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Baseball & Softball Lessons
Private Lessons & Player Development
Take your game to the next level with personalized private lessons designed around your individual needs and goals. Every session is carefully tailored by our experienced and knowledgeable coaching staff to help athletes develop their skills, build confidence, and maximize their potential.
Using advanced training technology, including the industry-leading HitTrax system, our coaches can provide detailed hitting analysis and valuable data-driven feedback to help athletes understand their performance and make meaningful improvements.
Whether you’re looking to improve your pitching, catching, hitting, defense, approach, or confidence, our coaching staff is here to help.
Meet our private lesson coaching staff below!
Batting Tune-up with Coach Blades
Coach Blades, founder and leader of BladesAPA, is now offering personalized hitting analysis for athletes looking to take their offensive game to the next level.
Using advanced technology like HitTrax, combined with his experience and knowledge of the game, Coach Blades will provide athletes with detailed feedback and actionable instruction to help improve their swing, approach, and overall performance at the plate.
Take a deeper look at your swing, understand where you can improve, and build a better offensive game.
Get to know Coach Blades!
Kyler Blades was born and raised in Whitefish, Montana playing football, basketball, baseball, and golf. He went on to play college baseball at Wenatchee Valley College and was a captain his senior year at Pacific Lutheran University. Kyler was a recipient of the NWAC Athletic Leadership Award and also was named to the NWAC All-Academic team. He later received the highest transfer decoration at Pacific Lutheran University becoming a Provost Merit Scholar. He spent the bulk of his senior year compiling studies to present to the Kinesiology department on the effects of strength training on adolescent and preadolescent athletes.
Improve your game with Coach Blades!
30 minute sessions only.
Lessons with Coach Forrest
Coach Forrest is our go-to coach for pitching mechanics while also bringing a wealth of knowledge to every other area of the game, including catching, hitting, and fielding.
Each session is personalized to the individual athlete, focusing on their specific goals and areas for improvement. With the help of advanced training technology, including HitTrax, pitching machines, and more, Coach Forrest combines proven instruction with a strong baseball IQ to help athletes better understand the game and improve their performance on the field.
Get to know Coach Forrest!
A Whitefish native, Coach Forrest grew up playing for the Whitefish Bulldogs before continuing his baseball career at St. Olaf College in Minnesota, where he was a standout left-handed pitcher. Coach Forrest began his coaching career for BladesAPA 3 years ago and has truly enjoyed giving back to community and helping the next generation of athletes reach their goals.
Whether you're looking to refine your pitching mechanics, improve your overall skills, or simply gain a deeper understanding of the game, Coach Forrest is ready to help you take your game to the next level!
***Coach Forrest & Coach Evette work in tandem when it comes to lessons and availability. If coach Forrest cannot take on any new clients, you will be directed to another qualified coach.
Lessons with Coach Evette
Coach Evette, or Coach E, leads the Softball Program at BladesAPA, bringing experience and a passion for developing athletes at every level. With a background in collegiate softball, she has experience coaching all aspects of the game, including pitching, catching, hitting, and fielding.
Every athlete is different, which is why Coach E takes a personalized approach to each session. She begins by assessing the player’s current skill level, understanding their goals, and identifying areas for growth. From there, she creates a focused training plan designed to build skills, increase confidence, improve softball IQ, and help each athlete reach their full potential.
Her coaching experience extends beyond softball. Coach E has also coached multiple baseball teams with the Flathead A’s, giving her a strong understanding of the game from both sides of the diamond.
Whether you’re a softball or baseball player, Coach E is ready to help you sharpen your skills, strengthen your fundamentals, and take your game to the next level.
Get to know Coach E!
Coach E grew up in Helena, Montana and went off to play at Division 1 softball program at Stetson University. She had the privilege of playing against some of the most competitive programs within the country, including several Power 5 schools. Coach E played 2nd base after sustaining a shoulder injury and was known for her power hitting. Upon graduating, it has been her mission to give back to softball and baseball community her wealth of knowledge from her experiences.
***Coach Forrest & Coach Evette work in tandem when it comes to lessons and availability. If coach E cannot take on any new clients, you will be directed to another qualified coach.
Lessons with Coach Caden
Coach Caden is now offering baseball lessons for youth athletes looking to take every aspect of their game to the next level!
Combining advanced technology like HitTrax with his playing and coaching experience, Caden provides personalized instruction designed to help athletes develop their skills, build confidence, and reach their full potential on the field.
Get to Know Coach Caden!
A Columbia Falls, Montana native, Caden played for Columbia Falls High School and the Flathead A’s before transitioning into coaching. He has been actively involved with several BladesAPA programs, including our summer and fall baseball programs.
We’re excited to have Caden on board and look forward to him sharing his knowledge, experience, and passion for the game with the next generation of baseball players!
*** Athletes ages of 10 and younger are the best fit for Coach Caden
30 minute sessions only.
Small Group Lessons!
Looking to sharpen your skills and build a stronger foundation in baseball or softball in a group setting? Sign up for our Small Group Lessons! These sessions offer an affordable way to train, pairing 3 to 5 athletes with one coach for focused, high quality instruction. It is the perfect opportunity to get extra reps, receive top level coaching, spend time with friends, and learn from each other in a fun and supportive group environment. Click the button below.