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
*Age as of August 31st of next season
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.
12-14 Year Old Academy
*Age as of August 31st of 2024 season
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 3 - March 1st to April 11th, 2024
Cost: $250.00 +GST
With the increase in volume with club teams, Academy players will train 1-2 days per week in session 3.
Defense & Arm Strength / Hitting / Movement Skills
Training Dates:
Friday March 1st - 6:15-7:15pm
Thursday March 7th - 6:15-8:15pm
Friday March 8th - 6:15-7:15pm
Friday March 15th - 6:15-7:15pm
Friday March 22nd - 6:15-7:15pm
Thursday March 28th - 6:15-8:15pm
Friday March 29th - 6:15-7:15pm
Thursday April 4th - 6:15-8:15pm
Friday April 5th - 6:15-7:15pm
Thursday April 11th - 6:15-8:15pm
Cost: $250.00 +GST
With the increase in volume with club teams, Academy players will train 1-2 days per week in session 3.
Defense & Arm Strength / Hitting / Movement Skills
Training Dates:
Friday March 1st - 6:15-7:15pm
Thursday March 7th - 6:15-8:15pm
Friday March 8th - 6:15-7:15pm
Friday March 15th - 6:15-7:15pm
Friday March 22nd - 6:15-7:15pm
Thursday March 28th - 6:15-8:15pm
Friday March 29th - 6:15-7:15pm
Thursday April 4th - 6:15-8:15pm
Friday April 5th - 6:15-7:15pm
Thursday April 11th - 6:15-8:15pm