Foundation
Build
Assess the athlete, improve movement, establish pitching preparation, arm care, physical development, routines and understanding.
FORGE 193 - Pitching + Athlete Development
Build the athlete.
Develop the pitcher.
Individualized pitching and athlete development built around the athlete in front of us - combining movement, physical development, pitching instruction, technology and competitive development into one connected system.
High-touch development
Direct founder access. Individualized programming. Progress tracked over time.
FORGE trains out of Upper Deck Training Facility in Southern Maine - the space and tools that make the program possible. FORGE prescribes the work.
What FORGE is
More than a pitching lesson.
A lesson addresses a moment. Development requires a system.
FORGE connects assessment, pitching instruction, physical development, independent work, feedback and retesting around one athlete and one plan.
The plan also connects arm care, physical development, movement, video, pitch-design data when appropriate, accountability and mental performance.
Assessment
Plan
Coaching
Independent work
Feedback
Retesting
Competition
Accountability
Offseason cycle
Build. Develop. Perform.
Each phase follows the athlete's needs and progress.
01
Individual work
Develop
Pitching mechanics, sequencing, pitch development, command, physical development, drill work, video feedback and data when appropriate.
Competitive transfer
Perform
Intent, execution, pitch usage, game-like environments, bullpens and decision-making under pressure.
Pitching philosophy
Pitch on offense.
FORGE teaches pitchers to initiate the action. Dictate the at-bat. Attack with intent. Own the count. Compete with conviction.
Founder story
Why 193?
Justin Collop grew up in the Detroit area, went from true college walk-on to baseball at the University of Toledo, and was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the sixth round of the 2009 MLB Draft - 193rd overall.
193
FORGE = The process
193 = An earned milestone
Programs
Choose the right level of support.
FORGE serves youth athletes building healthy foundations and older pitchers ready for more individualized development.
Ages 10-13
Youth Development
Athletic foundation, pitching skill, arm care, movement quality, confidence and age-appropriate pitching instruction.
Ages 14+
14+ Development
Individualized pitching programming, arm care, physical development, mobility, video, data when appropriate and progress tracking.
All ages
Private Pitching
Focused pitching instruction outside the full development system.
All ages
Remote Coaching
Remote plan, tracker, video review and communication when the athlete is a strong fit for that format.
Find the right fit.
Applications help match athlete goals, schedule and readiness to the right FORGE option.
Development cycle
Assess. Plan. Train. Retest.
Track the starting point, prescribe the work and review progress throughout the year.
Assess
Document where the athlete starts.
Plan
Define the work and the reason behind it.
Train
Coach, execute, adjust and repeat.
Retest
Review progress with better evidence.
Nov-Mar
Build → Develop → Perform
The offseason cycle moves from foundation to individualized development to competitive transfer.
Apr-Aug
Maintain
Separate in-season coaching, available starting in April, with plans adjusted around games and other sports.
Sep-Oct
Plan + Reset
Fall planning, evaluation and an appropriate arm-rest period prepare the next offseason cycle.
Next step
Apply to FORGE.
FORGE is intentionally high-touch. The application helps determine athlete goals, fit, schedule and appropriate program level.