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About Us

Hoover Baseball Club was established in 2007 to compete in competitive local baseball leagues and tournaments. We coach the coaches to coach the kids. Our initial team was formed from area players zoned for Hoover High School. That core group of players won the Alabama High School State Championship in 2017.

We conduct evaluations to assist in initial creation of teams in addition to yearly tryouts to fill the specific needs of each team under HBC. It is our policy not to cut or release players each year. Our goal is to establish long term relationships requiring investment. Individual players interested in finding a team within our organization are encouraged to contact us directly in June of each year.

Where We Play

Tournaments are held across the southeast with local and regional tournaments. Larger regional tournaments range from Atlanta, GA, Memphis, TN and Orlando, FL. Our 12u teams participate in the Cooperstown Field of Dreams Tournament in Cooperstown, NY.

Local tournaments usually remain within a 1-hour commute from Birmingham, AL. Most recently, our younger teams have begun play in Over the Mountain Competitive League providing scheduled mid-week games. Our tournament schedule and games played will be based on tournament availability primarily Perfect Game, PBR, and Grand Slam.

CHAMPIONS PLAY HERE

Coaching Philosophy

It is important that a coach take more than a casual interest in his players. Competition is an important element of any sport. We have a strong belief in hard work, discipline, and a desire to get 1% better each day. We thrive on competition and improving daily in each skill set both mentally and physically. If a player can handle competition and strives to do his very best, then he will be prepared for any opponent he faces on or off the field. Winning will take care of itself.

We also want to prepare each of our athletes for the next level. Some players do not have the God-given ability to play high school baseball, but each player will be given an opportunity to prepare themselves for this challenge, both intheir baseball skills and their mental approach.

The basis of this philosophy comes from three actions we emphasize with all players:

Be ready.
Have a game plan.
Execute your plan.

If the players follow this simple approach, they will be independently successful, and our teams will also be successful.

Coaching Style

Our coaching style is very simple. Prepare each athlete to play the game to the best of his ability. We do this by putting pressure on him in practice comparable to that of a game situation. When he is in the pressure of the game and must execute at a higher level, he will have the confidence taught in practice to execute. We demand a lot in practice, both physically and mentally. Practice is for coaching. Games provide opportunity for players to showcase their talents and abilities.

Primary Coaching Objectives

Be firm and fair.
Explain
Never stop teaching and learning the game.
Role model respect.
Have fun.

Core Standard Beliefs

TEAM OVER SELF – We believe that the name on the front of the jersey matters more than the name on the back. Success comes from sacrifice, shared goals, and putting the team first.
ACCOUNTABILITY IN EVERYTHING – We hold ourselves to high standards — on the field, in the classroom, and in our behavior. We take ownership of our actions and strive to do things the right way.
ATTACK THE DAY – We believe success is earned through consistent effort, discipline, and preparation — not entitlement. We show up every day ready to compete and get better.
CHARACTER COUNTS – Talent may open doors, but character keeps them open. We value humility, honesty, and integrity in how we lead, follow, and represent our school.
COMMITMENT TO DEVELOPMENT – We are dedicated to developing our players physically, mentally, and emotionally. We use modern training, film, data, and one-on-one coaching to help each player reach his full potential.
PLAY WITH CLASS, COMPETE WITH FIRE – We respect the game. We hustle, we play hard, and we carry ourselves with pride and sportsmanship — regardless of the scoreboard

Mission Statement

Hoover Baseball Club’s mission is to provide a high-quality tournament baseball program to children living in areas proximal to Hoover. We seek to provide those players who have the interest, dedication and abilities the opportunity to develop their character and baseball skills through instruction, training with an expanded number of games against the best competition available.

Testimonials

“Over the past two years, HBC has visibly increased my son’s enjoyment of and confidence in playing baseball. HBC’s level of organization and coaching knowledge has allowed him to handle adversity within a competitive environment and improve from the result. These are important and valuable lessons that apply beyond baseball.”

Chris Monti