Menard’s Barrel Forge

Menard’s Barrel Forge was built on a simple idea: give athletes of all ages a place to improve through quality instruction, measurable data, and consistent hard work.

Whether you’re preparing for your first season or competing at the college level, every lesson is designed around the individual athlete. We use modern training tools, including Rapsodo technology, while focusing on fundamentals, confidence, and game-ready skills.

• Private Hitting Lessons (⚾️🥎)
• Pitching Instruction (⚾️ only)
• Rapsodo Player Evaluations (⚾️🥎)
• Group Lessons
• Seasonal Camps
• Individual Development Plans
• Catching & Fielding Lessons (⚾️🥎)
• *For 🥎 Pitching Lessons Contact Michelle Smith (337) 592-3975

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Why Train Here?

At Menard’s Barrel Forge, every athlete is coached as an individual. With nearly two decades of coaching experience and firsthand experience helping my oldest son progress from youth baseball to the Division I level, I understand that every player’s path is different.

Our lessons combine proven fundamentals with modern technology like Rapsodo to measure progress and help athletes improve with purpose– not guesswork. We focus on building sound mechanics, confidence, athletic movement, and a mindset that translates to success in games.

Whether your athlete is just getting started or striving to play at the next level, our goal is simple: help them to become the best player they can be while developing a strong work ethic and a love for the game.

Rapsodo Training and Metrics

Why train with Rapsodo?

Hard work matters—but hard work without feedback is just guesswork.

Rapsodo gives baseball and softball players of every age real data on every swing and every throw. Instead of hoping you’re improving, you’ll know exactly what to work on. Exit velocity, bat speed, launch angle, pitch velocity, spin rate, and more allow every training session to have a purpose.

Train with Intensity. Train with Intent. Every rep should have a goal. Every session should make you better. Whether you’re just starting your journey or preparing for high school or college baseball and softball, Rapsodo metrics help turn effort into measurable improvement.

“You can’t improve what you don’t measure. Train with Intensity. Train with Intent. Measure your Progress.”