UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

mlk youth baseball camp

Location: The Yard

Cost: $100 per participant

Date / Time:

January 20, 2025

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Ages: 10u - 15u

To sign up, you will be required to login or create an account by using the button below. Then click on ‘Sign Up for Camp/Class’ to view our offerings and select the desired program.

You will be directed to our external booking site.

Overview

Our Youth Baseball Camp is designed to provide young athletes with a fun and challenging environment to improve their baseball skills. This one-day camp will focus on developing fundamental skills, increasing situational awareness, and building confidence through fun competitions and hands-on instruction.

    • Hitting: Learn proper mechanics, improve bat speed, and develop a strong mental approach at the plate

    • Pitching: Improve mechanics, velocity, and control. Track pitch data with Rapsodo technology to analyze velocity, spin, and movement

    • Fielding: Sharpen defensive skills with drills that emphasize proper technique, quick reactions, and situational awareness

    • Speed & Agility: Enhance overall athleticism through drills that focus on quickness, reaction time, explosiveness, and agility in game-like situations

    • HitTrax Simulated Baseball Games: Experience the thrill of MLB stadiums with our cutting-edge HitTrax system, simulating real game situations

    • Defensive Fielding Competitions: Compete in drills that challenge fielding skills, reaction time, and decision-making under pressure

    • Pitching Data with Rapsodo Technology: Get real-time feedback on pitch velocity, spin rates, and movement for immediate improvements in mechanics

    • Speed & Agility Drills: Develop footwork, balance, and explosiveness to boost overall performance on the field

    • Lunch: Campers should bring a packed lunch (no nuts, please) and plenty of water to stay hydrated throughout the day.

    • What to Bring:

      • Turfs or Sneakers (No Cleats) for indoor training

      • Glove, Bat, Helmet for all on-field activities

Fielding + speed & agility training program

Location: The Yard

Cost: $225 per participant

Duration: 10 sessions for 5 consecutive weeks

Dates:

Tuesday & Thursday

February 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27,

March 4, 6

Age Group Session Times:

10u - 13u: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

14u - 18u: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

To sign up, you will be required to login or create an account by using the button below. Then click on ‘Sign Up for Camp/Class’ to view our offerings and select the desired program.

You will be directed to our external booking site.

Overview

Our Fielding + Speed & Agility Training Program is a 10 session comprehensive training program designed to enhance both defensive skills and overall athletic performance.

  • Comprehensive Training: Focus on both fielding skills and overall athletic development

  • High-Volume Repetitions: Extensive drills for ground balls and agility to reinforce muscle memory

    • Athleticism and movement patterns

    • Specific goals for fielding and speed/agility

    • Injury history to ensure safe participation

    • Glove Work: Mastering proper technique and consistency

    • Defensive Reps: Improving reaction time and footwork with mass repetitions

    • Ground Balls: Drills to increase range and accuracy in fielding

    • Game Situations: Incorporating defensive plays to simulate real-game scenarios

    • Explosiveness: Enhancing quickness and reaction times

    • Acceleration: Developing fast starts and sprinting speed

    • Conditioning: Building stamina and endurance for peak performance

    • Footwork & Coordination: Improving agility for better on-field movement

    • Ground Ball Machines: Replicating realistic fielding scenarios

    • Video Analysis: For reviewing and breaking down techniques

    • Slow-Motion Playback: Analyzing footwork and form for improvement

Pitcher development & weight training program

Location: The Yard

Cost: $250 per participant

Duration: 10 sessions for 5 consecutive weeks

Dates:

Wednesday & Friday

January 29, 31,

February 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28

Age Group Session Times:

11u - 18u: 8:00PM - 10:00PM

Work Groups: based upon age/skill level

To sign up, you will be required to login or create an account by using the button below. Then click on ‘Sign Up for Camp/Class’ to view our offerings and select the desired program.

You will be directed to our external booking site.

Overview

Our Pitcher Development & Weight Training Program is a 10 session comprehensive training program designed to improve both pitching mechanics and overall athletic performance. 

  • Personalized Pitching & Weight Training Workouts tailored to each athlete’s needs

  • Competitive, Focused Atmosphere for growth and development

  • Holistic training, advanced technology, professional coaching

    • Injury History

    • Motor Preferences Assessment 

    • Specific Goals for pitching and strength training

    • Motor Preference Training to optimize movements

    • Velocity Training 

    • Pitch Development 

    • Bullpens simulating game situations

    • Rapsodo Pitching: Real-time data on pitch velocity, spin, and movement

    • Video Analysis and Slow-Motion Cameras for detailed breakdowns of mechanics

    • Tracked Metrics accessible remotely to monitor progress

    • Strength & Power to enhance athletic performance

    • Explosiveness & Speed for faster, more powerful movements down the mound

    • Mobility & Arm Care to prevent injuries 

HitTrax League

Location: The Yard

Cost: $250 per team (4-6 players per team)

Game Day Schedule:

January 24, 31

February 7, 14, 21

Age Group Session Times:

10u - 13u: 6:00PM - 8:00PM

14u - 18u: 8:00PM - 10:00PM

To sign up, you will be required to login or create an account by using the button below. Then click on ‘Sign Up for Camp/Class’ to view our offerings and select the desired program.

You will be directed to our external booking site.

League Details

Games: 1 double-header per week (2 games)

  • Season Format: 5-week season (10 games total, including playoffs)

  • Game Duration: 6 Innings or 25 minutes (whichever comes first)

  • Maximum Teams per League: 4

    • Registration Deadline: January 19, 2025

    • 10u-13u Season Begins: January 24, 2025

    • 14u-18u Season Begins: January 24, 2025

    • Game Days: Fridays

    • Team Registration: Head coach or parent registers the team online via their account.

    • Free Agent Registration: Sign up as a free agent online via your account, and you’ll be assigned to a team.

    • Payment: Complete payment online for your team or free agent spot.

    • Confirmation: Teams will receive confirmation, and schedules will be shared once registration is complete.

    • Rules: League rules will be communicated upon registration.

    • Waivers: The head coach or team parent will receive waivers via email for each player, which must be signed and returned before the first game. Players who have not submitted their signed waivers will be ineligible to participate.

    • Cost: $75 per free agent

    • How to Register:

      1. Sign up as a free agent online.

      2. Our staff will assign you to a team with other free agents.

      3. A Yard staff member will oversee the team.

    • HitTrax Profile: Each player gets a personalized HitTrax profile to track performance metrics (e.g., exit velocity, launch angle) and view data remotely.

    • Championship & MVP Trophies: The top team and MVP in each league will receive a trophy.

    • Weekly Standings: Track your team’s progress with updated standings posted weekly.

    • Pitching Options:

      • Own pitcher: Teams can bring their own pitcher.

      • Hack Attack Pitching Machine: Teams can use our Hack Attack Pitching Machine.