Enrollment is open for our Winter Youth Hitting Academy! Open to ages 6-14. Master the fundamentals of hitting! Bat Speed, Contact Ability/Bat-to-Ball Skills, and Swing Decisions.
HammerZone Sports Pitching Academy teaches players the skills necessary to become ELITE pitchers at every level of play. Enrollment open for ages 8-14!
Enrollment for the Middle School Membership program is open! August 19, 2024 - March 14, 2025. Wednesdays and Fridays, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Enrollment for the High School Membership program is open! August 19, 2024 - February 14, 2025: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: Group 1: 3:30PM - 4:30PM (Baseball), 4:30PM - 5:30PM (Fitness); Group 2: 4:30PM - 5:30PM. Tuesdays & Thursdays: Group 1: 3:30PM - 4:30PM (Baseball), 4:30PM - 5:30PM (Fitness)
Join the High School Softball Membership Program to enhance your skills with specialized hitting development and college-level strength training, led by Coach Jessica Grisler and the Performance Staff!
Experience high-level, motivating coaching year-round with our Small Group Training, ideal for athletes pursuing short-term and long-term goals, or opt for personalized Private Performance training with our tailored programs for individuals aiming for the highest level of play or specific performance goals.
HammerZone Sports are proud sponsors of Fairfax High School Athletics, Fairfax Little League, Vienna Little League, Firebirds Northern Virginia Girls Softball Association (NVGSA), West Springfield Little League, Vienna Girls Softball League (VGSL), Annandale-North Springfield Little League (ANSLL), and The Potomac League College Baseball Summer League.
Hammerzone Sports
HammerZone Sports is a first-class baseball, softball and fitness training facility located in the City of Fairfax. With nearly 10,000 SF of training space, HammerZone Sports is dedicated to equipping athletes with the tools necessary to take their game to the next level and beyond.
HammerZone Sports takes a holistic approach to training athletes with a focus on Educating, Motivating, and Equipping athletes with a foundation for success on and off the field of play. HammerZone Sports coaches are certified to provide sport specific training as well as developing the speed, strength and conditioning needed to excel in competition.
HammerZone Sports’ facility consists of six (6) training lanes/cages, two (2) automated batting cages, Hit Trax Precision Data evaluation equipment, a multi-purpose turf area and a collegiate style weight and training room.
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Testimonials
Jimmy Kaden / Head Lacrosse Coach, Langley High School
The impact Eric has had on the members of our team that attend his training sessions at HammerZone is truly immeasurable. In the 7 months since Eric started working with these athletes, I have noticed a huge change in the speed at which we are able to play with and maintain for long stretches. What has impressed me the most about Eric is his ability develop functional strength and coordination. This has empowered our athletes to develop skills on the field that would not have been possible otherwise. Eric does a great job of creating competition during sessions while keeping things fun to ensure that he is always getting the best out of the athletes he trains.
Mitch Mendler / Head Baseball Coach, Flint Hill High School
We have partnered with HammerZone Sports for the past 2 years. Their flexible schedule has allowed us to get into an indoor space at a moment’s notice. Their staff has provided us with a space that can be transformed to work on our team’s defense, pitching and offense to prepare for the season, or replace a day out on the field that we used to lose. But now thanks to HammerZone we can continue to develop as a team and prepare for the next game like we haven’t lost a day outside. The tools that the facility offers allows us to run a full two team practice no matter the amount of coaches that can attend that particular day. If you are team or player in the local community looking for a spacious, state of the art facility with a knowledgeable staff to grow your game I would look no further than HammerZone.
Jessica Grisler / Fairfax High School Softball Coach
HammerZone gives young athletes a place to excel in not just their sport, but in themselves as people. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and truly care about the athletes that come in and out of this facility. Softball players that can train both sport specific and fitness will have a huge advantage and that is just what HammerZone is all about. I wish I had a facility that provided this type of support when I was a young athlete. I highly recommend bringing your game to the next level and joining the HammerZone family!
