JR SEAWOLVES BASEBALL TEAMS AGES 8U TO 18U

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Our Jr SeaWolves youth teams are for the committed athletes of their age that love baseball and want to train consistently throughout the year in a positive and professional environment. 

The focus of these teams is teaching fundamentals, strength training, and baseball IQ  in a fun environment. These teams practice all year at the Erie Sports Center facilities including throughout the winter on near full size fields in the ESC sports dome. In March we start spring training sessions in the dome that include games and tournaments. As it gets warmer we move outside and play tournaments locally and regionally.

These teams have a consistent culture of teaching the fundamentals in a fun environment that incorporates station drills and team activities and scrimmages. Coaches work with directors to help provide the best pathway possible for the athlete.  We also work with AHN and former MLB strength and conditioning coach Frank Velasquez to develop programs specific to each age group.

Our youth team seasons will look similar to the following:

• August - tryouts and mandatory team event
• September through October is down time but teams will still utilize optional cage or outdoor practices and strength training sessions. These are light workouts that allow players bodies to rest but still maintain muscle memory. 
• Some teams will have a fun fall tournament or fall ball as a bonding experience in October. 
• November teams will go to a mandatory 1 practice per week for athletes.  We provide several options for multi-sport athletes to attend 1 practice per week. Players not in another sport are expected to attend all practices.
• March becomes "in-season" and players are expected to attend as many practices as possible.
• April begins our spring training games and tournaments in the dome.
• In May we move outside and begin tournament season for the summer which lasts to end of July.

Our program only features one team per age group and looks for hard working, blue collar athletes that love training. Featuring one team per age, allows our organization to focus on athlete and team development to design programs specific to motivate and train each youth age. This also allows us to maintain a strong culture that focuses on family values and training the young athletes to be the best they can on and off the field.  More information about each development age group is listed below.

8U in this area is focused on coach pitch and playing tournaments locally.  This allows players to emphasize fielding and hitting at a young age while having fun in a competitive environment. For this age it is important to develop the outfield as much as the infield and also develop hitting. Players are taught how to throw to cut from the outfield and where to be in different defensive situations. Games are played on 60' bases.

These teams feature primarily parent coaches and team managers that have kids on the team that are consulted by the Jr SeaWolves staff coaches during the offseason. All coaches are required to have USA baseball training and certs.

Includes:

-1 offseason practice per week in the dome + 1 practice in the ESC cages (Nov to end of April)

-2-3  in season practices per week  (depending on if there is game/tournament) (May to end of July) 

-4 local tournaments ($450 each)

-1 local or travel tournaments ($450 each)

-3 custom uniform tops, 1 hat, 2 pants, socks, helmet, belt, and bag, 

-1 white Jr SeaWolves arm sleeve

-Practice jersey and pants.

-White arm sleeve.

-2 Team banners. (1) hung at the ESC and (1) to travel with the team

-Local billboard with team banner photo run during June/July time frame

-End of the year team banquet

-Christmas banquet

Registration cost: $65/month (12 months) + 3x mandatory organizational fundraisers

Families will have the opportunity to offset cost through fundraising opportunities and sponsorships. Motivated families will have the opportunity to offset their full cost.

At the 9U level development of player pitching and catching becomes critical. At this age it is important to build a strong foundation of fundamentals and this done through consistent practice.  Our program starts training as soon as possible in the fall to start teaching pitchers, catchers fundamentals as well as players to understand the higher level game including leads, stealing, pick offs as well as fielding fundamentals and defensive positioning.

At this age we start to incorporate paid coaches working with the teams to help oversee parent coaches and team managers that have athletes on the team. The paid coaches help set line ups and will consult with the parent coaches. All coaches are required to have USA baseball training and certs.

Games are played on 65' bases/46' pitching mound. We recommend playing most tournaments locally while traveling to a few regional places to get experience in different settings.

Includes:

-1 offseason practice per week in the dome + 1 practice in the ESC cages (Nov to end of April)

-2-3  in season practices per week  (depending on if there is game/tournament) (May to end of July) 

-ESC spring training games indoors in the dome

-5 local tournaments (within an 1.5 drive) ($450 each or equivalent)

-2 travel tournaments to standard cost tournaments (ie No Offseason) ($450 each)

-4 custom uniform tops, 1 hat, 2 pants, socks, helmet, belt, and bag.

-1 white Jr SeaWolves arm sleeve.

-Practice jersey and pants.

-Level up arm sleeve program

-2 Team banners. (1) hung at the ESC and (1) to travel with the team

-Local billboard with team banner photo run during June/July time frame

-End of the year team banquet

-Christmas banquet

Registration cost: $100/month (12 months) + 3x mandatory organizational fundraisers

Families will have the opportunity to offset cost through fundraising opportunities and sponsorships. Motivated families will have the opportunity to offset their full cost.

At the 10U level the game becomes more complicated with players learning signs, defenses and different pitches. As players and teams develop from 10U to 12U we continue to build on the knowledge base and skills in position specific drills, stations and team activities.  

Ages 10 to 12U practice increase to 2 x per week in the dome and 1x per week in cages in the offseason. These practices help focus skills, develop muscle memory and strength, and give multi-sport athletes the ability to attend at minimum one field practice per week. 

Our program starts cages once athletes are back to school and  settled. Then in late October we start our offseason program which includes 2 dome practices per week.  This program focuses on all levels of training including the introduction of strength training, agility and increasing baseball IQ. This program is designed to maximize training while minimizing wear on the players arms. Most of our athletes will have over 100+ hours of training before March when our spring training sessions start. This minimizes in season injuries and allows athletes to play the game instead of worrying about the fundamentals in season.

