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Read our NEW North Shore Baseball Academy
Blog!
Fall Group Clinic registration is
now open! Please give us a call at 847.549.1945 or email
us.
Travel Softball Catcher and Batting Clinic starting soon. See
flier for more info.
Speed & Strength clinics are in session at NSBA! Private
and Small
Group clinics available. Please call or email NSBA
for details.
Located in Highland Park and Libertyville.
Spring training is around the corner. 3 & 6 month cage
passes available.
Travel and House League coaches call for discount rates on
team rentals.
NSBA is pleased to announce our new
instructors starting fall
2008: Eddy Pieczynski, the Head Coach of the Highland Park
Giants and Drew Eter, Head Coach of Loyola Ramblers Sophomore
team.
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| Pitching
Clinic |
| Ages: |
8-13 |
| Dates: |
Session 1: 10/13 - 11/10 (Mon.
in Lib) or 10/14 - 11/11 (Tue. in H.P.)
Session 2: 11/17 - 12/15
Session 3: 1/5 - 2/2
Session 4: 2/9 - 3/9 |
| Time: |
All Sessions: 4:00 - 5:00 |
| Location: |
Highland Park or Libertyville |
| Price: |
$150 |
Our pitching
clinic will focus on the proper pitching mechanics used
in the wind up and stretch. Typically our students see
an improvement in both their velocity and accuracy. Other
topics include, pitch count, pitching strategy, proper
stretching, arm exercises, pitch grips, balance, and
pick-off moves. Each student should bring their glove
and be ready to pitch. All students will be divided by
age and ability and receive a free NSBA t-shirt. The
batting clinic meets immediately after the pitching clinic
each session.
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| Batting
Clinic |
| Ages: |
8-13 |
| Dates: |
Session 1: 10/13 - 11/10 (Mon.
in Lib) or 10/14 - 11/11 (Tue. in H.P.)
Session 2: 11/17 - 12/15
Session 3: 1/5 - 2/2
Session 4: 2/9 - 3/9 |
| Time: |
All Sessions: 5:00 - 6:00 |
| Location: |
Highland Park or Libertyville |
| Price: |
$150 |
Our batting
clinic will cover all aspects of hitting that are needed
to become a successful batter. Through the use of hitting
drills, tee work, soft toss, pitching machine, and live
pitching each student will ingrain the correct muscle
memory. Other topics covered will be; hitting off-speed
pitches, opposite field hitting, situational hitting,
and bunting. Each student should bring their batting
gloves and be ready for hands-on training. All students
will be divided by age and ability and receive a free
NSBA t-shirt. |
| "Fun"damentals
Clinic |
| Ages: |
5-7 |
| Dates: |
Session 1: 10/15 - 11/12
(Wed. in Lib) or 10/16 - 11/13 (Thu. in H.P.)
Session 2: 11/19 - 12/17
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| Time: |
All Sessions: 4:00 - 5:00 |
| Location: |
Highland Park or Libertyville |
| Price: |
$150 |
Our "Fun"damentals
clinic will help young ball players develop the correct
core fundamentals while building confidence in their
abilities. Some of the topics covered are understanding
the game catching, throwing, batting, pitching, and the
ready position. Most importantly they will have fun learning
new skills using games and contests. All students will
be divided by age and ability and receive a free NSBA
t-shirt. |
| Fielding
Clinic |
| Ages: |
8-13 |
| Dates: |
Session 1: 10/15 - 11/12 (Wed.
in Lib) or 10/16 - 11/13 (Thu. in H.P.)
Session 2: 11/19 - 12/17 |
| Time: |
All Sessions: 5:00 - 6:00 |
| Location: |
Highland Park or Libertyville |
| Price: |
$150 |
Our fielding
clinic will emphasize proper fielding and throwing mechanics
while covering the nuances of each position on the field.
Topics include: mental preparedness, proper footwork,
athletic position, rundowns, backhand, rounding the ball,
and throwing mechanics. All students will be divided
by age and ability and receive a free NSBA t-shirt. |
| Catching
Clinic |
| Ages: |
8-13 |
| Dates: |
Session 1: 10/15 - 11/12 (Wed.
in Lib) or 10/16 - 11/13 (Thu. in H.P.)
Session 2: 11/19 - 12/17 |
| Time: |
All Sessions: 6:00 - 7:00 |
| Location: |
Highland Park or Libertyville |
| Price: |
$150 |
The Catcher
is the captain of the infield. Our catcher clinic will
emphasize proper stance, blocking and throwing techniques
as well as the basic responsibilities of the position.
This is a great chance for both players interested in
and those already playing the position, to learn the
proper way to catch. This clinic will stress proper receiving,
footwork, throwing skills, game management and technique.
All students will be divided by age and ability and receive
a free NSBA t-shirt. |
| Softball
Clinic |
| Ages: |
8-13 |
| Dates: |
Session 1: 10/18 - 11/15
Session 2: 11/22 - 12/20
Session 3: 1/10 - 2/7 |
| Time: |
All Sessions: 11:00 - 12:00 |
| Location: |
Highland Park or Libertyville |
| Price: |
$150 |
Our softball
skills clinic will focus on all aspects of hitting, pitching
and fielding. This clinic will be beneficial for both
the younger softball player and the older travel player.
Depending on age and ability some of the topics covered
are stance, stride, slap and situational hitting, and
the mental side of hitting. Each clinic will consist
of group and individual drills. Players should bring
batting gloves and be ready for hands on instruction.
All students will be divided by age and ability and receive
a free NSBA t-shirt. |
| Strength
& Speed Clinic |
| Ages: |
11-13 & 14-17 |
| Dates: |
Session 1: 10/13 - 11/10 (Mon.
in Lib) or 10/15 - 11/12 (Wed. in H.P.)
Session 2: 11/17 - 12/15
Session 3: 1/5 - 2/2
Session 4: 2/9 - 3/9 |
| Time: |
Session 1: 6:00-6:30 (ages
11-13) & 6:30-7:00
(ages 14-17)
Sessions 2-4: 6:00-6:30 |
| Location: |
Highland Park or Libertyville |
| Price: |
$150 |
Our baseball
specific strength and speed clinic is crucial for ball
players interested in improving their quickness, power,
agility, and overall strength. All sessions are taught
by Miles Fox, a long time NSBA instructor, Certified
Personal Trainer and Sports Injury Specialist. Each session
will cover different aspects of the game, while keeping
the students motivated and accountable while working
towards becoming a better ball player. All students will
receive a NSBA t-shirt. Private one-on-one sessions also
available upon request. |
| Spring
Training |
| Ages: |
All |
| Dates: |
Session 1: 1/7 - 2/5
Session 2: 2/11 - 3/11 |
| Time: |
All Sessions: 5:00 - 6:00 |
| Location: |
Highland Park or Libertyville |
| Price: |
TBD |
Info is coming
soon about our Spring Training clinics. Call for more
information. |
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