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Dear Spring Trainer,
Welcome to the 18th Annual U.B.A. Spring Training! One of
only a few events nation wide that attract the attention of:
USA baseball, The Major League Scouting bureau, Professional
Scouts, Area Code Baseball and College Coaches. You will
find enclosed a schedule of events for the entire weekend,
and a map to tell you how to get there. Make sure you study
it before-hand and get to your station on time so we can
keep everything running smoothly.
While in Mesquite:
The people at both the high school and the city have been
great to us over the years. It is very important that we
extend them the same courtesy.
Please make sure that you do not go in the school with your
spikes on, and that you throw all your trash in a trash can.
Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated.
For Your Information:
1. We are on Pacific time or Nevada time.
2. Find your name on the Spring Training list. That will
tell you what
group you are in.
3. Check in Saturday morning 15 minutes early at your first
station.
4. T-shirts will be available at field A at 7:00 am Saturday
morning.
5. 12 and under division - T-shirt’s will be at your station
on Saturday morning.
6. Players will not be allowed on the field without their
Spring Training
shirt on.
7. There will be a snack bar set up at the two main fields
for you
convenience.
8. Field D, Saturday’s & Sunday’s sessions will be in the
cafeteria.
9. Orientations will be at your first station.
What to Bring:
The temperature in Mesquite ranges anywhere from 45 to 70
degrees this time
of year. Make sure you are prepared for all conditions
including rain.
Should the weather get real bad we will provide the same
instruction
indoors. If you have any questions, check the trailer
located in the high
school parking lot. Make sure you have baseball pants or
sweats.
Parents:
You are welcome and encouraged to observe at all of the
stations you would
like. There are three stations, however we highly suggest
you don’t miss.
On Saturday ( field C) There will be a college road map
seminar, developing
the skills to get a college education playing baseball. On
Sunday (field C)
BASEBALL'S MENTAL FUNDAMENTALS presented by Karl Kruehl-Former
Major League Manager, coach, Director of Player Development,
co-author
of the books, "The Mental Game of Baseball" and "Mental
Toughness: Baseball
Winning Edge." Karl was recipient of the 2006 Baseball
America's Roland Hemond
for contributions to scouting and player development.
The book "Mental Toughness"
and the DVD, "Baseballs Fundamentals" will be available for
purchase.
On Sat the SPARQ caravan will
be on field E to give each players a free SPARQ Rating.
12 and under division:
The twelve and under division will meet at the new fields by
the rec. center
which are located just south of the Old Mesquite Star (field
K). Be there
at 9:00 Sat. morning for orientation.
Universal Athletics will once again be on site with a pro
shop and some red
hot deals for your convenience.
The traditional Saturday night show case will no longer
exist. The
Professional Scouts and Area Code staff will be evaluating
players through
out the weekend.
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