The 18 Week Off-Season Practice Program will consist of three separate phases. The first phase        (6  weeks) will consist of groups of three and will involve pitchers getting their arms in shape and working on mechanics, hitting and fielding drills, catcher blocking and footwork drills, etc. During the second phase (8 weeks), players will participate in the indoor hitting and pitching league (please, see attachment for more details).  The third phase (4 weeks) will consist of groups of three training sessions on hitting, pitching, fielding, and getting ready for spring and summer games. All three phases will include CSA (Core Strength and Agility) workouts. If you register for the 18 week off-season practice program, you are automatically registered for the 8 week live pitching and hitting league.

Phase one will begin mid-November; phase two will begin in early January; phase three will begin in early March (exact days and times will be determined during the registration process).

The practice program will consist of groups of three training sessions for an hour once a week.  You may sign-up as a complete group, a partial group, or as an individual. If signing up as a partial group or as an individual, you will be placed with other players of similar age and talent.

Off-season practice program coaching staff:

Mitch Wylie: Played a total of 11 years of professional baseball with the Chicago White Sox,

San Francisco Giants, New York Mets, and Saint Paul Saints organizations, along with thirteen years of providing instruction, and one season of professional coaching.

Jeff Lanning: Four years of professional baseball playing experience with the Minnesota Twins, Philadelphia Phillies, and New Jersey Jackals.  Jeff played Division I baseball, and has been a baseball hitting/catching instructor for the past 4 years.

Practice program location:

The Ridge Sports Academy located at 1111 East Army Post Rd, Des Moines

Registration Form

Participant’s Name   __________________________Year in school _____________  Age______________.

Parent(s) / Guardian(s) names ____________________________________.

Home Phone  (          )________________  Parent Cell (______)_____________,   (            )________________

Emergency contact number (_____)________________  E-mail ____________________________________.

1) Any emergency information that the instructor should be aware of – please explain _____________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________.

2) Please, list and explain any injuries participant has suffered in the past :broken bones, torn tendons, head injuries, joint problems, etc. ___________________________________________________________________

Step 1   Please, use the following chart to find the day and time that you or your group would prefer to practice.  Email, text, or call Mitch to schedule an exact time slot and start day.    [email-masked]  or c: 563-340-7023 (text or call).

Step 2   If registering as a group, please, provide the names of the other players:

STEP 3   Please, send this registration form along with payment to Mitch Wylie: 313 NW

Crestview Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023. (Make check payable to Mitch Wylie).

Cost:  18 Week Off-Season Practice Program…$25 per player per week for 18 weeks*

Payment options:

option 1: three payments of  $150*

* Price includes practice program, hitting league registration, and The Ridge Sports Academy

facility use fees. The 8 week hitting league will be played at The Ridge Sports Academy in South

Des Moines.  Also, if you would like to train in Ankeny (first and third phases) ISA requires an

additional  $325 membership fee. Visit iowasportsacademy.com for more information.

Please note: Practice days and times are limited and will be filled on a “first come first serve” basis.  Last year all of the 18 Week Practice Program time slots were filled by the start of phase 1. Once you begin, you are obligated to pay for all three phases, there will be no refunds offered (because of the group discount) however, if a substitute player is found, a prorated refund will be offered.

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

All persons using any Facility of The Ridge hereby acknowledge and agree that any and all use of the Facility shall be at their sole risk. They further acknowledge and agree that participation in training and developmental programs provided by The Ridge and all related activities involves an inherent risk of physical injury to themselves or any invitee, they assume all such risk and they hereby release and forever discharge The Ridge and all employees, contractors, directors, agents affiliates, subsidiaries or assigns thereof from any and all liability whatsoever, arising from and/or by reason of any and all known or unknown, foreseen and/or unforeseen bodily and personal injuries, damage to property and consequences resulting from participation in or involvement with this program or otherwise, with only the exception of those direct, known and foreseen personal injuries resulting from the gross negligence of The Ridge, or any of its employees, consultants, directors, agents, affiliates, subsidiaries or assigns.

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Print participant’s name

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Signature (parent or legal guardian if under 18)                                                                                                Date