INFIELD TRAINING PROGRAMS IN VISALIA
Specialized Development for
Baseball & Softball Athletes
State-of-the-art infield training for youth through high school athletes in the Central Valley. Master fundamentals, develop athletic movement, and gain the competitive edge that leads to championship performance and college opportunities.
WHAT YOU'LL ACCESS
Training Built to Develop
Complete Infielders
Every session at IDA is structured to maximize developmenttechnically, athletically, and mentally.
OUR METHODOLOGY
How IDA Training Works
At Infield Development Academy (IDA), every training session is intentionally designed around mastery of fundamentals, purposeful repetition, and uncompromising standards. IDA is dedicated exclusively to the development of elite infielders, providing specialized instruction that goes beyond general baseball training.
Coach Karlan's philosophy blends detailed technical instruction with comprehensive athletic development to build complete, confident, and highly athletic players. His approach emphasizes precision, accountability, and consistency ensuring athletes not only understand proper mechanics, but can execute them instinctively under game-speed pressure.
Each session is strategically structured to maximize quality, game-like repetitions while isolating and refining the core skills essential for infield excellence: efficient footwork patterns, advanced glove presentation and positioning, body control through varying angles, proper arm slot and throwing mechanics, and decisive, high-speed baseball IQ. Athletes are constantly challenged to think, react, and perform as they would in live competition.
Training is conducted in small, carefully organized groups based on age and skill level, allowing for individualized coaching, detailed feedback, and a competitive yet supportive environment. This structure ensures every athlete receives the attention necessary to accelerate development while benefiting from healthy peer competition.
REMOTE TRAINING MEMBERSHIP
Personalized Infield Development
$50/Month
Remote training sessions are delivered through dedicated training platforms that provide direct, consistent communication with Coach Karlan. Each program is fully customized to address your athlete's specific needs, goals, and current stage of development. Whether the focus is correcting a mechanical flaw, refining a particular infield skill, or accelerating overall progression, every remote session is built with intentional structure and measurable objectives.
Athletes receive comprehensive one-on-one video analysis, including detailed breakdowns of movement patterns, footwork efficiency, glove actions, throwing mechanics, and game-speed decision-making. Submitted videos are carefully evaluated, and corrective drills are prescribed with clear instruction and demonstration. Athletes then submit follow-up footage to ensure adjustments are properly executed and progressing.
Participants also gain access weekly drills, along with a weekly training plan designed to reinforce development priorities. Coach Karlan continuously monitors progress, identifies areas for refinement, and adjusts the program to align with the athlete's evolving goals.
Remote training is ideal for athletes seeking intensive skill development, personalized feedback, and accountability particularly those with demanding schedules or limited access to in-person sessions. This format ensures high-level instruction, flexibility, and consistent development regardless of location.
GROUP TRAINING
Group Session Development
$180/Month Inquire About Sibling Prices
The Group Session Development is built for athletes who thrive in a competitive, high-energy training environment while still receiving detailed, expert instruction. Small group sessions are intentionally structured to combine individualized coaching with the competitive atmosphere that challenges athletes to raise their standards and accelerate development.
Groups are carefully organized by age and skill level to ensure appropriate instruction, productive competition, and meaningful progression. This structure allows athletes to train at a pace that matches their ability while pushing them to grow alongside peers who share similar goals and work ethic. Training alongside players from across the Central Valley fosters a strong sense of community, mutual respect, and accountability.
Each session emphasizes fundamental mastery, advanced athletic movement, and game-situation execution. Athletes receive high-quality, game-like repetitions designed to translate directly to competition. Focus areas include infield footwork patterns, glove efficiency, body control through various angles, arm accuracy, situational awareness, and decision-making under pressure.
To maintain the highest standard of instruction and maximize repetitions, enrollment in each group is limited. This ensures every athlete receives direct coaching, detailed feedback, and consistent developmental oversight. Group Session Development Members also receive all the benefits included in the Remote Training Program
TEAM TRAINING
Bring Your Team to IDA
$170/Month
Coaches have the opportunity to bring their league or travel teams to Infield Development Academy (IDA) for specialized infield training designed to elevate the performance of the entire roster. These team-focused sessions deliver structured, high-level instruction tailored to the specific needs of your group while reinforcing defensive standards and accountability across the field.
Team sessions require a minimum of 7 players and are capped at 12 to ensure optimal instruction, meaningful repetitions, and individualized feedback within the team setting. This controlled training environment allows Coach Karlan to address both individual mechanics and collective defensive execution, ensuring every athlete benefits while the unit improves as a whole.
Each session emphasizes fundamental precision, advanced footwork efficiency, glove consistency, throwing accuracy, communication, situational awareness, and coordinated team defense. Athletes train in game-like scenarios that promote chemistry, build trust, and establish a shared defensive identity.
Team training is ideal for preseason preparation, mid-season refinement, or focused development of your infield unit. Whether your objective is to tighten defensive execution, reinforce fundamentals, or raise the overall standard of play, IDA provides a professional environment that supports measurable team growth.
For team pricing, scheduling, and availability, please contact us directly.
WHO WE TRAIN
Youth Through High School Athletes
IDA serves baseball and softball athletes from youth (8-12) through high school, with programs designed for each developmental stage. Youth athletes build foundational skills and develop proper mechanics early. Teen and high school athletes refine advanced techniques, increase game-speed repetitions, and prepare for college opportunities. Every athlete, regardless of age or current skill level, receives expert instruction focused on their specific developmental needs. Our proven track record includes 75+ athletes who've gone on to play college and professional baseball, demonstrating the effectiveness of our approach at every level.
WHAT COACHES & ATHLETES SAY
Proven Results Across the Central Valley
From youth athletes to college players to professional coacheshere's what the baseball and softball community says about training at IDA.
START YOUR DEVELOPMENT
Request Your Video Evaluation Today
Ready to transform your infield game? Submit your video evaluation to get placed in the right training group. Coach Karlan will review your video and contact you with information about getting started at IDA. Limited spots available for athletes committed to defensive excellence.
