HitTrax League starts Dec 2. Registration is open for three programs. Register now
HitTrax League starts Dec 2. Register now

Baseball & softball training in Wilmington, NC

Unlock your full potential

Premier baseball & softball training with data-driven coaching from players who competed at the pro and college level.

Baseball & softball training in Wilmington, NC

Unlock your full potential

You can’t find a better training and team sports facility around!
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Premier baseball & softball training with data-driven coaching from players who competed at the pro and college level.

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  • 4.9Google ratingVerified by Trustindex
  • 20+Years in WilmingtonTrusted by local families
  • 3Coaches drafted by MLB clubsMets, Red Sox and Orioles
  • 2Wilmington locationsIndoor and outdoor training
  • 4.9Google ratingVerified by Trustindex
  • 20+Years in WilmingtonTrusted by local families
  • 3Coaches drafted by MLB clubsMets, Red Sox and Orioles
  • 2Wilmington locationsIndoor and outdoor training

Open now

Registration is open

Register online, then pay on site. Nothing is charged online.

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Open

High School Series

High school players, $210

Sign up on your own and we place you on a roster, or register with a specific team.

Open

HitTrax League

Ages 9 to 14, Dec 2 to 13, $170

Two divisions: Youth for ages 9 to 11 and Middle School for ages 12 to 14.

Open

7/8U Developmental

Ages 7 and 8, 8 weeks, $400

Players work on practically every aspect of the game, from throwing mechanics to hitting mechanics and MORE.

Open now

Registration is open

Register online, then pay on site. Nothing is charged online.

Open

High School Series

High school players, $210

Sign up on your own and we place you on a roster, or register with a specific team.

Register

Open

HitTrax League

Ages 9 to 14, Dec 2 to 13, $170

Two divisions: Youth for ages 9 to 11 and Middle School for ages 12 to 14.

Register

Open

7/8U Developmental

Ages 7 and 8, 8 weeks, $400

Players work on practically every aspect of the game, from throwing mechanics to hitting mechanics and MORE.

Register
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Baseball

Ages 7 through high school

Developmental programs, small-group training and private lessons, from first fundamentals to high school and college recruiting.

Softball

Youth through high school

Data-driven softball training, from core fundamentals to travel teams, showcases and college exposure.

Baseball

Ages 7 through high school

Developmental programs, small-group training and private lessons, from first fundamentals to high school and college recruiting.

Softball

Youth through high school

Data-driven softball training, from core fundamentals to travel teams, showcases and college exposure.

What we offer

Find your program

Camps & Clinics: summer 2026 camps have ended. Dates for next season will be posted on the registration site.

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What we offer

Find your program

More ways to train

Camps & Clinics: summer 2026 camps have ended. Dates for next season will be posted on the registration site.

Not sure where to start?

Book a free consultation

Know your program?

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Rock Solid Baseball Coastal’s affiliated
travel teams

2027 tryouts: dates coming soon

Built for the next level.

Rock Solid’s high school showcase and youth travel teams train year-round at Coastal Athletics, coached by many of the same staff.

Rock Solid Baseball Coastal’s affiliated travel teams

2027 tryouts: dates coming soon

Built for the next level.

Rock Solid’s high school showcase and youth travel teams train year-round at Coastal Athletics, coached by many of the same staff.

High school hitter in a red helmet and red pinstripes waiting on deck High school, 15U and 17U Rock Solid Showcase Showcase rosters for players with college goals, plus recruiting support. Rock Solid youth player in a red jersey celebrating a play Youth travel, 8U to 14U Youth travel teams Competitive teams from 8U, with a clear road to the high school teams.
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Advanced hitting analytics

Data tells the story. Coaching brings it to life.

Our HitTrax system measures exit velocity, launch angle, distance and spray charts, turning every swing into measurable progress.

Exit velocity
How hard the ball leaves the bat
Launch angle
The angle of every ball in play
Distance
How far each hit travels
Spray charts
Where every ball lands
HitTrax simulator screen tracking a hit

Advanced hitting analytics

Data tells the story. Coaching brings it to life.

Our HitTrax system measures exit velocity, launch angle, distance and spray charts, turning every swing into measurable progress.

