Welcome to the Ball Yard Academy!
Welcome to the Ball Yard Academy led by Mark Hayward. With more than 30 years of coaching experience Mark provides baseball instruction to players from Little League up through college. Whether Mark is providing individual lessons, camps, or team instruction each player receives individual one on one instruction. Mark provides instruction to players and youth travel teams throughout the Chicago suburbs.
Give your athlete/team a winning-edge this season and contact Mark at 630.217.0039 today!
Email or call for rates and availability.
ballyardacademy@yahoo.com
(630) 217-0039
Mark's Credentials
1969 - Bronco World Series Champ (Oak Park, IL)
1975 - Oak Park-River Forest High School Baseball MVP, 2nd Team All State)
1976-1977 - Triton College, River Grove, IL
1978-1979 - Southern Benedictine College, Cullman, AL
1980 - Freshman Baseball Coach Fenwick HS, Oak Park, IL
2000-2002 - Strikes Baseball Academy, Hitting and Pitching Instructor
2002-2007 - Ball Yard Academy, General Manager and Head Instructor
2006-Present - Ball Yard Academy Private Lessons
Individual Lessons
Mark offers private one-on-one lessons covering all aspects of baseball from hitting to pitching to fielding. Call or email for rates and availability
Camps
The Ball Yard Academy has year round hitting, pitching and fielding camps. Mark leads the camps with assistance from top area high school and college players.
Team Instruction
The Ball Yard Academy offers team training sessions. Mark works with numerous travel teams developing proper hitting, fielding and pitching mechanics. Contact Mark for more information and take full advantage of your winter workouts.
Video of The Week: Zack Weigel
Zack is a top high school players in Illinois who will be playing for Seton Hall next year. Watch as he works with Mark.
Zack talks about working with Mark for throughout his baseball career.