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BarrelsUpVelocity Hitting

Train with a purpose.

Hitting training built around your swing: refine your mechanics, improve your swing and contact quality, and work on the areas you need most, with a practice progression that carries over into games.

Apply for Barrels Up Every application is reviewed personally.

Train at our D'Iberville facility: 10418 Seymour Ave, Ste C

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Teen hitter loading in his stance inside the batting cage

Built for hitters who want to swing with a purpose.

  • You want to make better contact and hit the ball harder.
  • You want to work on the parts of your swing that actually need work, not a generic routine.
  • You want practice that carries over into games, not just good cage sessions.
  • You'll show up and put in the reps, and so will your family.

Barrels Up isn't a casual cage rental or a one-time lesson. If you're looking for a quick tip, it's probably not the right fit, and we'll tell you that on the call.

Train with a purpose

Four things we work on with every hitter in the program.

Your swing. Your needs. Built to carry over.

Mechanic refinement

Clean up the pieces of your swing that are holding you back.

Swing and contact quality

Improve how you swing the bat and the quality of the contact you make.

Work on what you need most

Your sessions focus on the areas that matter for you, not a one-size-fits-all routine.

Progression that carries into games

A practice progression built so what you do in the cage shows up at the plate.

How it works

From application to your first session, here's what to expect.

  1. 1

    Apply

    Tell us about your hitter and what you're working toward.

  2. 2

    Book a call

    Right after you apply, pick a time to talk with Coach Gordon.

  3. 3

    Get evaluated

    We look at your swing and goals and map out where to start.

  4. 4

    Train with a purpose

    Sessions at our D'Iberville facility, following the progression built for you.

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Meet your coach

Coach Gordon Pierce, Gulf Coast Premier Performance Training & Nutrition

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Gulf Coast Premier trains athletes ages 8 to 18 across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, with locations in Ocean Springs and D'Iberville.

Questions parents ask

Who is Barrels Up for?

Hitters who want to refine their mechanics, make better contact, and follow a plan built for them. Gulf Coast Premier trains athletes ages 8 to 18, and on your call Coach Gordon will confirm whether Barrels Up is the right fit for your hitter's age and level.

What happens after I apply?

We review your application personally. As soon as you submit it, you'll go to Coach Gordon's calendar to book a call, where we talk through your hitter's goals and decide together whether Barrels Up is the right fit.

Is it one-on-one or group training?

Your plan is individualized to your hitter. On your call, Coach Gordon walks through exactly how sessions are set up, so you know what to expect before you commit.

How long is the commitment, and what does it cost?

We cover program length, schedule, and pricing on your call, since they depend on your hitter's goals and where they're starting. You'll know everything before you decide.

Where do sessions take place?

At our D'Iberville facility: 10418 Seymour Ave, Ste C, D'Iberville, MS 39540.

Ready to see if Barrels Up is a fit?

Submit an application and we'll review it personally. This isn't an automatic signup.

Before you apply: Barrels Up is a real commitment of time and effort for your athlete and your family. We're looking for athletes who are ready to work, not just curious.
Start your application

After you submit, you'll go straight to Coach Gordon's calendar to book your call.