My daughter always has a great experience here. Lessons, camps, clinics. I highly recommend this facility. You can't go wrong. Octavia the owner is amazing read more

008 Training - Hitting lesson - Batting Cages Near Me - Concord, California

My daughter has been going to 008 for several years now. The progress that she has made in that time has been largely contributed by the instruction and membership of this facility. She has seen multiple trainers. All of them are incredibly nice and helpful. If one can't help you with a goal, they have no problem identifying someone else that can. All the instructors are friendly and knowledgeable. The facility is always clean and picked up. Parking behind the facility or on the street is always available. Sometimes it's good to get a little BP with the machines or soft toss in a cage to get out of the tee work in the garage. It's super close to the freeway and easy to get to. The online system is really easy to navigate and never have issues scheduling. I can't rave enough about Octavia and her team! You really feel like they invest in your player. They get to know them personally and you feel like they are on the journey way with you. read more

008 cares!! This is a fantastic place to get better at softball for your daughter. I highly recommend doing the membership there. You can book an hour stop in, use a cage, use a machine all included in the membership, and you get a discount on a private lesson with it. Octavia is as about as special a person as you will find in this sport. She has a way of reaching any and every girl, my daughter see's her and Kim. Personal true story... my daughter at 12 was struggling with her swing, she loves playing, but like any person doesn't like being middle or back of the pack on hitting. I asked for some suggestions and brought up maybe becoming a slap hitter. So we decided to try, She went all in and Within 3 months she went from batting 11 or 12 on sat to being leadoff and batting .500. She now carries a Swagger and love for the game she didn't have before. I owe ALL of that to kim and octavia. I have coached for 19 years, at about every age including high school, and the lessons you get there are truly top notch. Heck I poach some of the things I learn in there and bring it to my team. Not sure if the lessons are for her or me sometimes lol. I love this place and think you will as read more

008 Training - Slap hitting lessons - Batting Cages Near Me - Concord, California

Octavia is so positive and fun, plus she's a fantastic teacher! Every instructor we've met and worked with has been friendly, knowledgeable and my daughter looks forward to every lesson. Cannot speak highly enough of 008! read more

Coach Octavia and her team create a positive environment, share the love of the game and teach technical skills for all ages to improve. From an 8u player starting out in travel ball to a player preparing for College, 008 has what you need. Coach Octavia is able to breakdown the details in an easy to understand way and able to help girls make quick adjustments. Plus the facility is clean and enjoyable for parents to watch too! read more

Great Organization for Softball Players My Girls love Coach Shannon and Coach Jaycee. The staff are nice and Sessions are High Quality I would highly recommend 008. Prices are Good and not once have I felt these ladies are out to just profit. I Love 008 for my Kids. read more

I can't recommend 008 enough! The private coaches are absolutely top-notch--most are former players themselves, which brings such a depth of knowledge and real-world experience to the sessions. We've been going here for two years and so grateful for all of the development and empowerment they provide my young daughter. Booking appointments is always a breeze through their site which is so convenient. Every time we're training there, the energy is electric and positive, with multiple lessons happening all around us. I'm grateful we found a place my daughter can go to train amongst her own softball piers. The bonus is being able to watch girls that are in HS and college which is very motivating as well! read more

Been attending hitting lessons for months after we were referred by a friend. Great place and honestly don't really want to write this, as I'm scared appointments will be booked up quicker than they already are! Seriously though, Octavia and Jaycee have been instrumental in improving both of my daughters' hitting! We attended one of their camps and the girls loved it! The positivity and constructive criticism is refreshing, creating an atmosphere where my girls increased their confidence and we're provided a detailed breakdown of a proper swing. Each lesson reinforces proper mechanics in a way young players can understand and incorporate, as well as working on issues that each individual player may be experiencing. It's a bit of a drive for us but we wouldn't consider anywhere else! read more

Awesome coaches, awesome facility, great energy all around. We had our first session last week and it was amazing for my daughter and for me and my wife to see. These coaches are very patient with our girls. They are hands on, not just shouting from a distance. Just go to one session and see what I'm talking about. You won't regret it. These coaches were once players before, so they know all about the pressure to improve. read more

Octavia and her team at 008 are the best. My daughter loves each and every training session. Octavia has really helped her not only with developing her swing but the mental aspect of the game. read more

008 Training - Batting Cages Near Me - Concord, California

My daughter has been with Octavia and 008 Training from its very beginning. The amount of growth & development I've seen is astounding. Not only has Octavia worked with my daughter on all the technical aspects of slapping and hitting, she has connected with my daughter on an emotional level that goes far beyond softball. Octavia is a role model for my daughter and has helped her tremendously on the mental aspects of softball, as well as on what it takes to get to the next level. Octavia's approach, and the approach taken by all 008 Training coaches, is a holistic one with the athlete's best interest always at the heart. Thank you, Octavia and the rest of the 008 Training staff! read more

Great softball/baseball facility. Very friendly staff and VERY reasonable pricing. We will definitely be going back soon!

