Longball Hitting Academy was referenced during a March 2024 meeting of the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Board, where representatives cited the club’s need for increased practice space. Glenn Lipman, speaking on behalf of Longball Academy and local youth baseball and softball teams, urged removal of a restriction barring baseball hitting on softball fields, highlighting limited available practice venues in Simi Valley ([cms4files.revize.com](https://cms4files.revize.com/ranchosimirec/board%20of%20directors/AgendasAndPackets/2024/032024/032024AppMins.pdf?utm_source=openai)). The discussion reflects broader community efforts to optimize facility usage for player development in the region.