Canes Baseball Academy

JOIN THE TRADITION

The Traction Canes Baseball Academy is where dedicated young athletes take their game to the next level. We provide a year-round development program built around what players need most: professional coaching, age-specific speed and strength training, and structured practices inside our state-of-the-art facilities.

Families choose traction because we offer more than just baseball - we offer a pathway. Our players compete on a national level, train in a professional environment, and gain access to the same resources trusted by elite athletes, including sports performance specialists, physical therapists, and sports medicine doctors.

With thousands of athletes advancing to high school baseball and hundreds earning Division 1 opportunities, our track record speaks for itself. If your son is serious about reaching his full potential, the Traction Canes Baseball Academy will give him the tools, guidance, and support to succeed at the highest level.

Teams

The Traction Canes Baseball Academy provides the South’s most effective training environment for youth baseball players, offering a variety of teams of various levels at each group.

Canes-National

Traction Canes-National teams compete against some of the nation’s top programs at National tournaments. These teams consist of major level players from across the southeast region.

Canes-Black

Traction Canes-Black teams compete against regional and national programs while competing in regional and local tournaments. These teams consist of Major players from around the state.

Canes-Coach

Traction Canes-Coach teams compete at a high level against both local and regional programs. These teams consist of local AAA/AA players.

MEET THE TEAM

Brad Cresse

Athletic Director

Brad Cresse brings a lifetime of baseball experience and a proud family legacy to his role as Director of the Traction Canes Baseball Academy. A former standout at Louisiana State University, Cresse was a key contributor to the Tigers’ 2000 College World Series National Championship team and went on to play professional baseball after being drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Baseball runs deep in the Cresse family. His father, Mark Cresse, spent more than two decades as a coach with the Los Angeles Dodgers. His godfather, Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda, left an indelible impact on the game. Growing up in that environment instilled in Brad both a deep respect for baseball and a lifelong passion for teaching it the right way.
After his playing career, Cresse transitioned into coaching and player development. He established himself as a leader in training and mentoring the next generation of athletes. Through the Traction Canes program, he oversees all aspects of player development, emphasizing a long-term approach that prioritizes athleticism, strength and skill progression.

Cresse’s philosophy centers on developing complete athletes and ensuring that young players build a strong foundation to support both their performance on the field and their growth off the field. His commitment to excellence, combined with his deep knowledge of the game, has made him a trusted mentor for players and families throughout the region.