8U-10U: Introduction to Travel

This phase of our program is for our youngest players, just starting out with their travel baseball journey. Teams at this age blend development and performance-based opportunities for athletes. We reward attitude and effort, offer opportunities for positional flexibility and stress the idea that fun is a choice. 8U-10U begins to introduce band work, proper throwing routines and pitcher / catcher rest. We measure success at this age by if players choose to continue playing baseball the next year in addition to game success. Travel is limited to the surrounding South Jersey area.​

 

11U-12U: Sport IQ Development

The next phase is what we call our Sport IQ Development phase where we look to advance players love of and knowledge of the game of baseball. Building on the Introduction to Travel phase, the 11U-12U teams introduce self-training, post-pitching recovery, looking and acting like a baseball player, an evolution of the player / coach relationship, in-game dugout teaching and instruction and initiating appropriate dugout nutrition. 11U-12U teams may travel outside of the local area for tournament play.​

 

13U-15U: High School Prep

Our high school prep program transitions players (and parents) from "youth" baseball to high school baseball. They move up to the 60/90' field, which is where they will play the remainder of their time. We set goals with this group for their high school experience and bring to the table an acute understanding of the South Jersey high school environment with direct relationships with the coaching staffs at many area high schools. 

 

Players are expected to begin to communicate directly with the coaching staff. We increase a focus on the mental impact of the game. Post-pitching recovery: flush, bands, rest are all cornerstones of the high school prep program. 15U / freshmen are also introduced to a lifting and nutrition program. 

 

13U-15U teams play locally and regionally. 15U / freshman teams play a summer schedule after the high school season is over in July and August.​

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16U-18U: College Prep/Uncommitteds

This program is for our oldest players, those players seeking to play beyond high school. Coachability is emphasized along with demonstrating a high level of baseball IQ and above average skills in all areas of the game. Players manage their relationship with the coaching staff directly, and demonstrate a willingness to continue to grow and learn.

 

Athletes in this age group work closely with the staff to discuss their goals and set achievable steps to meet them. They are able to work independently in the facility outside of team practices and training.

 

This group plays a summer schedule after the high school season ends of a combination of showcase and play-to-win events. They may travel outside the local area for tournaments and showcases. Our goal for this group is to get them committed to play at the next level, should they wish to do so. The 16U-18U teams are managed by staff with collegiate and professional playing and coaching experience.