The Kage North closing May 10th. The Kage South open to the public May 11th. All new 30,000 square foot state-of-the-art High Performance centre, Home of the Ontario Kobras, opening July 15th. The line below scrolls for visual display.

The Kage North closing May 10th. The Kage South open to the public May 11th. All new 30,000 square foot state-of-the-art High Performance centre, Home of the Ontario Kobras, opening July 15th.

BARRIE • INDOOR • BASEBALL • TRAINING

BARRIE'S PREMIER BASEBALL & SOFTBALL FACILITY

From elite high-performance training to casual swings with your friends—we’ve got you covered.

ABOUT THE KAGE

WHERE PLAYERS COME TO GET BETTER.

The Kage provides a clean, focused environment where players can train with purpose. No wasted time, no distractions. Just quality reps that help players improve.

Whether it’s independent work or structured training, everything here is built to help athletes get better with consistency and direction.

30+

YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE

50,000+

SESSIONS BOOKED

365

DAYS OF TRAINING ACCESS

WHAT DRIVES US

OUR VALUES

Everything here is built around progress. Not just showing up, but actually getting better over time.

Development First

Every decision is built around helping athletes improve. Not just train, but develop.

Competitive Standard

We push players to hold a higher level. Better focus. Better reps. Better results.

Built Around Athletes

A well-maintained space built for serious training.

Community Energy

You train alongside people who take it seriously. That changes everything.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND IT

OUR STAFF WHO KNOW THE WORK

The Kage is built around real training, and that starts with the people leading it. Every coach here understands what it takes to improve, not just show up. The focus stays on fundamentals, consistency, and helping athletes build habits that actually translate into game performance.

Dan Hodgins

Player Development | Catchers Coordinator, Ontario Kobras

Leads catcher development while working across all areas of the game, helping athletes build strong fundamentals, efficient movement, and confidence through structured, high-quality reps.

Cole White

Player Development

Focused on delivering consistent, detail-driven training to support athlete growth and performance.

Murray Roach

Player Development | Head Coach, Ontario Kobras

Leads the Ontario Kobras program, bringing experience and leadership to athlete development at a high-performance level.

Robyn Draper

Head of Softball Operations | Former Professional Softball Player

Oversees all softball programming, combining professional playing experience with a proven approach to athlete development.

J.D. McGivern

Player Development

Supports athlete progression through structured training and a focus on fundamentals.

Jason Pilkington

Player Development | Drafted by Chicago White Sox (MLB)

Brings professional-level experience to player development, offering insight into what it takes to compete at the highest level.

Zach Biery

Player Development | Head Coach & Pitching Coordinator, Ontario Kobras

Leads pitching development and contributes to overall program direction, focusing on performance, mechanics, and consistency.

Pete McNabb

Player Development | Softball Coach

Works with softball athletes to develop skills, game awareness, and confidence through focused training.

OUR JOURNEY

THE TIMELINE

What started as a training space has grown into one of Barrie’s go to environments for serious baseball work.

2020

The Kage opens in Barrie

A focused indoor space built for players who wanted more from their training.

2022

EXPANSION TO 20,000 SQ. FT.

Grew the space to handle more players, more training, and a better overall experience.

2024

SECOND LOCATION ADDED

Added more room to train and expanded access for players across the area.

2025

ONTARIO KOBRAS LAUNCHED

High performance teams created to give players a clear path to the next level.

2026

MOVE TO 30,000 SQ. FT. FACILITY

A dedicated private space built for Ontario Kobras teams to train and develop year round.

WHY ATHLETES CHOOSE US

WHY PLAYERS TRAIN AT THE KAGE

Serious players need more than just a place to hit. They need structure, guidance, and the right environment to keep improving.

Focused sessions without distractions

Coaches who teach, not just supervise

Clear, simple instruction that makes sense

A clean facility built for training

Open to the public with flexible options

Consistent reps that lead to real progress

READY TO GET STARTED?

Book your next session at The Kage and get to work on what matters.