Building Confident Players On and Off the Field

Blueclaws Baseball is designed to diligently train young athletes the game of baseball while teaching them the “unsearchable riches of Christ.” The Good News of Christ fuels the young athlete to work diligently and to compete with integrity.

About Us

More Than a Baseball Club

Blueclaws Baseball is a Jacksonville-based nonprofit serving players ages 7U–12U. For over 15 years, we’ve been developing athletes who are ready for the next level — in competition and in life.

 

We train with discipline, compete with intensity, and hold our players to a high standard on and off the field. Our coaching staff includes coaches who have played at the MLB and collegiate level, bringing elite-level instruction to every practice.

 

At Blueclaws, we believe the game is one of the best teachers out there — it builds toughness, accountability, and character that sticks long after the final out.

Training With Purpose

Every drill has a reason. We build practices around real game situations so players are sharp, confident, and ready when it counts.

Character & Leadership

Talent gets you on the field. Character keeps you there. We coach accountability, respect, and toughness alongside every fundamental.

Blueclaws is built for athletes who want to be pushed. Our coaches invest in the whole player — what you do on the field, how you carry yourself off it, and who you’re becoming along the way.

our training programs

What Trainings We Offer

Seasonal competition

We compete in leagues and tournaments across the Jacksonville area, giving players the experience of real pressure, real competition, and real growth.

Position instruction

Every position is unique. Our coaches provide specialized, role-based instruction to ensure every player—from pitcher to outfielder—gets the exact training they need.

Why become a part of the Blueclaws family

Blueclaws is an evaluated travel program — our athletes are here because they earned it and because they want to be pushed. Our coaches develop hitting, fielding, throwing, base running, and game awareness at a competitive level, with the kind of individual attention that actually moves the needle.

We keep our groups intentionally small so every player gets real reps, real feedback, and real accountability. Every practice is preparation for the next tournament, the next tryout, and the next level.

OUR APPROACH

How We Develop Players

Every session is built with intention. We combine elite fundamentals, mental toughness, and character development — because the best players aren’t just skilled, they’re built differently.

Smart
Fundamentals

Sound mechanics win games. We focus on the details — proper technique, situational awareness, and baseball IQ that separates good players from great ones.

Character
First

We hold our players to a standard that goes beyond stats. Effort, attitude, how you treat your teammates after a tough loss — that’s what we’re developing.

Game
Confidence

Confidence is earned in practice and proven in games. We build it through repetition, high-level coaching, and putting players in competitive situations where they can rise.

OUR COACHING TEAM

Coached by Players Who've Been There

Our coaches have competed at the MLB and collegiate level. They bring that experience into every practice — not just as instruction, but as proof of what’s possible when you outwork the room.

Connor Marabell

12U

A fundamentals-focused coach dedicated to developing disciplined and game-ready athletes.

Morgan Moran

8U

Specializes in pitching strategy and building confident, competitive players.

Mike Jones

10U

Focused on strength, defense, and fostering a strong team mindset.

Jayden Nesmith

10U

A fundamentals-focused coach dedicated to developing disciplined and game-ready athletes.

Steve Hall

10U

Focused on strength, defense, and fostering a strong team mindset.

Mac Mackiewitz

Director of Baseball Operations
Focused on strength, defense, and fostering a strong team mindset.

TESTIMONIALS

What Blueclaws Families Are Saying

Our coaches have competed at the MLB and collegiate level. They bring that experience into every practice — not just as instruction, but as proof of what’s possible when you outwork the room.

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Ready to Step Onto the Field?

Every great player starts with a decision to show up and compete. Join a program that will challenge you, develop you, and hold you to a standard worth chasing.

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