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Feb. 6,2010 Baseball Academy CANCELED
due to the winter storm
NorcaL East / Curve Junior Baseball
"Striving for perfection, accepting excellence"
Central Pennsylvania is blessed with many young baseball players who possess above average ability. Unfortunately, up until 2007 there has not been a baseball training program specifically designed to help these talented young players reach their full potential. The truth is, without consistent and advanced trainings these players will never become the players they were born to be. That is why a group of passionate coaches have gotten together to create the Altoona Curve Junior Baseball Academy. In short, these coaches have a burning desire to help as many players as possible reach their full potential.
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What is the NorcaL East / Curve Baseball Program?
The NorcaL East / Curve Junior Baseball Program was established in 2009 and is an expansion to the Curve Junior program which was founded in 2007. Through some networking our Curve Junior program became a sister club to the National power house Norcal program from Calif.(See more on the Norcal program below). We are an exciting baseball training program designed to teach fundamentals, as well as advanced techniques for all positions. The purpose of the program is to help young players who live in Pennsylvania to develop their God given talents to the fullest extent. Each player will be trained by experienced and passionate instructors who will teach techniques currently being taught in college and professional level. In addition to the baseball training the instructors will also strongly emphasize character, dedication, team play, and discipline. Finally, participation in the program will expose each player to the highest level of competition available through the NorcaL East / Curve Junior Baseball Academy's, League Play, and Tournament teams. Participation in the Academy's will not guarantee a spot on the NorcaL East League or Curve Junior Baseball Tournament teams. |
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Who is it for?
First and foremost, the program is for players who love baseball and aspire to be the best they can be. Players must be coachable and show a willingness to listen, learn, and implement the techniques they are taught. |
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When is it?
The academy program begins in January and ends in April. Two group training sessions each week will be conducted (2hr each). Training sessions will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday (4pm-10pm). High School players are released after February for their season.
Instructional Fall Ball (September and October)
Players practice by positions Monday through Thursday with weekend innersquad games.
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Where is it?
Training Academy’s- Northern Blair County Rec Center , Tipton, Pa. (www.nbcrc.com)
Competitive Sports Academy, Altoona, Pa.
Practice and Game Field - Greenwood Park, Logan Township, Altoona, Pa.
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“It is our mission to create an environment for young athletes to acheive their dreams of playing college and professional baseball. We also believe that through the game of baseball we can help build character and determination that will be an asset to our players not only for the game but for life.”
www.Norcalbaseball.org
Founder, NorCal Baseball: Rob Bruno
Rob is the founder and GM of NorCal Baseball Club. He has coached baseball for 25 years and established NorCal Baseball in 1992. He has coached at the high school level, as well as held the position of Associate Scout for five years in the mid-90’s.
Rob has run numerous tournaments throughout Northern California and has orchestrated the highly successful NorCal World Series for ten years. He has also served as a draft expert and adviser for numerous publications, including assisting Baseball America for several years as their west coast annalist for the annual major league draft preview.
Under Rob's leadership, NorCal baseball has become one of the top programs in the country: Rob has sent nearly 300 players to Division I baseball schools. He has had over 100 players drafted, including 21 in 2008 and 5 of the first 50 picks. Rob’s program has won over a dozen national championships in USA, AAU and Perfect Game national events. Rob also has placed more players on USA baseball teams than any other program in the country.
Had 8 first round draft picks; Pat Burrell, Chris Gruler, Brandon Morrow, Troy Tulowitzki, Beau Mills, Jason Castro, Brett Wallace and David Cooper
MLB notables include: JP Howell, Dantrelle Willis and Xavier Nady
Over 50 NorCal alumni have played pro baseball and 17 have played in the big leagues.
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