Learn from the best coaches in Hawaii
We offer One-on-One Sessions, Small or Large Group Classes and more for hitting, fielding and pitchingWho we are & What we do
Founded in 2010, The Hawaii Baseball Academy is Hawaii’s premier baseball training organization. We are here to serve your baseball training needs! We are a private baseball club providing top level high school training to athletes who are determined to improve their skills. We offer individual lessons, small group and large group lessons. And because we are also the headquarters of the National Pitching Association (NPA) in Hawaii, we are uniquely positioned and equipped to help pitchers.
Individual Lessons
Our one-on-one lessons are a great way to work on a specific skill you want to improve. Each session is $40 per half hour.
How it works:
- Contact us first. Let us know what specifically you want to work on.
- Provide several dates and times you want.
- We’ll assign the best coach for your needs and setup a day and time to work with you.
- Payment is due before the lesson.
Parents are welcome to attend as observers and to discuss your athlete’s needs.
Small Group Lessons
Our small group lessons are one of the best ways to learn new skills from coaches and from other players. Small groups are usually four athletes or less. Each session is 1 hour.
How it works:
- Contact us and tell us what kind of instruction you need – pitching, fielding, hitting.
- Tell us your age and where you are currently playing (school, club, etc.)
- If you already have some players you want to take lessons with, let us know.
- We’ll set you up with the right coach and a time for your lessons.
- Payment is due before the session. We accept Paypal, cash and checks.
Parents are welcome to attend these small group lessons as observers.
Sunday Pitching Clinics – Every Sunday, 2 – 4 pm
We are pitching experts and we are also the only official NPA Certified coaches in Hawaii. Join us for a couple of hours on a Sunday afternoon and learn the best ways to improve your pitching skills. Check our Events schedule for clinics. Cost: $50.00 per athlete.
Find the next clinic and pay online. View our Schedule for details.
NPA Clinics & Super Camps
NPA Founder Tom House and NPA Hawaii Regional Director at a recent clinic.
NPA Pitching Clinics
As the only National Pitching Association’s Regional Director in Hawaii, Corey Ishigo is uniquely qualified to lead these clinics that use the NPA’s effective style of instructing. During these clinics, athletes will learn skills that will enhance their overall arm health, efficiency, and velocity. Corey and his coaching staff are the only NPA certified coaches in Hawaii.
There will be an in-depth lecture and discussion, coupled with extensive drill work to ensure that the athletes leave with a toolkit designed to enable them to become their own best coach and the best pitcher possible.
Dr. Tom House, founder of the NPA, occasionally leads these clinics with Corey. Please consult our schedule for details or contact us if you have any questions.
NPA Super Camps / Stat Camps
Join NPA Hawaii Regional Director Corey Ishigo and NPA Founder Tom House for a three-day pitching clinic. During this weekend event, athletes will learn skills that will enhance their overall arm health, efficiency, and velocity.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to learn from and get feedback from the best pitching coach in the world. You will be tested for strengths and weaknesses and provided cross-specific drills and exercises to help improve performance and long term health. There will be an in-depth lecture and discussion. Athletes will leave with a toolkit designed to enable them to become their own best coach and the best pitcher and/or catcher possible.
A typical three-day weekend clinic schedule is as follows:
- Friday evening, 3:30- 6 pm : Lecture with Tom House and Corey Ishigo.
- Saturday and Sunday, on field drill work. Athletes 13 and Younger usually workout in the mornings, and the 14 and Older group works out in the afternoons.
Parents are encouraged to attend, there will be no Video Taping allowed
Check our schedule for our next Super Camp. Or contact us if you have any questions.
Become an Academy member
Annual dues are $25.00 per athlete. Find out about our upcoming sessions first when you become a member.
If you’re ready to become a member or renew your membership:
How to pay for lessons, clinics
We recommend contacting us first to make sure we have enough participants for a group lesson or if a session is already full.