Exit velocity
How hard the ball leaves the bat
Launch angle
The angle of every ball in play
Distance
How far each hit travels
Spray charts
Where every ball lands
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Fletcher Bates, owner and operator of Coastal Athletics

Coaching staff

Coaches who played at the next level

Owner and operator

Fletcher Bates

A Wilmington native, Fletcher was drafted by the New York Mets out of New Hanover High School. He played 10 seasons of pro baseball and still scouts for the Mets today.

5th
Round pick, 1993 MLB Draft
10
Seasons in pro baseball
5
MLB organizations
Meet the coaches
  • Pete GilardoYouth baseballRed Sox draft pick in 2007. Hit .328 at Dominican College.
  • Michael RooneyYouth baseballOrioles draft pick who reached Double-A. UNCW assists record holder.
  • Nathan KeeterBaseballDivision I starter at Liberty. Wilmington native.
  • Lowell SchwartzPitching & developmentDriveline Certified. Pitched and coached at Blackburn College.
  • Brent RiceYouth baseballCoached by Hall of Famer Billy Wagner. Grew up the son of a coach in Virginia.

Coaching staff

Coaches who played at the next level

Fletcher Bates, owner and operator of Coastal Athletics

Owner and operator

Fletcher Bates

A Wilmington native, Fletcher was drafted by the New York Mets out of New Hanover High School. He played 10 seasons of pro baseball and still scouts for the Mets today.

5th
Round pick, 1993 MLB Draft
10
Seasons in pro baseball
5
MLB organizations
  • Pete GilardoYouth baseballRed Sox draft pick in 2007. Hit .328 at Dominican College.
  • Michael RooneyYouth baseballOrioles draft pick who reached Double-A. UNCW assists record holder.
  • Nathan KeeterBaseballDivision I starter at Liberty. Wilmington native.
  • Lowell SchwartzPitching & developmentDriveline Certified. Pitched and coached at Blackburn College.
  • Brent RiceYouth baseballCoached by Hall of Famer Billy Wagner. Grew up the son of a coach in Virginia.
Meet the coaches

Reviews

Why Wilmington families choose Coastal

  • “These coaches have created a great culture of fun, encouragement, and discipline.”
    Joseph J. Google review
  • “The staff is great with the kids, they run drills to help the kids improve on their baseball skills, & everyone is super friendly & attentive.”
    Melisa R. Google review
  • “My son has gone since 2019 and he has improved insanely. Thanks Fletch!”
    Ned L. Google review

Reviews

Why Wilmington families choose Coastal

  • “These coaches have created a great culture of fun, encouragement, and discipline.”
    Joseph J. Google review
  • “The staff is great with the kids, they run drills to help the kids improve on their baseball skills, & everyone is super friendly & attentive.”
    Melisa R. Google review
  • “My son has gone since 2019 and he has improved insanely. Thanks Fletch!”
    Ned L. Google review
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Two Wilmington locations, indoor and outdoor

A full indoor and outdoor training facility for baseball and softball, with a staff committed to exceptional instruction in a positive yet challenging environment.

Corporate Drive

2049 Corporate Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405

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Technology Drive

4540 Technology Drive, Suite 1
Wilmington, NC 28405

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Hours

Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Saturday and Sunday by appointment

Hours may vary seasonally. Call our office to confirm.

Get a personalized skill evaluation.

Schedule a one-on-one evaluation with one of our professional coaches. We’ll assess mechanics, power, speed and fundamentals, then design a training plan built just for you.

Visit

Two Wilmington locations, indoor and outdoor

A full indoor and outdoor training facility for baseball and softball, with a staff committed to exceptional instruction in a positive yet challenging environment.

Corporate Drive

2049 Corporate Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405

Get directions

Technology Drive

4540 Technology Drive, Suite 1
Wilmington, NC 28405

Get directions

Hours

Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Saturday and Sunday by appointment

Hours may vary seasonally. Call our office to confirm.

Get a personalized skill evaluation.

Schedule a one-on-one evaluation with one of our professional coaches. We’ll assess mechanics, power, speed and fundamentals, then design a training plan built just for you.

Book a free consultation Call (910) 452-5838
Coastal Athletics

Premier baseball & softball training. Data-driven coaching to unlock your full potential.

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2049 Corporate Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405

4540 Technology Drive, Suite 1, Wilmington, NC 28405

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