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SBA Professional Coaching!
We offer a positive working environment for our coaches to coach, teach, learn, and grow.
WHY SBA:
If you have an extreme passion to develop youth to their full potential in Baseball, Softball and in Life, then maybe Smith Baseball & Softball Academy, a full-service baseball and softball training academy based in Topeka, Kansas, is the place for you! Locally owned and operated since 2008.
WHAT WE DO:
We love to coach. Individualized, progressive, one-on-one and group instruction and training for boys Baseball and girls Fast-pitch Softball. HITTING bio-mechanics and movements, mental approach, preparation, and more. PITCHING with emphasis on mechanics, control, command, strategy, velocity, conditioning, arm care, mental mindset, and more. FIELDING/THROWING training with advanced Infield, Outfield defensive fundamentals. Fielding and throwing mechanics, techniques, and progressions. CATCHING instruction with advanced receiving, blocking, framing, throwing, signing, and catcher fielding fundamentals. Catching and Receiving mechanics, techniques, and progressions. SBA instruction is based on Major League Baseball and National Pro Fast-pitch philosophies and are backed by physics and proven results.
WHO WE COACH:
FUN & energetic sessions with Age and Skill specific programs are available for students ranging from ages 8 to adult, boys and girls. We also have coaching opportunities within our Midwest Bruin Year-Round college prep High School team programs! See more info below regarding our Team coaching opportunities —->
WHERE:
SBA currently operates in our 2 indoor facilities. We have our SBA WEST location which is located inside the SportZone facility, located at 3909 SW Burlingame Rd. in Topeka, KS. We also have our (new 2024) SBA EAST location which is located inside a shared facility with our partners, Fitrition, located at 4601 SE Adams St. in Topeka, KS. Opportunities for working off-site with athletes and teams are also available.
WHEN:
Generally, at SBA West, SBA operates Mondays through Wednesdays from 6- 9pm, depending on the time of year. SBA East will have 7-day-a-week availability!
POSITION OPENINGS:
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL – HITTING and FIELDING (and/or CATCHING) INSTRUCTOR:
(updated 10-1-24)
We are looking for high-character high-character, qualified, professional, and passionate HITTING and FIELDING instructors to join our staff. CATCHING/RECEIVING instruction is also available, but not a mandatory skill. Fall/Winter/Spring Indoor for baseball and softball. We might also have coaching opportunities in our Midwest Bruin Baseball college prep high school team program. *Prospective Female instructors have the option to work with girls softball-only if preferred. Instructors will be giving private and group instruction to youth boys and girls in the art of hitting, fielding, throwing, and team concepts.
REQUIRED SKILLS: Instructor must have college or professional baseball playing or coaching experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate an energetic, strong work ethic with highly effective interpersonal skills. A positive attitude and a passion for teaching is a must!
DESIRED SKILLS: Past experience working with (coaching or instructing) baseball/softball or youth in the art of hitting, fielding, or catching is desirable, but NOT mandatory.
If interested, please send us an email with your resume, qualifications, and contact information to: info@smithbaseballacademy.com
BASEBALL – PITCHING INSTRUCTOR:
(updated 10-1-24)
We are looking for high-character, qualified, professional, and passionate Baseball PITCHING instructors to join our staff. Fall/Winter/Spring Indoor and We might also have coaching opportunities in our Midwest Bruin Baseball college prep high school team program. Instructors will be giving instruction to youth in the art of baseball pitching, arm care and development, and team concepts.
REQUIRED SKILLS: Instructor must have college or professional baseball playing or coaching experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate an energetic, strong work ethic with highly effective interpersonal skills. A positive attitude and a passion for teaching is a must.
DESIRED SKILLS: Past experience working with (coaching or instructing) youth pitchers in the game of baseball is desirable, but NOT mandatory.
If interested, please send us an email with your resume, qualifications, and contact information to: info@smithbaseballacademy.com
SOFTBALL – HITTING and FIELDING (and/or CATCHING) INSTRUCTOR:
(updated 10-1-24)
IF YOU ARE WANTING TO COACH GIRLS SOFTBALL ATHLETES ONLY, We are looking for high-character high-character, qualified, professional, and passionate SOFTBALL HITTING and FIELDING instructors to join our staff. SOFTBALL CATCHING/RECEIVING instruction is also available, but not a mandatory skill. Fall/Winter/Spring Indoor for baseball and softball. Instructors will be giving private and group instruction to youth boys and girls in the art of hitting, fielding, throwing, and team concepts.
