Boone Baseball Academy | High Country Baseball Coaching

Our Story

Hey. I'm Coach English.

I grew up loving the game. I played it at the college level as a shortstop at Wingate University, and I've never stopped believing that baseball teaches kids something you can't learn in a classroom — how to fail, reset, and come back stronger.

I've lived in Boone since 2008. I teach Public Speaking at Appalachian State University. I'm a REALTOR® with Boone Realty, helping people put down roots in the High Country. And I'm coaching a little league team of kids who remind me every single practice why the game matters.

Boone Baseball Academy exists for every kid in the High Country who loves the game — regardless of skill level, background, or experience. My job is simple: help your player get better, build their confidence, and fall deeper in love with baseball.

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Coaching Philosophy

Four Words.
Everything Else
Follows.

Hustle

For the game, for your teammates, and for yourself — every practice, every at-bat, every groundball. No half-speed. No shortcuts. You bring it every time.

Respect

For the game's traditions, for the umpires, for coaches, for opponents, and for yourself. Respect isn't optional — it's the foundation.

Growth

Every player is a work in progress — and that's exactly the point. We measure success by whether you're better today than yesterday.

Fun

Baseball is supposed to be a blast. Hustle, Respect, and Growth matter deeply — but none of it means anything if the kids aren't having fun.

The Diamond Philosophy — Hustle, Respect, Growth, Fun

Programs

What We Offer

⚾

Small Group Clinics

4–8 Players · 75 Minutes

Groups of 4 to 8 players working together on specific skills in a structured, high-energy environment. Real coaching, real repetition, real improvement.

Fill Out Interest Form → Join the Academy →

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Private Coaching

One-on-One · 75 Minutes

Tailored sessions built around your player's specific needs — mechanics, fielding, pitching, baserunning, or confidence. The fastest path to real improvement.

Book a Session → Join the Academy →

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Camps & Mini-Camps

Half & Full Day

Intensive half-day and full-day camps — serious skill work, real game situations, and a whole lot of baseball. Announced to members first, then open to the community.

Get Notified → Join the Academy →

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Why BBA

Built Different.
On Purpose.

🎓 Coached by Someone Who's Been There

Coach English played college baseball at Wingate University and has spent decades studying and teaching the game. This isn't a side project — it's a calling.

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🏔️ Rooted in This Community

Coach English has lived, worked, taught, and served in the High Country since 2008. He's not passing through. He's your neighbor — and he's invested in this place.

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🤝 Built for Every Kid

No tryouts. No cuts. No atmosphere that makes your kid feel like they don't belong. If your player loves baseball, there is a place for them here.

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✅ Small Groups. Real Coaching.

Clinics are kept intentionally small — max 8 players — so every player gets genuine attention, not just a spot in a crowd.

🌨️ Year-Round. Rain or Shine.

Both outdoor and indoor training options year-round — so development never stops, rain or shine.

📣 A Coach Who Can Actually Teach

As an Appalachian State University adjunct professor of Public Speaking, Coach English knows how to communicate clearly, patiently, and effectively with players of every age.

Curriculum

Every Aspect.
Every Season.
Every Kid.

Boone Baseball Academy covers every aspect of the game across all four seasons. Every month offers clinics covering hitting, pitching, defense, speed, athleticism, and the mental side of the game. Over a full year, every member touches every category.

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Hitting

Mechanics
Bat Speed & Power
Pitch Recognition
Small Ball & Situational Hitting

🎯

Pitching & Throwing

Pitching Mechanics
Arm Care & Throwing
Warm-Up & Injury Prevention

🧤

Defense

Infield Defense
Outfield Defense
Catching & Receiving
Position-Specific Training

🏃

Baserunning & Speed

Baserunning & Stealing
Speed & Explosiveness

💪

Athleticism & Health

Athletic Movement & Agility
Strength & Physical Development
Nutrition & Recovery

🧠

Baseball IQ & Character

Game Situations
Umpire Awareness & Rules
Mental Game & Confidence
Leadership & Teammate Culture

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Summer

Development & Pure Fun

🍂

Fall

Back to Basics

❄️

Winter

Indoor Excellence

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Spring

Game Ready

Meet the Coach

The Guy Behind
the Program

Playing

College shortstop at Wingate University — NCAA Division II powerhouse. Graduated 1999.

