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WELCOME TO NW PROSPECTS ACADEMY – NPA
Please read in full. This is an outline of our programs that we are constantly changing, adapting and making adjustments in order to provide the highest quality experience for every young ball player and family.
INSTRUCTORS vs GAME MANAGERS/COACHES
Instructors: Teachers of the game
• The “what” Hitting, defense, throwing, pitching, game situations etc. are taught by experts in mechanics. • The “when” The precise timing needed to make an action happen. Fraction of a second determines success or
failure in this game. Instructors can easily spot and fine tune when an adjustment is needed. • The “why” The reasoning behind the “what” and the “when” (based on knowledge and experience).
According to Bloom’s Taxonomy, teaching is the highest classification of behavior important to learning. Really, consider this: upon mastering a skill, you must be able to both communicate it and ensure your student understands & applies! We firmly believe the value in what you pay for is found in the impact and experience from the instruction provided by our professionals. Game coaches/managers are there to reinforce actions/movements/verbiage, attitude, etc. Coaches/Managers: Foster relationships to motivate and inspire plus situational baseball reinforcement
• Set Goals and objectives • Adjust to game situations • Motivate • Structure rosters and assess playing time
Our team coaches/game managers are handpicked by NPA staff to produce a quality environment for the team in a competitive situation; whether at practice, in a game or any other event. We do our best to locate such managers by:
• Choosing coaches/managers based on ability to communicate with players/parents. • Identifying whether each has “bought in” to the “Academy Way,” our system of offseaon training & philosophies
regarding game situations/mechanics so that they reinforce what the instructors are teaching. • Noting that they have a passion for learning to increase their own knowledge-‐base & skills as a coach.
Finding the best instructors should be the focus of all players/parents
Our Instructors evaluate, synthesize, and analyze baseball information for all players. They diagnose problems and offer prescriptions to them, not simply communicate the errors.
• NPA has more collective experience in its 20 instructors than ANY other program around (yes we did the math): • High School: 46 years • College: 60 years • Professional: 90 years • Instructional: 137 years
• These instructors work all players from 9u all the way up to 18u, from the beginning of the offseason training program to end of the season.
At NPA our teams experience training and development all year. NPA instructors continue running workouts/practices (pitching, hitting, defense, catching, situational baseball) for our teams throughout the season both indoors and on our home fields (Tacoma and Puyallup).
OFF SEASON INSTRUCTION PROGRAM OUTLINE 10u Instructional workouts: 1x/week October 6th – December. Begin 2x/week in Jan – end of March Weekday: Throwing/Pitching & Catching/Hitting/Baseball Basics Classroom Setting/Defense Sunday afternoon/evening: Pitchers & Catchers with Instructors & Hitting w/ team coaches *2x a month Roving Instruction (April – May)
11u -‐ 12u Instructional workouts: 2x/wk instruction mid-‐October -‐ mid-‐March Weekday: Pitching & Catching/Hitting/Speed Agility/throwing program/Baseball Basics Classroom setting) Weekend: Defense (Camp style/rep day) / Hitting *2x a month Roving Instruction (April – June)
13u -‐ 14u Instructional workouts: 2x/wk instruction mid-‐October – mid-‐March Weekday: Pitching & Catching/Hitting/Speed Agility/throwing program/Baseball Situations Classroom setting) Weekend: Defense (Camp style/rep day) / Hitting *2x a month Roving Instruction (April-‐June)
15u, 16u & 18u Instructional workouts: 2x/wk instruction mid-‐October – end of February Weekday: Pitching & Catching/Hitting/Speed Agility/throwing program/Baseball Situations Classroom setting) Weekend: Defense (Camp style/rep day) / Hitting *2x month Roving Instruction (May – June) *NPA/GBG Recruiting Network *College Recruiting Seminar (December break)
*Team Managers are integrated into the training program as we progress. Managers will begin leading workouts mid-‐March while instructors consult for a smooth transition in leadership & building manager/player relationship.
