Spring Break Camps

Diamond instructors will conduct camps during the Spring Break period. This is a perfect time for players to fine tune skills and work on developing their game. Register now for camps>

3/13 SOFTBALL ALL SKILLS CAMP- AGES 14 & UNDER | $90/ATHLETE

3/14 BASEBALL SKILLS CAMP – AGES 12 & UNDER | $90/ATHLETE

3/14 CATCHERS CAMP – AGES 13 & UNDER | $90/ATHLETE

3/15 PITCHING CAMP – AGES 12 & UNDER | $90/ATHLETE

3/15 INFIELD CAMP – AGES 12 & UNDER | $75/ATHLETE

Welcome 3D Performance Training

Diamond is excited to welcome 3D Performance to our family.  Herman Demminck III and his staff will conduct performance training sessions and classes at Diamond.

3D Performance is for those willing to FULLY engage themselves in programs conducive to maximizing performance and minimizing injury are invited to join. The specially designed plans are devised to help individuals reach their goals not only by training the muscular system, but by teaching the brain to work more efficiently.

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CALL TO BOOK YOUR SESSION WITH 3D >>> (865) 228-3624

Simcox Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Congratulations our own, Coach Larry Simcox, on receiving the Jim Painter Lifetime Achievement Award by the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association. Coach was presented the award on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the annual TBCA Coaches Clinic in Franklin, TN.

After receiving the award, Coach Simcox recapped in his own words:

“I was honored yesterday by the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association with the Jim Painter Lifetime Achievement Award. Very thankful and very humbling! I’m so glad that my dad could be there as he is the one who taught me how to play and love this great game of baseball. Mom couldn’t make it but she has always been so supportive.
With every married baseball coach that’s done it for awhile, there’s a great baseball coaches wife. Linda and I will be married 40 years this September and she has been a big part of this. As a college coach you are gone so much at the office, recruiting, games on the road and camps. What a job she has done being there for Erin and AJ ALL of the time and raising two great kids! Thanks babe!
I also want to thank Jake Gibbs for getting me started in coaching! I played for Jake at Ole Miss in 1980 and 1981 after transferring from Cleveland St CC. After playing at Ole Miss I played in the Astros organization from 1981-1984. After being released in 1984 I went to work with Selox in Chattanooga and transferred to Huntsville, AL in January 1985. I never thought I would be around baseball again.
Then I got a phone call that June. It was Jake calling me to tell me he wanted me to come coach with him at Ole Miss. I told him I would have to talk to Linda about that. He said talk to her and if you are interested I’ll come over and visit with you. After hanging up I told Linda that I’m going to go coach at Ole Miss (baseball was still in my heart). She said ok and I called Jake back 5 minutes later and told him if you want me I’m in. We moved to Oxford in August 1985 and have been in baseball ever since.
From there we came to Tennessee in August 1990 and coached with Rod Delmonico, going to the CWS 3 times and winning a couple of SEC Championships. Jeff Senzel approached me in 2008 about opening Diamond Baseball and we did that in January 2009. I went back to Tennessee in July 2015 to Coach with Dave Serrano and returned to Diamond Baseball in September 2017.
I have been really blessed to coach so many great young men at Ole Miss, Tennessee and Diamond Baseball and be on staff with so many great coaches and men.
This great game has given me so much and I hope I have given back a fraction of that!”

 

Miller Spence Commits to Milligan

Congratulations to Miller Spence, 2023, Knoxville Catholic on his commitment to Milligan University in Elizabethton, TN. Miller has played on Diamond Showcase teams the past two summers. He is a hard working outfielder with speed.

Miller made his announcement on January 6, “I am very blessed and excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at Milligan University. I would like to thank God, my family, teammates, and coaches. Go Buffaloes!!”

He’s a fine young man and we are thrilled to see him move to the next level. We wish all the best to Miller and see a bright future ahead!

Landon Pique to Roane State

Congratulations to Landon Pique, 2023, Halls High School, on his commitment to Roane State Community College in Harriman, TN. Landon played on Diamond teams the past several summers. He is a LHP.

