What Prospect Training Academy does

Prospect Training Academy (PTA) is a privately held youth and high school baseball training organization founded in 2015 and operating across southeastern Wisconsin. The company serves athletes ages 8U through 17U across three program tiers — PTA (primary teams), PTA South (regional Pleasant Prairie sub-brand), and PTA Triple A (flexible-schedule competitive option) — through 34 teams and four owned or controlled facilities totaling more than 90,000 square feet of indoor turf, 12+ batting cages, and 10 outdoor fields in Oak Creek, Franklin, and Pleasant Prairie. PTA also operates PTA University, a hybrid academic-athletic program for homeschooled 7th-12th graders.

Revenue is generated through per-player season team fees ranging from $995 (8U entry level) to $3,895 (Specific Coach Program), plus private lessons, camps, Fall Ball leagues ($325-$375 per player), facility rentals ($150-$200 per slot), and a small sponsorship stream. Pricing is unit-based and annual, with discounts of 20-30% on camps and lessons offered to enrolled team players. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on referrals, word-of-mouth from existing families, and structured tryouts rather than paid acquisition; social media, weekly publications (#PTAWay Weekly, Prospects in College), and quarterly newsletters (The 10th Inning) drive year-round family engagement.

The organization's stated differentiators are an experienced coaching staff including former MLB players, college coaches, and active professionals; a codified "PTA Way" development philosophy (Prepared, Tough, Accountable) documented in published Player and Coaches Guides; and a documented outcome track record of 135+ college commits since 2016, including 40+ alumni currently competing on college rosters and several alumni now playing in MLB partner leagues (Angels, Rays, Tigers affiliates). The underlying technology stack is light — the organization uses external performance partners such as Trackman and Watts+Diesel, runs registration through Playbook365 and Runswift, and does not disclose a proprietary core platform.

Name

Prospect Training Academy

Legal name

Prospect Training Academy

Website

https://prospectacademy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Prospect Training Academy is a privately held youth and high school baseball training organization in southeastern Wisconsin, serving 400+ athletes annually across 34 teams and four facilities with a credentialed coaching staff and documented 135+ college commits since 2016.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Baseball Training Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Sport Skill Academies (Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, etc.) (MPAKAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Strength & Conditioning / Athletic Performance Training (HSADAEAB), Goalkeeper/Pitching/Position-Specialty Training Programs (MPAKAJAF), Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF)

Keywords

• Youth baseball training
• Competitive travel baseball
• Private baseball lessons
• Athletic skills development
• High school baseball programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Oak Creek

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Youth & High School Team Fees: The primary revenue stream is season-based team fees charged per player. Fees range from $995 (8U) to $1,450 per player depending on age and program tier, covering a defined number of practices, league games, tournaments, and uniforms.
2. Private Lessons: PTA offers private baseball lessons (30-60 minutes) to both PTA players and external athletes, hosted at the 13th Street indoor facility. Revenue is generated per session on a per-lesson basis.
3. PTA University Tuition: PTA University is a full-day and partial-day academic-athletic hybrid program for home-schooled athletes (7th-12th grade), charging $995-$1,495 per session depending on the option selected (full day or athletic portion only).
4. Camps: PTA runs baseball camps (youth and high school pitching, hitting, fielding/catching) available to both PTA players and outside athletes. Revenue is generated per camp registration.
5. Fall Ball League Fees: PTA organizes and operates fall baseball leagues by age division (11U-17U), charging $325-$375 per player, which includes league games, a jersey/hat, and in some divisions a tournament entry.
6. Bring a Team / Team Program Options: PTA offers a 'Specific Coach Program' ($1,775-$3,895 per player) where PTA handles all administration, fee collection, league/tournament registration, uniforms, and provides paid coaches for practices. Also offers a Triple A Program ($1,400 per player) with fewer included services.
7. Facility Rentals: PTA generates revenue by renting its facilities for games and practices to external teams and organizations. Game slot rentals at The Rock and RecPlex cost $150-$200; practice slot rentals at 13th Street cost $150 per session.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Prospect Training Academy (PTA) is a Wisconsin-based youth and high school baseball development organization that fields competitive travel baseball teams, delivers private instruction, runs seasonal camps and fall ball leagues, and operates PTA University, a homeschool academic-athletic hybrid program. The academy provides year-round structured training combining team play, individual coaching, strength and conditioning, and academic support for athletes targeting college baseball opportunities.