LEAGUE GAMES/TOURNAMENTS
9u/10u (METRO or Puyallup Competitive/Select League) • 18 league games & 4 – 5 tournaments & pickup games
10u, 11u, 12u (METRO or Puyallup Competitive/Select League) • 16 league games & 6 tournaments & pickup games
13u, 14u (Seattle Elite League – South Division / Metro Select or Indy schedule) • 16 league games & 6 tournaments (if playing METRO, league championship & All-‐Star game held at
Cheney Stadium)
15y, 16u & 18u • 16 Seattle Elite League and/or Indy league games & 5-‐6 tournaments (16u -‐ 18u will play in showcase tourneys)
+ pickup games. • HS Players are encouraged to participate in College recruiting Seminar in Dec @ NPA
IN-‐SEASON PRACTICES *Depending on # of games in a given week, the team will also be practicing 1x a week on local fields OR at facility. Players are encouraged to practice daily on their own.
ADDITIONAL FACILITY USAGE All NPA players are encouraged use the facilities after school and can use either Tacoma or Puyallup facilities Monday through Thursday until 4:30pm from
September – May (June & July summer hours change). Classrooms are also available for schoolwork/studying.
COLLEGE RECRUITING – EVALUATION CAMPS – EXPOSURE WORKOUTS
GBG COLLEGE RECRUITING SEMINAR
Michael Garciaparra and staff from Garciaparra Baseball Group (GBG) will be providing our NPA players 14u and older with a college recruiting seminar AND/OR Donnie Marbut – Head coach at WSU for 13 seasons. (alternate annually). Garciaparra Baseball Group (GBG) has had over 50 players sign with D-‐1 schools or be drafted in the past year. Michael is a former 1st Round Draft pick by the Seattle Mariners (2001), current MLB So-‐Cal Scout with the St. Louis Cardinals and younger brother of 15yr MLB player, 6x All Star and former Boston Shortstop Nomar Garciaparra. Also, NPA players will be able eligible to play as pick up players for GBG at national events should they be invited.
SO-‐CAL CONNECTION – COLLEGE RECRUITING – “THE GBG NETWORK”
Why GBG? GBG (Garciaparra Baseball Group) is a top-‐tier national college prep program that has had over 50 players in the last year commit to 4-‐year schools or be selected in the recent MLB draft. GBG was founded by Michael Garciaparra (9-‐yr Pro player/1st round draft pick/Current St. Louis Cardinals SoCal scout) younger brother of Nomar Garciaparra (15yr MLB career and 6x All-‐Star for the Boston Red Sox). NPA works hand in hand with both local and national college coaches/recruiting coordinators and outside recruiting consultants to ensure our players do not go unnoticed. Whether a small junior college program or major D-‐1 we work hard to prepare our players to play after high school. Because of GBG’s clear success and expertise in this area, they were our go-‐to when deciding how to better meet this need in the Northwest. We’re excited to collaborate with GBG for this reason! Not to mention, the collaborative events will be fun to say the least. The #GBGfamily is growing & we’re proud to be a part of it.
PLAYER PROFILES NPA offers a player profile page complete with videos, instructor notes and player analysis to aid in the recruiting process. Players can add a player profile in the fall/winter for an additional cost to the program. These profiles will serve as tangible and visual information that can will be accessible to college coaches.
GBG TEAM NORTHWEST We will hand select players 14u-‐18u eligible from our rosters to participate in several major events across the country, players will showcase their skills and then return to their respective rosters for local league/tourney play. All players in NPA programs are eligible for this program but roster spots will be given solely to standout players at their respective age groups. All fees associated with GBG Team Northwest are not included in NPA player fees. Any and all Travel/lodging and transportation costs will be paid by the player/family.
