APEX VELOCITY COURSE

You hear it everywhere—velo, velo, velo.

Everyone wants to throw harder. Everyone’s chasing the radar gun.  We all see the velo trends in today’s game—94 mph average velo from starters, 95.6 from relievers in the MLB.  That’s the AVERAGE now. =-]

But we are also seeing the rise in injury rates…and the truth:  velocity means nothing if it’s not gained the right way.

See, velo is a byproduct of efficiency. When the body moves well, when it moves in sequence, when it fires in harmony… the results take care of themselves. We don’t force velocity. We earn it through consistency, timing, tempo, and understanding.

Gaining velo isn’t achieved by one thing. It’s not just plyos. It’s not just weights. It’s not just moving faster or doing the latest drills you saw online. It’s the sum of all parts—mechanics, mobility, arm care, conditioning, strength, timing, mindset. It is a connection.

That’s where the kinematic sequence comes in. The best movers in the game don’t fight their bodies—they let energy flow through them in sequential harmony. When you do that, your arm doesn’t have to work as hard… and the radar gun starts to climb naturally.

Now, look around—there are velo programs everywhere. Some are good. Others… not so much. The key is knowing which ones prioritize your long-term growth, not just short-term numbers.

This is where the Apex Velocity Course comes into play.  Our course incorporates every facet of the rotational athlete / overhand throwing experience in one spot.  Workouts will consist of, but not be limited to:  

• Full body range of motion/mobility
• lower half strength and stability
• arm care
• core/conditioning
• power/rotation/explosion… and now
• throwing drills and progressions that tap into the kinematic sequence to allow for power, health and consistency.  

SCHEDULE - BEGINS NOVEMBER 3, 2025

    Monday – Thursday:

• • Ages 9–12:      6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Ages 13 & Up: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

    Sunday:

• • Ages 9–12:      1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
  • Ages 13 & Up: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

COST

$285 for up to 5 Days a Week

LOCATION

Auterson Baseball Grasslands Facility
1865 Grassland Parkway, Alpharetta, 30004

APEX PROGRAM STAFF

Danny Borrell

Danny Borrell boasts more than 20 years of playing and coaching experience both at the collegiate and professional levels.  Through his experiences as a Professional pitcher and Pitching Coordinator with the New York Yankees, he has designed a program that IS the answer to one of the biggest issues currently seen by all ages of pitchers:  How to properly develop a weekly routine that zeroes in on the individual needs of a pitcher.  “How often do I need to throw?”  “At what intent do I need to throw on a daily basis?”  “What upper half and lower half workouts do I perform and when?”  “What type of arm care exercises do I perform?”  “How do I improve my Range of Motion?”  “How do I increase power output?”  “What types of Core and Conditioning exercises do I need?”  Proper arm and body workouts are paramount in the ultimate development of an athlete.

• Drafted in the 37th round by the Cleveland Indians in 1997 out of Lee Senior HS in Sanford, NC.  Did not sign.  Attended Wake Forest University in lieu of professional contract.
• 2 time All-American as a 2 way player (OF, 1B, P) while at Wake Forest. Team won 2 ACC titles in 3 years.
• Drafted in the 2nd round by the New York Yankees as a Pitcher in 2000.
• New York Yankees organization pitcher of the year in 2002.
• Added to Major League roster in 2003.
• Played 9 years professionally (7 years for the Yankees, 2 years for the A’s).
• Minor League pitching coach in the Yankees’ organization for 6 years.  Promoted to Pitching Coordinator of the Yankees in 2015.  Served as Coordinator for 5 years.  40+ pitchers made their Major League debut during my tenure as Coordinator (both with the Yankees and via trades).
• Yankee Minor League pitchers were year in and year out top 3 in all relevant statistical categories last 3 years as Coordinator.
• Pitching Coach for Georgia Tech from 2020-2023.  5 draft picks in 3 years. 

Keith Borger