Orlando, FL · Youth Baseball & Softball Academy

Build the Champion
Inside Every Athlete.

Elite baseball & softball training, speed & agility coaching, and competitive travel teams for athletes ages 6–18. Led by former MLB pitcher Adrian Hernandez and a staff of dedicated coaches.

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11
Travel Teams
8U–18U
Age Groups
MLB
Expertise
7
Days a Week

What We Offer

Programs Built to Develop Champions

Position-specific training, year-round development, and the systems that turn raw talent into refined, college-ready athletes.

Youth baseball player connecting on a swing at the plate

Baseball Training

Hitting, pitching, fielding, catching, and base-running fundamentals taught by specialized coaches.

  • Individual & small-group sessions
  • Position-specific instruction
  • Indoor & outdoor facilities
Youth fastpitch softball player making contact on a swing

Softball Training

Aces Sweet Hearts Softball — fastpitch fundamentals, mental toughness, and college-track development for girls.

  • Fastpitch mechanics
  • Strength & conditioning
  • Travel team pipeline
Youth athlete sprinting in speed and agility training

Speed & Performance

Sports-science backed speed, strength, and agility training. Train like a college athlete — built for youth ages 7–18.

  • Sprint mechanics & acceleration
  • Plyometric & explosive power
  • 4 progressive tiers, 8-week cycles
Aces Sports Academy travel baseball team celebrating in the dugout

Travel Teams

Competitive travel programs from 8U through 18U — tournament play, exposure, and college recruiting support.

  • Year-round tournament schedule
  • College placement support
  • Showcase exposure

Aces Travel Baseball

Compete. Develop.
Get Recruited.

Our travel teams compete in regional and national tournaments year-round — designed to push athletes against the best competition while building the skills, habits, and exposure needed for the next level.

Open tryouts every season. Spots are limited and earned.

Tryout Info
Aces Baseball Academy Summer Camp 2026
Summer Camp 2026

Hit. Throw. Compete.

June 1 – Aug 7  ·  10 Weeks  ·  Ages 6–14
Register Now →

Age Divisions

11 Travel Teams. Every Level.

8U
Ages 7–8
9U
Ages 8–9
10U
Ages 9–10
11U
Ages 10–11
12U
Ages 11–12
13U
Ages 12–13
14U
Ages 13–14
15U
Ages 14–15
16U
Ages 15–16
17U
Ages 16–17
18U
Ages 17–18
Aces Performance · Sports-Science Backed

Train Like a College Athlete.
Built for Youth.

The Aces Speed & Performance Program is engineered around the same principles used by Division I strength and conditioning programs — acceleration mechanics, plyometrics, periodization, and recovery — delivered in age-appropriate progressions for athletes 7–18.

Every session is coach-led, every athlete is measured, every cycle is built to make you faster, stronger, and more explosive.

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55 MIN
Per Session
5
Pillar System
8 WK
Cycles
Youth athlete in full sprint during Aces speed training
● Live PerformanceAces · ORL
+0.4s
Avg. 40-Yd Drop
Average measured improvement after one 8-week cycle.

The 5-Pillar System

Every Session. Every Time.

A repeatable, periodized framework borrowed from the best collegiate programs in the country.

01

Dynamic Warm-Up

Mobility, activation, and movement prep to get the body ready and the nervous system firing.

02

Performance

Acceleration, top-end speed, change-of-direction, and reactive agility — the moves that win games.

03

Strength

Age-appropriate resistance work building the foundation for explosive power and injury resistance.

04

Core & Conditioning

Anti-rotation core work plus sport-specific conditioning so athletes finish games stronger than they start.

05

Recovery

Cool-down, stretch, and recovery protocols to lock in adaptation and reduce soft-tissue injury risk.

Performance Tiers

4 Tiers. One System.

Athletes are placed by age and movement readiness — then progressed when the standard is earned.

Tier 1

Rookie

Ages 7–9

Movement literacy. Body awareness, coordination, and the joy of training.

  • Fundamental motor skills
  • Coordination & rhythm
  • Confidence-building drills
Tier 2

Developmental

Ages 10–11

Speed mechanics introduced. Building the engine before adding load.

  • Sprint mechanics
  • Bodyweight strength
  • Reaction & agility
Tier 3

Prep

Ages 12–14

The breakout years. Power, plyometrics, and progressive resistance training.

  • Plyometric & jump training
  • Resistance training intro
  • Position-specific speed
Tier 4

Performance

Ages 15–18

The high-school engine. Built for varsity, college recruiting, and showcase season.

  • Olympic lift variations
  • Max-velocity sprint work
  • Combine prep & testing

Measurable Results

We Test. We Track. We Improve.

Every athlete is benchmarked at the start of each cycle so progress is real, visible, and earned.

