SA Strike Zone

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It's all about Grit

SA Strike Zone is San Antonio's community oriented baseball & softball facility that builds players character through an authentic baseball experience.

Our slogan is "All Grit. No Quit".  We believe that Grit, even above natural ability, is the most important factor of success.  Grit is the players passion, zeal and their commitment to hard work.  It's about how committed you are to the parts that are hardest and your willingness to get back up after you take a hit.  If you aren't pushing past what's comfortable or easy, you aren't growing towards true greatness.  Studies have proven this true in everything from baseball to spelling bee's to executives... 

Good Enough + Grit = Greatness

Our Grit was put to the test when Strike Zone was badly damaged by the flooding in San Antonio at the end of May 2013.  Four feet of rushing waters pushed its way from one end of Strike Zone to the other.  We didn't believe it could be rebuilt.  As we surveyed the damage and watched the roaring river behind us carry away much of Strike Zone, one the the grittiest baseball players we know (who we affectionately call "Panda") found something and held it up.  It was the t-shirt that says "No Grit. No Glory".  That was our reminder.  Grit means that we get back up.

We're committed to putting it back together- kids, teams, coaches, and instructors are depending on it.  It's a big challenge and it's also an opportunity to make some improvements.  

Strike Zone humbly donates the use of the facilities to the Army Purple Heart Baseball Team.  Our home is their home.  They are Grit.  

A little background...

Strike Zone is a centrally located training facility that offers instruction and rental of a baseball field, pitching tunnels and batting cages with the same pitching machines as those used by local little league.

We keep our overhead low so that you can have access to all of the things you need at a reasonable fee- ... because practicing your bat shouldn't cost as much as your bat.

Updates

6/19-  We're optimistic that we're going to reach the fundraising goal and have our wheels in motion.  The interior demolition work was completed yesterday and construction begins today!

 

6/20-  Backers awards announced!

How We're Different

Strike Zone is more than just a baseball field and batting cages- it's a community.  Whether it's Chili Cook-offs, Homerun Derby's, birthday parties or spontaneous end-of-day tailgating, it's a place where we come together and have some fun as families and community members.

We want the same things for our kids that our customers do- passionate kids that are surrounded by a community that cares for them and teaches them that character is important above all else.

Use of Funds

Right now we're restoring Strike Zone to what it was.  If we reach our campaign goal we'd like to do some big things.

-  If we raise our goal of $10K, we'll be able to get everything back to what it was and add some new equipment.

-  If we were to exceed our goal, with another $10K we'd add an enclosed climate controlled area for those of us already who have enough character & grit and just want to relax.

-  If we exceeded $20K by enough then we're probably talking about adding a football field at that point.  It's the #1 thing we get called about in the Fall and we'd love to give folks another reason to come to Strike Zone.

Strike Zone's Momentum

Strike Zone is a growing business with strong instructors and a healthy client base.  It's one of the only public facilities that has both batting cages and a baseball field.

About the Owner

Trace Durham

Father of 3 boys that loves to coach and has enjoyed a career in outdoor sports 


Trace grew up playing baseball until he traded in his bat for a golf club. He started playing golf in high school and became a PGA professional after college. Once his oldest boys, Marshall & Braden, began playing baseball he revisited his passion for teaching sport and started coaching. Strike Zone was a natural next step for Trace as he merged his family's passion for baseball with his experience in sports instruction.


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A thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your gracious support.

Your name will be listed on our wall of gratitude within Strike Zone so that we can see your name every day and thank our lucky stars for your support.

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Heartfelt Thanks & a limited edition SA Strike Zone Koozie

You will receive a special Koozie for Strike Zone backers as well as a Heartfelt Thanks.

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A limited edition SA Strike Zone Koozie & t-shirt

You will receive a koozie & t-shirt especially for Strike Zone backers as well as a Heartfelt Thanks.

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A Chance to "Name a Lane" + Two limited edition SA Strike Zone shirts and Two Koozies

In addition to 2 limited edition SA Strike Zone shirts, 2 koozies and our heartfelt thanks, you will also be entered into a drawing to "name a lane".

That's right. You get to pick a G-rated name of one of the 9 indoor lanes. You can name it whatever you'd like. We'll proudly hang a sign on the lane bearing the name.

You'll also be invited to witness the drawing of the winners so that you can wear your lucky socks and cross your fingers in person.

** One of the lanes is being dedicated to the Spring 2013 AA Braves team for their amazing generosity and support **

25BACKERS

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A Banner on the Fence

We love showcasing supporters, baseball/softball teams and other local businesses on our field. In addition to our heartfelt thanks, we will happily produce and hang a banner on our fence line to promote your business, team or message.

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Name the Field + enough koozies & t-shirts for your entire household/small office

In addition to t-shirts, koozies and our heartfelt thanks, you will decide the name of Strike Zone's baseball field!

We will proudly hang a sign with the name of your choice. Use your business name, family name or the name that your family is begging you to pick. It's really up to you... unless it's anything to do with that school in Austin in which case you'll have to multiply this pledge by 10.

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Pledge $5+

A Heartfelt Thanks

A thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your gracious support.

Your name will be listed on our wall of gratitude within Strike Zone so that we can see your name every day and thank our lucky stars for your support.

1BACKER

Pledge $15+

Heartfelt Thanks & a limited edition SA Strike Zone Koozie

You will receive a special Koozie for Strike Zone backers as well as a Heartfelt Thanks.

