Testimonials
"I would like to take this opportunity to recommend Hustle Baseball Academy. My son now 16 years old has been with both Coach Lou & Lou Jr. since 2014. Since he was coming back from a recovered shoulder injury, his confidence was down. Coach Lou’s physical/mental preparation to compete is top notch. The practice drills are impressive. They instill a work ethic in their players that my son demonstrated on and off the field. Lou’s knowledge of the game not only makes him a great coach, but his calm, patient demeanor encouraged my son in spite of his frustrations. My son and I are so grateful for Lou and his team for transforming my son’s game."
Jin Cho - Park Ridge, NJ -2017
"We’ve been involved with Lou Fernandez Jr. and his baseball program for two seasons. His program was recommended to us to help our boys take their game to the next level and we have been nothing but impressed with Lou and his staff. Many programs talk about discipline and work ethic, but Lou and his coaches instill these attributes in their players by leading through example and using every minute of practice time to it’s fullest potential. To this point, practices often run over time becasue the coaches want to teach the boys so much. My two boys have gotten more reps during a week’s worth of practices than they’ve received in an entire season with their previous teams."
"Lou is always available to talk to parents and constantly communicates with the families. He keeps everyone informed about what is going on and is always willing to talk to you about your son’s progress. Whether you are looking for skill programs, private lessons or to play on a club-level team, I think you’ll be impressed with Lou and Hustle Baseball. There is no shortage of teams at the club level, but you owe it to your son to check out Hustle. If your child loves to play baseball like my two sons, you can’t go wrong with Hustle Baseball."
Tim Ayers - West Caldwell, NJ - 2017
"My son Danny and I met Lou Fernandez Jr. in 2015. Lou and Danny clicked immediately and has been training with him ever since. I have met many trainers over the years, but none that match Lou's knowledge of baseball. This is what separates him from others. While he has great intensity and demands that you "hustle" during training and practice, he also knows how to pull back and teach the subtly of pitching, hitting, and fielding. One size does not fit all, and when my son works with Lou, he quickly identifies what is working and what needs to be worked on in a way that lifts and builds up skill and character with easy to understand explanations. He is a true professional, in a manner that can provide direction without humiliation. This is very important at the youth level."
"Lou's coaching, guidance, and influence on my son has been a large reason for his early successes. Lou is a rare talent who will have a very positive impact on your youth player. I highly recommend him and his system at Hustle Baseball Academy."
Vin Iandimarino - Pompton Lakes, NJ - 2017
"Our 12 year old son has been under Lou Fernandez Jr. pitching tutelage since February 2015 and his development has been nothing but amazing. As a parent, our number one concern is his health; ensuring that mechanically he’s sound and being taught the correct way. Prior to seeing Lou our son had met with 2 or 3 other instructors but we noticed something was missing. From the first lesson with Coach Lou there was a real connection and great energy. In the spring season of 2015 the transformation from a year prior was immediate. Our sons location, velocity and stamina improved dramatically as he started to evolve from a 'thrower' to a pitcher."
"We highly recommended Lou if you’re looking for an instructor who will instill a 'work hard' mentality at the same time teaching your child the game the right way."
Steve & Joslyn Pareja - Clifton, NJ - 2017