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High school
"The difference you make to the students at K-Zone is a function of both your extensive expertise in developing baseball performance and in your authentic passion for helping these young men go beyond the limits of what they think they can do.  Thank you for all the work you had to do to develop it in yourself and then for sharing it! All the best." -
​you have an outstanding program that is unmatched from what we have both seen and experienced.


"I’ve been working out at K-zone  3 years.   When I got cut from the Green Hope summer team as a rising 9th grader, I decided to do something about it and went to -KZone.   Coach Dan worked me harder and harder from the first day I got there.  My hitting performance has gone up drastically from 70 mph to 91.5 mph. The athletic training has physically developed me to be a stronger and better baseball player.  The K-zone is my home away from home.  I was one of the youngest to be on K-Zone’s first team and playing with people older and more experienced than me has really improved my skills as a baseball player.​

 "Reid is so much stronger and sure of himself,  we couldn't thank you enough for his improvement and the work ethic that you seem to instill in these young men - pure magic!  Keep up the good work and as always, thank you for your time and dedication."

K-Zone is not just a baseball training facility; we consider it our home away from home.  Michael really looks forward to going, and is extremely excited about it each day.  This has become his number one activity getting the necessary tools to help him reach his achievement goals.
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It's nice to see the players get better at baseball, but even more important to see them become better young men. 
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Matt was “stupid good” this past weekend.  His stats were off the charts.  He will tell you on Friday.  I could tell you but it would be too much like bragging. 

"The individualized coaching,personal development and group dynamics are some of the intangibles at the K-zone." -
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"What I appreciate the most is your efficient and direct approach, while it allows to players to exceed, it only does so if they have earned it.  This teaches the kids that they need to work hard in order to achieve what they want.  You have proven to me over and over that the amount of knowledge you have is far more that I have ever seen . There really is not an area of training or baseball that you do not know.  This kind of experience is what makes you extremely successful at what you do."
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The Pitcher's Boot camp introduced the concepts and training techniques that have proven effective in developing more complete and healthy pitchers. The sessions were well designed and blended the right amount of learning and doing. Coach Dan, I thought you nailed it. Timmy and Brian were invigorated and sore by Sunday afternoon. 

I would like to thank you for all that you have done, it is because of people like yourself that  baseball players get the opportunity to become great!
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"Thought you would like to know what your student has to say, when asked about K-Zone.
Baseball Coach: Case, you train at KZone, right?
Case: Yes Sir.
Baseball Coach: You like it?
Case: Yes Sir, I love it, it's my home away from home."
youth/ms
Everyone there is a team player, and the older kids are mentors to the new students.  This is an enormous factor in getting the kids to the next level.  They are always helping each other getting one more rep, taking the extra stride in sprints, or hitting the ball further.  This is all due to your unique style of training\coaching.  You make it a point to get everyone involved. 

"I am sure that I don't say it enough but we are grateful to have Logan work with you and more than anything, appreciate your kindness, support, and commitment to him."

"The hitting lessons I took from you over the winter have really paid off. The first inning of the first game I hit a home run off the first pitch! In the second game I got a triple. And on Friday I hit a grand slam!!!!  Thank you for helping me be a better baseball player!"

"Kevin has improved his flexibility big time and gotten very physically strong, but the part that I'm most impressed with in the program is how he has grown mentally. "

"Wednesday night has become Jesse's favorite night of the week.  He's gone from fairly average to one of the best players on his team in the last 8 weeks.  Thank you so much." -

"If you want to go to the next level and perform well, I suggest you take a look at what Dr. Dan has got to offer. Dan is an excellent instructor. I personally played beyond college for a short time. When I accidentally ran into the K-Zone with my older son and saw what it has to offer - well all I have to say is I sure wish Dr. Dan was around when I was younger. "-

"I wanted to reach out to you and let you know how impressed I am with the progress that my son has made.  I truly owe that all to you.  Not only has he improved, you have made the whole learning experience fun for him as well-which not only prepares him for baseball, but also instills valuable lessons that he can use outside of baseball. "

"Jordan had a total hitting analysis done with Video that measured bat speed and ball velocity as well as hitting zone accuracy.  Dan quickly pointed out several things Jordan could improve upon in his swing. I was very impressed.