Landon made his announcement on December 6. “After time and consideration I’m beyond blessed and humbled to say that I’m committing to Roane State. I would like to thank God for giving me the ability that I have and thank you to everyone who’s helped me along the way.”

We are happy for Landon to have this opportunity to play at next level. We wish him all the best and look forward to following his future.

Turner Stout Commits to King

Congratulations to Turner Stout, 2023, Dobyns-Bennett on his commitment to King University in Bristol, TN. Turner played on Diamond Showcase teams the past two summers. He is a LHP/1B with a big bat!

Turner made his announcement on twitter on October 10. “I’m excited to announce I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at King University! I want to thank God, my parents, family, coaches, and teammates for everything.”

He’s a fine young man and we are happy to see him move to the next level. We wish all the best to Turner and see a bright future ahead!

Welcome Bren!

Diamond is thrilled to welcome Bren Coldren!

Bren has an impressive background, including experience as a D1 Coach, and is excited to be part of Diamond. Bren played college softball at Central College, winning a National title. Additionally, she was awarded 1st team All America and Conference Player of the Year. She went on to play professionally in New Zealand.

As a coach, she worked her way up, beginning with Yale, then to Drake, Iowa Western and landing at Indiana State University where she coached for 10 years. Bren was owner and private instructor at Elite Skills Softball for 25+ years. She is a member of NFCA and ABCA.

Call now to book your softball pitching lesson with Bren at 865-288-3624 or email us at info@h3sports.org.

Diamond 16U Wins UT Championship

Diamond 16U takes the crown in the Net Elite UT Championship. The squad pulled off a 2-1 win over the Chattanooga Fury. Neels Schoonbee got the win giving up only 6 hits and 1 runs over 6 1/3 innings. Asher Harness closed it out. ⁦Hutson Oakes went⁩ 2-3 with 1 RBI and Bleau Kennedy was 1-2 with 1 RBI.

Leading up to that game, Diamond put together a solid run, winning 3 and tying 1. A 5-4 win over Base Knox Royals Blue saw a slew of players with 1 hit. Hutson Oakes was the winning pitcher. In game 2 over the East TN Hustle, Luke Treece led Diamond bats, going 2-3. Cooper Williamson got the win.

Diamond tied No Chance Gold 8-8 to start Sunday’s games. Cooper Williamson and Braden Wyatt each collected multiple hits. Next up, Diamond bats came alive with a 12-2 victory over BC Athletics. Several players had multiple hits, as the team tallied 14 total hits. Bleau Kenndey was the winning pitcher.

 

 

 

 

Welcome Luc!

Diamond Baseball is excited to welcome another former Vol, Luc Lipcius.

Luc finished his UT career as the TN Baseball Career Home Run Leader (40). Additional honors include: 2021 NCAA All-Knoxville Regional Team, 2021 SEC All-Tournament Team, 2020 SEC Community Service Team, 2018-2021 Spring SEC and Academic Honor Roll. In May of 2021, Luc earned his bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Tickle College of Engineering.

Find Luc’s full bio at UTsports.com >

Call now to book your lesson with Luc at 865-288-3624 or email us at info@h3sports.org.

Join Us!

Take advantage of our best membership deal! Join for Fall – September, October, November, December – for only $225. That’s 4 months of training and a savings of $175. This deals allows you to use our facility everyday, as we are open 7 days a week!

What comes with your Diamond membership? Our indoor heated and cooled 37,000 square foot training complex with:

  • 16 batting cages
  • 3 designated pitching mounds
  • Open turf infield area
  • State of the art equipment
  • Spacious lobby
  • Large tables for meetings, work or homework
  • High speed wi-fi service

 

To purchase your Membership, click MEMBERSHIP. You will be redirected to Diamond’s MindBody account for payment. Click on “Camps” and scroll to find “FALL MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL with Membership Diamond”. Or, phone us at 865-288-3624.

Diamond Baseball Academy membership is available for year round baseball and softball training. Regular prices are: $100/month | $800/year. To inquire about membership, contact us at info@h3sports.org or 865-288-3624.