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Join Santa Monica Baseball Academy this fall for our Fall Ball Camps at Memorial Park!
Our professional coaches provide top-level instruction for players of all skill levels. Athletes will practice pitching, catching, hitting, fielding, and base running in a fun and supportive environment.
This developmental program focuses on building the core fundamentals that create a strong foundation for future success. Players are grouped by age and ability to maximize growth and confidence.
Advanced Players Elevate Their Training!
Take your game to the next level! The Elite Fall Ball Camp is built for advanced players, travel ball athletes, and All-Star candidates ready to push their skills further.
Our professional coaches provide focused instruction on advanced techniques, including:
This camp is designed for serious players preparing for championship-level baseball. With individualized attention, our coaches help athletes refine strengths, improve weaknesses, and build the confidence to compete at the highest level.
SMBA Pitching & Catching Clinics!
Work one-on-one with SMBA’s pitching and catching coaches in this unique mini-camp experience! Designed for baseball players ready to add power, improve mechanics, and sharpen their skills, this clinic provides targeted instruction to take your game to the next level.
Players will focus on:
Extras: Each participant receives the official SMBA swag bag, including a lightweight backpack, team pin, sports bracelet, batting grip tape, and an SMBA tee-shirt!
Step up to the plate and sharpen your swing! Our hitting clinics give players the tools to improve mechanics, balance, power, and pitch recognition through expert coaching and high-rep drills. From one-day sessions to our weekly training program, athletes work on swing mechanics, agility, and game awareness while building confidence at the plate.
Join Santa Monica Baseball Academy this fall for our Fall Ball Camps at Memorial Park!
Our professional coaches provide top-level instruction for players of all skill levels. Athletes will practice pitching, catching, hitting, fielding, and base running in a fun and supportive environment.
This developmental program focuses on building the core fundamentals that create a strong foundation for future success. Players are grouped by age and ability to maximize growth and confidence.
What to Bring:
Baseball attire (hat, cleats), water, sunscreen, and snacks. Subway lunch orders are available for delivery before noon.
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Memorial Park
Tuesday, September 23
9:00am – 3:00pm
Ages: 6–14
Join Santa Monica Baseball Academy this fall for our Fall Ball Camps at Memorial Park!
Our professional coaches provide top-level instruction for players of all skill levels. Athletes will practice pitching, catching, hitting, fielding, and base running in a fun and supportive environment.
This developmental program focuses on building the core fundamentals that create a strong foundation for future success. Players are grouped by age and ability to maximize growth and confidence.
What to Bring:
Baseball attire (hat, cleats), water, sunscreen, and snacks. Subway lunch orders are available for delivery before noon.
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Memorial Park
Thursday, October 2nd
9:00am – 3:00pm
Ages: 6–14
Spend your day off on the diamond! Join Santa Monica Baseball Academy this Veterans Day for a full day of skill-building and fun. Players will train with professional coaches on pitching, hitting, fielding, and base running, all while being grouped by age and ability for the best learning experience.
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Memorial Park
Ages: 6–14
Tuesday, November 11
9:00am – 3:00pm
Join Santa Monica Baseball Academy for our Elite Fall Ball Camp at Memorial Park!
This advanced camp is built for travel ball players and All-Star candidates looking to push their game further. Players will receive individualized coaching and high-level drills covering stance, footwork, backhands, double plays, bunt coverage, rundowns, and situational play.
What to Bring: Baseball attire (hat, cleats), water, sunscreen, and snacks.
Subway lunch orders are available for delivery before noon.
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Memorial Park
Thursday, October 2
9:00am – 12:00pm
Ages: 10–14
Join Santa Monica Baseball Academy for our Veterans Day Elite Camp at Memorial Park!
This camp is designed for advanced players preparing for championship-level baseball. Athletes will receive focused instruction on hitting, fielding, pitching, and situational play, with drills that build speed, agility, and game awareness. Players will be challenged to sharpen their strengths and improve weaknesses in a positive, competitive environment.
What to Bring: Baseball attire (hat, cleats), water, sunscreen, and snacks.
Subway lunch orders are available for delivery before noon.
