Academy Program
The off-season offers a unique opportunity for players to make significant adjustments to their game without having to compete in game situations. Our goal with winter training is to provide players with the opportunity to develop as well rounded baseball players and more superior athletes. Combining skill development with strength & conditioning sessions allows players to progress more quickly in areas like hitting power, throwing velocity, and base running speed. The holistic nature of the Academy Program will encompass skill development, the implementation of a mental approach to the game, physical development for enhanced performance, and injury prevention.
The Academy Program will allow players to combine all training sessions at a reduced cost. The Academy Program will also include periodic testing of key on-field metrics (e.g. throwing velocity & bat speed).
The Academy Program will allow players to combine all training sessions at a reduced cost. The Academy Program will also include periodic testing of key on-field metrics (e.g. throwing velocity & bat speed).
15-18 Year Old Academy
Phase 1 - November 2nd to December 19th, 2023
Cost: $1099.99
Phase 2 - January 9th to February 24th, 2024
Cost: $1099.99
Cost: $1099.99
Phase 2 - January 9th to February 24th, 2024
Cost: $1099.99
This program is designed for players who will be "baseball age" 15 or older during the 2024 season. Academy players will train on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday for a total of 7 hours per week. Catchers will also have the option to train for an additional hour on Friday focusing specifically on catcher’s defense.
Tuesday: Throwing & Pitching (5:00pm) & Conditioning (6:00pm)
Thursday: Conditioning (6:15pm) & Hitting (7:15pm)
Friday: Catchers (6:15pm)
Saturday: Hitting (10:00am), Throwing & Defense (11:00am), Conditioning (12:00pm)
Tuesday: Throwing & Pitching (5:00pm) & Conditioning (6:00pm)
Thursday: Conditioning (6:15pm) & Hitting (7:15pm)
Friday: Catchers (6:15pm)
Saturday: Hitting (10:00am), Throwing & Defense (11:00am), Conditioning (12:00pm)
12-14 Year Old Academy
This program is designed for players who will be "baseball age" 12-14 during the 2024 season. This program is ideally suited for players who will:
-play Baseball Alberta U15 in 2024
-play Baseball Alberta U13 in 2024
-play Little League Majors AAA or AA All-Stars in 2024
*Any player who played Minors AAA All-Stars as a first year player in 2023 will need to email Coach Kawahara for approval to register: miki@diamondawgs.com*
-play Baseball Alberta U15 in 2024
-play Baseball Alberta U13 in 2024
-play Little League Majors AAA or AA All-Stars in 2024
*Any player who played Minors AAA All-Stars as a first year player in 2023 will need to email Coach Kawahara for approval to register: miki@diamondawgs.com*
Phase 1 - November 4th to December 18th, 2023
Jr. Academy players will train on Monday and Saturday for a total of 4 hours per week. Cost: $450.00 +GST
Monday - 6:30pm-8:30pm
Throwing / Defense / Hitting
Saturday - 1:00-3:00pm
Defense / Hitting / Strength & Conditioning
Phase 2 - January 8th to February 24th, 2024
Jr. Academy players will train on Monday and Saturday for a total of 4 hours per week. Cost: $450.00 +GST
Monday - 6:30pm-8:30pm
Throwing / Defense / Hitting
Saturday - 1:00-3:00pm
Defense / Hitting / Strength & Conditioning
Phase 3 - March 4th to April 7th, 2024
Cost: $195.00 +GST
With the increase in volume with club teams, Academy players will train one day per week in session 3. This phase will include 80 minutes of skill development and 40 minutes in the weight room.
Saturday - 4:30-6:30pm
Defense & Arm Strength / Hitting / Strength & Conditioning
Jr. Academy players will train on Monday and Saturday for a total of 4 hours per week. Cost: $450.00 +GST
Monday - 6:30pm-8:30pm
Throwing / Defense / Hitting
Saturday - 1:00-3:00pm
Defense / Hitting / Strength & Conditioning
Phase 2 - January 8th to February 24th, 2024
Jr. Academy players will train on Monday and Saturday for a total of 4 hours per week. Cost: $450.00 +GST
Monday - 6:30pm-8:30pm
Throwing / Defense / Hitting
Saturday - 1:00-3:00pm
Defense / Hitting / Strength & Conditioning
Phase 3 - March 4th to April 7th, 2024
Cost: $195.00 +GST
With the increase in volume with club teams, Academy players will train one day per week in session 3. This phase will include 80 minutes of skill development and 40 minutes in the weight room.
Saturday - 4:30-6:30pm
Defense & Arm Strength / Hitting / Strength & Conditioning
