CA Yard Dawgs College of Baseball: About Us
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We deliver on two critical needs:
- Give the player every tool to improve athletically and academically.
- Give the parent an understanding of what it takes for a player to receive a scholarship.
Athletically
We develop baseball skills with:
- "Major league technique" training in a team setting from former pro and college coaches
- "Major league technique" training in a private setting from former pro and college coaches
- An emphasis on the mental game, to overcome adversity and visualize success
- Local tournament play, to execute techniques learned on the practice field
- Regional and national tournaments, to expose players to college recruiters and pro scouts
- Written Individual Player Assessments TM (IPA) to track improvement
We prepare baseball futures with:
- Baseball specific strength and conditioning
- Baseball specific nutrition guidance
- Injury risk reduction
Academically
We promote collegiate aspirations with:
- Study skills taught by professional educators
- Test-taking tips
- College entrance exam preparation
We share knowledge of the college selection process with:
- College recruiting seminars
- Financial advice on saving for college
- One-to-one recruiting guidance
California Yard Dawgs College of Baseball
Its a comprehensive approach, a College of Baseball, on and off the field ... we train, guide and inspire!
For information, contact:
Joe Ferrante, General Manager
714/815-8562, Joe@CAYardDawgsBaseball.com
Tony Torres, Director of Player Development & Head Coach
650/704-3380, Tony@CAYardDawgsBaseball.com
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