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Memorial Park
Tuesday, November 11
9:00am – 12:00pm
Ages: 10–14
Join Santa Monica Baseball Academy for our Fall Pitching & Catching Camp at Memorial Park!
Pitchers and catchers will receive focused, one-on-one instruction from SMBA coaches. Players will develop pitching grips, mechanics, and velocity, while catchers work on framing, blocking, and defensive skills. Individual evaluations ensure athletes improve where they need it most.
What to Bring: Baseball attire (hat, cleats), water, sunscreen, and snacks.
Subway lunch orders are available for delivery before noon.
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Memorial Park
Tuesday, September 23
9:00am – 12:00pm
Ages: 10–14
Join Santa Monica Baseball Academy for our Veterans Day Pitching & Catching Camp at Memorial Park!
Pitchers will refine grips, mechanics, and velocity while catchers focus on framing, blocking, and defensive skills. With one-on-one instruction, coaches will evaluate each athlete to target strengths and areas for improvement.
What to Bring: Baseball attire (hat, cleats), water, sunscreen, and snacks.
Subway lunch orders are available for delivery before noon.
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Memorial Park
Tuesday, November 11
9:00am – 12:00pm
Ages: 10–14
At Santa Monica Baseball Academy, we believe that baseball is more than just a game - it is a way of life. We are committed to building a community of like-minded baseball fans who share our passion for the sport.
Join SMBA for our Fall Hitting Clinic at Memorial Park! Players will work with professional hitting coaches on swing mechanics, balance, and pitch recognition. Drills include agility, timing, and base running to build confidence and power at the plate.
Memorial Park
Tuesday, September 23
9:00am – 12:00pm
Ages: 10–14
Step up your game at our Fall Ball II Hitting Clinic! Players will refine their swings, improve velocity, and develop a stronger approach at the plate. Training also covers balance, agility, and situational hitting to prepare athletes for the next season.
Memorial Park
Thursday, October 2
9:00am – 12:00pm
Ages: 10–14
Spend your day off sharpening your swing at our Veterans Day Hitting Clinic! Athletes will receive expert instruction on swing mechanics, timing, and plate discipline. With a focus on confidence and power, this clinic is perfect for players looking to finish the fall strong.
Memorial Park
Tuesday, November 11
9:00am – 12:00pm
Ages: 10–14
Weekly Hitting Clinic – Oct 19 – Dec 14
Take your training further with our Weekly Hitting Clinic at Airport Park! Over 8 weeks, players will sharpen mechanics, improve balance, and gain confidence at the plate through high-rep drills, machine work, and one-on-one coaching. A perfect way to prepare for the 2026 season.
Airport Park
Sundays, Oct 19 – Dec 14 (No class Thanksgiving week)
Session 1: 10:00am–11:30am
Session 2: 11:30am–1:00pm
Ages: 10–14
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Order at camp sign in by 10am then rest easy knowing your child is getting a nice box lunch on time and delivered fresh!
Other programs talk about elite training and put the words on your chest! At SMBA, we put elite in your HEAD, so you play the way you dreamed of!
We concentrate on fielding, hitting, pitching, throwing, catching the RIGHT way with true fundamentals! We lay a foundation of elite sports performance training to enhance players athleticism, to make them more explosive, quicker and more dynamic!! If you bring it, you will get it from us! Every day is a new day of learning and fun in a positive environment with excellent coaches! Players learn the proper techniques for fielding, throwing, how to swing the bat properly, pitching fundamentals, speed and agility to help their athleticism and we scrimmage at the end of each day for players to take what they learned in the morning and play it in the afternoons!
Our Elite Camp is an advance baseball training camp for players who would like to advance their skill sets for USA baseball, travel ball tournament teams, Allstar tournaments and baseball showcases and more! This is an elite camp for baseball players looking to improve fitness, skill sets and add more power to their game!! We know what they are looking for at each position and how to prepare you to be at your best!
We train you at building your evaluation score and your core metrics! Players will work one-on-one with professional instructors to evaluate their level of play and where to add strength to any weakness in their game!
August 18- 20th!
• Players should bring their own gloves to camp.
• Players should wear a hat and sunscreen.