Greg Crawford / Fairfax Stars Director
The HammerZone provides our Fairfax Stars teams the ability to train year round working on both the baseball side along with fitness. This has simply been a game changer for our youth athletes and for the success of our teams and program. The Stars motto is “Train, Develop, and Compete.” We now have the ability to attract top level talent from Northern Virginia to the Stars in large part due to highly talented, passionate and committed staff at the HammerZone! As a result, we are fundamentally changing the culture of our travel baseball community in Fairfax. I highly recommend the HammerZone if you want to take your game to the next level!
Mark Royer / UMass - Baseball
Student athletes that have the ability to train year-round and at an indoor training facility have an enormous advantage, especially those that are or have the desire to play at the collegiate level. Players at all levels will benefit from sport specific training as well as fitness training and development. I highly recommend athletes at all levels participate in a training program with a qualified professional organization like The HammerZone!
Sam Ryan / Toronto Blue Jays AA - Pitcher
Making the most of your training opportunities is a great way to take the next step as a ball player. Getting in the weight room, working with a coach on hitting/pitching drills, and staying active will help those looking to take the next step in their sport. I highly recommend the HammerZone Sports group in Fairfax, Va for all of your training needs.
Curtis Corley / Professional Lacrosse Player
Coach Rhodes is a high-energy guy who pushes you to become better. Eric truly cares about his athletes and is constantly watching to make sure you are doing each and every lift with perfect technique. Eric is extremely approachable and listens to his athletes when they would like to try different lifts and he does an amazing job of specializing workouts for each and everyone of his athletes.
Daniel Morris / Professional Lacrosse Player
Working with Eric at the University of Maryland was a great experience that helped me take my athleticism to the next level. He has a wealth of knowledge that can accommodate any number of personalized needs, whether that be preventing injuries, increasing strength or stamina, or just becoming healthier. Working with Eric will make you better, no doubt about it.
Felix Schumann / Northern Arizona University Tennis
Coach Rhodes was my first professional strength and conditioning coach that helped me achieve my best fitness level of my playing career. He is exceptional at building the perfect technique in the weight room especially when doing Olympic weightlifting. Last but not least, Coach Rhodes is an outstanding leader, motivator, and has empathy towards the athlete’s characters.
Roderick Towsend / 3x Gold Medalist
I have had the pleasure of working with Eric Rhodes for two years both as a peer and as a coach. As a 3x Gold medalist representing Team USA at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, I can confidently say that he is the best strength and conditioning coach that I have ever have had the pleasure to work with. As a peer I knew that the D1 athletes that we coached together were in the best hands possible as Rhodes understands that safety is paramount when it comes to athlete development.
Dylan Maltz / Professional Lacrosse Player
Eric was extremely helpful in my overall growth as an athlete while playing lacrosse at the University of Maryland. Not only is Eric a terrific trainer, but also a great person. I always loved having Eric in the weight room pushing us all to be our best!
Manya Puppione / George Mason Women’s Soccer Head Coach
I worked with Eric at the University of Maryland and Marymount University where he worked with our women’s soccer teams as our Strength and Conditioning coach. Eric is very knowledgeable and knows how to apply his expertise and experience to better our student-athletes. Without a doubt I would love to work with Eric again.
Logan Wisnauskas / Maryland Lacrosse Player
Coach Rhodes has played and continues to play an integral part in my athletic career. He is extremely knowledgeable and knows what he’s talking about when it comes to strength and conditioning. It was an honor being able to work with him for the time that I did.
Matt Rahill / University of Maryland Lacrosse Player
Working with Eric for 2 years at UMD was a great learning experience. As a young guy in the weight room, he helped me focus on the fundamentals of strength and conditioning. He was a professional in all aspects of his job and helped me get to where I am today.
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Hammerzone Sports Expert Staff
Marcus Davis
Owner of HammerZone Sports
Eric Rhodes
Director of Performance/Co-Owner of HammerZone Performance
Rick Freeman
Director of Baseball
Nick Gounaris
Assistant Performance Coach
Brock Hunter
Baseball Instructor
Jessica Grisler
Lead Softball Instructor
Walter Lancman
Pitching Instructor