My kids have been taking lessons at the Fieldhouse for 4+ years. Over that time both my kids have gotten significantly better at baseball & softball and have seen a variety of professional instructors. Don has made significant investments in the infrastructure of the facility and it is top notch. Don not only invests in the facility but also the community as he has given back to the sport with donations of equipment & his time. 008 Training led by Octavia Bond and her instructors have been a phenomenal addition to The Fieldhouse. My daughter has been seeing her to take strength, agility & softball training and has seen a significant improvement in her fitness and softball development. read more

Best baseball batting cage facility in the Concord, Pleasant hill, Walnut Creek, Martinez area. Very nice facility and they make it extremely easy to get some work in. Online scheduling, monthly pass, pitching machines, screens, tee's, weight room, great staff.... Not much more needed. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

Octavia and her crew are highly sought after for a reason. My daughter really enjoys her lessons and continues to improve. The lessons aren't just about the technical side. The mental side, which is is just as important, is addressed as well. Highly recommended! read more

008 is the absolute best! My daughter first met Octavia at a 008 softball clinic last summer. She took away so much from the 3 day clinic, we decided to sign her up for private hitting and pitching lessons. Not only does Octavia help her with hitting, she also helps her with confidence and ability to express herself as she tends to be a bit shy. Octavia and all the coaches at 008 are so positive and energetic. They have such a love for the game, and it shows. My daughter has now participated in multiple clinics and always has the best time. Whenever we see a new clinic pop up, we sign up without hesitation. The pride she walks away with after completing a camp is invaluable. We are SO happy to have found 008. read more

We love 008 training!!! Octavia's team of coaches are stellar! There is no voice my young softballer listens to more carefully than that of a current or recently graduated college softball player. Each of the coaches are dedicated to the success of their players. The level of instruction is adapted into age appropriate lessons with carefully planned progressions to help kids immediately see results. Coach Jacee and Coach Camille are two my kids have learned so much from. My kid went from loving playing house ball to making a travel team this year because of all the off-season help she got from her 008 training coaches. In addition to softball skill development in every area (hooray for catcher-specific coaching!!), Octavia's strength and agility training is top notch. She not only has helped my kid make incredible progress on core/leg strength (which has translated to speed around the bases), but also incorporates injury-prevention exercises to correct imbalances and gaps. Additionally, my kid is learning about the " positive athlete mindset" and how to push through hard things, to believe in herself, and to feel/celebrate her successes when they come. It's amazing how much Octavia can pack into a 45 minutes session. My kid leaves with a huge smile on her face and soaked with sweat. We love 008 Training and highly recommend it to any level of softball player. read more

Definitely recommend this facility for softball and baseball training. Trainers are very friendly, great facility for top tier training. My daughter enjoys training here and it is definitely improving her softball skills at 14u level. read more

008 Training has been great for my daughters! The softball specific training helps them to continue to improve. The in season training allows them to maintain and prevent injury. While out of season trading helps them realize gains. Octavia continues to help both our D1 player and out travel ball player! read more

Hands-down the best place around. Octavia is such a great mentor and works with the individual player on their exact needs. Octavia and her staff are amazing. Highly recommend it! read more

My daughter has getting softball lessons since last year and she has improved so much and loved gong there. There are private lessons but they also offer summer clinics, which are super fun to play with others. Octavia is like a mentor for my daughter! We Love 008 read more

This place is a MUST for anything related to softball training! My daughter started playing last season and this year decided she wanted to be a pitcher. Shannon takes the drive that my daughter already has and helps channel it into becoming the best pitcher she can be! She has learned so much and has become so consistent. She has also done hitting lessons with Octavia and again has learned so much! We absolutely love everything about our experience here! I recently signed up for the 8 week personal training program, and while it challenges me it is absolutely the best thing I could have done. Octavia makes the whole process so easy to manage and holds me accountable in the most supportive way. I am only on week 3 and I am already so much more confident in how I look and feel! So happy we were able to find 008! read more

My Daughter has been coming to The Fieldhouse for slapping lessons with Octavia Bond for over a year now. She is an amazing instructor and has given my daughter more tools to use as a slapper. She is very interested in being more than just a hitting instructor...she genuinely cares for the players and wants to see them succeed to the next level. Octavia is very approachable and professional. The facility itself is clean & has several lanes for lessons. Check out 008Training.com. read more

Octavia and her team of trainers are simply amazing! They are professional, responsive, courteous and all have softball experience at the college level. The clinics and lessons are always fun for my daughter and it has made a huge difference in her development. They are easy to book via the site and they even have memberships with a lot of advantages such as discounts and free cage time on the weekends and much more. We often say that 008 Training is our second home :) read more

This place is awesome, the hitting memberships, the online signups, the lessons are awesome. My wife and I are really impressed by the owner, Ms Bond, who blends a great business sense with D1 athleticism. I particularly love that she has retained space for Matt Jarvis, who has helped my son become a pitcher who can create late movement and locate 6 pitches. They have all the amenities, good lighting, turf, L screens, baseball/softball buckets, an Iron Mike, a Hack Attack, and softball Jugs machines. I hesitated writing this because I enjoy how it is currently, but the more the merrier. read more

