Player Development Program

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Ages 8+

Registration is open.

Consistent performance requires a consistent work ethic, desire and passion. Our Player Development Program is designed for those committed to being being the best they can be. We will help your athlete develop habits on and off the field to help guide them towards achieving their personal goals. We will help them learn and understand how important their head game is. We are here to mentor them on the in’s and out’s of becoming the best competitor they can be.

The program has two phases…Pre-Season and In-Season. Below is each phase in more detail…

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Pre-Season:

January – March

Pitchers…Depending on each players needs and where they are at, we will follow a structured throwing program that will condition their arms to be in top form once their season starts. Most will follow a 10 week throwing program similar to the way professionals prepare their bodies and arms for the long season ahead. They will also learn the importance of Arm Care and have developed a routine for once their season starts. The goal is for them to not want to throw a baseball until they have warmed up properly with their Pre Workout Arm Care routine and get in the habit of their day not being over until they have completed their Post Workout Arm Care routine.

Hitters…Reps-Reps-Reps. The more swings a player gets while focusing on their fast twitch muscles, the better. A confident hitter is by far a more productive hitter. This program, too, will be similar to the way the pros train to prepare for battle! We will have a “Tee Routine” that each session will start with geared towards creating rhythm and athleticism in their swing. This routine will also help your Dude develop a more repeatable swing while at the same time learning who they are and what their swing feels like when it is right and what it feels like when they are doing something wrong.

Fielders…Individualized defense. Each position is different. There are many things to work on to perfect that position. Whether it be an outfielders footwork on fielding a ground ball and he needs to come up and throw the runner out at home. Or a second baseman who needs work to be quick on turning a double play on a ground ball to his left. Over the course of this program your Dude will learn and get in the reps it takes to be one of the best at his position.

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In-Season:

April – October

Your player’s weekly sessions will help them eliminate those slumps or at least make them shorter. The work we will get in during these in-season sessions will act as continued education. Your player will learn how to handle the situations that come up every season. We will discuss what’s happening on the field, good and bad, and they will learn how these situations are handled at the highest level of this game. Being mentally tough is so important in this game. With the guidance your player will get in this program, they will develop skills that will not only make them a tougher player but will also prepare them for a successful life. Pitchers will get in their weekly bullpens, hitters will get in a BP session to work through any issues that are going on and fielders will continue to get in their reps to stay on point with their foot work and ball/glove transfer.

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Instructor:

Chris Gissell
Pitching, Hitting, Fielding, Mental Performance

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What to Expect

• Weekly 1 Hour Sessions.
• PRIVATE or PARTNER (2 students).
• Sessions tailored to players needs.
• Pre and Post Arm Care routines for all players utilizing J-Bands, plyo-balls, etc.
• Video Analysis through out the program to monitor progress as needed.

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Tuition

Per Month
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Private $330/Month
Partner $200/Month

**Tuition due on the 1st session of each month**
Cash/Venmo (Baseball Dudes)/Check payable to Baseball Dudes.

Space is limited. Contact Chris for more information…
Chris@BaseballDudes.com

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Q & A

Where will the training sessions be held?

All will be held at our shop located at our personal residence in NW Tyler.

Who will my child be partnered with?

If you don’t have a friend doing the program with you, we will match you with a player(s) of the same age and training goals.

Who will catch during the pitching sessions?

I always like for the parents to be able to listen but also sometimes might ask Dad to catch. Otherwise, we use a 9 pocket net or I (Chris) will catch.

What if we can’t make a week because of family vacation, emergency, etc.?

We will do our best to get your player into another spot to makeup that session missed but there are no guarantees this can happen.

How many students will the Baseball Dudes Player Development Program hold?

There is approx. 30 spots available.

I have two boys who want to participate in the program. Do we have to pay double tuition?

No, you will be considered a “Private” tuition paying family.

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