Pittsburgh Stars
- Central Catholic High School – Pitcher.
Nick is a junior at Gannon and specializes in pitching. Nick takes instructing the next level of pitchers seriously and wants to teach them what it takes to stand on that hill.
Phone: Text Only – 412-760-4457
RATES AND PAYMENT ARE SET DIRECT WITH INSTRUCTOR.
NO CAGE FEE FOR ANNUAL MEMBERS. ALL OTHER MEMBERS/NON-MEMBERS ARE $15 (PAY ONLINE)
INFIELD AND HITTING WITH SILVIO IONADI
CATCHING AND HITTING WITH BRITTON MARKO
INFIELD AND HITTING WITH SILVIO IONADI
Infield and Hitting Lessons (ages 8-18)
- Infield: Penn State Behrend (4 years)
- Major: Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Plum Borough High School - Shortstop
- 5+ years of travel ball with Plum Bulldogs and Pittsburgh Sliders
- Went to Cooperstown (12u) and The Ripken Experience (12u)
- Back to back conference champions at Behrend
Silvio is a senior at Penn State Behrend who specializes in hitting and infield instruction. His coaching philosophy focuses on teaching the movement patterns used by high-level athletes, while also emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and solid fundamentals. Silvio is passionate about helping young athletes not only improve their skills on the field, but also gain confidence and enjoy competition.
Phone: Text Only – 412-491-6068
RATES AND PAYMENT ARE SET DIRECT WITH INSTRUCTOR.
NO CAGE FEE FOR ANNUAL MEMBERS. ALL OTHER MEMBERS/NON-MEMBERS ARE $15 (PAY ONLINE)
OUTFIELD AND HITTING WITH BRADY GAVULA
CATCHING AND HITTING WITH BRITTON MARKO
INFIELD AND HITTING WITH SILVIO IONADI
Outfield and Hitting Lessons (ages 9-18)
- Outfield: Allegany College of Maryland (1 year) & Gannon University (2 years)
- Major: Sports Business
- 4+ years of travel baseball with Pittsburgh Spikes
- 1 year summer league with Johnstown Mill Rats in the Prospect League
- Butler Area High School- Outfield/In-field
Brady specializes in hitting and believes strongly in WE HIT WE WIN mentality. He brings a strong passion to coaching hitting and outfield and wants to see the next generation of athletes make it to the 7%. Brady offers hitting classes that can be booked directly through the Strike Zone app and also private instruction.
Phone: Text Only – 724-841-4517
RATES AND PAYMENT ARE SET DIRECT WITH INSTRUCTOR.
NO CAGE FEE FOR ANNUAL MEMBERS. ALL OTHER MEMBERS/NON-MEMBERS ARE $15 (PAY ONLINE)
CATCHING AND HITTING WITH BRITTON MARKO
CATCHING AND HITTING WITH BRITTON MARKO
CATCHING AND HITTING WITH BRITTON MARKO
Outfield and Hitting Lessons (ages 8-18)
- Sophomore Catcher at Penn State Behrend
- Major: Project Supply Chain Management
- Central Martinsburg Highschool
- 4+ years playing for Cumming Motors in AAABA summer collegiate league
- Played 3+ years of travel ball for Northeast Pride
Britton is sophomore at Penn State Behrend who brings an up beat, positive mentality to his lessons. He works with catchers and hitters of all age with a strong focus on the fundamentals of both.
Phone: Text Only – 814-569-9206
RATES AND PAYMENT ARE SET DIRECT WITH INSTRUCTOR.
NO CAGE FEE FOR ANNUAL MEMBERS. ALL OTHER MEMBERS/NON-MEMBERS ARE $15 (PAY ONLINE)
Welcome to Erie Strike Zone Academy
SIGN UP FOR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP AND JOIN OUR FAMILY!
Our memberships are filling up quickly and we are currently registering only annual members. Annual members will receive special discounts on the hottest equipment and gear from our partners including Rawlings, Easton, Wilson, DeMarini, Louisville Slugger and Evoshield.
Once our membership limit is reached applicants will be added to a waitlist and contracted if there is an opening. Athletes ages 8u to 21+ are welcome.
MEMBER AND GUEST WAIVER
All members and guests are required to complete the following waiver before entering the training facility.
MEMBER PRICING
We provide memberships for individuals, families, teams and organizations for baseball and softball athletes of all ages!
RAWLINGS -EASTON AUTORIZED DEALER
We are an authorized dealer for Rawlings-Easton which allows us to provide our annual members and partners discounts and group pricing for the hottest bats, gloves, gear, equipment and supplies from the biggest names in the game! Sign up now to become an annual member and start to save big on gear!
WILSON-DEMARINI-LOUISVILLE SLUGGER-EVOLSHIELD DEALER
We are an authorized dealer for the Wilson Sporting Goods family including: Wilson, DeMarini, Louisville Slugger and EvoShield products for both baseball and softball. This allows us to provide our annual members and partners access to a our Strike Zone team shop that provides discounts and group pricing for the hottest bats, gloves, gear, equipment and supplies from the biggest names in the game! Sign up now to become an annual member and start to save big on gear!
WANT TO BE A PRIVATE INSTRUCTOR?
We value high-quality, private instructors and work hard to provide an environment where they can focus on coaching. To apply to be an instructor and additional details go to the following.
ABOUT US
At Erie Strike Zone Academy, we provide a dynamic training environment tailored for baseball and softball enthusiasts. Our facility includes multiple batting cages, Hack Attack pitching machines, and a 2,000 sq ft turf area to enhance your skills.