Joy of The Game Baseball & Softball Academy has been helping boys and girls hone their baseball and softball skills--while also having a great time--since opening nearly seven years ago. Hitting, fielding and pitching are all taught at this site, located west of Milwaukee Avenue on Busch Parkway. Students range in age from five to 70 years old. Hitting is taught by an experienced staff of former players and coaches. Pitchers can learn from Jim Mecir, a former Major Leaguer. Joy of the Game has a second location at 1160 Allanson Road in Mundelein.