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🚨 BIG NEWS AT THE YARD! ⚾🥎

We’re excited to welcome JOEL BAXLEY to The Yard!

Through our new partnership with Iowa Sticks Baseball, we’re bringing another incredible resource to our baseball and softball athletes in North Iowa!

Joel currently serves as the Director of Player Development for Iowa Sticks Baseball and brings an impressive combination of playing experience, coaching knowledge, and proven player development success.

🔥 MEET COACH JOEL BAXLEY:

⚾ Collegiate Experience: Former starting catcher at Hutchinson Community College and Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU). Member of SWOSU’s historic 2016 conference championship team that advanced to the NCAA Tournament.

🏆 Elite Player Development: Since joining Iowa Sticks in 2019, Joel has been part of a program that has developed multiple MLB Draft selections, including 2025 first-round pick Sean Gamble of the Kansas City Royals.

🎓 300+ College Commitments: Has helped more than 300 players pursue opportunities to continue their baseball careers at the collegiate level.

💪 Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, OnBase U Level I certified, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).

🎯 Areas of Specialization:
• Hitting Development
• Catching Instruction
• Infield Training
• Overall Player Development

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR THE YARD?

Our goal has always been to provide athletes in North Iowa with the resources, instruction, and opportunities they need to reach their full potential.

Partnering with Iowa Sticks and bringing someone with Joel’s experience and knowledge to The Yard is another big step toward that goal!

We’re excited about what this partnership means for our athletes and the future of baseball and softball development in our area.

Help us welcome Coach Joel Baxley to The Yard! 👏

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🚨 MORE THAN A GYM. THIS IS D1. 🚨

One facility. Multiple programs. Endless opportunities to get better. 🔥

At D1 Sports Training, we’re building something special for athletes, adults, families, and our community.

🔴 D1 TRAINING | Strength, speed, performance, and development for all ages and ability levels.

🔴 APEX ACADEMY | Elite football skill development, position-specific coaching, and year-round athlete training.

🔴 APEX AIR | Competitive 7v7 football, developing the next generation of playmakers.

🔴 TEMPO RUN CLUB | Structured running development, speed, endurance, and a community built to push each other.

🔴 D1 NUTRITION | Fuel your body, maximize performance, and build habits that deliver results.

Whether you’re an adult looking to get stronger, a young athlete chasing big goals, or someone ready to take their training to another level, there’s a place for you here.

Different programs. One standard. OUTWORK EVERYONE.

Interested in getting started? Send us a message and we’ll help you find the right fit!

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Stick season ✅ #more🔜

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🦆🎣11u Stick Cooper Thompson had himself a nice little Iowa weekend!! Contributes his success to wearing multiple camo patterns and buzz baits.

#teamspo #sticksfam #sportsplexfam

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🚨 BIG UPGRADES ARE COMING TO SPORTSPLEX WEST! 🚨

Last but definitely not least!! 🔥

Iowa Sticks Baseball, Premier Pitching Performance, Barracuda Aces, and Tekkers Soccer are getting even more space at SportsPlex West, bringing a major facility expansion for our athletes and families.
At SportsPlex Group, we continue to invest in our people, programs, and facilities to provide a premier training environment where athletes can develop, compete, and reach their full potential.
⚾ More space 🏆 Better training 📈 Bigger opportunities
Renovations are expected to be completed by mid-November, and we can’t wait to reveal what’s coming next!
Off-season is almost here! Get ready to train, develop, and compete at the best facility in Central Iowa. 💪

#SportsPlexWest #IowaSticks #PremierPitchingPerformance #BarracudaAces TekkersSoccer TrainDevelopCompete

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Blessing🙏
#agtg @iowasticksbaseball @shotsby_.tay
Fall ball❤️

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2026 18U PG MIDWEST FOUNDERS ELITE CHAMPIONSHIP
Oct. 2-4 | Prospect Meadows Sports Complex | Marion, IA

🏆Champion - Iowa Sticks 2027
🥈Finalist - Iowa Select 2029 Scout
🏅MVP - Caden Pauli
🏅MVPitcher - Lucas Downing

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2026 17U PG MIDWEST FOUNDERS ELITE CHAMPIONSHIP
Oct. 2-4 | Prospect Meadows Sports Complex | Marion, IA

🏆Champion - Iowa Sticks 2028
🥈Finalist - Minnesota Pines
🏅MVP - Tyler Tompkins
🏅MVPitcher - Colton Brandt

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2026 16U PG MIDWEST FOUNDERS ELITE CHAMPIONSHIP
Oct. 2-4 | Prospect Meadows Sports Complex | Marion, IA

🏆Champion - 3Ts Dawgs 16u Coby
🥈Finalist - Iowa Sticks 2029
🏅MVP - Jack Krueger
🏅MVPitcher - Wyatt Jay

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2026 15U PG MIDWEST FOUNDERS ELITE CHAMPIONSHIP
Oct. 2-4 | Prospect Meadows Sports Complex | Marion, IA

🏆Champion - Iowa Sticks 2030
🥈Finalist - Iowa Prospects Black 15U
🏅MVP - Eli Stimpson
🏅MVPitcher - Quincy Weaver

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2026 14U PG MIDWEST FOUNDERS ELITE CHAMPIONSHIP
Oct. 2-4 | Prospect Meadows Sports Complex | Marion, IA

🏆Champion - Iowa Sticks HS Prep Red
🥈Finalist - Iowa Select 2031 Lewis
🏅MVP - Owen Winders
🏅MVPitcher - Brody Allen

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