VIP-JR Off-Season Pitching Development Program
Training Runs December-February
Comprehensive off-season pitching and strength program designed for players in grades 6-8
Grady's VIP-Jr Pitching and Training Program for Players 12-14 years of age.
This program focuses on developing pitchers in several key areas including, improved mechanics, efficient arm action, overall body strength, proper warm-up, and recovery. Improvement in these areas will lead to increased velocity, improved command and control, and less risk of injury through improved strength, flexibility, and understanding of proper warm-up techniques.
Our goal is to provide youth throwing athletes ages 12-14 with an all-inclusive, high-quality, research-based training program. We strive to accomplish the following during this program:
Teach proper movement patterns and mechanics
Introduce players to a proper warm-up, recovery, and strength training program.
Develop pitching skills including velocity, command, secondary pitches, holding runners, etc.
Foster a love for the game of baseball.
Program Details
Program Length:
12 weeks starting December through February. No classes will be held the week of Christmas. There will be 11 total weeks of training.
Training Breakdown
Movement Phase:
The focus will be on movement, mechanics, stability, mobility, and learning the correct lifting form. Player's will work on areas described in the movement and throwing analysis and each player will focus on his individual improvement plan. Players will ramp-up the throwing volume and this will vary based on each player's workload during the summer and fall. Players will study video, learn plyoball drills, focus on arm care and recovery, and throw medicine balls to build strength.
Velocity Phase:
Players who successfully complete the Movement Phase will advance to the Velocity Phase. Players who are still addressing movement or mechanical issues will remain in the movement phase. In this phase, players will ramp up their throwing intensity, begin long toss and/or pulldowns. Players will begin transitioning to the mound during this phase. Video will also be used to monitor movement and mechanical improvements.
Mound Phase:
Players will transition fully to the mound and will focus on specific pitching skills. Players will focus on command, off-speed pitches, pitch selection and execution, pitch calling, and more. Players will compete with others during this phase and focus on a variety of skills
All players will complete a strength program beginning in week 1. This program will also work in phases.
Player Age:
This program is designed for athletes ages in grades 6-8
Training Days:
Saturday mornings and Sunday evenings. Players will select one day for training. Each class is 1 hour and 45 minutes in length. Parents may begin scheduling class times online on November 1st.
Group Size:
A maximum of 12 players per group. Two pitching coaches and two strength coach's are on the training floor at all times.
Cost:
$995.00
Other Important Information:
Participants may now self-schedule training times and dates using our online scheduling system. Classes may be changed or rescheduled up to 48 hours before the class. Players may schedule classes once the program balance is paid in full. No refunds will be given for any reason after training starts. Unused training balances cannot be transferred to private lessons or used for future classes or programs.
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All Dynamic Training classes will be held at the NEW Velocity Sports Facility in Canal Fulton, OH
2511 Locust St SE
Canal Fulton, OH 44614