About Us
Dugout Sports
Located in Fairfax, Iowa, Dugout Sports has become Eastern Iowa’s longest-tenured and most experienced baseball and softball training facility. Since opening in its doors in 2018, the mission has been simple: provide athletes with a professional training environment, elite instruction, and the tools needed to develop at every level of the game.
From youth athletes learning the fundamentals to high school players preparing for varsity competition, college athletes sharpening their skills, and professionals continuing their development, Dugout Sports has trained athletes at every level of baseball and softball.
Thousands of players from across Eastern Iowa have stepped into the cages at Dugout Sports with the same goal — to get better.
Our Mission
Our mission is to develop complete athletes through elite instruction, advanced technology, and a culture built on hard work and accountability.
At Dugout Sports, development is built on four key principles:
Professional instruction from experienced coaches
Game-relevant training environments
Objective performance data and modern technology
A culture that values preparation, discipline, and growth
The focus is simple: prepare athletes to succeed on the field and beyond the game.
What Makes Dugout Sports Different
Dugout Sports was built to replicate the modern player development environment used by college and professional programs.
The Fairfax Facility Includes:
12 Indoor Training Cages
HitTrax Hitting Simulation Technology
Rapsodo Pitching and Hitting Analysis Systems
Advanced Player Development Technology
Dedicated Defensive and Training Space
These tools allow athletes to train with real feedback, measurable data, and objective performance tracking — helping players understand their development and make real progress.
Coaching & Instruction
Dugout Sports prides itself on offering one of the most experienced instructional staffs in the Midwest.
Our instructors include:
Current and Former Major League Baseball Players
Current and Former Collegiate Athletes
High-Level Travel and High School Coaches
Strength & Conditioning Professionals
Physical Therapy and Performance Specialists
This diverse coaching background allows Dugout Sports to provide credible, real-world instruction rooted in playing and coaching experience at the highest levels of the game.
Community Impact
Dugout Sports is proud to serve the Eastern Iowa baseball and softball community. Athletes and teams training at the Fairfax facility represent programs from across the region, including:
Youth Leagues
Travel Baseball and Softball Organizations
Local High School Programs
Collegiate Athletes Returning Home to Train
The facility is also home to specialized camps, training programs, and seasonal development programs designed to help athletes continue improving year-round.
A Tradition of Development
For years, Dugout Sports Fairfax has helped athletes pursue opportunities at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels.
But beyond results, the facility has built a reputation for something even more important:
A commitment to developing athletes the right way.
Through experienced coaching, modern technology, and a passion for the game, Dugout Sports continues to be a place where athletes come to work, improve, and grow.
Dugout Sports Fairfax, Eastern Iowa’s longest-tenured baseball & softball training facility.
Experience matters. Development matters. Results matter.