Teaching

Adjunct Professor of Public Speaking, Appalachian State University, Boone

Real Estate

Licensed REALTOR® with Boone Realty (#326163), serving all six High Country counties

Community

High Country resident since 2008. Rooted, invested, and not going anywhere.

Coaching

Active youth baseball coach in Watauga County

Jason English is a college-trained shortstop, an Appalachian State University adjunct professor of Public Speaking, and a REALTOR® with Boone Realty — but most mornings, he's just a guy who loves baseball and loves helping kids get better at it.

Coach English was the shortstop at Wingate University in Wingate, North Carolina — home of the Bulldogs, one of the premier NCAA Division II programs in the country. In 2021, Wingate baseball reached the pinnacle of the sport, capturing the NCAA Division II National Championship.

My coaching philosophy is straightforward: Hustle, Respect, Growth and Fun. Every player is a work in progress, and development never stops. Baseball is a game. It is perfectly designed to teach you about life while you're having fun.

"Baseball is a game. It is meant to be played. It is perfectly designed to teach you about life while you're having fun."

— Coach English

Membership

Join the Academy

One membership. Full access to the BBA clinic calendar for your player's age group. No tiers. No confusion. Just baseball.

BBA Academy Membership

$99/month

Cancel anytime. No contracts.

Full access to all group clinics for your player's age group
Small group format — max 8 players per session
Year-round, indoor and outdoor programming
Private coaching sessions at member rate — $62.50/session $125
Summit Sports Batting Cage access at exclusive BBA rate — $20/month (normally $49/month)
Monthly check-in via text or email from Coach English
Direct communication with Coach English

Join Now — $99/month

Flexible Options

No Membership?
No Problem.

Not ready to commit to a membership? BBA offers drop-in options so any player can experience the program before joining.

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Drop-In Group Clinic

$65 per session

Join a single group clinic — no membership needed
Max 8 players per session — subject to availability
75 minutes of structured coaching
No commitment required

Book a Drop-In

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Private Coaching Session

$125 per session

One-on-one with Coach English
75 minutes focused entirely on your player
Personalized mechanics and development
Members pay $62.50 — half price

Book a Private Session

Already a member? Your private sessions are always half price — just email Coach English to book.

Where We Train

Our Training
Locations

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Watauga County Rec Center

Our primary outdoor home base. Open air, full diamond, everything a baseball player needs when the weather cooperates.

231 Complex Drive, Boone, North Carolina

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Summit Sports Indoor Facility

Our official indoor training home and facility partner. Premium batting cages — our go-to when the High Country weather has other plans.

278 Industrial Park Drive, Boone, North Carolina

⚾ Members: Coach English will reach out directly before each session to confirm location based on weather and your player's needs. You'll always know exactly where to show up.

Get Started

Reserve Your Spot

We have launched our first sessions and I want to make sure every player gets placed in the right group. Fill out the form below and I'll reach out to you personally.

— Coach Jason English

Group 1

Ages 4–9

Fundamentals, multi-skill format, emphasis on fun

Group 2

Ages 9–13

Focused development, one theme per session

Group 3

Ages 13–15

Advanced deep-dive format, competitive reps

Tell Me About Your Player

I'll follow up personally to get your player placed in the right group.

Fill Out Interest Form →

Opens in a new tab. Takes about 60 seconds.

Sign Participant Waiver →

Required before your player's first session.

Get in Touch

Ready to Get
Your Player Started?

Call or Text

(828) 773-1902

Email

BooneBaseballAcademy@gmail.com

Location

Boone, North Carolina

No pressure. No commitment. Just a conversation about baseball and what's the right fit for your player.

Coach English typically responds within one business day.

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