2024 Preseason Clinics

A Series of Training Clinics to Prepare Upper Division Players for Tryouts & Spring Play

*FOR 2024 LEAGUE AGES 9 – 12*

Pitching Skills Preseason Clinics

  • Player Requirements: For players who will be 2024 League Age 9 – 12
  • Program Overview: This clinic is lead by professional youth baseball coach Justin Hawkins and is for any player who is interested in pitching this coming spring season
  • Training Focus: Fundamentals of Pitching, Arm Stroke, Release Points, Arm Conditioning & Care
  • Location: 365 Academy in San Rafael
  • Session Dates:
    • Option 1 (Age 9–10): 1/7, 12pm–1:30pm
    • Option 1 (Age 11–12): 1/7, 1:30pm–3pm
    • Option 2 (Age 9–10): 1/20, 1pm–2:30pm
    • Option 2 (Age 11–12): 1/20, 2:30pm–4pm
  • Spots Available: 14 Players / Session
  • Session Fee: $35

Only For 2024 League Ages 9 – 12

*FOR 2024 LEAGUE AGES 9 – 12*

Catching Skills Preseason Clinics

  • Player Requirements: For players who will be 2024 League Age 9 – 12
  • Program Overview: This clinic is lead by professional youth baseball coach Justin Hawkins and is for any player interested in catching this spring 
  • Training Focus:
    • Fundamentals of Receiving
    • Transfer Skills
    • Throwing Runners Out
    • Defensive Situations
    • Umpire Relations
  • Location: 365 Academy in San Rafael
  • Session Dates:
    • Option 1: 12/10, 12pm–2pm
    • Option 2: 1/13, 1pm–3pm
  • Spots Available: 14 Players / Session
  • Session Fee: $35

Only For 2024 League Ages 9 – 12

*FOR 2024 LEAGUE AGES 8 – 11*

Hitting & Fielding Skills Preseason Clinics

  • Player Requirements: For players who will be 2024 League Age 8 – 11
  • Program Overview: 4 – 6 after-school sessions in January to prepare players for the 2024 Spring Tryouts 
  • Training Focus:
    • Hitting Mechanics
    • Defensive Situations
    • Fielding & Throwing Mechanics
    • Base Running, Stealing, Sliding
    • Preparation for a Faster-Paced, Higher-Intensity Level of Play
  • Location: Minors Field at PV
  • Schedule: 
    • League Age 8 – 10: Tue. / Thu.
    • League Age 10 – 11: Wed. / Fri.
  • Spots Available: SOLD OUT
  • Program Fee: $65

Only For 2024 League Ages 8 – 11

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