TESTIMONIALS
“Our son had a wonderful experience on the Balla$. The coaches created a positive, encouraging environment where player development came first. The coaches found the perfect balance between teaching the game, fostering growth, and making baseball fun in a lower pressure atmosphere.
One thing that really stood out was Coach Matt’s commitment to developing leaders both on and off the field. He regularly shared books, reading assignments, and video clips that reinforced important lessons about mindset, leadership, work ethic, and character. Those lessons extended well beyond baseball and encouraged the players to continue growing as young men.
In addition, He regularly invited high school and college players to help coach and mentor the team, creating a unique peer learning environment. Not only did the younger players benefit from learning alongside athletes they looked up to, but it also gave those older players valuable leadership and coaching experience.
If you’re looking for a program that prioritizes growth, confidence, and a genuine love for the game and life, we highly recommend Coach Matt.”
— FULLER FAMILY
“Sure my son has improved as a player on the Ballas, all the players have. But, in my opinion, the best thing about playing on the Ballas is that the coaches helped my son just enjoy playing the game. Because he has enjoyed the game, he has become a better player. He now has great memories that he’ll never forget.”
“Having my son play with the Balla$ was one of the best things for him. Primarily because the coaches let him enjoy the game, but he also was able to gain confidence in himself while creating lasting good memories.”
— Lt. Col. Madison
“Coach Matt goes above and beyond for every player he coaches. He has built an environment where players grow, compete, and challenged in different roles. Just as important he has surrounded himself with other outstanding coaches who invest in each player’s development. Matt genuinely cares about each player's success.
What sets Coach Matt apart is his focus on developing the whole player. Along with baseball fundamentals, he teaches accountability, mental toughness, resilience, and the importance of being a great teammate.
We have seen this firsthand with our son, Madsen, who grew tremendously through opportunities to play with the Ballas. The coaches Matt works with, and the experiences Madsen gained, gave him a strong foundation for his transition into high school baseball.”
— ANDREW CLARK
“Coach Matt Atkinson had a tremendous impact on Justin. More than anything, Matt’s constant positivity, genuine belief in Justin, and authentic encouragement helped Justin love the game even more. He created an environment where every success built confidence and every failure became an opportunity to learn. Rather than dwelling on losses or mistakes, Matt consistently asked, “What can we learn from this?” He taught the importance of staying positive, picking up teammates, and responding to adversity with great attitude and body language. Justin also benefited from competing alongside some of Utah’s best players, being trusted in clutch situations, and being encouraged to develop as a leader on the field. If you’re looking for a coach who develops both baseball players and young men through a true growth mindset, I can’t recommend Matt and Balla$ highly enough.”
— MIKE ROBERTSON
“Korver truly had an amazing experience playing with the Ballas. From the very begining, Coach Matt create a positive, encouraging enviornement where the boys felt supported, challenged, and valued both on and off the field. It was clear that his focus went far beyond just winning games - he genuienly cared about helping each player grow as both an athlete and a young man.
One of the things we appreciated most was the confidence tha Coach Matt instilled in the boys. He gave them opportunities to play multiple positions, which not only helped them develop their skills and understanding of the game, but also allowd them to believe in themselves and step outside of their comfort zones. Korver grew tremendously during his time with the Ballas, we are incredibly grateful for the leadership, patience, and positivity Coach Matt brought to the team.”
— TROXEL FAMILY