What began as a vision from Shelly Snyder Schaffer has become a cornerstone of youth sports on the East End. Hub 44, the 6,000-square-foot indoor training facility tucked behind Round Swamp Farm in East Hampton, has grown into a year-round home for baseball, softball, and lacrosse players looking to refine their skills close to home.
Since opening its doors, Hub 44 has provided young athletes with access to professional-level training — something that once required long drives to facilities farther west. Managed by Vinny Alversa, East Hampton High School’s varsity baseball coach, the space features six hitting and pitching tunnels, small group instruction, and the advanced HitTrax system, which tracks pitch speed, swing data, and ball flight to help players improve with precision.
Schaffer, a longtime local business owner and mother of four, built Hub 44 out of a desire to give local kids more opportunities to grow through sports. The name “Hub 44,” inspired by numerology and her late father, symbolizes being on the right path — fitting for a place that’s become such a positive force in the community.
Today, Hub 44 continues to host youth clinics, adult hitting leagues, and seasonal training programs. With its warm, barn-like design and close-knit environment, it has become more than a training facility — it’s a community hub where confidence, teamwork, and skill all come together.
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