Product overview

Prospect Training Academy (PTA) is a baseball training organization operating as a multi-program platform. The core offering consists of structured team-based baseball training programs for athletes ages 8U through high school, with three main program tiers: PTA (primary teams), PTA South (regional Pleasant Prairie division), and PTA Triple A (competitive flexible-schedule option). Supporting products include private lessons, seasonal camps, Fall Ball league, and the Bring a Team to PTA program for external teams joining under PTA structures. Additional services encompass PTA University (homeschool academic-athletic hybrid), High School Player Profiles for recruiting, and publications including The 10th Inning newsletter, PTA in College alumni tracking, and PTAWay Weekly player highlights. The organization operates across four Wisconsin facilities: 13th Street Training Facility (Oak Creek), MOSH Performance Center (Franklin), Rock Sports Complex (Franklin), and Pleasant Prairie RecPlex (PTA South).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PTA Travel Baseball Teams Competitive, team-based travel baseball rosters for youth and high school athletes, with structured season schedules, coaching staffs, and tournament participation aimed at developing college-level players.
• Private Baseball Lessons One-on-one and small-group skill instruction covering hitting, pitching, fielding, and position-specific development, delivered by individual PTA coaches for athletes seeking targeted improvement.
• Baseball Camps Seasonal multi-day training camps that deliver concentrated baseball instruction, skill drills, and evaluation sessions for youth and high school players.
• Fall Ball Leagues Off-season competitive league play during the fall, allowing athletes to continue game reps, refine skills, and stay active outside the regular spring/summer season.
• PTA University (Homeschool Hybrid Program) An academic-athletic hybrid that pairs homeschool coursework with structured daily baseball training, strength and conditioning, and competitive team play for high-school-age athletes seeking a flexible college-prep pathway.
• Strength and Conditioning Programs Athletic performance programming that uses Watts+Diesel strength systems to build baseball-specific strength, mobility, and conditioning for enrolled athletes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 135+ college commits since 2016, including 31 in the 2025/26 class alone
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Boucher Automotive GroupminorOthersBoucher Automotive Group has been serving Wisconsin drivers for nearly 40 years with a customer-first approach. As a PTA sponsor, they support the organization's athletes, families, and coaches by contributing to high-quality training, leagues, and experiences across PTA facilities. Their sponsorship provides on-site and digital brand exposure aligned with youth development and community impact.
• Behr ElectricminorOthersBehr Electric is a woman-owned electrical contractor based in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, serving the community since 2002, specializing in residential, multi-family, new construction, and remodels. As a PTA sponsor, they support youth development and community engagement, providing customizable sponsorship options including facility monitor ads, helmet decals, jersey logos, wall signage, and digital signage.
• Watts+DieselcoreTechnology or IntegrationWatts+Diesel is a performance training company that partners with PTA to provide speed and strength training within the PTA University program and broader strength and conditioning curriculum. They provide integrated strength programming through PTA's app, giving athletes a physical edge that carries onto the field. Their trainers work alongside PTA coaches to deliver sport-specific performance training.
• Wisconsin Virtual LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWisconsin Virtual Learning is PTA University's primary online charter school partner. PTA helps students enroll with Wisconsin Virtual Learning and other approved online providers (Options Online Academy, Wisconsin Virtual Academy, K12, iForward Wisconsin, Acellus Academy). PTA provides a comfortable on-site environment at MOSH Performance Center for student-athletes to complete their daily studies, with staff assistance available.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• East Cobb Baseball: One of the most prominent travel baseball organizations in the U.S., operating team-based competitive programs with tournament play across age divisions - directly comparable to PTA's core team-season and tournament model.
• Marucci Elite: National-level baseball development organization affiliated with Marucci sports equipment brand, running elite travel teams and showcases; comparable to PTA in targeting high-end amateur baseball development with structured coaching and tournament programming.
• EvoShield Canes: Premier national travel baseball organization running elite teams across multiple age divisions with tournament-based competition; operates comparable model to PTA's competitive team program with regional tryouts and league play.
• Baseball Performance Academy (BPA): Multi-location baseball training and competitive team organization operating across the Midwest; closely comparable to PTA in facility-based training model, team programs, and tournament participation.
• Florida Pokers: Well-known Florida-based travel baseball organization with competitive teams across age divisions; directly comparable to PTA in delivering team-based competitive baseball development with tournament circuits and college placement focus.
• Orlando Scorpions: Elite travel baseball organization based in Florida running nationally competitive teams; comparable to PTA in providing structured year-round coaching, college recruiting exposure, and tournament-based development pathways.
• Perfect Game: Largest baseball-focused scouting and tournament organization in the U.S.; operates showcases, tournaments, and amateur player development. Directly comparable to PTA in serving elite amateur baseball talent and is referenced by PTA staff (Jon Rivamonte also works for PBR Tournaments).

Broad incumbents

• USA Baseball (NTIS): National governing body for amateur baseball in the U.S. that runs identification and development programs; PTA coach Adam Dewane has worked the USA Baseball NTIS circuit, indicating organizational adjacency and benchmark for elite amateur development.

Emerging players

• Dreams Park / Cooperstown All Star Village: Tournament destination operators hosting premier youth baseball tournaments including the Cooperstown Dreams Park series; comparable to PTA's tournament-focused delivery model and a potential partner/competitor for tournament hosting.

Regional players

• Chicago Scouts Association: Regional travel baseball organization serving the greater Chicago/Midwest market with competitive teams; comparable to PTA in geographic positioning and tier of competitive youth baseball programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ProspectsBSB
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ptabaseball
• Facebookfacebook.com/ProspectBSB
• Instagraminstagram.com/prospectsbsb
• TikToktiktok.com/@prospectsbsb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/prospect-training-academy-pta-

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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