Club Travel | Fastpitch

Our Club Travel Baseball Teams have been the fastest growing service of the Company since it began in 2004. This exponential growth is attributed to its success in producing winning seasons and well-rounded athletes. Furthermore, most of the athletes that have been a part of this program have gone on to experience future success in collegiate baseball. Since our emphasis is on player development and not just winning games, the program helps young athletes realize their full athletic potential. Their progress is tracked through the entire program from the time they graduate so you see can see the results and continue to push the boundaries. Our athletes are equipped with all the latest techniques and tool necessary to enhance their skills and abilities in a training atmosphere that promotes teamwork, yet still allows for individual attention. Our goal is to completely development our athletes both physically and mentally to allow them to gain their competitive edge.

We believe in instilling RAC, Responsibility, Accountability, and Character, into each and every one of our athletes. This has been the backbone of the entire organization and has proven to not only develop superior athletes but young adults equipped for their future.

AA Certified Instructors

Aspiring Athletes believes that our instructors are the most critical part to the success of our program. The most qualified and knowledgeable instructors will be instrumental in the proper development of every athlete that comes through our program. This is why we have designed a certification process in which all instructors must go through and pass with flying colors in order to step foot on the field. In doing so, we will ensure that consistency and structure is maintained throughout the entire club travel program, regardless of age level.

Instructor Course Curriculum:

• Position specific information
• Game time situational awareness
• Game time strategy
• Stretching Routines
• Practice Techniques
• Psychology of the Game
• Motivation
• Leadership
• Proper Team Management
• Game film/athlete film analysis
• Injury prevention/health issues
• Criminal Background Check

PRE-SEASON TRAINING

Teams will undergo an extensive training schedule in the offseason that will begin in the fall for high school athletes (15u-18u) and in the winter for our youth athletes (12u-14u). Training sessions will follow an action packed training regimen focusing on specific areas of development throughout the training period. Offseason training targets the full physical and mental development of each and every athlete to prepare them for the next level. All of our instructors are certified, professional trainers by Aspiring Athletes.

TRAINING APPROACH

At the start of our practice sessions we will initiate our athletic enhancement program that will consist of baseball specific workouts geared to the primary and secondary tools necessary for our high school and youth athletes. This program will consist a of throwing, base running, and bat speed program to develop fast twitch muscle fibers necessary for baseball, therefore making you a better athlete. Likewise, our pitchers will follow the same regimen that has enabled some of our college pitchers in the past to increase speeds of up to 10mph in 3-5 months. Our training regimen has proven to be successful for all the athletes that have come through the program throughout all age levels and field positions.

INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF | COACHING OPTIONS

Aspiring Athletes takes a unique approach when it comes to assembling their instructional staff. Pre-season training is administered by past and current professional instructors who are certified by Aspiring Athletes prior to the training season. Beyond that, teams can collectively decide whether they want to hire a professional coach or self-manage the team at the youth levels of (9u-14u). Most of our hired coaches are paid; past or current professionals and possess particular field expertise. This approach has created an instructional staff residing among the finest in the Northeast Ohio area at the 8-18 age level. The staff in place has the background, training ability and passion to teach athletes to play the game properly while maximizing their athletic abilities. All instructors have a true desire to not solely recruit the so-called “best players”, but to improve the players who truly want to better themselves.

INSTRUCTIONAL OUTLOOK

The Club Travel Team program is a professional-style atmosphere. As instructors, we emphasize player development through individual attention. We are not a win at all cost type program. AA believes that proper instruction is teaching, not just expecting performance. We develop our athletes by teaching the necessary skills, strategies and essential techniques to improve overall athletic ability. Our practices are well organized, efficient and fun. Our preparation on the field is second to none; by setting goals for each player and communicating their weaknesses allows staff to then develop individual routines for improvements. These individual routines will emphasize repetition and eventually lead to healthy habits. As an organization, we will be prepared for all facets of the game; including the mental capacity. Most importantly, we connect with our player as people and strive to develop well-rounded athletes in all avenues of life.

GAME-PLAY ATTITUDE

Our game-style is aggressive, power play (defensively and offensively). As hitters, this means we want to attack the ball after having learned the individual hitting zones and strike zone. While hitting brings headlines, sound fundamental defensive play is the key to success. Pitchers will be aggressive with every encounter by attacking each hitter and possessing confidence in their ability, control and pitches.

AA INTEGRITY

Aspiring Athletes Club Travel Teams pride themselves on working with successful athletes both athletically and academically. Athletes in our program are held to exceptionally high standards on and off the field throughout the entire season. Engaging in activities that jeopardize the integrity and character of the athlete or program will not be acceptable. The program has proven to be successful throughout all age groups when the proper measures are taken by both the instructional staff and athlete. The pursuit to success is absolutely a team effort and all parties are held accountable for individual successes or failures.