Welcome to 1%Er Academy
What It Means to Be a 1%er: Our Standard & Philosophy
The 1%er Standard: Our Philosophy
To be one of baseball or softball's top 1% requires more than talent. It demands unshakeable mental toughness and a profound dedication born from relentless, hard work. This dedication separates the 1% from the 99%. The 99% choose the crowded, easy path, speaking of a greatness they'll never earn. The 1% choose the demanding path paved with the work and sacrifice the majority avoids.
At 1%er Academy, we forge champions by building upon The Five Pillars that define true excellence:
- FAITH / CONVICTION (Colossians 3:23): "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart..." Our foundation. It drives our effort, integrity, and the deep personal conviction required to pursue difficult goals, whether rooted in faith or unwavering self-belief.
- FAMILY / COMMUNITY (Ephesians 4:32): "Be kind and compassionate..." We build more than teammates; we build a supportive family that uplifts and encourages one another.
- TEAMWORK (Proverbs 27:17): "As iron sharpens iron..." We train with each other, holding each other accountable, making each other stronger through collaboration and mutual respect.
- SUCCESS / PERSEVERANCE (Philippians 3:14): "I press on toward the goal..." Success isn't given; it's earned through relentless focus, embracing setbacks as fuel, and the discipline to consistently outwork the person you were yesterday.
- COMPETITIVENESS (1 Corinthians 9:24): "Run in such a way as to get the prize." Train and compete with purpose, discipline, and the focused intent to win—striving for excellence in every effort.
Mastering these pillars fuels our approach. We instill mastery over the things athletes can truly control: their Attitude, Effort, and Energy. Guided by Proverbs 14:23 ("All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty"), we empower athletes to take ownership of their journey. Failure is not an endpoint; it's feedback. Excuses are unacceptable; execution is everything.
The discipline cultivated here extends far beyond the diamond, building strong, confident, and impactful young men and women prepared for success in the classroom, their careers, and life.
This is the heart of the 1%er:
1%er: Someone who isn't just blessed with talent or size. Instead, they grind—putting in the relentless work the other 99% won't do—to build the success they demand. Driven by deep personal conviction—whether rooted in faith or unwavering self-belief—and defined by character, they achieve results not just on the field, but in becoming strong, confident, and impactful young men and women. The 1%er path is open to anyone willing to embrace the work and uphold the standards of effort, teamwork, and integrity.
There are no cheat codes, no shortcuts—just Faith, Effort, Teamwork, Integrity... and maybe a little luck.