10-Yd
Acceleration
40-Yd
Top Speed
Pro
Agility Shuttle
Vert
Vertical Jump
Homeschool Athletes & Educators

Train by Day. Learn for Life.

A daytime athletic program built for homeschool families in Orlando. Combine elite-level speed, strength, and sport-specific training with structured PE credit and a community of like-minded student-athletes.

Daily morning training blocks
PE & athletic credit support
Baseball, softball, speed & agility
Educator collaboration welcome
Co-op and small group friendly
Ages 6 through 18
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Adrian "Duquecito" Hernandez — Director and former MLB pitcher (New York Yankees, Milwaukee Brewers)
Adrian Hernandez
Director · Former MLB Pitcher
Adrian Hernandez delivering a pitch for the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium
On the mound · New York Yankees

Meet the Director

Major League Experience.
Major League Standards.

Adrian "Duquecito" Hernandez brings a lifetime of elite baseball to every athlete who walks through our doors. A former Major League pitcher with the New York Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers, Adrian began his career with the Cuban National Team — where he helped Los Industriales win two National Championships.

Today, his mission is simple: pass that knowledge, work ethic, and standard down to the next generation. Every Aces athlete trains under a coaching philosophy built at the highest level of professional baseball.

MLB Career
Yankees · Brewers
International
Cuban National Team
Championships
2× Cuban National Champion
Focus
Youth Development

Coaching Staff

Built by Coaches Who've Been There.

Every Aces athlete trains under coaches with elite-level experience — from Major League Baseball to Puerto Rico's national programs.

Coach Juan Velázquez — Head Coach, former Puerto Rico National Team coach (World Baseball Classic 2023)
Juan Velázquez
Head Coach · World Baseball Classic 2023

From Atlanta Braves draft pick to coaching Team Puerto Rico in the 2023 World Baseball Classic — Coach Juan brings a rare resume to the Aces academy. His philosophy blends elite-level technical precision with the heart and discipline of Puerto Rican baseball, training every athlete by the same standards used to develop national-team talent.

Playing Career
  • 1997Drafted by the Atlanta Braves
  • 2001Minnesota Twins
  • 2006Puerto Rico National Team
Coaching Career
  • Puerto Rico National Team — World Baseball Classic 2023
  • Puerto Rico Professional League
  • Colombia Professional League
WBC 2023 Coaching Staff Pro League Coach · PR / Colombia Bilingual · EN / ES

The Aces Difference

Why Families Choose Aces

01

Expert Coaching Staff

Specialized coaches for hitting, pitching, fielding, and catching — low player-to-coach ratios so every athlete gets real attention.

02

Modern Facilities

Indoor and outdoor training spaces. Regulation fields and multi-purpose indoor cages let us train year-round, weather or not.

03

Full Athlete Development

Skills, strength, speed, recovery, and mental toughness — the complete package every serious athlete needs to advance.

04

Exposure & Placement

Tournament play, showcases, and college recruiting support to help our athletes move on to high-level competitive baseball.

05

Personalized Plans

Every athlete gets a development plan tailored to their position, level, and goals — not a one-size-fits-all program.

06

Tournament Play

Year-round travel tournaments give our athletes real-game reps against the best competition in Florida and beyond.

More Ways to Play

Cage Rentals & Birthday Parties

Rent a private batting cage for your team or solo session. Or throw an unforgettable baseball-themed birthday party at the academy your kid already loves.

Cage Rentals Private indoor batting cages available for hourly rental at Aces Sports Academy in Orlando, FL

Private Batting Cages

Reserve a cage for hitting work, soft toss, or live BP. Indoor cages let you train year-round, weather or not.

  • Hourly & half-hour blocks
  • Bring your own crew or coach
  • Team & recurring discounts available
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Birthday Parties Kids celebrating a custom baseball-themed birthday party at Aces Sports Academy in Orlando, FL

Custom Birthday Parties

Throw the party every kid wants. Batting cages, games, and coach-led activities at the academy — we handle the fun, you bring the cake.  Custom packages tailored to your group.

  • Private use of cages & turf areas
  • Coach-led games & mini clinics
  • Custom packages — ages 6 and up
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Free Evaluation

Your First Visit Is Free.

Bring your athlete in for a free skill evaluation — baseball, softball, or speed & performance. We'll assess where they are, talk goals with the family, and recommend the right program. No pressure, no commitment.

30–45 minute skill assessment with a coach
Honest feedback on strengths & areas to develop
Personalized program recommendation
Step Up For Students scholarships accepted
Phone
(689) 312-9568
Email
[email protected]
Location
5515 S Orange Ave
Pine Castle, FL 32809
Hours
Open daily 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Free evaluations: Mon–Fri 3:00–7:30 PM, Sat 9 AM–1 PM
Homeschool evaluations: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM

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