OUR PROGRAMS

TPL Elite
Hitting Program

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making good swing decisions with the right Swing

Just like with pitching, hitting is extremely hard! You have to move your body in a way to create the maximum amount of torque while getting a long, weighted object in position to then rotate your hips and trunk in a way that rotates this long, heavy object at a high speed and along a path that connects it with a ball a few inches in diameter moving a high velocities towards a location you are unaware of, at speeds and with spins (vertical and horizontal) that you are unaware of, and it is up to you to decide if that pitch is hittable and then hit it in place where no one is. Not that hard, right? When you think about it, it's any wonder anyone gets a hit at all. And none of this even brings into account the neuroanatomy of hitting a baseball; i.e. the amount of time you have to make a swing decision. This makes hitting a baseball all the more harder and that much more amazing.

Our Elite Hitting Program is our answer to all these difficult things when it comes to hitting. This program is designed for novice to advanced hitters (middle school to professional) to help them develop their swing and swing decisions to be able to dominate the zone. All of our hitter’s begin with our in-house assessment, which you can read about here.

Our Approach

In our Elite Hitting Program athletes will begin with a swing assessment where we will use HitTrax, Rapsodo, and High Speed Video to break down an athlete's swing mechanics. From there the athlete will learn and develop:

Drill Series for mechanical deficiencies

Swing prep strategies

Bat path strategies

Bat speed and control

Hitting IQ

All of our hitters will go through a 4-6 week progression with planned deloads built in that includes Swing Mechanics, Bat Speed, Bat Path and Barrelling, Game Speed, Pitch Interpretation, and Live At-bats. Throughout all of this the hitters will learn Swing Strategies that will help them make better decisions at the plate that will lead to more hits, better hits, and a more dominant presence at the plate.

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Take a look at our availability to schedule an in-person assessment.

Trevor Kirk
DI baseball player

What our Athlete's Are Saying

My time at the Performance Lab has fundamentally shaped the way I’ve been able to train as an athlete. I’ve been introduced to first class training philosophies, equipment, and recovery methods that are second to none. Drew and his staff are incredibly knowledgeable and truly care about molding athletes that are able to train and compete at peak condition.
Frank Reed
father of high school baseball athlete

What our Athlete's PARENTS Are Saying

My son worked with Drew for two years for strength and agility on the baseball field. He is going to college on an Army ROTC scholarship and the knowledge of how to care for himself for the rest of his life. Drew and his team does a great job with athletes but the benefits go far beyond the playing field.
David Evans
Father of two lacrosse athletes

What our Athlete's Parents are Saying

Finding the right gym for kids today, is tough and finding the perfect trainer is tougher. Either the gym isn’t suited for youth athletes or the instruction doesn’t fit with the daily needs of kids, teens and high schoolers. Drew Denson and the Performance Lab is the place for ALL youth sports. Drew has refined the art of making youth athletes better not just physically, but mentally as well. The Performance Lab is the total solution to youth speed, strength, balance and confidence.
Stephanie Curci
Mom of a youth football player

What our Athlete's Parents are Saying

Our 12-year-old son has working with Drew for about a year. We could not be more pleased with our son’s athletic progress and growth this past year. Drew is a dedicated trainer who has a vast knowledge of appropriate techniques, skills, and exercises that will help all developing athletes. He has an ability to positively “push” each young athlete to strive to always improve upon themselves and their skill sets. We are so fortunate to have found Drew and to have him coaching our son to realize and develop his full athletic potential.
Ben Bass
Father of 13-year-old baseball pitcher

What our Athlete's Parents Are Saying

My son has been going to Wake Barbell since July 2018. Since this time I have seen him grow not only in strength but also in his confidence. Drew’s leadership and direction for my son has been incredible. He has provided a great training schedule, workout plan and supervised my son the entire way. Drew cares about his members and it shows. He is always in the gym ready to answer questions, give direction, and also show and explain the how and why of a workout. I would highly recommend Drew and Wake Barbell to anyone!
Joe Johnson
Father of 13 and 15-year-old baseball players and Coach of 13U Canes

What our Athlete's Parents Are Saying

I have 2 sons that have been going to the Performance Lab NC of Wake Forest for 9 months. They have seen incremental growth since the first week and you can tell by the naked eye of their noticeable gains. Drew's expert guidance has allowed them to grow and get stronger the right way. Strength training and arm care programs are top notch for young athletes. I have recommended numerous people to the Performance Lab because what he does works for those athletes who want to work hard, get stronger, and improve their performance. I was so impressed that I moved my travel baseball training to his facility for winter workouts. I will continue to use the Performance Lab and everything that comes with it for future training for my 2 sons.
Zane Gilbert
DI football player

What our Athlete's Are Saying

Four years ago I came to Drew with one goal, to play college football. Within my high school years Drew as not only been a phenomenal coach and mentor, but a trustworthy friend that has always wanted the best for me and from me. Looking back, Drew has been with me through the thick and thin, and now I’ve accomplished my goal and am living my dreams.