Who we are

“Before I was a hitting coach, I was a chemist. My job was to build predictive models—tools that could analyze the structure of a molecule and estimate whether it would be toxic. It was a field built on patterns, precision, and structure-to-outcome thinking.

And then I looked around at the way most coaches were teaching the baseball swing—and none of that same rigor was there.

Everything felt random. Flawed. Based on feel, tradition, or worse—on coaches repeating the same bad cues that ruined my swing in college.

That made me mad. Because I knew hitting could be taught differently. Better. With real structure. With objective feedback. With the same kind of discipline and pattern recognition we used in science. So in 2016, I walked away from the lab and started Ignite Baseball.

At Ignite, we don’t do fluff. We don’t waste time pretending that effort alone makes you better. And we definitely don’t sell false hope to parents who are just looking for someone to tell them their kid is special.

What we do is teach. Relentlessly. We work with athletes who are ready to own their development, who take pride in mastering their movement, and who understand that results don’t come from showing up—they come from showing up differently.”

- Kurt Hewes, CEO

Old school values, new school development.

At Ignite Baseball, our philosophy is simple: athletes deserve objective feedback, not just guesswork. We prioritize development over quick fixes, training with precision, positivity, and purpose. We pride ourselves on being a place where every athlete, whether 10U or pro, gets a clear roadmap for improvement. Our culture is driven by creating a positive, team-first environment that builds athleticism, character, and skill.

What sets us apart is our tried and true hitting system. We train players based on biomechanics and data, with an innovative approach that has been refined and proven over more than ten years of training. Our six-level hitting system breaks down the swing into predictive components and sets us apart by enabling our coaches to cut through the noise to focus on what actually works: vision, forward movement, separation, trunk rotation, angles, and the upper body. And it’s not just a theory – it’s a proven method that has been successful with MLB, college, and youth players.

At Ignite, we believe development goes beyond mechanics. The athlete is always at the center of what we do. Our coaches invest in building real relationships, creating an environment where trust and communication come first. We aim to be a positive influence both on and off the field, supporting athletes through the highs and the lows of their journey. Whether it’s celebrating big wins or navigating setbacks, our commitment is to walk alongside our players every step of the way. Meet our coaches who make it happen each day.

  • Kurt Hewes

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

  • Aaron Tarr

    CADETS FOUNDER, CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER

  • Conner Walker

    DIRECTOR OF HITTING

  • JAKE PIGEON

    IGNITE COACH

  • Scooter Abraham

    IGNITE COACH

  • HOWARD BOLDEN

    IGNITE COACH

  • Gabby Henson

    IGNITE COACH

  • Asher Thompson

    Asher Thompson

    IGNITE COACH

  • Updating you on Christians Fall 2025 performance- 1st six games, batting .571 with 8 hits. 3 triples and 2 doubles. He’s very excited and mentioned to me yesterday that a little bit of work has big payoffs. He was down 0-2 in an at bat yesterday- went up to 3-2, including what he called “got sworded” on a change up, adjusted with two foul balls and then hit a triple.

    Jason Miller

  • Ignite helped us perfectly to prepare my son for the WBSC World Championships. We traveled all the way from Germany to Washington to take lessons from Kurt. Immediately afterwards, Moritz became "Best Batter" at the German national team camp. We'll definitely be back!

    Steffen von Linden-Holzhey

  • Ignite Baseball has made my son a better baseball player. Period. Their instructors are top-notch and are really knowledgeable about baseball and the mechanics of pitching and hitting. And when you sign up with an instructor, you get that coach. Not some high school player. This has happened at other places we've tried.

    Fred Baldassaro

  • If your son or daughter is serious about basbeall, look into a membership so you can get discounts on lessons and use the batting cage on Fridays. And in addition to the lessons, their social media content builds off every lesson so they are worth a follow too.

    Steve Castor

  • There’s no place like this in area. Best teachers we’ve worked. A+ instruction.

    Art Baltrym

  • Instructors are great and do an awesome job with the kids. Love their approach and how positive they are. Facility has everything you need and the location can’t be beat. Highly recommend.

    Evan Howard

  • The straight talk? Working with Ignite has leveled up my son’s skills dramatically. The tools and tech the trainers use with ease can document it, but the individual attention in the analysis, the goal-setting & celebrating, the drill planning, the confidence building have all been baked in and translated into elite in-game performance and made him a better teammate and human. It’s clear that Ignite’s passion for the full development of athletes’ potential is at the core of their business, and that their staff is loaded with knowledge & expertise. It has been amazing to have Ignite’s partnership & investment in my son’s baseball career!

    Kirsten Leckszas

  • Love the coaches here and all the new tech. I haven’t improved so much ever so quick. This place is no joke

    Ryan Sullivan

  • Fantastic facility focused on both baseball and softball. My daughter has been working with Kurt for 3+ years and he has really elevated her game. In addition to Kurt, she has worked with several of the other coaches and has had extremely positive experiences with all of them. Highly recommend!

    Emily Pocrass

  • Would recommend Ignite to anyone. My swing has gotten so much better.

    Geneva Webber

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