About Us

Counselors

JR Laughlin - Managing Director

Having spent much of my life organizing and leading children's sports camps and training clinics, I have a passion for working with kids, and I am dedicated to helping develop young athletes.

CPR, AED, & First Aid Certified
Westwood Highschool Class of 2017
Louisiana State University Class of 2021
5 Year Counselor at Camp Olympia
Westwood Highschool Varsity Track
Westwood Highschool Varsity Football

Josh Block - Founder & Manager

Since starting BAT, my mission has always been to help children establish an active lifestyle and encourage our youth to have fun outside with their peers.

CPR, AED, First Aid Certified
Highland Park High School Class of 2016
Indiana University Class of 2020
2015 HP Varsity Football Player Committee
2015 HP Varsity Track

Charlie Nelson

Highland Park Class of 2025
2024 HP Varsity Football Player
AED/CPR Certified

Blake Alhadef

Highland Park High school Class of 2015
University of North Texas Class of 2022
Varsity Basketball 2015
Varsity Football 2015
AED/ CPR Certified

Paul Micus

UT Dallas Class of 2025
4 year counselor at Camp Olympia
AED/CPR Certified

Marshall Smith

Highland Park High School Class of 2025
2024 Highland Park Varsity Football Player
2022-24 Highland Park Varsity Bass Team
AED/CPR Certified

Reese Tiffany

Highland Park High School Class of 2025
2024 Highland Park Highschool Varsity Football Player
AED/CPR Certified

Collin Pletcher

Highland Park High School Class of 2025
2022-24 Highland Park Highschool Varsity Golf Team