ABOUT HARDBALL NY
The Original Hardball Training Center opened in Miami, Florida in 1993 with the goal of preparing its players both physically and mentally to help develop the winning attitude and skills necessary for success. In the winter of 2008, Hardball (New York) was established in Elmsford, New York, grounded in the same philosophies to become"Where the Student-Athlete Trains".
The Hardball Training Center includes 9,000 square feet of climate-controlled indoor space. It is equipped with batting cages, pitching tunnels, and utility space .
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Our indoor, climate-controlled batting cages are available for individuals, teams or groups and can be reserved in advance. Private instruction for the development of proper pitching, hitting, and defensive mechanics, along with drills and strategy is available with our staff of top instructors as part of our comprehensive program.
Hardball camps and clinics are offered throughout the year, including summer camps and holiday breaks. Baseball and Softball players are coached by professional instructors, each of whom has achieved collegiate and/or professional level success. With plenty of fun and hard work, groups will focus on developing proper pitching, catching, hitting, and fielding mechanics. We strive to improve each player's game, sportsmanship and leadership skills.
OUR STAFF
Our professional instructors, each of whom has achieved collegiate and/or professional level success are trained to develop players of all ages and skill levels. This group of professionals are very dedicated to each player and strive to improve each player's game, sportsmanship and leadership skills.
BILL SULLIVAN
OWNER/PRESIDENT
Hardball NY Owner, President, and Co-Founder Bill Sullivan served as the Head Baseball Coach at NCAA Division II Mercy College for 15 years. During his tenure he coached several All-Conference honorees, including Japan League and former Major League pitcher Brian Sweeney.
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Sullivan began his coaching career after playing for legendary skipper and mentor Gene McDonald at La Salle, a NCAA Division I program. He first served as an assistant coach for three years at Mercy College under Timmy Kelly, before taking the helm for the 1994-95 campaign.
Sullivan's baseball background reaches beyond the collegiate level as he has also directed and instructed at numerous youth camps and clinics, including Triple Play Baseball Academy, Cooperstown Diamond National Youth Baseball Academy, University of Miami, Barry University, and Mercy College. During his career he has instructed hundreds of aspiring young athletes, with many alumni going on to collegiate careers.
Sullivan was a three-sport athlete at Clarkstown North, participating in baseball, football, and basketball. During his final year he was selected to play in the Exceptional Seniors Game. He began his own collegiate career at Nichols College, where he posted a 5-3 record as a starting pitcher during his freshman season under coach Al Makasion. Sullivan transferred to La Salle, playing three years under McDonald. He pitched and played the infield during his career with the Explorers.
Sullivan also carries a strong educational background, serving as a teacher for a combined 12 years at Preston High School and Clarkstown North High School. Prior to that he played for three years at Division I La Salle University where he pitched and played the infield. Sullivan is a 1991 graduate of La Salle, earning a bachelors degree in secondary education.
HARDBALL TRAVEL TEAMS
Hardball NY Baseball Teams are a highly competitive brand of travel baseball. Players will be coached by our professional staff, each of whom has achieved collegiate and/or professional level of success. See Below for more details regarding each of our programs!
HARDBALL BASEBALL TEAMS
- Teams are Coached by Professionals who are former
college/professional players and/or current college coaches
-This program competes in 3 seasons of league play and local tournaments
(League Play and Tournaments will vary per age group)
HARDBALL ELITE TEAMS
-Teams are Coached by Professionals who are former
college/professional players and/or current college coaches
- This program competes in 3 seasons of league play and top level tournaments in the Northeast
(Seasons Played and Tournaments vary per age group)
