GBA/PONY Summer Skills Academy

The Guam Baseball Academy (GBA), in collaboration with PONY Baseball, proudly announces the 10th Annual GBA/PONY Summer Skills and Games Academy—a four-week celebration of baseball and softball development featuring elite-level instruction, fun activities, and international exchange. This year’s academy includes two weeks of baseball and two weeks of softball, bringing together former Japanese professional players, top U.S. college coaches, returning fan-favorite softball instructors, and Guam’s own local softball leaders.

WEEK ONE: June 16–20, 2025
GBA will welcome two standout former Japanese professional baseball players—Shotaro Tashiro and Ryo Akiyoshi—as guest instructors for the first week of camp, hosted in partnership with the Japanese Professional Baseball Players Association. This cultural and athletic exchange gives Guam’s athletes and coaches a rare opportunity to train with professionals from Japan’s top-tier baseball system.

WEEK TWO: June 23–27, 2025
The second week of the Academy will be headlined by Coach Nate Gregory, the new pitching coach for Delta College in California. Coach Gregory brings a powerful mix of military discipline, championship pedigree, and a proven track record of developing elite-level
pitchers. Joining him is Coach Lane, a 1984 graduate of Linden High School and a former professional player with the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres. Coach Lane also brings over 25 years of experience in education and coaching, serving as an athletic director and high school principal.

WEEK THREE: July 7–11, 2025
Softball Academy with Jessica Ball & Tish Mahon Returns Back by popular demand, Jessica Ball and Tish Mahon return to Guam to lead a fun, fast-paced Softball Academy. Jessica is a former collegiate athlete turned Mental Performance Consultant and owner of Great Waves Performance Consulting. Tish is a former UNC Chapel Hill player and founder of Empowered Is She, bringing experience across all levels of softball instruction.

WEEK FOUR: July 14–18, 2025
Softball Academy Continues with Guam Softball Academy Coaches Week Four will feature instruction by the Guam Softball Academy, showcasing the island’s own top-tier coaching talent. Local coaches will focus on position-specific training, team play, and building a strong foundation for competitive play.

Academy Highlights (All Weeks)

• Daily On-Field Training: 4 hours of high-quality instruction


• Afternoon Activities: Team bonding events including scrimmages, hotel swimming,bowling, movies, and more


• All-Inclusive Package: Dugout beverages, lunch, and transportation to off-site activities


• Player Perks: Official GBA Academy shirt and certificate of completion