• Players bring their own bats
.• Catchers must bring own gear
• Baseball pants and socks are recommended
• Players are responsible for packing their own snacks, and drinks.
9 am – 12N
Ages: 10-14
Memorial Park
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info: santamonicabaseballacademy@gmail.com
Each Friday we finish off a great week of baseball and softball with our very own SMBA Handel's Fridays! Players line up for a cool treat after lunch ( lactose intolerant flavor available!) $7 per cup of enjoyment!
- Players of all abilities are welcome. Complete fundamental instruction with beginning concepts, terminology, and knowledge of the game. Our instructional lessons will be the first fundamental steps toward competitive baseball. Players learn the fundamentals of baseball and how to work as a team for a common goal. Players will learn the basics of hitting, base running, fielding. pitching and throwing techniques at this level. A stronger emphasis will be placed on playing by the rules and setting a strong fundamental baseball foundation to ready players for higher level.
While the player should have basic fundamental skills, the goal of this division is to improve the player's skills and to place less emphasis on the competitive aspects of the game. Strong player development will be in effect at the intermediate level. The instructional design is to reinforce fundamental and introduce advanced concepts of youth baseball in a friendly, yet competitive environment with a strong emphasis on instruction and skill development. The focus is still on fundamentals and building a solid knowledge of the positions; the approach and the physical demands of the game. The Intermediate aspects IMPROVES the player, to build confidence, to prepare the player for increased competition, teamwork and the necessary skill level that players will develop to progress towards their next division or tryout. Intermediate players will fine-tune their skills and develop teamwork to prepare them for the upcoming season. While many players will have basic skills, the goal of the Intermediate clinics is to improve these skills and more emphasis on getting the most out of the player at this stage of his or her development.
The player at this level has attained solid, strong, baseball knowledge and skills. The players at this level have developed into strong, confident baseball players. The pitching, fielding hitting is more skilled, player development is more advanced and position players are being taught advance techniques to further their skills. Advance players should demonstrate at all levels, the advance skills, leadership, and maturity with the ability to enhance their skills development, their rules knowledge, and situational baseball play in a competitive environment. Pitching, catching, baserunning, fielding or hitting will not stop with coach intervention for introductory rules teaching. Pitchingm Catching, Baserunning, hitting, and fielding will be more aggressive in nature. Their will be more specialization and coaches will be moving at a faster pace. The use of “off-speed” pitches, high velocity at bats should be age appropriate when assessing classes. The Advance clinic provides increased competition, teamwork and skill level that players have developed over the years, with a strong emphasis on polishing skills, improving dynamics and/or taking the player to a whole new level or approach to the game. The advance level is demanding and requires players full and immediate concentration at all times!
Work on your game one-on-one with a top hitting instructor! Learn how to develop a major league swing from the beginning!
SMBA summer camp started off with a bang! And never stopped from our Father's Day games with parents, Menchies Yogurt and plenty of baseball fundamentals, skills with fitness and conditioning !
Cole van den Helder
Playing and Coaching experience includes:
Division 1 baseball athlete at University of Oregon, UC Irvine, and OCC
California Community College Baseball State Championship Tournament MVP
2018-19 Best Male Athlete of the Year
First Team All-Orange Empire Conference 2019
2019 California Community College All-Southern California Team
SMBA 14U Travel Ball Assistant Coach and Pitch Coach
Joshua Ravin
Playing and Coaching experience includes:
Former- LA Dodgers
Former - Atlanta Braves
- 16U & 19U National Team Pitching Coach
JV Coach Brentwood High School
Tyler Mortensen
High School Varsity Player
26th Pick drafted out of high school
Former - San Diego Padres
16U & 19U National Team Pitching Coach
SMBA 11U Travel Ball Coach
Jihad Hoffman
High School Varsity Player
San Francisco State University
SMBA 14U Travel Ball Head Coach
SMBA 10U Travel Ball Head Coach
16U & 19U National Team Hitting Coach
Max Price
High School Varsity Player
Max is a former division 1 short stop with coaching expertise in middle infield and hitting.
SMBA Player trainer and middle infield specialist!
Robinson McGiffin
High School Varsity Player
Kwantlen University in British Columbia and Southland baseball
powerhouse Fullerton College player.
