GREENSBORO, NC • SPORTS PERFORMANCE TRAINING SINCE 1998 • 336-299-6266
All-Sport Athlete Development • Youth to Professional

Train With A Plan.
Measure The Progress.

Carolina Acceleration helps athletes become faster, stronger, more explosive and more confident through structured performance training, experienced coaching and measurable development.

EST. 1998Long-term athlete development
ALL SPORTSSpeed, strength, agility & power
MEASURABLE RESULTSPre/post testing across key performance areas
YOUTH → PROPrograms matched to age & level
Training Programs

Development Built Around The Athlete

Parents should not have to guess what their athlete needs. We evaluate, build the plan, coach the work and measure the progress.

Acceleration / SAQ

Speed, sprint mechanics, agility, quickness, plyometrics, treadmill training and movement development for athletes across sports.

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Sports-Specific Strength

Periodized strength, power and conditioning programs built around the physical demands of the athlete’s sport and current level.

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Team Training

Structured speed, agility and athletic development for teams and groups that need more than a once-a-week generic workout.

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Sixth Tool Program

Our flagship baseball and softball off-season program combines strength, speed, power, arm care, sport-specific work and nutrition guidance.

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Baseball Skills + HitTrax

Hitting, throwing and biomechanics training using sport-specific methods and measurable feedback, including HitTrax technology.

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Sports Nutrition

Practical nutrition education, body-composition evaluation and individualized recommendations designed to support training and performance goals.

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CAST Performance Report • 2021–2026

Results Parents Can Actually See

These are measured pre/post performance averages—not marketing projections.

+12.43 lbAverage Weight Gain
−4.09%Average Body Fat Decrease
−0.112 sAverage 10-Yard Improvement
−0.247 sAverage 40-Yard Improvement
+37 lbAverage Bench Press Increase
+80 lbAverage Squat Increase
+5.37 MPHAverage Hitting Velocity Gain
+4.60 MPHAverage Throwing Velocity Gain
Individual outcomes vary by age, program, attendance, training history and other factors.
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Flagship Baseball / Softball Program

The Sixth Tool Program

Carolina Acceleration works with athletes across all sports, but baseball and softball are part of our foundation. Sixth Tool is the program where that background comes together in a complete development system.

Rather than piecing together separate workouts, lessons and arm-care plans, athletes progress through an organized off-season program built around periodization and the demands of the game.

✓Three progressive phases from early off-season through preseason
✓Strength, speed, power, arm care, mobility and conditioning
✓Baseball / softball specific movement and skill support
✓Nutrition education and body-composition tracking
✓Pre/post testing so athletes and parents can see progress
GBC Prep Stars Summer Showcase Program

Travel Baseball Should Develop Players

Not just fill a tournament schedule. We are building a summer program around coaching, practice, physical development, accountability, recruiting guidance and opportunities earned by the players who commit to the team.

Tryouts • Saturday, December 5, 2026

2027 Summer Showcase Teams

Designed for baseball players who want to be coached, challenged, developed and prepared for the next level.

14UClass of 2031
15UClass of 2030
16UClass of 2029
17UClass of 2028
✓Practice twice each week at Guilford College
✓College coaches, high school coaches, former professional and college players assisting in development
✓Two structured strength-training sessions each week plus practical nutrition guidance
✓Five to six local/regional tournaments plus one or two national tournaments
✓Summer fees under $3,000 with structured payment plans available
Showcase Team InformationParent Tryout Form

College Exposure With A Purpose

The goal is not to collect college logos for a flyer. It is to put players in front of coaches who are actively looking for athletes that fit their program.

Our network includes coaches across Division I, Division II, Division III, JUCO and NAIA baseball. The right opportunity is different for every player, so development and fit come before hype.


Commitment To The Roster

Players who commit, practice, train consistently and earn opportunities come first. We do not fly in guest players to take your athlete’s at-bats, innings or playing time just to win a weekend game.

What Makes The Program Different

A Development Program, Not A Tournament Subscription

Practice Matters

Two practices per week in a college setting with coaches who teach—not a quick pregame warm-up and a weekend-only schedule.

Physical Development Matters

Strength, speed, nutrition and durability are part of the program, not something families are expected to find separately.

The Player Matters

Playing opportunities are earned by rostered athletes who do the work. The priority is development over short-term trophy chasing.

The Facility

Built For Training, Testing & Development

A professional environment in Greensboro with space for speed work, strength training, sport-specific development, team training and measurable performance testing.

Carolina Acceleration Sports Training

Coaching Before Everything Else

Since 1998, Carolina Acceleration has focused on providing athletes with a safe, professional environment to train consistently and systematically. Programs are built around evaluation, progressive training and the physical needs of the sport.

The staff includes strength and conditioning professionals and coaches with collegiate and professional playing and coaching backgrounds. Athletes range from young beginners learning how to train to collegiate and professional players preparing for the next level.

“The Sixth Tool Program has not only increased strength and athleticism, but also mental toughness and commitment to goals.”

— Earl Wang
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