Welcome to the New Season!
We are excited to kick off another great season with the Beach City Prospects at Beach City Baseball Academy (BCBA). Here’s all you need to know about our practices, tournaments, and commitments for the upcoming season.
Practice Schedule
Each team has a scheduled two-hour weekly practice in the facility during the week, as well as a two-hour Saturday morning field practice. Consistent practice is crucial for the development of our players, so we emphasize regular attendance. Prospects also receive a free monthly membership that offers unlimited cage rental access and rental priority, free HitTrax use, as well as a 10% discount year round on private lesson packages and in house apparel.
Tournaments
Tournaments are a significant part of our program, with most teams playing in 2-3 tournaments each month, primarily within Los Angeles and Orange counties. This requires a substantial commitment of time and energy, with mandatory attendance ensuring that all team members contribute to the collective effort and take advantage of these opportunities to grow. These events offer players valuable competitive experience, allowing them to apply their practice skills in real-game situations, fostering skill development, resilience, and sportsmanship. Each team has the opportunity to attend overnight travel tournaments 1-3 times per season. These are optional and may incur an additional fee. Every 12U team plays in the world famous Cooperstown Dreams Park tournament in Cooperstown, New York.
Player Commitment
At BCBA, we expect our players to prioritize their commitment to the Beach City Prospects and play exclusively for our team. This focus allows us to ensure that our training, strategies, and team dynamics are fully aligned, and it enables each player to maximize their development within our program. Beach City coaches put incredible energy into developing cohesive, competitive teams, and this level of commitment is essential for the success of each individual and the team as a whole.
Cost
Each contract runs on a monthly payment schedule, with the amount depending on the team and tournament entry fees at the start of each season. This fee covers all essential costs, and there will be no additional mandatory fees aside from a one-time uniform fee. This ensures transparency and allows families to plan their budgets with confidence. Any tournaments played outside the greater LA/OC area may incur an extra charge, I.e. Las Vegas, San Diego, Arizona, New York, Palm Springs etc. and are optional.
Season Timeline
The fall season starts in August and runs through January. A new contract will commence in January for the Spring season that runs through the June, so Prospects play 11 months out of the year. At BCBA, we expect long-term commitment from each player. Joining a team means growing with that team and those teammates until you graduate from the program with them.
Tryouts and Team Formation
We are committed to accepting exceptional players and those who demonstrate outstanding potential for growth. We will not form additional teams unless we have the right players to uphold our academy’s standards. We do not believe in forming "B" teams just to increase numbers; quality and potential are our priorities. We are looking forward to welcoming new talents at our upcoming tryouts.
We hope this newsletter answers all your questions. We look forward to another fantastic season at BCBA!
Best Regards,
Beach City Baseball Academy
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