Where local sports stories meet real athlete development.
Movement 4 Power helps baseball and softball athletes build better movement, more power, cleaner mechanics, and real confidence — through structured assessments, private instruction, and development plans.
- Assess
- Measure the real starting line
- Develop
- Personalized 4-week plans
- Track
- Documented, measurable growth
Connor Jenkins
Pro contract offer — Brewers
Zane Roos
2× Conference Gold Glove
Andrew Zoellner
10+ years coaching
Every group coached by college & pro experience
Youth Hitting & Fielding Camp
Three hours of real coaching — swing work, footwork-first fielding, and small-group reps before fall ball starts.
- When
- Saturday, August 15 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Where
- Center STL · 6727 Langley Ave
- Who
- Ages 8–14 · All skill levels
- Price
- $89 · $75 with a teammate, or for Southside & M4P athletes
One platform. Three engines.
Devoted Athletics exists to develop athletes and tell the stories that make local sports matter.
Develops the athlete
M4P — Movement 4 Power
Baseball and softball development built on movement, power, clean mechanics, and measurable growth — through assessments, private instruction, and personalized plans.
Learn moreCovers the game
Inside The Game STL
The media and attention engine — local sports stories, player spotlights, game recaps, and editorial that box scores miss.
Learn moreThe platform behind both
Devoted Athlete System
The connective system tying development, media, and data together — so an athlete's progress is structured, tracked, and told the right way.
Learn moreStructured baseball & softball development. Not random lessons.
M4P is the training division built on hitting, throwing, movement, power, and measurable growth. Every athlete starts with an assessment and leaves with a plan.
Assessment-first
We measure before we coach. Every plan is built on real data.
Personalized plans
A structured 4-week development plan, reviewed by your instructor.
Movement & power
Built on how the athlete actually moves and produces force.
Measurable growth
Re-test against a baseline so progress is documented, not guessed.
Real reps. Real development.
From the cage to the mound to the weight room — this is the work that turns assessments into results.
Our proven athlete development process
A clear, repeatable path from first assessment to documented growth.
Movement & Skill Screen
We start with how the athlete actually moves — a screen of mechanics, mobility, and athleticism specific to their position and sport.
Skill & Mechanics Evaluation
Hitting, throwing, fielding, or pitching is evaluated against M4P's development framework to find the real limiters — not just symptoms.
Baseline & Data Capture
We capture a clear baseline so progress is measurable, not a guess. This becomes the athlete's starting line.
Personalized 4-Week Plan
Each athlete leaves with a structured 4-week development plan built around their assessment — reviewed and approved by their instructor.
Private Instruction
The plan comes to life in focused private sessions, with coaching that keeps the athlete accountable to the work.
Re-Test & Track Progress
We re-test against the baseline so families see real, documented growth — and the next plan is built on it.
Coaching that holds athletes accountable
Work with instructors who specialize in the exact development your athlete needs.
Connor Jenkins
Founder & Lead Instructor
Founder of M4P. Connor played his college ball at St. Louis Community College and earned a professional contract offer from the Milwaukee Brewers. He built M4P to bring structured, data-driven development to baseball and softball athletes across St. Louis.
- Founder of M4P
- St. Louis Community College
- Pro contract offer — Milwaukee Brewers
Best for: Athletes who want a founder-built system across hitting, fielding, and performance.
Book with ConnorZane Roos
Hitting, Fielding & Performance Instructor
A 6-foot-3 corner athlete from St. Louis, Zane played at Lindbergh High School and St. Louis Community College, where he is pursuing a degree in Sports & Exercise Science. A two-time Conference Gold Glove winner with a proven power bat, he brings elite defensive instincts and a complete-hitter approach to his instruction.
- 2× Conference Gold Glove
- 1st Team All-Conference & All-District
- Career: .343 AVG · 12 HR · 57 RBI · .455 OBP
Best for: Athletes who want to sharpen their defense and build a powerful, disciplined swing.
Book with ZaneAndrew Zoellner
Hitting & Pitching Instructor
Andrew brings more than a decade of coaching experience and a lifetime around the game. A former player at Pattonville High School, Legion Baseball, and St. Louis Community College–Meramec, he has helped build programs and develop athletes across hitting and pitching. His philosophy is simple: build confidence, master fundamentals, develop strong work habits, and create opportunities for athletes to grow.
- 10+ years coaching experience
- Pitching & Assistant Coach — 12U Prospects
- Assistant Head Coach — 12U US International
Best for: Athletes focused on pitching development and hitting fundamentals with a data-driven plan.
Book with AndrewDevelop every part of the athlete
From hitting and pitching to movement and strength — baseball and softball.
Hitting Development
BothBat speed, swing decisions, and repeatable mechanics that hold up in games.
- Swing mechanics & sequencing
- Bat speed & power
- Approach & pitch selection
Throwing & Arm Care
BothVelocity, accuracy, and a durable arm built on healthy movement patterns.
- Throwing mechanics
- Arm-care programming
- Velocity development
Movement & Power
BothThe athletic foundation — how an athlete moves, decelerates, and produces force.
- Movement screen
- Rotational power
- Speed & deceleration
Fielding & Defense
BothFootwork, range, and clean transfers that turn reps into instincts.
- Footwork & range
- Glove work & transfers
- Game reads
The stories behind local sports
The athletes, coaches, programs, and moments that box scores miss.
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Two Weeks Before Fall Ball: What a Half-Day Camp Should Actually Fix
Most young hitters don't plateau because they stopped working — they plateau because the reps have no plan behind them. Ahead of M4P's Aug. 15 youth camp in St. Louis, a look at what three focused hours can realistically change before fall rosters take the field.
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The First One: Gateway Gold Walk Off Kansas City in the Eighth
Twenty-four hours after a 9-1 loss opened the Gold's home audition at CarShield Field, St. Louis answered with the franchise's first win — a five-run second, a bullpen stand from Whitney Shepherd, and Taylor Cruse's walk-off double in the eighth.
Read storyWhat M4P parents say
100% worth it! We were going so slow [somewhere else] and not getting anywhere. In the few lessons he had during the season he had with you, not only did his athletic ability grow, but so did his confidence. This is why he continues going!
Our son is definitely hitting the ball with more power and further than he ever has, but most importantly, he is stepping up to the plate with confidence! His whole demeanor shifted after his first session with Connor and M4P.
I think Aladin has made a lot of improvements in a short time. Zane and you have been wonderful in working with him and are very knowledgeable. I think he's had a few hard sessions, mentally, but it has helped him a lot.
Connor Jenkins and Zane Roos are the best!! So lucky to have them working with Logan.
I have definitely referred for sure.
1000% yes.
Ready to invest in your athlete's development?
Start with an assessment. We'll measure where your athlete is today and build the plan to move them forward.
Questions before you book? We're happy to help you find the right fit.
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