Dave is so proud of himself! He's consistently hitting to the outfield and hitting the ball REAL hard. His confidence at the plate is enormous. Thanks so much for all your coaching, it has made a huge difference in David's whole approach. 

Thank you for all the work and care you contribute to Andrew and Austin. Ending June on personal bests was great!  Both are clearly becoming better ball players and developing a greater love baseball out of the time they have spent with you."-
High school
"The difference you make to the students at K-Zone is a function of both your extensive expertise in developing baseball performance and in your authentic passion for helping these young men go beyond the limits of what they think they can do.  Thank you for all the work you had to do to develop it in yourself and then for sharing it! All the best." -
​you have an outstanding program that is unmatched from what we have both seen and experienced.


"I’ve been working out at K-zone  3 years.   When I got cut from the Green Hope summer team as a rising 9th grader, I decided to do something about it and went to -KZone.   Coach Dan worked me harder and harder from the first day I got there.  My hitting performance has gone up drastically from 70 mph to 91.5 mph. The athletic training has physically developed me to be a stronger and better baseball player.  The K-zone is my home away from home.  I was one of the youngest to be on K-Zone’s first team and playing with people older and more experienced than me has really improved my skills as a baseball player.​

 "Reid is so much stronger and sure of himself,  we couldn't thank you enough for his improvement and the work ethic that you seem to instill in these young men - pure magic!  Keep up the good work and as always, thank you for your time and dedication."

K-Zone is not just a baseball training facility; we consider it our home away from home.  Michael really looks forward to going, and is extremely excited about it each day.  This has become his number one activity getting the necessary tools to help him reach his achievement goals.
​
It's nice to see the players get better at baseball, but even more important to see them become better young men. 
​
Matt was “stupid good” this past weekend.  His stats were off the charts.  He will tell you on Friday.  I could tell you but it would be too much like bragging. 

"The individualized coaching,personal development and group dynamics are some of the intangibles at the K-zone." -
​
"What I appreciate the most is your efficient and direct approach, while it allows to players to exceed, it only does so if they have earned it.  This teaches the kids that they need to work hard in order to achieve what they want.  You have proven to me over and over that the amount of knowledge you have is far more that I have ever seen . There really is not an area of training or baseball that you do not know.  This kind of experience is what makes you extremely successful at what you do."
​
The Pitcher's Boot camp introduced the concepts and training techniques that have proven effective in developing more complete and healthy pitchers. The sessions were well designed and blended the right amount of learning and doing. Coach Dan, I thought you nailed it. Timmy and Brian were invigorated and sore by Sunday afternoon. 

I would like to thank you for all that you have done, it is because of people like yourself that  baseball players get the opportunity to become great!
​
"Thought you would like to know what your student has to say, when asked about K-Zone.
Baseball Coach: Case, you train at KZone, right?
Case: Yes Sir.
Baseball Coach: You like it?
Case: Yes Sir, I love it, it's my home away from home."
youth/ms
Everyone there is a team player, and the older kids are mentors to the new students.  This is an enormous factor in getting the kids to the next level.  They are always helping each other getting one more rep, taking the extra stride in sprints, or hitting the ball further.  This is all due to your unique style of training\coaching.  You make it a point to get everyone involved. 

"I am sure that I don't say it enough but we are grateful to have Logan work with you and more than anything, appreciate your kindness, support, and commitment to him."

"The hitting lessons I took from you over the winter have really paid off. The first inning of the first game I hit a home run off the first pitch! In the second game I got a triple. And on Friday I hit a grand slam!!!!  Thank you for helping me be a better baseball player!"

"Kevin has improved his flexibility big time and gotten very physically strong, but the part that I'm most impressed with in the program is how he has grown mentally. "

"Wednesday night has become Jesse's favorite night of the week.  He's gone from fairly average to one of the best players on his team in the last 8 weeks.  Thank you so much." -

"If you want to go to the next level and perform well, I suggest you take a look at what Dr. Dan has got to offer. Dan is an excellent instructor. I personally played beyond college for a short time. When I accidentally ran into the K-Zone with my older son and saw what it has to offer - well all I have to say is I sure wish Dr. Dan was around when I was younger. "-

"I wanted to reach out to you and let you know how impressed I am with the progress that my son has made.  I truly owe that all to you.  Not only has he improved, you have made the whole learning experience fun for him as well-which not only prepares him for baseball, but also instills valuable lessons that he can use outside of baseball. "

"Jordan had a total hitting analysis done with Video that measured bat speed and ball velocity as well as hitting zone accuracy.  Dan quickly pointed out several things Jordan could improve upon in his swing. I was very impressed.