PAYMENT PLANS Roster spots are secured with $500 non-‐refundable down payment. The remaining balance will be paid on the 5st or 15th If registering after August 31st, down payment plus first month is due upon registration. Automatic withdrawal is mandatory unless “offline” (outside of the player management software) payments approved by NPA management. Player fee/program cost does not include travel/uniform package, all fees are non-‐refundable upon roster acceptance. **For fundraising opportunities, please email Janna@NWprospects.com** PAYMENT SCHEDULE 9u, 10u FUTURES Total Program Cost: $1,900
Due on acceptance of roster spot – 500 down payment/non refundable Remaining balance: $200/month for 7 consecutive months (payments non refundable) PAYMENT SCHEDULE 11u & 12u FUTURES Total Program Cost: $2,300 Due on acceptance of roster spot – 500 down payment/non refundable Remaining balance: $258/month for 7 consecutive months (payments non refundable) PAYMENT SCHEDULE 13u & 14u TUGS & PREMIER Total Program Cost: $2,600 Due on acceptance of roster spot – 500 down payment/non refundable Remaining balance: $300/month for 7 consecutive months (payments non refundable) PAYMENT SCHEDULE 15u -‐ 18u TUGS & PREMIER Total Program Cost: $3,000 Due on acceptance of roster spot – 500 down payment/non refundable Remaining balance: $313/month for 8 consecutive months (payments non refundable)
NPA PARTNER VENDORS
Marucci Sports -‐ Marucci is an official partner of NPA representing the Northwest. Marucci is the top supplier in Major League Baseball as the company is owned and operated by current and former MLB players. Albert Pujos, Chase Utley, Andrew McCutchen and David Ortiz are just a few MLB All-‐Stars who endorse Marucci. All NPA players will be required to purchase the basic uniform/equipment package from Marucci. Packages range in cost from $200 -‐ $550 depending on the items. Any additional items can be purchased for up to 25% off. A code will be given to all NPA players to be used for discounts online. Basic package includes: 2 jerseys, 1 MLB pant, 1 hat, 1 team bag ($200 plus tax/shipping). MLB Package available as well…email for details. Includes bat, batting gloves other items.
PROCESS TO ORDER UNIFORM PACKAGE All players order direct from Marucci for better customer service and a major discount. The main reason is so that each year, the player can re-‐use the uniform/gear instead of purchasing one every year. Each player can use the uniform package/helmet/bag as long as they are in an NPA program.
• All players must order/pay for the basic uniform packaged listed above (online) BEFORE January 15th. • Players (parents) will be emailed a link to the Marucci website designated for your team during the allotted time
frame. When the online store closes (every 2 weeks), the orders will be processed, screened and shipped directly to the player’s home.
• If a player does not order during the allotted time frame, additional charges will apply.
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT/GEAR/MERCHANDISE
All NPA players will receive major discounts for any additional Marucci, NIKE apparel/footwear and Gatorade products! Example Uniform Packages: https://npawest.itemorder.com/sale?read_message=true
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES – Individual & Organizational
Opportunities for fundraising are available. At NPA, we feel that working together to raise funds to benefit others is part of building team comradery and individual character. NPA works alongside a 501(c)3 non-‐profit organization in order to help generate funds for families and also to cover the costs associated with running the NPO. All Fundraisers will be clearly defined as to what the funds are being generated for. Players are encouraged to participate but such events will always remain optional.
Please note
• Individual fundraising opportunities are also available. Several families raise funds by working together in fundraising groups (Showare events, Seahawk, Sounder games etc). Information is available for families who wish to participate. We’ll guide people in the right direction but won’t spearhead groups.
• Teams can fundraise for any additional tournaments beyond the # of tournaments provided in the program (listed in games section) as long as all individual player fees are paid (restaurant takeovers, carwashes, etc)
• In the fall/winter, players will participate in the annual “Swing-‐a-‐thon” fundraiser, each player will secure donations and multiply that number off of his performance in a skills competition. Funds raised will directly benefit the player, and ideally be available for fall uniform package purchase (many players cover their entire uniform purchase)
• Donations can be earmarked directly for an individual player, group of players or entire team. Donations to/for individual players cannot exceed the total program cost & any associated travel/gear expenses of the individual player (board members have outlined acceptable expenses).
• All fundraisers will follow the guidelines set forth by the NPO board of directors.
• All families intending to utilize the affiliated NPO for player fees/programs costs must annually sign the form “agreement for participation in fundraising with the NPA Athlete’s Fund.” Forms are available September 1.
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