— FAQ’s —

Why choose Kingsmen Baseball Academy?

Kingsmen Baseball Academy is not for everyone. Our goal is to help the serious baseball player with aspirations of playing in college and beyond. We offer top-notch coaching from elite college and professional players and coaches. We will prepare our players for the physical, mental, and emotional rigors of college and/or professional baseball.

At the same time, we will help our players understand what it really means to be a Christian (Christ-like) so they can decide if they want to follow Christ. Whether they decide to or not, we will help our players become men of character and integrity.

Our goal is to prepare our players for success on the baseball field, in the classroom, and in life.

What is the Cost?

Tuition – $8500 per semester – paid by all players – covers all baseball expenses including instruction, strength training, modern technological analytics, uniforms, equipment, transportation to all games, lodging and meals to away games – does not cover daily meals or personal spending money.

Housing – Double (2 players to room) – $2500 per semester – beautiful apartment complex just beyond the centerfield wall at CaroMont Health Park

Housing – Single (1 player to room) – $5000 per semester– beautiful apartment complex just beyond the centerfield wall at CaroMont Health Park

Do you offer scholarships?

Kingsmen Academy does offer scholarships based solely on documented need.

What competition do the Kingsmen play?

The Kingsmen will play other elite academies in the Southeast, as well as Junior Colleges, D2, D3, and NAIA, and Dominican Republic teams. We will play 20-25 games each fall and 45-50 games each spring.

Can we play travel ball during the summer?

Yes. The Kingsmen do not sponsor travel teams during the summer. You are free to play for the travel team of your choice during the summer.

Will players be able to attend national showcases/tournaments like Jupiter in the fall?

Kingsmen Baseball Academy will not have any events during Jupiter, and encourages players to attend if they have the opportunity. Other “special” showcases/tournaments during the school year will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Does the Academy provide support for the players’ online academic work?

Yes, the Academy will have an Academic Coordinator who will supervise each player’s academic work. This Academic Coordinator will have the log in information for each player’s online platform and will monitor the player’s academic work. The Academy will have a mandatory supervised daily study hall and will arrange for tutors if needed (tutors will be paid by the player/family).

Does the Academy provide SAT/ACT preparation?

Yes. The Academy will provide SAT/ACT preparation, and will not schedule any event on the national testing days in the fall.

Does the Academy offer help in the college recruiting process?

Absolutely! The Academy staff has many connections in the college baseball world. We will do our best to help players find a school that fits their academic, social, and baseball needs and desires. We will honestly evaluate each player’s baseball ability and help them find a suitable college.

What does the academy calendar look like?

The Kingsmen Academy calendar will follow the normal high school calendar. For the fall semester of 2025, players will report around August 15 and will be finished around December 10. There will be regular vacations like fall break, Thanksgiving break, and CHRISTmas break. For the spring semester of 2026, players will report around January 6 and will be finished around May 20.There will not be any breaks in the spring due to our playing schedule.

Can I attend the academy if I am being home-schooled?

Yes. The family will choose whichever educational option the player will use to finish his high school education. Home-schooling is certainly one of those options.

Will I still be able to attend a high academic university if I finish my academic career online?

Absolutely! Coach Hudak has spoken personally with Coach Tom Walter from Wake Forest, Coach Chris Pollard from Duke, and Coach Scott Forbes from North Carolina. They all said that graduating online would be no problem. They all have had players on their roster from online schools similar to Kingsmen Academy.

Will I be able to transfer from my traditional high school to The Kingsmen Academy and the online academic platform at mid-year?

Yes. Every online platform that we spoke with accepts hundreds of mid-year transfers. There should be no problems transferring at mid-year.

Can high school graduates play at the academy?

Yes, Kingsmen Baseball Academy is open to talented high school graduates who may want to take a gap year to mature physically, to improve their skills, to grow academically, or to simply earn an opportunity to their school of choice. Players can take college courses online or at our local community college.

Is there adult supervision at the apartments?

Yes, there will be a Housing Coordinator who will live at the apartment complex. The Housing Coordinator will have Life 360 for every player living at the apartment complex. The Housing Coordinator will inspect the apartments on a regular basis, and will do occasional unannounced inspections. The players will have a curfew and will be held to a high standard of conduct. This will all be part of the contract that the player and parents will sign with the Academy.

What is a typical day like?

The players non-game day will traditionally be from 9:00-4:00. During this time, players will have position meetings and practice, team practice, individual skill work, strength and conditioning work, lunch, study hall, and other activities. They will also have team Bible studies once or twice a week. Game day schedules will vary based on game location and game time. Players are responsible for all meals, except pre-game meals provided by the academy and meals when the team is traveling overnight.

Does the Academy provide meals for the players?

Kingsmen Baseball Academy does not provide daily meals for the players. The academy does provide a pregame meal prior to most games. The academy will also provide all meals while traveling to play away games. Players can cook daily meals at their apartment or purchase meals at a variety of local restaurants.

How can I enroll in the Kingsmen Baseball Academy?

The first step is to complete our academy application here. Once we receive the application, one of our coaches will contact you. Enrollment in Kingsmen Baseball Academy is limited. The academy wants to keep the enrollment low so that we can give proper personal attention to every player on and off the field.