Dave is so proud of himself! He's consistently hitting to the outfield and hitting the ball REAL hard. His confidence at the plate is enormous. Thanks so much for all your coaching, it has made a huge difference in David's whole approach. 

Thank you for all the work and care you contribute to Andrew and Austin. Ending June on personal bests was great!  Both are clearly becoming better ball players and developing a greater love baseball out of the time they have spent with you."-

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This program includes hitting, pitching & velocity development, arm resilience, strength & athleticism, mental training and so much more. If you have the desire and the drive to play beyond where you are now, this comprehensive program is for you.
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In the SBA™ PROGRAM each athlete's training is 
Individualized and Personalized
 to your specific goals.
Athletes in this program range from age 8 thru PRO

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The tools we have at our disposal are unparalleled.
Coupled with our tireless review of the latest research and our own proprietary studies, the
K-Zone Academy 
 SBA™ experience is truly one of a kind.


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The SBA™ Experience - Superior Baseball Athlete
We have created a culture in all of our classes that fosters camaraderie, leadership, responsibility, accountability, discipline and competition. Players develop a confidence and mental toughness from participating in this environment enabling them to reach a level of performance beyond what would be possible to reach on their own. Your development is maximized through the camaraderie and competition of the K-Zone Experience


Aside from skill, physical strength is the most important attribute an athlete can possess. It is the foundation upon which other athletic skills are built. Speed, agility, flexibility, mobility, power, and explosiveness are components of baseball that can be significantly improved by dramatic increases in strength. Baseball is a ballistic sport that involves quick and explosive movements. In order to increase power and speed, you must have a solid base and foundation to build on. The best athletes have incredible relative body strength. Simply put, strong baseball players who are able to produce forceful contractions will be more successful than weak players who rely on skill only. The combination of skill, power and strength will help baseball players reach their maximum potential.

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Physical and skill assessments to identify weaknesses and assess strengths.
A full physical and skill assessment will be conducted to include high speed video from multiple angles. We will use these to determine any issues and/or constraints that may be preventing you from performing at a higher level.

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You are your own unique athlete
Together we will develop your own personal, plan. including drills, strategies and systems which will help you continue to grow, to become a stronger, faster, more powerful, explosive, mobile, superior baseball athlete. There is no more effective program available to prepare you to excel on the baseball field. 

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Your progress is tracked throughout your training.
Our Approach is Revolutionary. Nothing is forced upon the athlete. We give you freedom  and guidance to develop what works best for you.  This is not a "one size fits all" system. The way you think and go about your training will be challenged in an environment which focuses on doing what’s right, not who’s right. 

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The Bernstein Principle: “Your body will organize itself based upon the ultimate goal of the activity”.. neurophysiologist Nikolai Bernstein
Learn what this means and how to apply it to your baseball training. It is the single most powerful concept in skill development.  Deliberate practice is the key to your success. Without it you can not maximize the Bernstein principal. This is how all high level skills are developed.


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Chris Perry, RHP, A - St. Louis Cardinals
"The K-Zone provides highly athletic workout programs that are specifically tailored to each individuals personal physical assessments. My first day at the academy; areas of weakness in my functional strength were evaluated and corrective exercises were provided to help me fix these weaknesses. I was then given a workout program that was specifically designed to improve my physical capabilities on the field.  
The K-Zone's high intensity, core targeted workouts improved my athleticism immediately. I noticed greater core strength, speed, agility, mobility, and gained overall muscle with a month of hard work at the K-Zone Academy. 
The K Zone has also given me a new insight of the true bio mechanics of throwing a baseball. Video technology, deceleration drills, weighted balls, and the concept of staying connected helped me understand and fine-tune my pitching mechanics.  The K-Zone offers workout programs and mechanical evaluations that many professional baseball teams have yet to discover.  Every hour spent with Dan at the K-Zone has directly benefited to gained velocity and mechanical efficiency on the mound."
   Chris Perry

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"Dan Kopitzke and the K-Zone in Apex NC is in the top 5% of all that I see in the USA in pitching instruction. Bottom line....Dan 'gets it'. He understands the connection between athleticism, mechanical efficiency,mobility/ flexibility, functional & skill specific strength, scapular health and strength balance...and nutrition/rest/recovery...
and how it relates to enhancing or improving the performance of those in his charge. " Coach Ron Wolforth,
Texas Baseball
Ranch & Pitching Central.


