Baseball and Softball Training Center – The Hitting Academy Brandon
Spanning 15,000 square feet, The Hitting Academy Brandon is an indoor baseball and softball training facility located at 1239 Kingsway Road in Brandon, Florida. The academy serves athletes of all ages and skill levels and is built around automated batting cages equipped with computer-based, high-speed video HitTrax simulators, technology that captures and analyzes each swing. Core services include private hitting and pitching lessons delivered by experienced instructors, memberships for ongoing access, and team practice facilities for organized squads preparing together. Seasonal camps are a regular part of the schedule, with summer, spring break, holiday, and one-day sessions designed for children ages six to 12, giving younger players structured instruction during school breaks. The facility also hosts birthday parties that feature the batting cages, the HitTrax simulators, and home run derbies, offering a recreational option alongside its competitive training. The academy frames its mission around developing stronger, smarter, and more confident athletes both on and off the field, reflecting an emphasis on player growth beyond mechanics alone. Operating hours run Monday through Friday from 1:30 PM to 8:30 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM, with the facility closed on Sundays, a schedule oriented around after-school and weekend training. Private instruction covers both hitting and pitching, allowing players to work on swing mechanics or throwing in individual sessions tailored to their development, while the team practice facilities give coaches a controlled indoor environment for group work regardless of weather. The HitTrax simulators add a data element to the experience, pairing high-speed video with computer-based feedback so hitters can see measurable results from their cages. The center can be reached by phone at 813-657-2255 or by email at jconti@thehittingacademy.com. It maintains an active social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, where it regularly promotes camp sessions and shares team championships and award recognitions for participants. With its large indoor space, simulator-equipped cages, lesson programs, camps, and party offerings, the academy serves baseball and softball players and their families throughout Brandon and the surrounding Tampa Bay area of Hillsborough County.