Meet Head Coach Pete Laforest

As a native of Montreal, Pete attended a boarding school in his formative years and it changed his life. With the support of his coaches, talent and grit, Pete reached levels most athletes can only aspire to reach. In 2003, Laforest made his MLB debut with the Tampa Bay Rays and went on to a career with the Expos, Padres and Phillies. He also represented team Canada in the Olympics and World Baseball Classic.

Following his 16-year professional career, Pete went on to manage professionally where he led his team to the CanAM league championship. Since his professional career, Coach Laforest has dedicated his life to helping student-athletes reach their potential.

Develop the whole player with Nate Trosky and staff in Rock Hill, SC.

Trosky Academy Rock Hill serves student-athletes from Rock Hill, Charlotte and surrounding areas. Go to school, train for baseball and prepare for college with elite teachers, coaches and like-minded students. Grow with teammates that have a similar passion and fire for baseball.

Meet Head Coach Pete Laforest

As a native of Montreal, Pete attended a boarding school in his formative years and it changed his life. With the support of his coaches, talent and grit, Pete reached levels most athletes can only aspire to reach. In 2003, Laforest made his MLB debut with the Tampa Bay Rays and went on to a career with the Expos, Padres and Phillies. He also represented team Canada in the Olympics and World Baseball Classic.

Following his 16-year professional career, Pete went on to manage professionally where he led his team to the CanAM league championship. Since his professional career, Coach Laforest has dedicated his life to helping student-athletes reach their potential.

Meet Head Coach Pete Laforest

As a native of Montreal, Pete attended a boarding school in his formative years and it changed his life. With the support of his coaches, talent and grit, Pete reached levels most athletes can only aspire to reach. In 2003, Laforest made his MLB debut with the Tampa Bay Rays and went on to a career with the Expos, Padres and Phillies. He also represented team Canada in the Olympics and World Baseball Classic.

Following his 16-year professional career, Pete went on to manage professionally where he led his team to the CanAM league championship. Since his professional career, Coach Laforest has dedicated his life to helping student-athletes reach their potential.

Go to school, train baseball and get ready to thrive in college

Rock Hill is the Carolinas new hub for academic and baseball excellence. Our Rock Hill Academy puts students in the center of a revolutionary program aimed to integrate academics, body, tools, makeup and recruiting into a seamless process.

Rigorous education, personalized training, constant communication, transparency, values based on family and faith sets the student experience.

Meet Head Coach Pete Laforest

As a native of Montreal, Pete attended a boarding school in his formative years and it changed his life. With the support of his coaches, talent and grit, Pete reached levels most athletes can only aspire to reach. In 2003, Laforest made his MLB debut with the Tampa Bay Rays and went on to a career with the Expos, Padres and Phillies. He also represented team Canada in the Olympics and World Baseball Classic.

Following his 16-year professional career, Pete went on to manage professionally where he led his team to the CanAM league championship. Since his professional career, Coach Laforest has dedicated his life to helping student-athletes reach their potential.

Not just a facility; it's a character factory.

Success starts well before crossing the white lines. At Trosky Academy Rock Hill, we focus on building the player from the inside out. Each school day is laced with structure and personal instruction to help students shine in their moment on the field, in the classroom and at home.

Our Rock Hill Academy is a state-of-the-art facility with the best training equipment available. Ample turf space and cages, weight room, and tech like Trackman and HitTrax create a powerful blend of training, measurement and improvement.

Meet Academy Teacher and Head Coach Kyle Harris

Kyle Harris has more than 25 years of coaching experience, having worked with athletes at every level from youth to professional. He just completed a 2-year stint as the Assistant Director of Performance at Tread Athletics where he was responsible for leading a group of more than 30 coaches while helping to shape and guide all pillars of athletic performance.

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Baseball player's paradise

Imagine waking up, crossing the street and entering one of the nations premier facilities to be welcomed by top coaches and your new buddies. And it would happen every day. The Kalamazoo facility is a brand new, cutting-edge facility with the best training equipment available. It includes an expansive turf area for field work, 12+ cages, full blow performance gym, HitTrax, and live simulation machine cages. As academy members, the facility is at your disposal.

Meet Head Coach Pete Laforest

As a native of Montreal, Pete attended a boarding school in his formative years and it changed his life. With the support of his coaches, talent and grit, Pete reached levels most athletes can only aspire to reach. In 2003, Laforest made his MLB debut with the Tampa Bay Rays and went on to a career with the Expos, Padres and Phillies. He also represented team Canada in the Olympics and World Baseball Classic.

Following his 16-year professional career, Pete went on to manage professionally where he led his team to the CanAM league championship. Since his professional career, Coach Laforest has dedicated his life to helping student-athletes reach their potential.

The Carolina’s New Hub for Baseball Development and School – Trosky Academy Rock Hill, SC

Trosky Academy Rock Hill operator Ryan Smith describes how the Trosky Academy is transforming education and baseball. Coach Smith shares his experience in launching a Trosky Academy, the positive impact it will have on the community and his family.

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View the Open House Webinar for detailed info about the Trosky Academy

Most everything you need to know about the Trosky Academy experience can found in the Open House Webinar.

Everything included in Trosky Academy Rock Hill

Trosky Academy students are gentlemen off the field and animals on it. They thrive in the moment and long after their playing days. Our mission builds students who take responsibility, give to others and drive relentlessly toward their dreams.

Daily cadence improves direction, skills and accountability.

ACADEMICS

Private school academics delivered thru South Carolina Connections or ASU Digital Prep for grades 6 thru 12. Includes academic success coach and in-person mentors.

MAKEUP

Mental game and character development tracked daily, reflection, assessments and year round-course.

TOOLS

Player and position specific training developed by top coaches in the game.

BODY

Player specific baseball strength, speed and flexibility training; tested quarterly delivered by MLB performance personnel.

RECRUITING

Dedicated staff and pathway promotes informed college decisions based on the Trosky 4 Pillars of Recruiting – academic, athletic, financial and social fit.

FAMILY & FAITH

Family values and moral character are our top priority. We reinforce healthy values and conscientiousness daily.

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We're here to help navigate your student-athlete's development. Reach out to us.

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Ready to take the next step? Complete the application.

It takes a village to raise studs. Surround yourself with the right people.

HEAD COACH

Leader of the clubhouse and the athlete’s daily programming experience.

ASSISTANT COACH

Highly engaged in skill development with small group sizes designed to ignite progress.

SUCCESS HOTLINE

Contact point when you need it for questions spanning mental game to skill development and everything in between.

FACILITY TEACHER

Accredited teacher seated in each academy daily to help guide academic success.

SUCCESS COACH

Helps plan the week as a conduit between all resources surrounding the student-athlete.

LIVE STREAM TEACHERS

ASU Digital Prep teachers deliver live weekly classes and engage 1:1 with students regularly.

Tech designed to engage, measure and develop - unlike anything created before.

All Academy students use Trosky EdTech’s groundbreaking technology. The tech tears down silos and creates seamless “whole person” training. It’s a new breed of productive social engagement, built for athletes, and loaded with baseball instruction from Nate Trosky. Each day students are motivated by guided programs to train body, mind, skills and date.

As students engage, measurements lead to actionable insights, prescriptive training and the best recruiting dashboard and scouting report athletics has ever seen.

School Starts

August 30, 2024

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Interested in Trosky Academy? We’re here to help.

Changing schooling and training routines is a big decision - we get it. Submit your info and we’ll reach out to discuss your questions and how Trosky Academy is transforming academics and sports.