2025 Coach Q Hitting Camp – Development Across Every Level

One of the most unique and impactful aspects of the 2025 Coach Q Hitting Camp was the wide range of athletes involved. This year’s group included hitters from 9U through 21U and college-level players, all training under the same development framework. While ages, physical maturity and experience varied, every athlete was evaluated against national age-group benchmarks, ensuring the data provided meaningful and accurate context.

Over the 10-week program, athletes were tested at Week 1, Week 5, and Week 10, allowing us to measure not just how hard players could hit the baseball, but how consistently they could reproduce quality contact relative to their peers across the country.

Why National Comparisons Matter

Exit velocity numbers are only useful when placed in the proper context. A 40 mph average at 9U can place an athlete above the national average, while a 70+ mph average at the 18U–college level reflects advanced strength and sequencing. By comparing each athlete’s data to national age-group standards, we are able to identify true development rather than just raw numbers.

Across the camp, a large percentage of athletes finished the program on par with or above national averages for their age group, with several athletes exceeding benchmarks typically seen at the next level up.

Age-Group Highlights vs National Averages

9U–12U

Younger athletes showed some of the most impressive relative gains. Players such as Madsen, Jared, Magnus and Calien finished the program either on par with or above national averages in average exit velocity. More importantly, many significantly reduced their MV–AVG gap, indicating improved efficiency and repeatable swing patterns — a key separator at younger ages.

13U–15U

At the middle age levels, hitters began converting improved mechanics into stronger output. Athletes like Kyle and Matthew consistently produced averages and max velocities that ranked above national norms, while refining alignment, timing and adjustability. These are the age groups where consistency often lags behind strength, making their tightened MV–AVG gaps particularly encouraging.

18U–21U and College-Level Athletes

Advanced hitters such as Luca, Stephen, Wyatt and GM demonstrated exit velocities that sit firmly at or above national averages, with several max velocities reaching elite ranges. For these athletes, the focus was not on chasing higher numbers, but on controlling output, improving adjustability and maintaining athleticism through the swing — all critical for success at higher levels of competition.

Learning Across Ages and Experience Levels

What made this environment special was the shared learning space. Younger athletes were exposed to what efficient, high-level movement looks like, while older players reinforced fundamentals like rhythm, balance and timing. This multi-age environment accelerated understanding and created a culture built on development rather than comparison.

That culture was strengthened by the instructional staff. Camp instructors included current and former college players and professional athletes, giving participants firsthand insight into what is required to compete at the next level. Athletes weren’t just taught drills — they were shown how data, movement quality and decision-making connect to real game situations.

Data With Purpose

The data collected throughout the camp was never used to rank athletes against one another. Instead, it served as a development tool, helping each player understand where they stand relative to national standards and what steps are needed to continue improving. Every athlete left with age-levant benchmarks, clear goals, and a roadmap for offseason and in-season work.

Moving Forward

Each athlete leaves the 2025 Coach Q Hitting Camp with a clearer understanding of their swing, how it compares nationally and what they need to do to progress. The combination of objective data, age-appropriate expectations, elite instruction and individualized feedback is what makes this camp truly special.

From 9U athletes building foundational movement patterns to college-level hitters refining elite skills, the camp proved that when development is measured properly and taught the right way, athletes at every level can grow — and often outperform national expectations.