18U High Performance Program

(Ages 18 & Under)

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DATES & TIMES

Start Date:  November 19th, 2021
End Date:  April 24th, 2022

Time:  Friday 7:30pm-9:30pm
Sunday 7:00pm-9:00pm

Cost:  $1,799.99 + HST

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The 18U High Performance Program (18U) is Atlantic Baseball Academy Blue Wave‘s signature training program designed to advance your game to the next level and beyond!  Players enter the High Performance program according to position while a customized training program is designed and applied to help bolster positional strengths and improve player weakness. Advanced learning and training concepts are taught daily influencing all hitting, fielding, pitching and team situational concepts.  This advanced instructional environment is also complimented by live games allowing our older players to be prepared when taking the next step with their baseball aspirations.  This group will also be provided with various opportunities to showcase their abilities for programs at the High School Academy and Collegiate levels!

The 18U High Performance Program (18U) is led by a large group of Coaches who have all “been there”, with college or professional playing and coaching experience while offering a very low player-to-coach ratio and personalized position specific instruction for each player.

In addition, this advanced program will provide each player a unique development opportunity to gain advanced knowledge in every aspect of the game while performing 1000's of reps to perfect skill development. 

Objectives

  • Establish advanced throwing, fielding, hitting and baserunning fundamentals

  • Emphasis will be placed on improving individual fundamentals in all facets of the game with focused position-specific work each day

  • Emphasis will be placed on improving bat speed, improving ball exit speed, and hitting the ball with proper ball flight to get the most out of each at bat

  • Developing mental awareness to ensure always prepared for the next play

  • Increased confidence with varied on-field skills to bring players out of their comfort zone while applying live defensive reps on a daily basis

  • Live games will be played including a World Series competition!

AREAS OF INSTRUCTIONS

  • Dynamic warm up routine will be applied each day

  • Progressive throwing routine will be implemented for all players

  • Proper throwing mechanics to develop a strong and consistent throw

  • Balanced hitting stance while maintaining power position at bat

  • Hitting against a firm front side and full rotation through hips and backside

  • Remaining strong at the point of contact when hitting

  • Approach at the plate and hitting the baseball to all fields

  • Proper fielding position for infielders and outfielders

  • Applying a 1-2 field approach when fielding the baseball

  • Double play feeds and turns

  • Tag Plays, rundowns and fly ball communication

  • Baserunning reads of the ball and leads from all bases

  • Video analysis and low player-to-coach ratio

  • Become a smart, consistent and all around standout player!

If you are serious about baseball and looking to advance your game to the next level, you do not want to miss this opportunity to train at the High Performance level!

Programming will be held at the Norton Diamond Indoor Soccer Complex located at 21 Myrtle Street, Stratford, PEI.

* Price listed includes an Atlantic Baseball Academy hat and t-shirt *

** LIMITED ROSTER SPOTS AVAILABLE **

*** PAYMENT PLANS available for this program - please contact within ***