Ages 9+
Registration for the 2022 program is open.
Being a quality player takes being consistent on the field. Players who strive for this consistency need a relentless work ethic and consistent leadership. Our Player Development Program is designed for those committed to being being the best they can be. Players enrolled in our PDP will have a schedule laid out for them the day they start. They will follow a program that will give them the consistent work they need. The program has two phases…Pre-Season Program and our In-Season Program. Below is each phase in more detail…
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Pre-Season Program:
January – March
Pitchers…A structured throwing program will condition their arms to be in top form once their season starts. They will follow a 10 week throwing program similar to the way the pros 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 Program:
April, May, June, July
Being a part of this program, 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 Dude 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 continue their “Tee Routine” 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 (Jan-March/July).
• PRIVATE or PARTNER (2-4 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.
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Extras
• Each player will get a PDP shirt.
• Each student new to the program will get a J-Band resistance band for Arm Care.
• Each player will receive a discount code to our online store for the duration of the program.
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Tuition
FULL PDP Options
7 Month Commitment
January – July
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Private $300/Month
Partner $200/Month
Pre-Season PDP ONLY Options
3 Month Commitment
January – March
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Private $350/Month
Partner $230/Month
**$100 Deposit due within 2 weeks of your registration to secure your spot. Please note that half of the deposit is Non-Refundable**
This will go towards your first months tuition.
**Tuition due on the 1st session of each month you committed to**
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 set a glove on a short tee for a target or there may be times that your instructor chooses to catch. Throwing to just the glove is great for helping the player focus on a smaller target and also helps in training them to work down in the zone.
What if we can’t make a week because of family vacation, emergency, etc.?
This is a Baseball School. If you miss a week, you miss that week. 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. 25 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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