Summer academy

LET'S PLAYBALL
Discover the Power of Baseball and Softball at Playball Summer Academy

Welcome to Playball Europe! an instructional international academy for baseball and softball where passion and personal attention come first. Despite our growing popularity, we keep our groups intentionally small to ensure every player gets the coaching they deserve. Here, quality always beats quantity (PERSONAL ATTENTION).

Top-Level Coaches Our coaches are more than just instructors — they are elite players from the Dutch Major League, the National Team, and several American leagues. They bring real-world experience to the field, offering tailored training for specific positions and individual needs.

PLAYBALL BASEBALL DIAMOND AMSTERDAM

Outstanding Facilities in Amsterdam Playball Europe boasts a top-notch location with four fields: two senior fields (one with turf), a large junior field, and a Little League field, as well as 3 outside covered batting cages. We also offer an (winter) indoor facility with turf, a batting cage, and a fitness area.

Overnight stays take place in the indoor hall, which provides direct access to locker rooms and restrooms. Fresh meals are prepared daily in our professional clubhouse kitchen.

PLAYBALL SOFTBALL DIAMOND HAARLEM

In 2026, we are proud to relaunch the Softball Summer Academy, a high-level development program for motivated young softball players. As one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic team sports, softball demands athleticism, skill, and game intelligence—core elements of our training philosophy.

The Playball Softball Academy will be hosted at Softball City of Haarlem (OG Ballpark), a premier softball venue and the official location of the 2025 DutchML Championship. Athletes will train and compete in a professional environment that reflects the standards of top-level competition.
The Softball Summer Academy offers a structured and performance-driven program, aligned in quality and intensity with our Baseball Summer Academy.

Participants benefit from: daily freshly prepared meals, On-site overnight accommodation or hotelaccomodation on 200 mtr distance, Professional outdoor playing fields and advanced indoor training facilities.The Softball Summer Academy provides an optimal setting for athletes to train, develop, and perform at a high level—both on and off the field.

A Week Packed with Action and Fun At Playball, you'll experience an unforgettable week full of sports and excitement. Each day kicks off with an intense warm-up and running drills, followed by position-specific training, game situations, base running, and expert coaching from talented instructors. After lunch, we switch to hitting clinics, a fruit break, and daily games.

Evening Activities and Highlights Evenings are all about fun and relaxation, with activities like fun games and more. Our traditional Playball Grand BBQ on Wednesday night is a crowd favorite, where parents and family are warmly welcome. The night wraps up with the thrilling final Homerun Derby.

On Friday, we end the week with a festive closing ceremony. Head Coaches address their teams and present certificates and personal awards — an unforgettable moment for every participant!

Register as a DayCamper or NightCamper Our baseball and softball academy is held on two different dates. Whether you join as a day camper or stay overnight, Playball Europe is all about helping you grow as an athlete. With all-day access to drink coolers and an exclusive Playball T-shirt, you’ll be ready to bring your A-game.