We use Paypal because it's easy, safe and convenient.
The Hawaii Baseball Academy Coaches
Corey Ishigo is the owner of the Baseball Academy of Hawaii, which he founded and established in 2010. A former 2nd baseman for the University of Hawaii, Corey is currently the varsity baseball coach at Kailua High School and has led the team to the state championship 14 of the 15 years he served as coach. Under Corey’s leadership, the Kailua High baseball team has won eight east division championships, six Oahu Interscholastic Association Division championships, and one state championship.
Corey is the first Certified National Pitching Association Coach in Hawaii, and works closely with NPA & RDRBI founder Coach Tom House. The Baseball Academy of Hawaii is the only organization to bring Coach House to Hawaii for clinics.
The Hawaii Baseball Academy has two other regular coaches, Charlie McNicoll and Travis Teshima.
Corey Ishigo, Head Coach
Corey Ishigo is the owner of the Baseball Academy of Hawaii, which he founded and established in 2010. A former 2nd baseman for the University of Hawaii, Corey is currently the varsity baseball coach at Kailua High School and has led the team to the state championship 14 of the 15 years he served as coach. Under Corey’s leadership, the Kailua High baseball team has won eight east division championships, six Oahu Interscholastic Association Division championships, and one state championship.
Corey is the first Certified National Pitching Association Coach in Hawaii, and works closely with NPA & RDRBI founder Coach Tom House. The Baseball Academy of Hawaii is the only organization to bring Coach House to Hawaii for clinics.
The Hawaii Baseball Academy has two other regular coaches, Charlie McNicoll and Travis Teshima.
Why you should join THE ACADEMY?
THE ACADEMY provides personal high level baseball training focused on the fundamental baseball skills needed for your childs development. The training involves repetition of movements aimed to teach adjustments and feel of various skills through the demonstration, step by step instruction and personal feedback/evaluation of your child’s progress. Our baseball instruction is proven and will help your child become better. We guarantee results.
How do I join THE ACADEMY?
Its Easy! Send us an email to with your name, child’s name, child’s age, email address and contact phone number. We will sign you up into the club. There is an annual club dues of $25.
Let us know how we can service you. Tell us what type of training you are looking for, what type of instructional setting fits you and if you have a specific coach you would like to work with. Don’t know, no problem we will gladly match the type of baseball instruction and ACADEMY coach to fit your child.
How do I pay for my private lesson, small group, large class workout, or camp fee?
We accept checks or cash Please drop off your payment after each lesson. If you want to pay in advance, we will accept your payment, whatever is easier for you.
Is there a minimum number of lessons or workouts to sign up for?
No minimum is required. Come as you please. We are here to accommodate you, your schedule and your needs on your time.
What if I miss a lesson or need to cancel or need to reschedule, can I do that?
Yes you can. We are here to service you and we are completely flexible about rescheduling any lesson, workout or if need to refund for any services not performed. Don’t be afraid to ask or give us a call or send email about any situation.
Clinics with Tom House, NPA Founder
Because we are the official Hawaii headquarters of the National Pitching Association (NPA), we are the only organization that is officially licensed to teach pitching mechanics, help pitchers gain velocity, learn more about proper nutrition and teach mental/emotional techniques that help improve a pitcher’s overall performance using the NPA approach.
We do not offer one-trick fixes, or overnight cures, or insanely new revolutionary approaches. Everything we teach as NPA representatives is data-backed, has been researched thoroughly and will help you become the pitcher you’ve always wanted to be. With hard work and by following the NPA approach, we can pretty much promise you that you will see huge, lasting and meaningful changes in your pitching performance.
The NPA Hawaii offers several clinics and super camps with NPA Founder Tom House throughout the year. We suggest you bookmark this page and visit often to see when an event with Dr. House is scheduled. These clinics and super camps with Dr. House fill up fast!
For more about the NPA and Dr. Tom House, please visit the NPA website.