REQUIRED SKILLS: Instructor must have college or professional baseball playing or coaching experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate an energetic, strong work ethic with highly effective interpersonal skills. A positive attitude and a passion for teaching is a must!
DESIRED SKILLS: Past experience working with (coaching or instructing) softball or youth in the art of hitting, fielding, or catching is desirable, but NOT mandatory.
If interested, please send us an email with your resume, qualifications, and contact information to: info@smithbaseballacademy.com
SOFTBALL – PITCHING INSTRUCTOR:
(updated 10-1-24)
We are looking for high-character, qualified, professional, and passionate Fast-pitch Softball PITCHING instructors to join our staff. Instructors will be giving instruction to youth in the art of softball pitching, arm care and development, and team concepts.
REQUIRED SKILLS: Instructor must have college or professional baseball playing or coaching experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate an energetic, strong work ethic with highly effective interpersonal skills. A positive attitude and a passion for teaching is a must.
DESIRED SKILLS: Past experience working with (coaching or instructing) youth pitchers in the game of softball is desirable, but NOT mandatory.
If interested, please send us an email with your resume, qualifications, and contact information to: info@smithbaseballacademy.com
MIDWEST BRUIN BASEBALL TEAM COACHING:
(updated 10-1-24) — our Midwest Bruin Baseball coaching positions are FULL for the 2024-2025 season!
We’re seeking dedicated Baseball Coaches to coach and help develop our college prep high school teams. We might have Head Coach and/or Assistant Coach positions available. Our MWB program is a Year-Round program (Fall, Off-Season, Summer). Coaching and developing our college prep high school players in Team practices, games, trainings, etc, focusing on skill enhancement, game strategy, and athlete development. The ideal candidate will have a passion for mentoring young athletes, with experience in coaching and a strong desire to grow as a Coach.
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Baseball Expertise: In-depth knowledge of the game, including techniques, strategies, and rules.
- Coaching Experience: Proven experience in coaching, preferably at the high school or college level.
- Player Development: Ability to assess and enhance players’ skills through personalized training plans.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey instructions and feedback.
- Leadership: Ability to inspire, motivate, and lead a team of young athletes.
- Game Strategy: Proficiency in developing and implementing game plans and strategies.
- College Recruitment Knowledge: Familiarity with the college recruitment process and ability to help guide players through it.
- Mentorship: Strong mentoring skills to support players’ personal and academic growth.
- Organization: Excellent organizational skills to manage practices, games, and team logistics.
- Adaptability: Ability to adjust coaching methods to fit individual player needs and team dynamics.
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About MWB Baseball:
The SBA Midwest Bruin Baseball program is a College Prep and Developmental baseball program dedicated to providing high school student-athletes with the opportunity to earn scholarships to play baseball at the collegiate level. Our main goals are to develop and teach our young men how to play the game of baseball the right way and to have a positive impact on our players. We strive to teach our players the physical and mental fundamentals and skills needed to play college baseball, and to provide them with exposure to coaches. Our program runs Year-Round.
The Midwest Bruins comprised of student-athletes with the work ethic, skills, and desire to pursue the earning of baseball scholarships at the collegiate level. We typically carry high school teams: 17/18U and 15/16U combo teams. But, we will consider the option to open up more teams, which could be single grad-year or multi-grad-year combo teams, if the coaches see fit.
We strive to present the best baseball experiences for our players by providing:
1.) Quality Coaching/Mentoring – the Bruins are coached and operated by experienced coaches from Smith Baseball Academy and other SBA certified coaches.
2.) Quality Competition- the Bruins compete in the highest-level college-level tournaments/showcases in the Midwest as much as possible. We are the only local organization that is part of the KCCBA league which is comprised of some of the top organizations in the Midwest.
3.) Exposure – the Bruins strive to get players as much exposure to as many college coaches/scouts as possible. Through SBA, high school coaching, and our fall/summer programs, Coach Smith corresponds on a daily, weekly, monthly basis with a large network of college coaches. 100% College Offer rate for every senior class we’ve had since starting the program! 102 college commits and counting!
4.) Character/Player Development – the Bruin organization is not solely focused on player exposure/development for our underclass athletes. The program will also focus on character/player development for our older/college committed players as well. Coaches will coach and mentor with class and players will play with class. We will strive to keep building on development and provide mentorship for our student-athletes all the way through high school and into college years and beyond — in both Baseball and in Life.
