Who we are
Sportform Academy is a team of dedicated professional athletes and coaches who have competed at the highest levels on national and international stages. Through the platform of baseball and athletics, our mission is to develop young minds by guiding them through the challenges and adversities inherent in competitive sports. We believe in using sport as a powerful tool to instill resilience, discipline, and personal growth in the next generation of athletes.
Our Methods
1. Movement with Purpose
We implement water bag training to introduce controlled instability, helping our athletes learn how to move with precision in unpredictable situations. Baseball is a dynamic sport, and our athletes are trained to adapt in real-time. By emphasizing core engagement, we enhance balance, coordination, and overall body control. Rather than piling weight onto poor movement patterns, we prioritize mastering movement quality first. Every rep is intentional — each one teaches, refines, and improves.
2. Mastering the Mind
Physical skills may lay the groundwork, but it’s the mental game that truly sets elite athletes apart. Without mental training, you’re only reaching half of your potential. We help athletes develop resilience, focus, and confidence under pressure. Through guided visualization, breathwork, routine building, and goal setting, our athletes learn to stay present, play freely, and bounce back quickly. A strong mind is a game changer — and we train it just as seriously as the body.
3. Mechanics Matter
We reject one-size-fits-all mechanics. Instead, our coaches tailor movement patterns to each athlete’s body type, goals, and current ability. We value clean, efficient movement over rigid technique. Our focus is on creating mechanics that are repeatable, durable, and built for long term success.
4. Building the Complete Athlete
We don’t just build strength — we build complete athletes. Our holistic approach includes mobility, recovery, nutrition, and mental performance. The goal? To create better movers, smarter competitors, and better resilient players. You won’t just leave stronger — you’ll leave more prepared to compete at the next level.
Our Coaches
Jackson Kea
Head hitting, fielding, and Catching Coach
BIO
Coach Jackson brings 21 years of baseball experience to the Sportform staff. Jackson played six years of college baseball primarily as a catcher. He finished his schooling at Simpson University in 2023, graduating with a Bachelors in Business Administration. For the last three years, Jackson has been playing Independent professional baseball for the Martinez Sturgeon. In his professional career, Jackson was the starting catcher for all of his tenure with Martinez, and was named Team Captain in 2025.. He also played third and first base. Jackson is going on his third year coaching with the Nines Baseball Academy and is looking forward to continuing to develop successful young men.
Gabe Rojas
Pitching Instructor, Head Performance Coach
BIO
Coach Gabriel is grateful for the opportunity to coach near his hometown. As a San Francisco native, he feels it a blessing to bring his experience back to the community where his passion for the game began.
Gabe’s collegiate playing career began at Butte College, where he redshirted and learned the importance of investing in your own journey and being prepared for any and all opportunities. After Butte, he played one season at Lassen Community College before moving on to Simpson University where he completed his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science. After playing at Simpson, he played a season and a half for the Martinez Sturgeon, alongside battery mate Jackson Kea. During his second Independent Professional season, he was recognized as an All-Star.
While playing, he began his coaching career in Redding with the NorCal Nationals Baseball Academy. Here he coached for two years before joining a brand new coaching staff at Contra Costa College ahead of the 2024-2025 Season. After just one season with the Comets, he has now joined another newly formed staff at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, CA, here he will serve as an assistant pitching coach and recruiting coordinator for the Mustangs.
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