Professional & Collegiate Endorsements
- "Diamond Kings is the place to go for baseball and softball instruction in Connecticut. If you want high-performance instruction from proven people, it’s the place to be." — George Tsamis, Manager Kane County Cougars, Former MLB Pitcher, Team USA Pitching Coach
- "This is an ideal program for any ballplayer. The Diamond Kings staff and Parisi's sports performance programs give one place to get all your workouts done. Perfect." — Tommy John, Former MLB All-Star and NY Yankee
- "Diamond Kings Academy will help improve all aspects of a player's game, no matter what age. Their facility in Bristol is a great resource that should be taken advantage of by all players and coaches in the area." — Roger Lafrancois, STL Cardinals, Minor League Hitting Instructor
- "As Head Baseball Coach, the staff at Diamond Kings Academy has on many occasions at their showcases helped us in our recruiting process. Diamond Kings staff and their programs provide us the opportunity to honestly evaluate high school athletes." — Jon Mueller, Head Baseball Coach, University of Albany
Youth League & Organization Partnerships
- "Manchester Little League had the pleasure of hosting a Diamond Kings baseball camp. All of the kids loved the program. The DK instructors were very knowledgeable and kept all the participants engaged through countless drills, regardless of age. I recommend Diamond Kings for future baseball and softball camps." — Kevin W, Manchester Little League – Manchester, CT
- "Simply put… Diamond Kings is the best camp we’ve been associated with at HYSA baseball. Mike and his staff do a great job of keeping the baseball information very simple. They have a real good grasp on what things to work on in a camp environment and how to convey those messages to players of all ages." — Jim Baiardi, Past President, HYSA – Harwinton, CT
- "The staff at Diamond Kings Baseball Academy is both highly knowledgeable and experienced in the game of baseball. You can always trust them to provide the highest quality instruction while positively reinforcing their growth on and off the ball field." — Michael Hines, McCabe Waters Little League – Bristol, CT
Facility & Program Overviews
- "Parisi/Diamond Kings in Bristol is a proven facility. The program and instructors are the best around. Can't ask for a better place to workout." — Nolan P
- "The pre-season camp is a great way to prepare for the season. Mixture of conditioning, drills and fun activities." — Kayleigh S
- "Great camp and training to gear up for the season!" — Alexis M
- "Even though my experience there was short-lived due to the military, I was thoroughly impressed with the quality of training. I wish we had something like your program in NM. Keep up the hard work!" — Marc R
Staff & Coaching Excellence
- "Coaches are fantastic. My daughter did a winter softball clinic there. They break it all down—all the mechanics. Hitting, pitching, throwing, catching, sliding. High-performance training. Also, they start with some good dynamic stretching and mix in some fun, but slightly competitive games." — Reviewer92
- "I have worked with the trainers for 2 years and have seen great results. Not only are they technically sound, they have dedicated attitudes. They have also supported me by coming to my games so their efforts extend beyond our training sessions." — Garrett S
- "John is great with the kids. He's a very balanced instructor. By using the proper amount of correction with the right amount of humor, he is really able to engage the kids and get their heads in the sessions. Both my boys love going to him." — Josiah W (Ryan and Jaime)
- "My son loved going to work out with Adam. He got my son to work hard and I see the improvement. I look forward to having him work with my son again." — Jason W
- "The training was on point—the coaches are knowledgeable and energetic! Good training for anyone looking to get better." — Michael G
Athlete Results & Confidence
- "Diamond Kings' programs let my son work with experienced instructors who did wonders for his development. Bringing my son to Diamond Kings absolutely helped increase his level of play and his confidence." — Jennifer H, Mother
- "Both my 12-year-old son and 14-year-old daughter have exploded with confidence and ability under John Varrone's instruction. The facilities and programs are aces!" — Sydney S
- "My daughter's experience has been wonderful! The improvement in her strength and explosive speed was very noticeable. I look forward to continuing this training over the summer." — Taylor L
- "It's amazing how much my daughter has improved since she started working out there; she loves it and I love it. All the trainers are awesome." — Reviewer335
- "Very impressed and my son loved the workout and experience. After one session I could see he was in the right place. Fantastic." — Dan N
- "Pushing me and focusing on core strength, which affects everything!" — Trevor S