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Arsenal has the best and most professional coaches. My 12 year old son goes and gets all around training. The environment is professional yet fun for the kids!.
Questions people actually ask
Answers to what parents ask before booking. Arsenal trains athletes from age six to the professional level in baseball and softball, rents cages to non-members from $35, opens Monday through Saturday, and sells month-to-month memberships from $249.99. Parking on site is free.
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Who trains here
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.
What is the youngest age you will train?
Six is the youngest age Arsenal Performance Training works with. The coaching staff has experience across the full range from age six to the professional level, so a first-time six-year-old is taught fundamentals and movement rather than being handed a scaled-down version of a high school session. Contact the facility at (813) 872-7765 to talk through a specific athlete.
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.
Do you train girls?
Yes. Arsenal Performance Training trains girls in fastpitch softball as well as in strength and sports performance. Founder Ricardo Lizcano coaches softball at Plant High School and works with Tampa Mustangs teams across the Tampa Bay area. Arsenal fastpitch athletes also appeared in a Franklin Sports photo shoot filmed at the facility, which is on the site.
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.
Do you train adults, or only youth athletes?
Arsenal Performance Training works with adults as well as youth athletes through its sports performance program. Coach Johana Whitfield trains a range of clients from youth to seniors on weight loss, healthy lifestyle habits, muscle building and job-specific strength. She is a paramedic of eleven years and a full-time firefighter, and trains for those demands directly.
Booking, memberships and money
Do I need a membership, or can I book a single lesson?
No membership is needed. Arsenal Performance Training books 1-on-1 lessons per session, from $55 for thirty minutes, and runs one-hour drop-in groups: $80 for hitting or pitching, $50 for strength and conditioning, and $30 for speed and agility. Cage time is $35 for thirty minutes. Memberships start at $249.99 a month and can be cancelled before the billing date.
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.
What can I use my membership credits for?
One membership credit at Arsenal Performance Training is one athlete in one age-specific group class: hitting, baseball pitching, strength or defense. Credits cannot be used for 1-on-1 lessons. Anyone in the household on the account can use them, and once used a credit is gone, so War Machine's 40 credits can go to either of a family's two athletes. Max Arsenal also includes twelve thirty-minute cage credits, and Tank Soldier eight.
How do I book a lesson or a cage?
Booking for Arsenal Performance Training runs through their scheduling platform, where you can see programs and current availability. You can also call the facility directly at (813) 872-7765 during opening hours, or email info@arsenalperformancetraining.com. For a first session it is usually faster to call, because the coach match matters more than the time slot.
How do I cancel a membership?
Arsenal Performance Training memberships are month-to-month and can be cancelled at any time before the billing date. There is no term commitment and no cancellation window to miss beyond that date. To cancel, contact the facility at (813) 872-7765 or info@arsenalperformancetraining.com before your next billing date comes around.
Is there a card processing fee?
Yes. A 3% card processing fee is applied at checkout on top of the listed price at Arsenal Performance Training. It is stated here rather than discovered at the payment screen. Every price shown on this site is the pre-fee amount, so a $249.99 membership settles at $257.49 once the fee is added.
In the building
What technology do you use, and what does it actually tell me about my kid?
Arsenal Performance Training uses HitTrax, TrackMan, Blast Motion, Swing AI, Onform and video analysis. HitTrax gives exit velocity and launch angle on batted balls. TrackMan gives pitch velocity, spin rate, spin axis, movement and release. Blast Motion gives bat speed and attack angle. Together they turn "he looks better" into a number that either moved or did not.
What happens in a hitting lesson at Arsenal?
A hitting lesson at Arsenal Performance Training opens with live swings on HitTrax so the athlete's current numbers are on the board. Coaching then takes on one point of the six-point swing framework rather than all six. Blast Motion and HitTrax measure whether the change held. Video and drills go to the athlete's Onform account afterwards.
What are the six points of hitting Arsenal teaches?
Arsenal Performance Training teaches hitting against six points: load, hitting position at heel strike, connection, contact point, direction, and finish. Load is a strong load in and on the back hip and leg. Direction keeps the barrel through the middle of the field. Each lesson works one point rather than trying to rebuild a swing at once.
What happens in a pitching lesson at Arsenal?
A pitching lesson at Arsenal Performance Training starts with video of the delivery before anything is changed. TrackMan then measures velocity, spin rate, spin axis, movement and release on every pitch thrown, so a breaking ball is judged on its spin axis rather than on how it felt. Drills and side-by-side video go to the athlete's Onform account.
How often should a pitcher train at Arsenal?
A pitcher at Arsenal Performance Training who needs one group pitching lesson a week fits Stealth Bomber, $249.99 a month for one class a week. A pitcher who needs consistent work across several areas of development fits Tank Soldier, $399.99 for two classes a week, or Max Arsenal, $589.99 for three. A single one-hour pitching group is $80 as a drop-in, and the right amount depends on the athlete's age and season.
What does a catching session cover?
A catching session at Arsenal Performance Training covers receiving, blocking and throwing mechanics. Receiving comes first, because holding a strike is the position's first job. Blocking is trained as footwork and body angle rather than as courage. Transfer and release are broken down on video, since pop time comes off the exchange more often than the arm, and the drills go to the athlete's Onform account.
Which infield positions do you work with?
Arsenal Performance Training works with infielders at any position. Sessions start on footwork and the angle to the ball, because most errant throws from the infield are footwork problems rather than arm problems. Glove work is trained to a repeatable path so the exchange happens in the same place every time, which is where throwing accuracy comes from.
