SFS softball hitter in a batting cage, loaded and ready to swing
Athlete development. Redefined.

Stronger.
Faster.
Smarter.

Intentional coaching. Proven principles. A development system for hitters, taught by SFS certified coaches in Phoenix since 2016.

The SFS Philosophy

We develop more than a swing.

At SFS Athletics we believe in intentional coaching and uncompromising fundamentals. We focus on form, balance, and a sound swing path, and we develop athletes who are stronger, faster, smarter, and more confident, on and off the field.

Stronger

Power from
the ground up

Faster

A shorter path
to the ball

Smarter

An approach that
holds up at the plate
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Hitting panel: hitter in action, subject on the right
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SFS hitter
Hitting

The Simple
CircleTM

On plane. On time. Gap to gap.

Our hitting system, built on simple, repeatable concepts that develop consistent, powerful hitters in softball and baseball. No complicated terminology.

Book a Lesson → New athlete? Book a hitting evaluation →
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Catching panel: catcher in gear, subject on the right
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SFS catcher
Catching

Behind
The Mask

Intention. Conviction. Evolution.

Our catchers academy develops confident, skilled, and fundamentally sound catchers who lead the game from behind the plate.

Book a Lesson → New athlete? Book a catching evaluation →
Training options

Your development starts here.

Every session is with an SFS certified coach, and every athlete gets unlimited video swing analysis.

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Private lesson: coach and one athlete
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Private lesson
One athlete

1 Hour Private Lesson

Your athlete gets the full hour. Focused instruction and video analysis built around their swing.

Book private →
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Semi-private: coach with two athletes
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Semi-private lesson
Two athletes

1 Hour Semi-Private

Share the hour with a teammate or friend. Great for hitters who push each other.

Book semi-private →
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Group session: small group in the cage
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Group session
Small group

1 Hour Group Session

High-energy, focused reps in a small group. Learn, compete, and grow together.

Book group →
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Team training: full roster in facility
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Team training
Whole roster

Private Team Training

Bring the team in. Same fundamentals, applied across your whole lineup.

Book team →

New to SFS? Every new athlete begins with an Initial Evaluation. Book a hitting evaluation → or book a catching evaluation →

Not sure which one fits? Call 833.448.4797 and we will point you in the right direction.

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About: BJ coaching an athlete, subject on the RIGHT
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BJ Johnson coaching
About SFS Athletics

Coaching athletes builds better people.

SFS Athletics was founded in 2016 on a simple belief: great coaching creates more than better athletes, it builds stronger, more confident people. Through intentional training and a focus on the details, we help athletes reach their full potential in the game and in life.

BJ Johnson, Founder and Swing Coach
What families are saying

Confidence shows up first.

Top notch instruction! If you need an excellent hitting instructor, this place is the place to go! He made my daughter feel at ease and gave her confidence.

★★★★★
Robert L.

BJ breaks the swing down step by step. He provides specific information that literally improved her swing after just one session.

★★★★★
Marti B.
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Baseball on dirt
Ready to get started?

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Pick a session and a time. It takes about a minute.

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SFS Athletics
Stronger. Faster. Smarter.

Visit

2602 W. Lone Cactus Dr., Suite H
Phoenix, AZ 85027

Contact

833.448.4797SFSathletic@gmail.com

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