Eagles Nest Training Facility
What is The Eagles’ Nest?
The Eagles’ Nest is JAYBAL’s dedicated year-round player development facility. It serves as the primary hub for offseason training and is also used for team and individual development during the season. This facility has been several years in the making and reflects JAYBAL’s commitment to long-term player development.
The Eagles' Nest is located at 402 11th Ave SE
October - December Memberships & Reservations
1. MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
Train at the Eagles’ Nest with the option that fits your player. Memberships are available to eligible JAYBAL players ages 9 and older (must turn 9 by April 30, 2027).
Coached Hitting Classes + Open Access: Up to three one-hour coached classes each week, plus independent Open Access training. Small groups of up to four players per cage include individualized development and evaluations. Video, Blast Motion and Rapsodo are used when appropriate.
Open Access Only: Independent training with available cages and equipment. Coached classes are not included.
2. PRICING & BILLING
Coached Hitting Classes + Open Access: $99/month.
Open Access Only: $39/month.
Applicable processing fees are added at checkout.
Family discount: Each additional player in the same family enrolled in the Coached Hitting Classes + Open Access Membership is $69/month, plus processing fees.
Financial assistance: JAYBAL does not want financial challenges to prevent a player from training at the Eagles’ Nest. If cost is a concern for your family, please contact Michael privately to discuss assistance.
The paid fall program runs October 19–December 18, 2026, with payments scheduled October 19 and November 19. There is no December payment for the fall program. Late signups are prorated.
Both memberships receive complimentary Holiday Open Access December 19–January 3. This includes independent training only; reservations and supervision rules still apply.
To cancel a membership, contact Michael at least 72 hours before renewal. No refunds are provided for the remainder of a paid month. Review the full terms and facility agreement in Swift before purchasing.
3. HOW TO SIGN UP
• Use the Swift button below to sign in or create one parent/guardian account using your own name and email.
• Add each player as a Family Member in your Swift profile, using the player’s name.
• Purchase a separate membership for each player. Select that player as the membership holder rather than the parent. Use coupon code NESTFAMILY at checkout for each additional player in the same family to receive the $69/month rate. Apply it to that player’s Coached Hitting Classes + Open Access Membership at checkout. This discount does not apply to Open Access Only Memberships.
• Complete the required facility agreement and check that each membership is assigned to the correct player.
4. HOW TO BOOK COACHED CLASSES
Sign in to your family’s Swift account, choose Coached Hitting Classes, select an available time and the player attending, and confirm using that player’s membership credit. Check the player’s name on the confirmation. Each player needs a separate reservation, including siblings attending the same class. If Swift will not let you book another player into the same session, contact Michael for help.
Classes are one hour:
Monday–Thursday: 3:30, 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 PM.
Friday: 3:30 and 4:30 PM.
No coached classes November 25–27. The final fall classes are December 18.
Each coached membership receives three credits per Sunday–Saturday week. One credit books one class. Book up to seven days ahead using a credit for the week the class takes place. Unused credits do not carry over.
Cancel more than two hours before class to return the credit. Online cancellation closes within two hours; late cancellations and missed classes use the credit. Contact Michael for illness or an emergency.
5. OPEN ACCESS DETAILS
Open Access is independent training without coached instruction. It is included with both membership options. Players ages 14 and younger must have an adult with them.
Choose Open Access Reservations in Swift and reserve a one-hour time for each player attending. Back-to-back reservations are welcome when available. Open Access does not use coached class credits.
Hours:
Monday & Wednesday: 5 AM–2 PM and 7:30–11:30 PM.
Tuesday & Thursday: 8 AM–2 PM and 7:30–11:30 PM.
Friday: 5 AM–3 PM and 5:30–11:30 PM.
Saturday & Sunday: 5 AM–midnight.
Thanksgiving follows the normal Thursday schedule.
Please reserve in advance and check Swift for current availability. Up to 16 players share the facility at one time. Each reservation provides a place to train; cages and equipment are shared. Please rotate and make room for other players.
Schedules may change for member demand, rentals, camps or other facility activities. Check Swift before coming in.
6. FACILITY ENTRY
An Open Access reservation is required. Michael will provide temporary entry instructions while the new door-access system is being completed. Updated instructions will be shared when the system is ready after October 27th. Please contact Michael before your visit if you have not received entry information.
Follow all safety, supervision and conduct rules in the facility agreement.
7. QUESTIONS & HELP
Michael Smith
Email: michaelsmithjaybal@gmail.com
Call or text: 701-320-9027
Please reach out for help with registration, player profiles, family discounts, financial assistance or facility entry. We’re happy to help your family get started.
Use the Swift button below to register and book your next visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is the Eagles’ Nest?
The Nest is a 60’ x 100’ indoor building that includes a 60’ W x 70’ L x 14’H fully caged turf training area designed to support a wide variety of baseball activities.
How can the cage area be set up?
The caged turf area is highly flexible and can be configured in multiple ways, including:
- One large open space for defensive work
- One to Four full-length 70-foot batting/throwing cages
- Up to 8 Shorter 35-foot cage configurations for station training
This flexibility allows JAYBAL to tailor the space to the specific needs of each age group and training session.
Who can use the Eagles’ Nest?Current memberships are available to eligible JAYBAL players ages 9 and older. Players ages 14 and younger must have adult supervision during Open Access.
Waiver & facility access agreement
Use of the Eagles’ Nest is subject to safety, supervision, access, and conduct policies. Full waiver and facility agreements will be reviewed and signed during membership registration.
What training equipment is available at the Eagles’ Nest?
The facility is equipped with top-of-the-line baseball training tools, including:
- High-end L-screens and field screens
- 8 Large Baseball carts stocked with 120 balls.
- Portolite Pitching mounds
- Hack Attack Jr pitching machines
- TruFlight AceBallz pitching machine balls for high velocity machine training
- Various Driveline and Marv Throwing and hitting plyo balls
- Dynamax Medicine Balls and The Crossover Symmetry TORQ Systems
- Jaeger Sports Arm Care J-Bands
- Driveline throwing warm-up and recovery tools
- Pocket Radar velocity guns
- Blast Motion bat sensors
- Driveline Baseball Bat Speed training bat system
What is the plyo ball wall and how is it used?
The Eagles’ Nest features a 20-foot wide, 16-foot tall plyo wall used for throwing development. Players use specialized baseball plyo and medicine balls to work on:
- Throwing mechanics
- Arm strength
- Arm care and durability
The increased wall height allows players to safely simulate long toss indoors, making it possible to maintain throwing programs year-round.
Why was the Eagles’ Nest created?
The Eagles’ Nest was created to give JAYBAL players access to consistent, high-quality development opportunities regardless of weather or season. The goal is to provide a structured, baseball-specific environment that supports skill development, injury prevention, and long-term growth for JAYBAL players.
Having a dedicated indoor baseball space greatly increases availability and flexibility, making it easier for players to fit training into busy schedules. It also allows JAYBAL to fully utilize modern training tools and provide a more efficient, organized, and purposeful training environment.
The Eagles’ Nest was opened through the support of Matt and Mollie Perkins, to help bring this long-term vision to life for our players and families.