Loyal to My Soil Baseball Camp hosted by Tyson and Joe Ross, held at ITA Fitness
On February 6, 2021, MLB brothers and Bay Area natives Tyson and Joe Ross hosted a free baseball camp for high school players, hosted at ITA Fitness.
An All-Star staff of current and former pros led the Loyal to My Soil Baseball Camp, including Oakland A's legend, Vida Blue, a Hall of Famer who won three consecutive World Championships, the Cy Young and AL MVP awards, and was a six-time All-Star.
Also present to coach the players were Shooty Babbitt, Darrin Lewis, Shawn Dunston Jr., BJ Boyd, Bip Roberts, James Harris, Brian Guinn Sr., Brian Guinn Jr., Dave Jefferson, and Okoyea Dickson.
The goal of the camp was to spread sports equity and empower the next great generation of Black and brown baseball stars in the Bay Area!
Loyal to My Soil Baseball Camp hosted by Tyson and Joe Ross, held at ITA Fitness
Spring Training Program
AG Fitness presented a professional Spring Training style program. The program was offered for two age groups (6-11 and 11+), with space for 30 players in each session.
During our Spring Training, we focused on baseball development, speed-work and fitness fundamentals. We worked in small groups to develop and improve player techniques and ability. Each body conditioning segment was dedicated to the improvement of form, techniques, and the development of power needed to become a stronger player.
Open Hitting Workshop
Former professional baseball players, Archie Gilbert and BJ Guinn of SSM presented an open hitting workshop where players worked on all aspects of hitting.
We worked in small groups to develop and improve the players’ techniques and approach. Each segment was dedicated to the improvement of form, techniques, and the development of proper mechanics to maximize one’s swing.
Fall 2019: 4th Annual Fall Clinic in partnership with NOLL/SOLL
Over 200 youth baseball players from across the Bay Area participated in a day-long clinic, with activities ranging from speed drills, to tee work, to infield and outfield work. Archie Gilbert brings together former teammates from his professional playing days, including former A's favorites Jemile Weeks and Chris Carter, to host drills and provide training guidance to the youth players.
2018 A's Youth Baseball Clinic
Every year, the Oakland A's partner with NOLL/SOLL to host a day of fun and baseball drills with hundreds of Bay Area youth baseball players. The A's coaching staff works in partnership with Archie Gilbert to host a day-long camp filled with infield and outfield work, tee work, teaching pitching form, and footwork drills.
Tough Mudder 2019
Over 20 gym members came together as a team to participate in the Tough Mudder challenge at the Sonoma Raceway. Members took their training outside of the walls of the gym to participate in the 5K course, getting filthy dirty and wet while supporting each other through each crazy obstacle.
AG Fitness members participate in their second ToughMudder competition!