0BACKERS

Pledge $25+

A limited edition SA Strike Zone Koozie & t-shirt

You will receive a koozie & t-shirt especially for Strike Zone backers as well as a Heartfelt Thanks.

6BACKERS

Pledge $50+

A Chance to "Name a Lane" + Two limited edition SA Strike Zone shirts and Two Koozies

In addition to 2 limited edition SA Strike Zone shirts, 2 koozies and our heartfelt thanks, you will also be entered into a drawing to "name a lane".

That's right. You get to pick a G-rated name of one of the 9 indoor lanes. You can name it whatever you'd like. We'll proudly hang a sign on the lane bearing the name.

You'll also be invited to witness the drawing of the winners so that you can wear your lucky socks and cross your fingers in person.

** One of the lanes is being dedicated to the Spring 2013 AA Braves team for their amazing generosity and support **

25BACKERS

Pledge $400+

A Banner on the Fence

We love showcasing supporters, baseball/softball teams and other local businesses on our field. In addition to our heartfelt thanks, we will happily produce and hang a banner on our fence line to promote your business, team or message.

6BACKERS - ONLY 9 LEFT

Pledge $2,000+

SOLD OUT!

Name the Field + enough koozies & t-shirts for your entire household/small office

In addition to t-shirts, koozies and our heartfelt thanks, you will decide the name of Strike Zone's baseball field!

We will proudly hang a sign with the name of your choice. Use your business name, family name or the name that your family is begging you to pick. It's really up to you... unless it's anything to do with that school in Austin in which case you'll have to multiply this pledge by 10.

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Pledge $5+

A Heartfelt Thanks

A thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your gracious support.

Your name will be listed on our wall of gratitude within Strike Zone so that we can see your name every day and thank our lucky stars for your support.

1BACKER

Pledge $15+

Heartfelt Thanks & a limited edition SA Strike Zone Koozie

You will receive a special Koozie for Strike Zone backers as well as a Heartfelt Thanks.

0BACKERS

Pledge $25+

A limited edition SA Strike Zone Koozie & t-shirt

You will receive a koozie & t-shirt especially for Strike Zone backers as well as a Heartfelt Thanks.

6BACKERS

Pledge $50+

A Chance to "Name a Lane" + Two limited edition SA Strike Zone shirts and Two Koozies

In addition to 2 limited edition SA Strike Zone shirts, 2 koozies and our heartfelt thanks, you will also be entered into a drawing to "name a lane".

That's right. You get to pick a G-rated name of one of the 9 indoor lanes. You can name it whatever you'd like. We'll proudly hang a sign on the lane bearing the name.

You'll also be invited to witness the drawing of the winners so that you can wear your lucky socks and cross your fingers in person.

** One of the lanes is being dedicated to the Spring 2013 AA Braves team for their amazing generosity and support **

25BACKERS

Pledge $400+

A Banner on the Fence

We love showcasing supporters, baseball/softball teams and other local businesses on our field. In addition to our heartfelt thanks, we will happily produce and hang a banner on our fence line to promote your business, team or message.

6BACKERS - ONLY 9 LEFT

Pledge $2,000+

SOLD OUT!

Name the Field + enough koozies & t-shirts for your entire household/small office

In addition to t-shirts, koozies and our heartfelt thanks, you will decide the name of Strike Zone's baseball field!

We will proudly hang a sign with the name of your choice. Use your business name, family name or the name that your family is begging you to pick. It's really up to you... unless it's anything to do with that school in Austin in which case you'll have to multiply this pledge by 10.

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Pledge $5+

A Heartfelt Thanks

A thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your gracious support.

Your name will be listed on our wall of gratitude within Strike Zone so that we can see your name every day and thank our lucky stars for your support.

1BACKER

Pledge $15+

Heartfelt Thanks & a limited edition SA Strike Zone Koozie

You will receive a special Koozie for Strike Zone backers as well as a Heartfelt Thanks.

0BACKERS

Pledge $25+

A limited edition SA Strike Zone Koozie & t-shirt

You will receive a koozie & t-shirt especially for Strike Zone backers as well as a Heartfelt Thanks.

6BACKERS

Pledge $50+

A Chance to "Name a Lane" + Two limited edition SA Strike Zone shirts and Two Koozies

In addition to 2 limited edition SA Strike Zone shirts, 2 koozies and our heartfelt thanks, you will also be entered into a drawing to "name a lane".

That's right. You get to pick a G-rated name of one of the 9 indoor lanes. You can name it whatever you'd like. We'll proudly hang a sign on the lane bearing the name.

You'll also be invited to witness the drawing of the winners so that you can wear your lucky socks and cross your fingers in person.

** One of the lanes is being dedicated to the Spring 2013 AA Braves team for their amazing generosity and support **

25BACKERS

Pledge $400+

A Banner on the Fence

We love showcasing supporters, baseball/softball teams and other local businesses on our field. In addition to our heartfelt thanks, we will happily produce and hang a banner on our fence line to promote your business, team or message.

6BACKERS - ONLY 9 LEFT

Pledge $2,000+

SOLD OUT!

Name the Field + enough koozies & t-shirts for your entire household/small office

In addition to t-shirts, koozies and our heartfelt thanks, you will decide the name of Strike Zone's baseball field!

We will proudly hang a sign with the name of your choice. Use your business name, family name or the name that your family is begging you to pick. It's really up to you... unless it's anything to do with that school in Austin in which case you'll have to multiply this pledge by 10.

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