Patriot Baseball Academy

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Mission: To teach athletes of all skill levels how to play the game of baseball while demonstrating God’s Love in teaching and shaping the next generation of leaders.

Why: After years of coaching baseball (Varsity, Travel, Rec), the call to create a league that stresses the fundamentals and character became apparent.  Players can learn baseball at a high level while having fun and not forcing families to to sacrifice family time and financial resources.  Game success is not the focus, but continual improvement and instruction.

Ages: We started the academy 7 seasons ago and have offered various age groups over the years.  This season we will just be offering Rookie Ball Ages 7-10 and High School League for Summer Programs.  All players are welcome to participate in our Spring Training Camps in Late April and Early May where they will receive high level instruction from the Varsity baseball staff and players. 

Players may play up based upon ability and or enter the league early, please contact Coach Loescher (mloescher@odcs.org) with any questions.  Many of our practices/camps are league wide so players of all levels will receive the same instruction in how to play the game.

• Rookie Ball: Ages 7-10 Summer League with practices and 8-10 games
• Single A (A): No Summer League for 2022.  Ages 10-12 may participate in our Spring Training Camps this year in late April and Early May.
• Double A (AA) No Summer League for 2022.  Ages 12-14 may participate in our Spring Training Camps this year in late April and Early May.
• Triple A (AAA): High School League 10-12 games

Who: Athletes from any community are welcome to join, learn, and achieve.  The more players we have, the more teams that will be created.  All teams will have continual instruction from the Open Door Coaching staff throughout the season.

When: We will start practices in late April and Early May with games starting in late May. Schedule TBA

Description:  We are seeking players who want to learn and improve at the game of baseball in a positive, highly structured environment.  Our goal is to play baseball at a very high-level by teaching athletes all facets of the game.  Practice Time will be provided for continual instruction throughout the season with weekly skill development prior to each game played in the summer.  Players will be instructed and coached by the Open Door Varsity and Junior Varsity staff alongside volunteer parents and high school players.  

Fields:  We will be utilizing the fields at Open Door Christian Schools.   All Home Games will be played at 8287 West Ridge Road, Elyria.   The varsity baseball and softball fields are  located at Open Door are some of the nicest fields in the area and will be maintained by the Open Door Varsity Baseball team so that each game will be played on a top notch diamond.  

Rookie/A: (7-12 y/o): 60 ft Bases and 40-46 ft pitching (Little League Size)

AA: (12-14 y/o) The size of the field is adjustable, we will have the field match the ability of the players ranging from 80 ft to 90 ft bases, and 55 ft – 60 ft 6 inch pitching mound.

AAA: 90 ft Bases and 60 ft 6 inch pitching (High School Size)

Rules:  We utilize High School Rules, with free substitution and continuous batting order.

Cost:

Spring Training Camps Only: $40.  

Rookie League (ages 7-10): $70 (includes Spring Training Camps)

High School League: $60

Scholarships for full cost and reduced cost are available thanks to our generous sponsors and an anonymous source.  Please email Coach Loescher (mloescher@odcs.org)  if you have financial concerns.  Checks should be made payable to ODCS, in the memo write Patriots Baseball.  

Checks and forms should be mailed to: Matt Loescher 8287 West Ridge Rd, Elyria Oh, 44035.

Sponsors:  Thanks to our generous sponsors we are able to provide top shelf equipment and fields.  Without their help, we would not be able to provide scholarships and maintain our facilities.  If you are interested in helping to sponsor our league, please contact Coach Loescher: mloescher@odcs.org.

 

 

 

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