Ground Up Sports Lab

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Ground Up Sports Lab

Community-rooted training facility dedicated to developing confident, well-rounded athletes through high-quality and innovative instruction.

Our vision is to become the area's leading hub for youth sports development that supports every athlete’s journey.

08/24/2026

Our Fall activities are now live on www.groundupsportslab.com! From sports camps and catching clinics to performance training and our HitTrax League, we have something for athletes ages 6+:

⚾ Sports Camps | September 7 & 21 • Ages 6–8: 9:00–11:30 a.m. • Ages 9–11: 12:00–2:30 p.m.Dodgeball, Wiffle ball, HitTrax, flag football and more!

🥎 Catching Clinics with Coach Justin • Ages 8–10: Fridays, 6:00–7:00 p.m. • Ages 11+: Select Fridays, 7:00–8:00 p.m.Build receiving, blocking, throwing, game-management and leadership skills.

💪 Sunday Strength & Conditioning | September 20–October 25 • Ages 8–11: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. • Ages 12+: 12:30–1:30 p.m.Develop speed, agility, strength, explosive power and confidence.

🖥️⚾ Fall HitTrax League | Ages 7–12 September 30–November 18 Join a team, compete in weekly games and track scores, standings and player stats—all the way through the playoffs!

Space is limited—register today:

Sports Camp, ages 6–8: https://app.upperhand.io/customers/2592-ground-up-sports-lab/events/201926-ground-up-sports-camp-6-8yo

Sports Camp, ages 9–11: https://app.upperhand.io/customers/2592-ground-up-sports-lab/events/201927-ground-up-sports-camp-9-11yo

Catching Clinic, ages 8–10: https://app.upperhand.io/customers/2592-ground-up-sports-lab/events/205563-fall-catching-clinic-with-coach-justin-8-10-yo

Catching Clinic, ages 11+: https://app.upperhand.io/customers/2592-ground-up-sports-lab/events/205564-fall-catching-clinic-with-coach-justin-11

Strength & Conditioning, ages 8–11: https://app.upperhand.io/customers/2592-ground-up-sports-lab/events/204759-sunday-fall-strength-and-conditioning-8-11

Strength & Conditioning, ages 12+: https://app.upperhand.io/customers/2592-ground-up-sports-lab/events/204761-sunday-fall-strength-and-conditioning-12

Fall HitTrax League: https://app.upperhand.io/customers/2592-ground-up-sports-lab/events/205856-fall-2026-hittrax-league

08/06/2026

Need a plan for the kids next week after summer camp wraps up? Give them two mornings packed with movement, games, and fun at Ground Up Sports Lab! ⚾🏈

Ground Up Sports Camp is open to kids ages 6–12 and features baseball, dodgeball, wiffle ball, flag football, and other favorite recess games.

📅 August 10–11, 2026⏰ 10 AM–noon📍 2585 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn, IL🙌 Register for one day or both days!

Spots are limited - sign up today:https://app.upperhand.io/customers/2592-ground-up-sports-lab/events/203931-ground-up-sports-camp-aug-10-11

08/04/2026

Join Coach Alex Tallman on Sundays from 6-7pm starting August 16 for a 6-week clinic designed to help young pitchers improve mechanics, protect their arms, and develop confidence on the mound after the fall season. Each session is one hour and focuses on age-appropriate instruction in a positive, competitive environment. Spots are limited - sign up today! https://app.upperhand.io/customers/2592-ground-up-sports-lab/events/203617-offseason-pitching-clinic-with-coach-alex

07/27/2026

Final week to register for our upcoming HitTrax league. Registration closes this Friday 7/31 and then teams and schedules will be made. Don't miss out! https://app.upperhand.io/customers/2592-ground-up-sports-lab/events/201183-end-of-summer-hittrax-league-7-9-years

07/21/2026

⚾️ Outdoor Summer Baseball Practice is HERE! ⚾️

Grab your glove, bring your energy, and spend 2 hours getting better with our coaching staff in a fun, competitive environment. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your fundamentals, build confidence, or simply get extra reps before the season, this is the place to be.

📍 Danny Cunniff Park – Highland Park
🗓 Thursday, July 23
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
👦 Ages 7–12
💲 Only $35

No standing around. No wasted reps. Just quality instruction, competition, and development.

LET’S GET BETTER 😎 💜🖤

07/06/2026

⚾️ END OF SUMMER HitTrax LEAGUES ARE HERE! ⚾️

Looking for a fun, competitive way to wrap up the summer? Join our End of Summer HitTrax League at Ground Up Sports Lab!

We have two age divisions:
🔥 Ages 7-9
🔥 Ages 10-12

Each league includes:
⚾ 6-week regular season
🏆 1 to 2 weeks of playoffs
👥 Teams of 4-5 players
⏱️ 30-minute games on Wednesdays between 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM (7-9 year olds) or 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM (10-12 year olds)
📊 Live stats, standings, and leaderboards powered by HitTrax
🥇 Championship team crowned at the end of the season! (pictured here was our Spring 2026 championship team)

This is the perfect opportunity for players to compete, build confidence, and have fun in a fast-paced team environment while tracking their performance with the same technology used by college and professional programs.

Spots are limited, so don't wait!

🔗 Ages 7-9: https://app.upperhand.io/customers/2592-ground-up-sports-lab/events/201183-end-of-summer-hittrax-league-7-9-years

🔗 Ages 10-12: https://app.upperhand.io/customers/2592-ground-up-sports-lab/events/201199-end-of-summer-hittrax-league-10-12-years

06/29/2026

Another great ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ review on Google. This is what it’s all about at Ground Up.

“Justin at Ground Up has been outstanding. His ability to connect with young players while teaching high-level hitting concepts in a simple, effective way is impressive. He does a great job building confidence while focusing on the details that matter…load, timing, balance, and attacking the baseball with intent.

What stands out most is how he teaches mechanics in a way kids can actually understand and repeat. The improvement in swing consistency, approach, and confidence at the plate has been easy to see. Every lesson feels purposeful, and the energy he brings makes players want to keep working.

As both a parent and coach, I really appreciate Justin’s knowledge, patience, and ability to develop hitters the right way. Highly recommend Ground Up to any player looking to improve and gain confidence at the plate.”

06/22/2026

Level up your athlete’s strength, speed, mobility, and overall power with our 10 & Up S&C Program at Ground Up Sports Lab. This is a 6-week progressive training block built for developing athletes who want to get stronger, move better, and build a real performance base that translates directly to the field. https://app.upperhand.io/customers/2592-ground-up-sports-lab/events/199456-sunday-summer-strength-and-conditioning

06/17/2026

Getting into the box is just the start, what matters most is the fire that burns within you to hit that ball. Justin L Anthony Salerno

Address

2585 Waukegan Road
Bannockburn, IL
60015

Website

http://www.groundupsportslab.com/

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