The San Diego Longhorns Baseball Club is a high quality baseball organization serving all of San Diego County. Through our program, we expose both the family and player to the proper approach to playing the game of baseball. Currently, the Longhorns are fielding 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 13U and 14U teams. We use practice drills, game situations, tournament play, and homework assignments to teach the necessary facets of the game. We attempt to give the players the skills they need to continue playing baseball competitively through high school, and potentially into college, if they choose. Through our program, hopefully players will develop a strong character not just within baseball, but in other parts of their lives as well. OBJECTIVE: To expose both the parent and participant to the Proper Approach of learning the skills to enhance the growth and development of the participant in the activity of baseball. This will include both the physical and psychological approach. GOAL: To allow young ballplayers to develop the baseball skills and healthy attitudes that will allow them to move eventually into high school level ball if they choose. To achieve this goal, the club is committed to bringing in quality coaching and dedicated players, and are pleased to have the support and encouragement of family and friends. METHODS: In support of the above objective and goals, coaches will use, teach and emphasize:
Proper technique in throwing and receiving a thrown ball
Proper technique in fielding a hit ball
Proper technique in field positioning
Proper technique in the approach of hitting
Proper technique in base running
Proper technique in pitching, catching, and field positions, along with drills for those positions
Pre-game preparation
Game strategy
Baseball communication
Teamwork and sportsmanship
Conditioning (strength included), nutrition
Ongoing drills that will improve eye-hand coordination
Proper way to break in a baseball glove
Filming (highly recommended)
Ongoing positive approach from all (including players, coaches, and parents)
Baseball is a marathon, not a sprint. It's a game of failures, and the above goals need the teamwork of all who participate, including not just the players and coaches, but the parents as well.