Head JV Coach St. Monica High School
SMBA 12U Head Travel Ball Coach
SMBA 11U Head Travel Ball Coach
16U & 19U National Team Middle Infield Coach
Jonny Soto
High School Varsity Player
West LA College Player
LA Parks and Recs Head Baseball coach
SMBA 12U Travel Ball Assistant Coach
SMBA 11U Travel Ball Assistant Coach
The SMBA SUMMER camp experience is a baseball training camp for players who would like to advance their skill sets for little league, pony leagues, travel ball, Allstars and more! We bring a strong fundamental approach to the game to give players confidence to go out on the playing field and execute! We know how to train for each position and how to prepare players to be at their best! Players will work one-on-one with SMBA instructors in a group setting to evaluate their level of play and where to add strength to any weakness in their game! Players will be working with coaches to prepare them for “next level” play!
Participants Ages: 6-14yrs
Stay ready for the 2025 season, travel ball and Allstar season by upping your game! Players will get individual attention, knowledge and skills at their level of development for strong confident baseball players. Our drills and instruction cover areas such as stance, backhands, double plays, bunt coverage, footwork, ground balls and fly balls, rundowns, and situational play! We work on hitting and getting proper swing mechanics and bat rotation! This camp is designed to teach players the proper techniques for baseball. Our SMBA coaches know how to work with your player so they can be the best that they can be!
Players are separated by age and ability for optimum coaching!!
Subway lunch available at noon!
Memorial Park
July 21-August 20
9a-3p
Ages: 6-14
The SMBA summer baseball camp is a fundamental baseball training camp for players who would like to advance their skill sets for youth recreational baseball, travel ball and much more! Players will get individual attention, knowledge and skills at their level of development for strong confident players!
August 18- 20th!
Ages: 6-14
9am-3pm
Memorial Park, Santa Monica
Subway Lunch Available at sign in and delivered at noon!
We end each week on Friday with Handel's Ice Cream !
Registration is open!
Better! Faster! Stronger!
We concentrate on fielding, hitting, pitching, throwing, catching the RIGHT way with true fundamentals! We lay a foundation of elite sports performance training to enhance players athleticism, to make them more explosive, quicker and more dynamic!!
We have Subway! Order your lunch with camp for delivery at noon!
August 18- 20th!
Ages: 10-14
9am-12N
Memorial Park, Santa Monica
August 18- 20th!
Summer Break Softball Camps!
Get professional Instruction, with background checked and coaches who are vetted for expereince and softball knowledge! Our program is all about doubling down on drills and instruction cover areas such as backhands, double plays, bunt coverage, foot work, ground balls, taking proper angles to the ball, fly balls, rundowns, and situational play!
Memorial Park
Santa Monica
Ages: 6-14
9am-3pm
Subway Lunch Available at sign in and delivered at noon!
We end each week on Friday with Handel's Ice Cream !
The SMBA SUMMER camp experience is a baseball training camp for players who would like to advance their skill sets for little league, pony leagues, travel ball, Allstars and more! We bring a strong fundamental approach to the game to give players confidence to go out on the playing field and execute! We know how to train for each position and how to prepare players to be at their best! Players will work one-on-one with SMBA instructors in a group setting to evaluate their level of play and where to add strength to any weakness in their game! Players will be working with coaches to prepare them for “next level” play!
Participants Ages: 6-14yrs
Stay ready for the 2025 season, travel ball and Allstar season by upping your game! Players will get individual attention, knowledge and skills at their level of development for strong confident baseball players. Our drills and instruction cover areas such as stance, backhands, double plays, bunt coverage, footwork, ground balls and fly balls, rundowns, and situational play! We work on hitting and getting proper swing mechanics and bat rotation! This camp is designed to teach players the proper techniques for baseball. Our SMBA coaches know how to work with your player so they can be the best that they can be!
Players are separated by age and ability for optimum coaching!!
Subway lunch available at noon!
Memorial Park
August 18- 20th!
9a-3p
Ages: 6-14
You play hard, you learn a lot, now you get to cool off each Friday with Santa Monica's own Handel's Ice Cream! Handel's is available for purchase after lunch with a variety of flavors and Sorbet!