RIP CITY, LLC
400 Riverland Rd.
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 389-7838

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"After playing the game at all levels and coaching most age groups, I didn't think there was much left I could learn about teaching the game of baseball. Dave Christianson and Rip City proved me wrong. If we had not chosen to send our two sons, Chad and Collin, for the 8 week program on hitting and pitching, it would have been a lost opportunity to help them become better players. Dave and his staff are knowledgeable, friendly and current in their teaching strategies. We would not hesitate to enroll them again for any of the training sessions and know that it would be money well spent. In addition to speeding up the child's learning curve, instruction occurs in a way parents can comprehend it and take those skills home for children to use in practice sessions in the basement or backyard. In my opinion, Rip City is a must for any aspiring young baseball player who truly wants to speed up improvement. Thanks again.~Mr. Sandy Hill - Bonsack, Va.

 

"My son Alan(17) has always loved baseball. I taught him everything I could and when he was in 8th grade and he expressed interest in trying out for the JV baseball team, I realized I needed to get him a higher level of instruction. His first major goal was to make and start for the JV baseball team as an 8th grader. He felt his hitting would be a major factor so we enrolled him in the Rip City Off Season Hitting Camp. For the past 5 years now he has attended the Rip City Hitting Camps and has improved his hitting significantly every year as he continues to study the art of hitting. That 8th grade season he not only made the team but started and hit .454 as an 8th grader! He has been a top performer on his high school baseball team hitting over .400 4 out of the last 5 seasons and led his high school team to the stat championship in 2004! Through your instruction, he has gained great confidence in himself as a player and as a person! He is now in the midst of the college recruiting process and his goal is to play college baseball. Thank you again for all you have done to teach and encourage Alan! He highly respects you guys!"
~Paul Moore - Roanoke, Va.

 

"Our 2 sons, Andrew and Luke have played alot of baseball in the Roanoke  Valley. They both participate in Rip City Camps and Instructional Programs and we think very highly of Dave Christianson's knowledge of the game as well as his ability to impart that knowledge through instructing and coaching. When our older son transferred from one high school to another, he had the choice to also transfer to another American Legion Baseball Team from the Team Dave manages and there was no question we would do whatever we could to keep him on Dave's Team! You would be hard pressed to find a a finer coach and person not only in the our valley, but anywhere."~Karen and John Feldenzer - Roanoke, Va.

"As a dad, a coach, and a former college baseball players, I passed my baseball knowledge on to my son and have helped him become a very good high school baseball payer. Dave Christianson has helped him become even better! In my opinion there is no better instruction for a ball player then to be trained by Coach Christianson!"~Ken Sobelewski - Vinton, Va.

"I wanted to thank you again for all the coaching and mentoring you have done for our son, Brett, over the years. The traveling teams he played on and his high school play were greatly enhanced by Rip City Training. The training he received from Rip City was always on a Professional Grade and was Always Custom Fitted for his Age Group and Skill Level. He always had fun learning and could not wait for practice and games. He also had a Deep Respect for Dave Christianson and all the Rip /city Coaches. They took a genuine interest in Brett as an individual and treated him as family. This was true for all the guys and girls I saw at Rip City. Brett gained a tremendous amount of Baseball knowledge and skills from Rip city. But he gain something much bore. He gained a lifetime respect for the game and a true sense of sportsmanship. The lessons he has learned go far beyond the baseball field. Thank you Dave Christianson and Rip City. The memories and training you gave our son are priceless!"~Neil and Rosemary Stamper - Newcastle, Va.

 

"I just wanted to let you know that my 12 year old son, Luke, has pitched only 1 inning before going to Rip City. Due to dedication and hard work, Luke has excelled in pitching this year! He has good mechanics, throws in the upper 50's and after 8 games has an ERA of 2.5! Luke and I would like to say thank you to you and your staff for being so helpful in Luke's success. Rip City is the best! We will see you again after the season!"~Howie Phillips - Radford, Va.

"Dave Christianson was the single most positive influence for both of my sons in their baseball development. Through individual and group instruction at Rip City and participation in his fall and spring showcase traveling teams, Dave gave them a solid foundation of technique, training, and knowledge drawing from his professional career as a player. Beyond that, Dave was an amazing role model and mentor as a coach to both Jacob and Noah as they each played four seasons or more on his American Legion Team. Jacob became a student of hitting at Rip city. Jacob played at the University of Mary Washington - a top 25 Division III team. Noah also had great success with hitting and pitching instruction  from Rip City. He just finished his second year playing at Roanoke College as a two year starter. Working with Dave and Rip City is an investment that will bring a return in baseball results on the field as well as character and confidence off the field."~Dan Davidson - Salem, Va.