Developing Elite Athletes. Building CHAMPIONS FOR LIFE.
OUR MISSION
At Arizona Elite Baseball Academy, we are committed to developing complete young men and competitive athletes on and off the baseball field by building advanced baseball skills, shaping strong character, fostering genuine friendships, and instilling a lifelong passion for team sports, structure, and growth through the game of baseball.
our story
When we founded Arizona Elite Baseball Academy in 2022, our goal was simple: create something different for the younger ballplayer and family.
Too many youth baseball organizations are built around player collection, stacked rosters, and short-term wins with nothing to show for other than a trophy. AEBA was built around development. From day one, our focus has been on teaching the game the right way—through consistent training, high-level instruction, and a competitive learning environment designed specifically for young athletes.
Our program is very competitive, but not about chasing trophies or youth rankings. It’s about transforming players, on and off the field, by committing to a long-term developmental process.
From the beginning, our ELITE Youth Program has been rooted in growth, commitment, camaraderie, and culture. Every player earns their place, trains within a consistent system, and develops year after year alongside teammates who share the same standards. There are no guest players, no shortcuts, and no revolving doors. We have 1 team at each age division and every athlete is part of the family—trusted, developed, and valued for who they are becoming, not just how they perform on a single weekend.
As our reputation grew, so did the demand. Families from across the country and even internationally—wanted to experience AEBA’s developmental approach. In response, we expanded our mission without changing it.
In 2026, we launched AEBA Select.
The Select Program was created to give players outside of Arizona the opportunity to compete in AEBA-hosted tournaments and events throughout the year. While the Elite Program remains homegrown and deeply developmental, the Select Program is invitational and collaborative. It shares the same core principles of character, competition, and growth, while creating opportunities for athletes to build relationships, test themselves against new competition, and experience AEBA’s “ELITE” standard firsthand.
No matter the path, the mission remains the same:
Develop the player. Build the person. Protect the culture.
We believe
Development is earned through consistency
Culture matters more than convenience
Families are partners in the process
Baseball is a tool for teaching life lessons
More Than Baseball
At its core, AEBA is about more than baseball.
It’s about teaching young athletes how to prepare, how to compete with class, how to be accountable, and how to serve and be part of something bigger than themselves. Baseball is the platform, but the lessons extend far beyond the field.
This is the standard we hold.
This is the environment we protect.
This is Arizona Elite Baseball Academy.
dedicated coaches
At Arizona Elite Baseball Academy, we hold our coaching staff to the highest standard—because we know the strength of a program starts with the people who lead it.
Our coaches are hand-selected by Director ZJ Buster through a rigorous screening and interview process, including background checks and evaluations of coaching experience, teaching style, and player-first mentality.
We believe in more than just baseball knowledge. Our Staff is made up of leaders who love teaching the game, who lead by example, and who are committed to building confidence, discipline, and consistency in every athlete they work with.
From skill development to personal growth, our coaches play a crucial role in shaping well-rounded young athletes—on the field and beyond.
Training Facilities
Based in Scottsdale, the Arizona Elite Baseball Academy is very much dedicated to making a difference for our younger athletes and their families by providing them with the top resources, instruction, facilities, and community partners in Arizona. Our facility partners, including AZ Play Ball, Arizona high schools, Redline Athletics and DBAT-Scottsdale continue to make a positive impact leading to a memorable and rewarding childhood experience for each of our young athletes.
Arizona Elite Baseball Academy proudly serves families from 30+ different zip codes across the state of Arizona, offering top baseball training throughout the area. Our expert coaching, quality facility partners, and supportive environment help players develop skills and a love for the game. Join us for a camp, clinic, or tryout and see why families trust Arizona Elite to help their athletes reach their potential.
We are proud of what we’ve built — and even more excited about where we’re going. 9U-14U Program coming in fall 2026
AEBA was built to do things the right way—to help young athletes grow through baseball, not just play it. Every season, every rep, every lesson is about becoming a better competitor and a better person. Whether you’re part of our Elite teams or our AEBA instructional family, you belong to something that values growth, grit, and gratitude.
“Coaching isn’t about collecting players—it’s about shaping people. We have a responsibility to lead, educate, challenge, and inspire each athlete to become their Elite Self, on the field and in life.”
-Coach ZJ Buster
