about us

about Our Team

JR Laughlin - Managing Director

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

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

Charlie Nelson

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

Charles Brewer

Charles Brewer

  • Highland Park High school Class of 2026
  • Varsity Baseball 2025/26
  • Varsity Football 2024/25
  • AED/ CPR Certified

Paul Micus

Paul Micus

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

Marshall Smith

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

Reese Tiffany

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

Collin Pletcher

Collin Pletcher

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