RBI Baseball Academy of NWA

About us

RBI Baseball Academy of NWA is the Home of RBI BASEBALL! We have travel teams ranging in age from 9U to High School Showcase.

RBI also offers baseball instruction in hitting, defense, pitching and catching; regardless of whether they play on an RBI team.
RBI started in 2015 because there was no indoor facility in northern Benton county for teams to practice. It was started FOR THE KIDS. We continue to grow so we can serve more kids; kids with our same love of the game that want to excel and be successful in both baseball and life.

RBI MISSION STATEMENT:
To provide age appropriate; fun, competitive and safe environment to learn both the mental and physical tools of the game of baseball. The objective of RBI is to instill in our athletes the ideals of good sportsmanship, teamwork, respect for their teammates, coaches and authority figures. These ideals will help produce well adjusted, decent, healthy, and trustworthy citizens.
#respectallfearnone

Letters & comments received regarding RBI teams and Coaches

Ron,

I hope you guys made it back to Bentonville safe and sound. I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed umpiring your games this past weekend in Southaven!

Over the years I have seen a gradual decline in character and sportsmanship from coaches, players, and fans throughout all of youth sports, as I am sure you have too. So for me, it's a real pleasure to see a team/organization that conducts and carries itself with class and integrity from the moment they enter the ballpark. From the coaching staff and the players, to the parents and fans, you guys really exhibited the kind of character and class that makes youth baseball/sports fun for a guy like me to be a part of. As a high school coach, it's very promising to know that there are still good coaches out there that coach for the right reasons and teach kids the right way!

I wish you and the RBI Baseball Organization nothing but the best in the future. Keep up the good work my friend! God Bless!

Brad Gray
Head Boys Basketball Coach
Senatobia High School

Hello,

I just wanted to let you know what a great group of kids you had at our hotel. We have a lot of teams come and go. It isn't often that my breakfast staff hunts me down to tell me what a great ball team of kids we hosted. Both my front desk clerk, houseman and breakfast attendant said your kids were excellent. They were very polite and mannerly. I just wanted to share this with you and your parents. You can be proud of your travel group. Please tell your team what a great impression they left on us.

Respectfully,
Katherine Charlton
Sales Manger
Fairfield Inn & Suites
7149 Sleepy Hollow Dr.
Southhaven, MS 38671
662 349-6640

"AWESOME and knowledgeable instructors with a lot of experience. Great teachers of character and perseverance as well as the sport...highly recommend." ~ Suzanne Fields-Berry

"Great coaches, very knowledgeable and work wonderfully with kids!"
~ Jamie Henry

"Great coaches who truly do care and devote their time to each individual who walks in the door at their facility. Home away from Home!!" ~ Angel Rosado

"I appreciate the time and consideration shown to my son. Haven't seen that in a while." ~ Deb Helms

Meet our Team: Ron Barnes, Brandt Barnes, Gunner Barnes

Ron specializes in hitting and pitching. He played baseball for Bentonville in High School and Legion, and college baseball. He has been coaching baseball for more than 20 years. Ron has coached 2 teams to 2 different USSSA World Series Championships!
Ron has been married to Tracy for over 30 years. They have 3 grown children; Crissy, Brandt and Gunner and 5 grand children.

Brandt played baseball for Bentonville in High School and Legion. He played college baseball at Rogers State University and independent professional baseball. In high school he was pitcher of the year, All-Conference and All-State. His senior year of college he was an All-American and set 7 school records. He still holds 2 All-time single season records for RSU with 39 Stolen Bases and 65 Runs Scored. Brandt is married to Katie and they have a beautiful son Maverick.

Gunner specializes in training catchers. He was a catcher for Bentonville High School. He was a member of the 2015 7A ARKANSAS STATE CHAMPION team. His Sr. year he was given the Tiger Award. Gunner spent 3 summers training with Doyle Baseball in Florida. Gunner is also a certified Fire Fighter and EMT and is married to Ashlyn, they have a precious daughter Maisyn.

Indoor Batting Cages

2 Outdoor Infield Areas

Open Indoor Turf Area

5- 70' Batting Cages with 2 artificial pitching mounds

Hours of operation

When School is In Session
Monday-Friday 3:30-8:30pm
Saturday Call for an appointment
Sunday Call for an appointment

Bases and Pitching Mound for infield drills and a bullpen

When School is Out
Monday-Friday 10:00am-8:00pm
Saturday Call for an appointment
Sunday Call for an appointment

Batting cages retract for open indoor workout area