BackstopU – The Elite Catching Development Program
A complete, year-round system built for catchers who want to throw harder, move better, and stay healthier — on-site or fully remote.
BackstopU – The Elite Catching Development Program
A complete, year-round system built for catchers who want to throw harder, move better, and stay healthier — on-site or fully remote.
How It Works
BackstopU follows the same proven process that’s helped hundreds of VeloU athletes develop — built on testing, data, and individualized coaching.
1
Evaluation
Every catcher starts with a full movement and defensive evaluation. We analyze mobility, throwing mechanics, footwork, transfers, and force-production data to identify specific areas for improvement.
2
Custom Plan
Your throwing, defensive, and strength programming are built from your evaluation results. Whether in-season or off-season, each plan is tailored to your schedule, workload, and needs.
3
Train & Communicate
Catchers train through structured sessions that include throwing, strength, mobility, and defensive development. Your coach provides feedback and makes adjustments as you progress.
4
Retest & Refine
Data and video are reviewed regularly to track growth. Every few weeks, metrics are retested so your program evolves as you do.
Training Programs
On-Site Training – Pleasantville, NY
For catchers who want hands-on instruction, live reps, and immediate feedback.
What’s Included:
Two defensive catching sessions per week (receiving, transfers, blocking, throwing)
Six-day-per-week individualized program including throwing, strength, mobility, and arm care
Access to TrackMan, force plates, high-speed cameras, and professional recovery tools
In-season and off-season scheduling adjustments
Direct communication with your coach and performance staff
Remote Training – VeloU App
For catchers anywhere who want the same level of structure and coaching without traveling.
What’s Included:
Remote video evaluation and movement screen
Year-round throwing, strength, and mobility plan customized to your season
Integrated defensive and arm-care programming
Direct chat access to your BackstopU coach
Regular plan updates and feedback based on data and video submissions
Program Focus Areas
1
Throwing velocity and accuracy for improved pop time
2
Arm health and long-term durability
3
Hip, ankle, and thoracic mobility for better movement behind the plate
4
Strength and power development for explosive actions
5
Defensive skill work — receiving, blocking, footwork, and transfer efficiency
Testimonials
Jimmy Keenan
College
“Coach Jason helped me understand what true athleticism behind the plate looks like. BackstopU builds plans around your strengths and gaps, then challenges you in ways that actually show up on the field. The knowledge I’ve gained has made me self-sufficient as a catcher. If you’re serious about developing at a high level, this is the place.”
Wake Forest University
5/5
Adam Agresti
College
"Jason pushes catchers to think for themselves and become their own coach. The environment he creates makes you better because everything is intentional and built from real experience. He’s played at the levels we want to reach, and he teaches from that perspective. If you want to level up behind the dish, there’s no better person or program in your corner.”
St. John’s University
5/5
Devin Diaz
High-School
"BackstopU gave me a clear plan to sharpen my strengths and fix the areas that were holding me back. The training is challenging and built to translate directly to game situations. The biggest difference is how much I’ve learned about my own game and how to adjust on my own. It’s the best environment for a catcher who wants to grow the right way.”
University of Miami Commit
5/5
Train Like a Complete Athlete
Whether you’re a high school, college, or professional catcher, BackstopU gives you the same detailed process trusted by the game’s top players — connecting data, coaching, and feedback into one system.