10U and 11 U Games are played on 65' bases/46' pitching mound and 12U are played on 70'/50'. 

At this age teams will play tournaments based on competition. As they improve the coaches will start to seek out the next level of teams to challenge the players.

Includes:

-Independent paid coach/director that works with head or assistant coaches and team managers that have kids on the team.

-2 offseason practices per week  in the dome + 1 practice in the ESC cages (Nov 1 to March 31)

-2-3 in season practices per week (depending on if there is game/tournament) (April to end of July)

-Team session with AHN strength and conditioning and preventative maintenance plan and meetings 2x per month.

-ESC spring training games indoors in the dome

-5 local tournaments (within an 1.5 drive) ($450 each or equivalent)

-2 travel tournaments to standard cost tournaments (ie No Offseason) ($450 each)

-1 travel tournament to Sportsforce or equivalent ($1295)

-4 custom uniform tops, 2 hats, 3 pants, 1 pair of socks, 1 helmet, 1 belt and 1 bag

-Practice jersey and pants

-Level up arm sleeve program

-2 Team banners. (1) hung at the ESC and (1) to travel with the team

-Local billboard with team banner photo run during June/July time frame

-End of the year team banquet

-Christmas banquet

Registration cost: $125/month (12 months) + 3x mandatory organizational fundraisers 

Families will have the opportunity to offset cost through fundraising opportunities and sponsorships. Motivated families will have the opportunity to offset their full cost.

Teams: 13U & 14U

Note:  1 team per age group only

These teams are designed for committed, focused athletes that are looking to play at the high school level and have their sites set on playing at college. At these ages athletes start to focus on one sport.  These teams train year round and are designed to teach athletes what is expected at the next level. At this level there is a strong focus in the offseason on practice and strength training.  Weight training is introduced through a strength training program designed by former MLB strength and condition coach Frank Velasquez that is included in team memberships. This is in addition to offseason practices and cage time with coaches supervised by technical directors and paid coaches. 

Games are played on 80' bases/54' pitching mounds for 13U and 90' bases/60'6" pitching mound for 14U and teams are coached by independent paid head coaches. 

The middle school team focuses on playing in tournaments in the tri-state area that will challenge their skill level and start to prepare them for playing at a level that gets them comfortable playing at a college showcase level. This will be at the coaches discretion and dependent on development of the athletes.

The following is included throughout the year:

-Independent paid coach/director that works with head or assistant coaches and team managers that have kids on the team.

-2 offseason practices per week including + 1 cage session (Nov 1 to March 31). Private lessons can be purchased separately with our private instructors or coaches.

-3-4 inseason practices per week (depending on if there is game/tournament) (May to end of August)

-Team session with AHN strength and conditioning and preventative maintenance 1x per week. Additional sessions can be purchased separately through AHN.

-5 local tournaments (within an 2HR drive) ($550 each or equivalent)

-2 travel tournaments to standard cost tournaments (ie No Offseason) ($700 each)

-1 travel tournament to Sportsforce or equivalent ($1295)

Tournaments will be selected to push the players at the level they are at with the purpose of developing them towards the college showcase level.

-4 custom uniform tops, 2 hats, 3 pants, 1 pair of socks, 1 helmet, 1 belt and 1 bag.

-Practice jersey and pants.

-Showcase Level up arm sleeve program

-2 Team banners. (1) hung at the ESC and (1) to travel with the team

-Local billboard with team banner photo run during June/July time frame

-End of the year team banquet

-Christmas banquet

Registration cost: $150/month (12 months) + 3x mandatory organizational fundraisers

Families will have the opportunity to offset cost through fundraising opportunities and sponsorships. Motivated families will have the opportunity to offset their full cost.

High School Team Ages: 15 to 18

Note:  1 team only

This team is designed for committed, focused athletes that want to play at the college level. At these ages athletes are focused on one sport with the goal to play at the college level.  These teams train year round and are designed to teach athletes what is expected at the next level. At this level there is a strong focus in the offseason on practice and strength training.  These are high-level programs with professional coaches and a strength training program designed by former MLB strength and condition coach Frank Velasquez. This environment conditions the athlete mentally and physically to prepare for practicing and playing at higher levels of the sport.

Games are played on 90' bases/60'6" pitching mound and teams are coached by independent paid head coaches. 

The high school team will start to play in state level tournaments to challenge other high-level organizations in the tri-state region. As the teams improve they may start to seek national competition. This will be at the coaches discretion and dependent on development of the athletes.

The following is included throughout the year:

-Independent paid coach that works with assistant coaches and team managers that have athletes on the team.

-2 offseason practices per week including + 1 cage session (Nov 1 to March 31). Private lessons can be purchased separately with our private instructors or coaches.

-3-4 inseason practices per week (depending on if there is game/tournament) (May to end of August)

-Team session with AHN strength and conditioning and preventative maintenance 1x per week. Additional sessions can be purchased separately through AHN.

-8 tournaments (Average $1,150 each) these will be selected to give the players recognition and also challenge their skill level where the team is developed.

-4 custom uniform tops, 2 hats, 3 pants, 1 pair of socks, 1 helmet, 1 belt and 1 bag.

-Practice jersey and pants.

-Showcase Level up arm sleeve program

-2 Team banners. (1) hung at the ESC and (1) to travel with the team

-Local billboard with team banner photo run during June/July time frame

-End of the year team banquet

-Christmas banquet

Registration cost: $175/month (12 months) + 3x mandatory organizational fundraisers

Families will have the opportunity to offset cost through fundraising opportunities and sponsorships. Motivated families will have the opportunity to offset their full cost.