We are excited to introduce a new development program in the Oakland Bulldogs Organization, the Futures Prep Team. The Futures Prep team is designed for 6 and 7 year olds who are interested in playing on our 8u team in the years to come. The team will meet once a week from January through March at Origin Athletics (breaks for Holidays will be factored in) and focus on developing the skills needed to be successful at baseball. The program will be run by the Oakland Futures and Oakland Bulldogs coaches.
Developmental objectives are listed below:
- Increase confidence in catching
- Create proper throwing technique for accuracy and velocity
- Progress through fielding technique and learn terminology
- Baserunning 101 and introduction to rules
- Agility, Mobility, and Intro Strength drills
- Foundations of hitting
- Fundamentals of the pitching delivery
Just as it is with our older teams, the pace of practice will be fast to help keep the kid engaged. We will utilize competitive games and contests to help reinforce the learning.
At the conclusion of the program in March we will do an evaluation of each of the players and advise the best path going forward. The Prep program does not guarantee a spot on the ’24/’25 8u team. The hope is that it will give each athlete a good understanding of what would be expected from our organization and help develop the skill set needed to compete in the future.
The Futures Prep program is open by invite and referral only. If you are getting this email we have seen you in one of our programs in the past, or have a family tie to the Futures/Bulldogs. If you want to send this email to someone who might be a good fit, please do. You may also reach out to us with questions at any point.
Details:
Wednesdays 5:45 to 7pm
Jan – March (1/10 – 3/20)
Total cost $235
Deposit if $100 required at sign up. Remaining balance collected on 2/1
Register (Futures Prep Team)
Please fill free to reach out with questions.