The MBD Individual High School and College Development Program
A highly competitive, player development program for high school and college players that provides athletes with a professional approach to player improvement on and off the field. Ideal for the high school player determined to develop their skills and prepare for the college recruiting process, or the college player that wants to increase their performance to compete at a higher level. This is a select program, and players are accepted on an individual basis after completing a questionnaire and interview.
Individual Instruction
General instruction, both individually and in small groups, is provided at our locations in York, PA. Instruction is typically
given in 30 or 60 minute sessions. Please contact us for rates and more information
Youth Player Development
The focus with youth players in all opportunities MBD offers is to establish an atmosphere that provides and develops the following:
- A natural engagement in the game
- A genuine passion to get at the field
- Detailed instruction to develop skill set and aptitude
- An environment that allows for the player to grow as an individual and a teammate
- To all youth baseball players, the overall message is this: PLAY HARD, HAVE FUN.
Youth opportunities offered include:
- Individual and small group instruction in hitting, pitching, and defense at all positions
- Camps and clinics
- The Annual MDB Fall Development Program
- Summer Player Development Groups
Coaching Development
MBD believes in the power of high-quality coaching, the relationships that are built, and the potential that exists daily to make an impact on another individual. It is fulfilling work. A good coach possesses or strives to develop many attributes, some of which include:
- Conviction in the approach and confidence in the content of the instruction
- Ability to relate to all players and communicate effectively
- An openness to learn, improve, and seek competitive advantages for the players
- An enthusiasm for the game that is contagious
- A never ending drive to put the players in the best position to succeed
MBD looks to work with coaches who possess these qualities and are hungry to improve. Coaching development opportunities include:
- Guest coaching for all levels of play
- Coaching workshops
- Coaching career advisement
- MBD Coach and Speaker Series
Staff and Organizational Development
MBD assists programs at all levels to help grow the game through the following measures:
- Setting a foundation and providing a direction for both on and off field development
- Growing a sustainable baseball operation for an organization or league
- Offer organization-wide player and coaching development programs to improve instruction content
- Independently evaluate staff and members, providing guidance to increase performance and growth
- Individual player development programs for higher competitive teams in and out of season
- Guest speaking engagements for travel teams and organizations
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