Softball Training Facility | Customer Spotlight By Cari | Published on November 11, 2023March 3, 2025 Introducing the Elkhorn Elite Softball Training Facility: Uniting Sports, Space, and Opportunity The Customer In the world of sports, innovation and opportunity often come hand in hand. Danielle Jakopovik, an owner of the Elkhorn Elite Youth Sports Association, saw an opportunity to create an elite Softball Training Facility with the help of Practice Sports. As owner, Danielle helped with various sports programs like flag football, basketball, and soccer. However, the softball space needed improvement, and Danielle decided to make it bigger and better. In this Customer Spotlight, we’ll take a look at the development of the softball training facility and see how Practice Sports built a safe and effective training center for players to use rain or shine. The Softball Training Center The training center is around 6,000 square feet, and it offers 24/7 access to players. By including multiple tunnels and a quad area, simultaneous practices for various sports, such as softball and soccer, may take place at the same time. As for another huge plus, rainy days or scorching heat don’t hinder training. Instead, players can enjoy the climate-controlled environment anytime, which provides an ideal space for skill development and team practices. As for the training center’s layout, it is designed for flexibility. With three separate tunnels and sliding nets, the space easily transforms from a team practice setup to individual training. Also, different sports teams can utilize various parts of the room, which is incredibly useful during those bad weather days. Additionally, teams can quickly alter the room to make large unified spaces or smaller training zones, allowing teams various ways to practice. Summary of Supplies: Custom ShellCage #1 – 70’L x 30’W x 14’H #48 Gauge Black Nylon Knotted / Square Mesh One fixed divider curtain installed at 15 ft to create two 70′ x 15′ lanes Sliding exterior wall to open into Shellcage #2 Ceiling baffles to help prevent balls from jumping over curtains Two entry doors with flaps Custom ShellCage #2 – 60’L x 38’W x 14’H #48 Gauge Black Nylon Knotted / Square Mesh Sliding exterior wall to open into Shellcage #1 Ceiling baffles to help prevent balls from jumping over curtains Two entry doors with flaps NetShield 38′ x 14′ — end cap (3) 60′ x 18 inches — installed on ceiling on each side of new curtain + side wall (4) 70′ x 18 inches — installed on each side of new curtain Top two feet white mesh Triple Play 34 oz Artificial Turf Installation Package (includes netting, hardware & labor to fully install) See the Softball Training Facility for Yourself Partnering with Practice Sports At Practice Sports, our friendly experts love helping customers get all of the right equipment the first time around. For Danielle, Chad and his team helped create a softball training center that’s safe, versatile, and effective. Danielle was able to outline her needs and then hand the reins over. “It was nice to connect with Practice Sports and say ‘This is what we need’ and we had that trust with them … they created this amazing space for our players.” – Danielle Jakopovic Customer Service As a partnership goes, customer service is vital for success. In Danielle’s YouTube video (included above), she talks about how easy it was to connect with team members. She goes on to say that not only were all of her questions and concerns answered quickly, but the installation process itself was also swift and easy. In the end, having teams coexist, practice effectively, and grow in a safe, well-organized environment is a reward in itself. “The customer service we’ve received throughout this process has been wonderful. “ -Danielle Jakopovik Get Your Very Own Custom Quote! As always, Contact Us or call 1-800-8-SPORTS (1-800-877-6787) with any questions. Our knowledgeable team is ready to help make your facility dreams come true!
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