The coaching staff
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.
Who teaches pitching at Arsenal?
Brian Tollberg, a former Major League pitcher, leads pitching at Arsenal Performance Training, with Mikey Swanson and Ruben Rivera. Tollberg pitched parts of four seasons as a starter for the San Diego Padres across a twelve-year professional career and was named National League Player of the Week during his debut week. For softball, Robyn Herron teaches 1-on-1 softball pitching.
Who teaches catching at Arsenal?
Knox Meier teaches catching at Arsenal Performance Training, in 1-on-1 lessons for baseball and softball catchers. Meier, a 2021 Berkeley Prep graduate, played college baseball at Washington & Jefferson College, earned Second Team All-Conference honors, and competed in three consecutive NCAA Division III Regionals. He also helps with the group hitting program.
Who teaches infield defense at Arsenal?
Joe "Skipp" Martinez teaches infield defense at Arsenal Performance Training. He played shortstop professionally for two seasons in the Detroit Tigers organization, played in the AA Puerto Rico Winter League, and has managed the Batavia Muckdogs in the PGCBL since 2021, winning Regular Season Division titles from 2022 to 2025. Sessions start on footwork, then hands, angles and the throw.
Who runs strength and sports performance at Arsenal?
Michael Butler, known at the facility as Trainer Mike, runs strength and sports performance at Arsenal Performance Training. He has been an assistant strength and conditioning coach in Minor League Baseball, at the University of South Florida and at Saint Leo University, and an intern at Florida State. Drew Oldham coaches advanced strength and conditioning, Mikayla Cable youth strength and conditioning, and Johana Whitfield strength performance.
How much does sports performance training cost?
Strength training at Arsenal Performance Training is $150 a month for the Youth Strength and Speed Membership, with unlimited youth sessions Monday to Friday. The Unlimited Strength Membership is $450 a month, for athletes who don't hit or pitch at Arsenal. Stealth Bomber, Tank Soldier, Max Arsenal and War Machine members can add unlimited strength-only credits for $250 a month. A one-hour strength group is $50 as a drop-in, or $30 for members.
Cages and camps
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.
How much does a batting cage cost at Arsenal?
A batting cage at Arsenal Performance Training is $35 for thirty minutes or $65 for one hour for non-members, subject to availability. A 3% card processing fee applies at checkout. The cages run Junior Hack Attack three-wheel machines for baseball and fastpitch softball. Max Arsenal includes twelve thirty-minute cage credits and Tank Soldier eight. Call or text (813) 872-7765 to check what is open.
Can softball players use the cages?
Yes. The cages at Arsenal Performance Training run Junior Hack Attack three-wheel machines set for fastpitch softball as well as baseball, throwing fastballs and breaking pitches from a live arm angle. Cage time is $35 for thirty minutes or $65 for one hour for non-members, subject to availability, with no membership required.
Do you run camps, and when is the next one?
Arsenal Performance Training runs camps, clinics and events through the year, among them Kids Day Out camps at Thanksgiving and Christmas and skills clinics in pitching, softball and outfield play. Every upcoming date is listed on the Arsenal camps page with its times, ages and price where they are set, can be added straight to a calendar, and comes off automatically once it has passed.
Getting here
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.
What are your hours?
Arsenal Performance Training is open Monday through Thursday from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Friday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The facility is closed on Sunday. Lesson and cage availability inside those hours is booked in advance, so call (813) 872-7765 before driving over.
How far is Arsenal from Ballast Point, Bayshore, Palma Ceia or MacDill?
Arsenal Performance Training sits on S Dale Mabry Highway in the Interbay area, which puts it within a short drive of Ballast Point, Bayshore Beautiful, Palma Ceia, Port Tampa, Gandy, Virginia Park and Sunset Park, and close to MacDill Air Force Base. Parking is free on site and the Selmon Expressway connects directly.
Reviews
How many reviews does Arsenal Performance Training have?
Arsenal Performance Training holds a 4.7-star rating across 15 reviews on its Google Business Profile, recorded on 1 September 2026. That count is Google's, not the facility's, and the profile is linked from every page of this site so anyone can read the full unfiltered set, including any review not shown here.
What do parents say about the coaching at Arsenal?
Parents reviewing Arsenal Performance Training name individual coaches far more often than the business. One writes that Brian "dramatically improved my son's pitching ability." Another describes coaches "actually talk to my son, asking what he thinks he did wrong and then coaching through the corrections." Coaching is the most common subject across the profile.
Does Arsenal respond to its reviews?
Yes, and the replies are specific rather than templated. Responding to one parent, the owner wrote that the coaches love working with her son, "he even teaches Coach Ricardo Spanish!" Owner replies are published on this site beneath the reviews they answer, because what happens after a customer speaks up says more than the review itself.
Where to read more
HittingMemberships from $249.99 per month, a one-hour drop-in hitting group for $80, or 1-on-1 lessons from $55.
PitchingMemberships from $249.99 per month, a one-hour drop-in pitching group for $80, or 1-on-1 lessons from $55.
CatchingMemberships from $249.99 per month, or 1-on-1 catching lessons at $90 for an hour.
Infield / defenseMemberships from $249.99 per month.
Strength & performance$150 or $450 per month, a $250 add-on for members, or $50 for a one-hour drop-in group ($30 for members).
Batting cage rentals$35 for 30 minutes, $65 for one hour, for non-members.
Still not answered?
Call (813) 872-7765 during opening hours and ask. A two-minute conversation about your athlete's age and season answers more than any list of questions can.
