Beginning in September 2014, Newbridge Academy will be offering a program designed to give young baseball players an opportunity for daily lessons integrated into their academic schedule. Students will participate in regular on– and off-field sessions coached by professional instructors. We will also provide an enhanced education through interactive, engaging and innovative teaching methods—offering Nova Scotia Department of Education credits. We will continue the academic foundation Newbridge Academy has laid, and will grow with the student  s to meet their specific requirements to achieve their goals.


Coupled with Newbridge Academy’s proven academic program, we are pleased to offer our student athletes an off-season “Baseball Specific” training program comprised of:

· Baseball 101 – Classroom and on-field training creating “smart” athletes.

· LTAD – Baseball Specific Training based upon Baseball Canada’s Long Term Athletic Development Model.

· Established warm-up and cool down routines.

· Isolation of major skill areas with focused concentration on the techniques and mechanics of these skills: Hitting, In-Fielding, Out-Fielding, Catching, Pitching, Base Running, Offensive and Defensive Strategies.

· Video analysis and review.

· Periodic athletic assessments and report card.

Includes:
3 days/week of on-field training conducted by carefully selected Baseball Canada Certified Coaches with a wealth of coaching and playing experience.

2 days/week of baseball-specific conditioning by certified trainer (focused on the seven key physiological proficiencies—balance, flexibility, posture, core stability/strength, cardio endurance, nutrition and performance skills).