This is a great gym with many top notch softball instructors. They will get your skills as far as you can take yourself, with a positive attitude and an upbeat vibe. My daughter is way better and way more confident because of the great coaching at 008Training. Octavia is amazing, but all the coaches we've worked with are just as good -- highly recommended. read more

We have been coming to this facility for 6 years, for both baseball and softball. Octavia and 008 Training have been the biggest gift to the youth softball community in our area! 008 Training offers something to help every softball player meet their goals. You see beginners all the way through elite travel players training in the facility when you are there. Octavia's coaches and trainers all played at the collegiate level; they are knowledgeable and professional, and are great role models for young players. The weight room and Octavia's personal training program are awesome for those high school players ready to take their game to the next level. Prices are reasonable for private coaching, especially if you sign up for the monthly membership. read more

The Fieldhouse has been a great place for my daughter to get softball and physical training over the last couple years. She has had meaningful athletic and life training from both Octavia Bond and Aria Pogni at the location. They have several hitting/fielding tunnels and a few pitching lanes so that individual and team training can be held at the Fieldhouse. There is always an upbeat attitude from the training staff. Looking forward to working with these instructors for years to come. read more

The lessons that we have received from 008 Training, specifically Octavia Bond, have been absolutely fantastic. She's established a good connection with my daughter, and has been able to communicate her teachings in an easy way my daughter can understand. The passion they display for teaching is just unmatched. I would highly recommend them! read more

My two daughters have been coming to the Fieldhouse for years and have never had a bad experience. They initially began coming to the Fieldhouse to get hitting lessons from Kiko Garcia., who is hard to get into but so worth the wait! Soon after we added slapping lessons from Octavia Bond. Octavia is available for hitting, slapping, fielding, weight training, team workouts, and more. Over the years we have received lessons from her in every form we can. She is an amazing upbeat, hardworking athlete who is a great role model for young girls in the game. During CoVid, the fieldhouse has become our home away from home. It is a safe place for my girls to continue to work on improving their skills while the game is on hold. They love their time there with their instructors! read more

My girls have been taking slapping and fielding lessons from Octavia since February. She's an amazing teacher and my girls love her. She's so positive, knowledgeable, and patient with them. I've seen such a huge improvement in their performance right away. My girls also love her virtual workouts that she offers. Her workouts are tailored perfectly to condition and strength train for softball. Octavia has been a huge mentor and a great role model for my girls to continue their softball goals! I highly recommend 008 training to anyone looking to raise the level of their child's softball skills! read more

I love coming down to the Fieldhouse for a workout and enjoying great company. Training with 008 Training has been an amazing experience. Octavia takes her time and is very helpful. read more

This place offers such great instruction and with a positive attitude. Don clearly loves and game and the kids. We needed up coming here because we won some batting instruction sessions as a prize but I am sure we will be back. read more

If you're searching for a hitting instructor for your daughter, 008 Training is the place to go. A while ago, I was searching for a slap hitting instructor for my daughter. My daughter was struggling with her hitting and her self-esteem was low and I didn't know how much longer she would want to play softball. Since she is a lefty and fast, I wanted to find a slap hitting instructor that could teach her a unique skill that could possibly boost her confidence. I felt it was important that this instructor had experience slap hitting herself, preferably at the collegiate level. That is when we found Octavia. From day 1 my daughter bonded with Octavia. The only way I can describe Octavia is she just exudes positive energy which is perfect for my daughter's disposition. My daughter always looks forward to her lessons with Octavia. The slap hitting skills she has learned, and is continuing to learn from Octavia, has resurrected my daughter's passion to play softball. read more

Highly recommend baseball batting lessons with Don Gieseke at The Fieldhouse! Our son had a series of 10 private batting lessons with Don, who is incredible! He is very calm and engaging. He uses very creative games and challenges to keep our son motivated and having fun! You can tell Don loves coaching/teaching. From a parent perspective, Don is an excellent communicator, easy to schedule with, and flexible. Our son LOVED his lessons and keeps asking for more! read more

The Fieldhouse is a great facility for (typically young) baseball players to improve their skills. My 11 son has gone to baseball minicamps, and one on one training by an expert trainer(s) at the Fieldhouse. Coaches in little league are typically hard working dads that know baseball but most not to the extent of the highly experienced coaches that work for Don. Plus the little little league coaches sometimes are so busy with 12 kids that they don't have time for individual coaching. Please don't get me wrong, I applaud the service of the coaches of Pony, Little League etc. to support young players. My son is not a great athlete but with the added training he has improved greatly and feels comfortable on the baseball field. This is not some fancy polished floors "foo-foo" facility this is a down to earth baseball "field" house (indoors) that is great in my opinion. Kudo's to Don Gieseke and his coaching staff!!! read more