October 13, 2008 - CLEARWATER, FL -- The Hitting Academy announced the launch of its national baseball franchise program, which will allow the company to offer state-of-the-art baseball and softball training facilities and programs across the country. Based in Clearwater, FL, the Hitting Academy combines a proven coaching system, indoor batting cages and a retail component to offer "The Triple Crown" of services, in one convenient retail location. With the launch of their baseball franchise program, entrepreneurs across the country will now have the opportunity to start a baseball franchise with The Hitting Academy.

The Hitting Academy offers the opportunity for athletes to train in an environment that is usually found only at major universities or professional complexes. The Hitting Academy offers private lessons, digital motion analysis lessons, and clinics to players of all ages and skill levels, as well as batting cage rentals, a strength and conditioning area and a large retail store. Each one of The Hitting Academy's baseball franchise programs will offer three different membership levels as well as a la carte services, to appeal to a wide range of baseball players and make for a successful and lucrative franchise opportunity.

"One of the most rewarding parts of this business is working with a player and seeing instant results when they step into the batting cage and apply the techniques that we teach." said Rob Ciaravino, owner of The Hitting Academy. "Franchising allows us to share our success with other owners and players throughout the country. This has been our mission since The Hitting Academy's inception."

The Hitting Academy is a baseball and softball training facility that has become a leader in the industry. Our mission is to raise players' skill level and overall enjoyment of baseball and softball. For more information about The Hitting Academy baseball franchise opportunities, visit www.TheHittingAcademy.com, e-mail franchise@TheHittingAcademy.com or call the franchise sales department at 1-800-659-1929.

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