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"Dan Kopitzke of the K-ZONE ACADEMY, continues to develop safer, more effective ways to build health, durability, velocity and command into your throws. Utilizing the latest research and studies, their arm care protocols are second to none. Throwing hard has never been more important, so maintaining your health so that you can work on your velocity is paramount. 

K-Zone is also pioneering brain based learning for your command. So, not only will you be able to throw harder with less stress, but with better command. Fewer throws means an even healthier arm."

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K-Zone Academy 
on-site PT
Jason J. Gauvin, PT, MS, LAT, ATC, SCS, CSCS
Jason is the owner of Athletic Advantage, Inc. Sports Physical Therapy & Performance Development Center. He was a former senior level II sports physical therapist at Duke University Sports Medicine Physical Therapy in Durham NC.
Former Director of Rehab for the dept. of Athletics at Stanford University. 


THE CLASSES

SBA™ Velocity / Pitching

Velocity is a key aspect of high level performance for pitchers and position players. We will use weighted baseballs as the main tool for creating more velocity. Our protocols have been thoroughly tested in house and by Driveline for maximum effectiveness.
This weighted ball throwing will be coupled with the exercises/drills used in the Arm Resilience training for a complete velocity development program.

Velocity is not the only thing important to being an effective pitcher. Pitchers will work on command and enhancement of all their pitches using our proprietary, tested training protocols. These use the latest understandings in nueroscience and kinesiology.

  • Increase throwing velocity
  • Improve command of all pitches
  • Develop higher quality stuff
  • Increase arm strength and toughness
  • Improve mechanics
  • Reduce injury risk
  • Create better arm health
  • Reduce recovery time - back to peak performance faster

SBA™ Hitting

A combination of mechanics training, brain training using the V-Flex system, and live pitching in combination with our HitTrax hitting simulator will provide you with an unparalleled experience. Your game will be elevated in this sensory rich environment that provides real-time objective feedback.

As with our other skills training, kinesthetic awareness, intent and objective feedback (via HitTrax and Diamond Kinetics Swing Tracker) are the cornerstones to helping you improve your game performance.

  • Hit the ball harder
  • Hit more line drives
  • Eliminate weak grounders and popups
  • Stop pulling your head
  • Stay back on off-speed pitches
  • Increase your batting and slugging averages
  • Reduce your strikeouts
  • Be on-time more often
  • Make more consistent contact
SBA™ Arm Resilience
"Resilience - the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties/stress."
The difficulties/stress we experience come from the games we play. We develop arm resilience through a combination of strength building, mobility, mechanics or movement pattern efficiency, and recovery techniques. One of the primary components to this is the Driveline system. These training/exercise protocols are well tested to insure their effectiveness.

Players will perform exercises and drills that provide kinesthetic feedback to improve their throwing mechanics, making them more efficient and healthier. In addition, strength and recovery exercises will be done to increase the resilience of the arm. Players may also do additional arm “flossing” such as long toss.

  • Increase arm strength and toughness
  • Throw harder
  • Improve mechanics
  • Reduce injury risk
  • Create better arm health
  • Reduce recovery time - back to peak performance faster

SBA™ Athleticism

More than just a Speed & Agility class. You will train to become a stronger, faster, more powerful, explosive, mobile, SUPERIOR baseball athlete.
There is no more effective program available to prepare you to excel on the baseball field. The training class will impact every aspect of your game in a positive way.
 Motivation/mindset development
*  Assessment and personalization of the workouts
*  Nutrition, Rest and Recovery
*  Personal Training Manual
*  Power, speed, agility and coordination development
*  Build confidence through camaraderie and competition

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