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The Complete Player - A One-of-a-Kind Training Experience fot the Travel and HS Player
The Complete Player Jr. - For the Younger Travel Players

 

Next Level Series Advanced Baseball Clinics

NEXT LEVEL SERIES (NLS)
The NEXT LEVEL series is designed for experienced travel and high school players, who have a solid base of the core fundamentals. The course content will be high level, comprehensive and demanding. Be prepared to be challenged and to work hard and let us help you take your game to the “Next Level”!


NLS Bat Speed Hitting Clinics and Lessons
How much bat speed do you generate? Do you understand the correlation between quick hands through the zone and perfect timing of the swing as it relates to how hard you hit the ball?  These clinics and lesson packages will provide the answers and work to increase your bat speed an average of 5 MPH.

SIMPLY PUT, IMPROVE YOUR BAT SPEED & YOU WILL HIT THE BALL HARDER AND FARTHER!


NLS
BAT SPEED HITTING CLINICS
This is not a hitting clinic in the traditional sense. We will be focusing on bat speed and power through the use of specially weighted bats (the LOG) and weighted balls, special drills to allow a player to DRIVE the ball with authority. This clinic works to increase your bat speed an average of 5 MPH. Come prepared to work hard and leave exhausted!

Location: JGBSA - Buffalo Grove
Session 1-BG Grades 6-HS Tues, November 2 - December 14* 7:00 - 8:00
Location: JGBSA - Mundelein
Session 1-M Grades 6-HS Wed, November 3 - December 15* 7:30 - 8:30
*No clinics the week of Thanksgiving (11/22-11/28)
Price Per Session: $215/members         $235/non-members

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NLS 
BAT SPEED HITTING PRIVATE LESSONS

If the day and time of the clinic does not work for you or you prefer to work one-on-one, we now offer a package of BAT SPEED private lessons. These can be scheduled at your convenience.

Private Bat Speed Lessons: (5-30 minute sessions)
$245/members         $285/non-members

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NLS Bat Speed Hitting Clinics and Lessons
THE GOALS: TO THROW HARDER, THROW FARTHER, THROW SAFER TO DEVELOP STRENGTH AND FITNESS, INCREASE DURABILITY AND REDUCE RECOVERY TIME


NLS
  PITCHERS VELOCITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM & LESSONS
Students will work hard, and be expected to train at home as well. Players will be tested at the start of the program, checked again in the middle and once more at the conclusion. This proven training program focuses on building arm, leg and core strength, all geared to help a player become a better pitcher through improvement in velocity and by being more resistant to injury. Please see our website for the complete details of this training program.

Location: JGBSA - Buffalo Grove
Session 1-BG Grades 6-HS Wed, November 3 - December 15 7:00 - 8:00
*No clinics the week of Thanksgiving (11/23-11/29)
Price Per Session: $215/members         $235/non-members
Please note the prices do not include an equipment package (medicine balls, oscillations bar, etc.) for each participant. Depending on the age and size of the student, the cost will be between $150 and $195. If you have previously taken this class and have the package, you need not repurchase the equipment. Students will need this equipment to work out on their own in addition to class time.

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NLS
  PITCHERS VELOCITY IMPROVEMENT PRIVATE LESSONS
If the day and time of the clinic does not work for you or you prefer to work one-on-one, we now offer a package of VELOCITY IMPROVEMENT private lessons. These can be scheduled at your convenience. Please see our website for the complete details of this training program.

Private Velocity Enhancement Lessons: (5-30 minute sessions)
$245/members         $285/non-members (Equipment not included)

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NLS  THE COMPLETE PLAYER
Travel Players, Ages 12-14 and High School Players

NLS  THE COMPLETE PLAYER JR.
Travel Players, Ages 9-11

A UNIQUE, MULTI-FACETED, HIGH-INTENSITY PROGRAM THAT INCORPORATES HITTING, PITCHING, FIELDING AND SPEED & AGILITY IN EACH SESSION

Designed by our Director of Baseball, Eddie Holbrook, with input from other Senior Staff Instructors, The Complete Player represents a brand new concept in baseball training for the advanced player. Our goal: to help each participant become the multi-tool player that can dominate a game. Our focus: Hitting, Fielding, Throwing/ Pitching and Overall Athletic Ability.

This 1½ hour circuit training workout will incorporate a number of different drills in a high-intensity format that increases a player’s overall abilities while allowing them to see when part of one’s game is positively affected, a number of other areas can also see a gain. Each of the 5 weeks will focus on a different topic including:

Week 1: Lateral Baseball:
Hitting: How pitches inside and outside change the game and produce different results
Throwing/ Pitching: How to hit a target that is not directly inline from you
Fielding: Moving to the forehand and backhand. Setting up ground balls and directional changing on fly balls
Speed and Agility: Proper foot work for change of direction, first explosive steps and quick recovery steps

Week 2: Explosive Baseball
Hitting: How to keep your swing powerful and what mistakes decrease energy as a player makes contact
Throwing/ Pitching: Focus on core movements in delivery through long toss & improvement of stride & rotation
Fielding: How to get that initial burst of energy necessary to cover more ground
Speed and Agility: Improvement of fast twitch muscle fibers

Week 3: Situational Baseball
Hitting: How to be successful in different offensive situations and what adjustments are helpful at different points
Throwing/ Pitching: What to look for as a pitcher and how to approach difficult times in a game.
Fielding: How to read called pitches, getting and staying in proper position and how to make practice time more game like
Speed and Agility: Change of direction, read and react drills and how to improve hand eye coordination

Week 4: Quick Reaction Baseball
Hitting: In flight adjustments to different pitches, preparing to react to bad pitches, what to look for when you’re hitting
Throwing/ Pitching: How to improve quick catch and strong release. Improving wrist snap and arm angle on different pitches
Fielding: How to play short hops, force plays, making quick decisions and how to avoid contact
Speed and Agility: Reaction ball, dot drills, and other drills that help slow the game down by speeding the player up

Week 5: Improving Your Game
Hitting: How to improve consistency, power and overall hitting skills
Throwing/ Pitching: Proper techniques that will allow you to maintain arm strength & reduce strain and fatigue
Fielding: How to make the most of simply taking ground balls, fly balls and situational plays at practice
Speed and Agility: Knowing what improvement is most important based on your position and body type

The Complete Player          Location: JGBSA - Mundelein
Session 1 Wed, October 6 - November 3 6:15 - 7:30
Session 2 Wed, November 10 - December 15 6:15 - 7:30
Price: $240/members         $255/non-members
Sign up for Both Sessions and Save (10 Weeks!)
Price: $450/members      $480/non-members
The Complete Player Jr.         Location: JGBSA - Buffalo Grove
Session 1 Tues, October 5 - November 2 6:L00 - 7:00
Session 2 Tues, November 9 - December 14 6:00 - 7:00
Price: $180/members         $195/non-members
Sign up for Both Sessions and Save (10 Weeks!)
Price: $330/members      $360/non-members

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