Led by founder Ricardo Lizcano: a six-point swing framework, measured on HitTrax and Blast Motion, for baseball and fastpitch.
Coached by former pros
Baseball and softball training in South Tampa, from age six through college. Hitting, pitching, catching, infield and strength, taught by coaches who played the position professionally, led by a former Major League pitcher. Cages from $35, memberships from $249.99 a month, and free parking on S Dale Mabry.
Roster 15 coaches
- 4
- MLB seasons on staff
- 3
- coaches who played pro
- 10,000+
- lessons taught
Arsenal by the numbers
- Athletes train here every month
- 400+ Athletes train here every month
- Coaches
- 15 Coaches
- 1-on-1 lesson types
- 6 1-on-1 lesson types
- Upcoming events
- 4 Upcoming events
Upcoming camps and clinics
What we do
Six things, taught by people who played the position, plus 1-on-1 lessons by the session with no membership needed.
Taught by Brian Tollberg, a former San Diego Padres starter, with Mikey Swanson and Ruben Rivera, and TrackMan on every pitch thrown.
Receiving, blocking and the throwing exchange, taught 1-on-1 on video by Knox Meier.
Footwork, hands and angles, taught by Joe "Skipp" Martinez, a former Detroit Tigers shortstop.
Individual strength plans for athletes in every sport, from a coach out of Minor League Baseball, USF and Florida State.
Self-directed cage time with Junior Hack Attack machines for baseball and fastpitch. No membership needed.
How Fast Do You Have to Decide?
Pick a sport, a pitching distance and a speed, and see how long the ball takes to reach the plate once it leaves the pitcher’s hand.
60 mph
Release to plate, estimated
At 60 mph from 46 ft, that is about 3.1 to 4.7 blinks.
An estimate, not a measurement. It takes the pitching distance, subtracts about 5 ft for baseball or about 3 ft for softball for where the pitcher lets go of the ball, and divides by the pitch speed.
The roster
A former Major League pitcher, a former professional shortstop, a strength coach out of Minor League Baseball and Florida State, and a founder with more than ten thousand lessons behind him. Of the fifteen coaches on staff, three played professionally.
JoeMartinez
Hitting & Defense
Detroit Tigers shortstop .465 sophomore season PGCBL manager
Teaches hitting and infield / defense.
MichaelButler
Sports Performance
Minor League Baseball University of South Florida Florida State
Teaches strength & performance.
JohanaWhitfield
Strength Performance
Firefighter and paramedic strength & conditioning coach South Tampa 13 years
Teaches strength & performance.
What parents say
Field reports
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5 out of 5 stars on Google
Best place to train in the Tampa area hands down. Ricardo and his team have worked with my son over the last 3 years. Top notch facility, training staff and instruction.
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Worth every penny. Absolutely the best facility I've ever seen. The trainers are top notch professionals.
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My sons have been to many camps for various activities & liked them all. But on day one of this camp, they hopped in the car & wouldn't stop talking—the teen mentors, the Coaches, the stations, the friendships, & even the popsicles! They worked out & had fun doing what they ❤️. #baseball I recommend this camp to all sports lovers!!! 💯
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Brian dramatically improved my son's pitching ability. He is an incredible coach. I cannot recommend him enough.
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Programs and pricing
Month-to-month, cancellable before the billing date. A 3% card processing fee applies at checkout, stated here rather than discovered at the payment screen.
Stealth Bomber
about $58 a class
billed $249.99 a month
1 class a week, up to 4 family members
Tank Soldier
about $46 a class
billed $399.99 a month
2 classes a week, up to 4 family members
Max Arsenal
about $45 a class
billed $589.99 a month
3 classes a week, up to 6 family members
War Machine
$16 a class
billed $640 a month
40 one-hour classes a month, up to 6 family members
Inside the building
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Common questions
Answers to what people call and ask before booking. Every question we get asked is answered on the FAQ page.
What ages do you train?
Arsenal Performance Training works with athletes from age six through the professional level. Founder Ricardo Lizcano has spent over a decade coaching that full range, and has completed more than 10,000 lessons in person and online. Instruction is built around the individual athlete rather than an age bracket, so a nine-year-old and a college pitcher are not given the same session.
Do you train softball players, or only baseball?
Arsenal Performance Training trains both baseball and softball players in South Tampa. Founder Ricardo Lizcano is an assistant softball coach at Plant High School, which recently reached the 7A Florida State Finals for the third time in school history. The cages run Junior Hack Attack machines set for fastpitch as well as baseball, and hitting memberships cover either sport.
Can I rent a batting cage without being a member?
Yes. Arsenal Performance Training rents cages to non-members at $35 for thirty minutes and $65 for one hour, subject to availability. Cages have Junior Hack Attack pitching machines for both baseball and fastpitch softball. Rentals are self-directed, with no coach assigned. Max Arsenal and Tank Soldier members get thirty-minute cage credits instead. Call or text (813) 872-7765 to check what is open.
Who are the coaches at Arsenal, and what did they play?
Arsenal Performance Training has fifteen coaches. Brian Tollberg pitched parts of four seasons for the San Diego Padres. Joe Martinez played shortstop in the Detroit Tigers organization. Ricardo Lizcano signed with the St. Louis Cardinals and has taught more than 10,000 lessons. Michael Butler came from Minor League Baseball, USF and Florida State strength staffs.
Where is Arsenal located, and where do I park?
Arsenal Performance Training is at 4535 S Dale Mabry Hwy #206 in Tampa, Florida 33611, in the Interbay area of South Tampa. There is free parking on site, and the facility has direct access from the Selmon Expressway, so it is reachable from across Tampa without using surface streets the whole way.
Do you work with athletes from sports other than baseball and softball?
Yes. The sports performance program at Arsenal Performance Training is open to athletes in all sports, not only baseball and softball. Coach Michael Butler has built strength programs for collegiate softball, basketball and lacrosse. Coach Johana Whitfield works with clients from youth to seniors, including job-specific strength training for first responders.
How much does a membership at Arsenal cost?
Memberships at Arsenal Performance Training are priced in credits shared by the household. Stealth Bomber is $249.99 a month for one class a week, Tank Soldier $399.99 for two, Max Arsenal $589.99 for three, and War Machine $640 for 40 one-hour classes a month. Max Arsenal and War Machine include unlimited recovery: Normatec massage units, cupping, red light therapy and a cold tub. Prices are before tax, with a 3% card fee.
Come see the place
Arsenal is at 4535 S Dale Mabry Hwy #206 in Interbay, South Tampa, with free parking on site. Call during opening hours and you will get a person who can tell you which coach fits your athlete.
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