8th GRADE TITANS and WARRIOR TRYOUTS

DATE: July 18th, 2018

Time: 9:30AM – 12:30PM

Locations Diablo Vista Park and Field (Parking lot is located off of Crow Canyon Rd.)

EJ Sports is a baseball development company that believes in training its player to help transition each player to the next level of their game. The key to a players success is game awareness, development of skills, overall baseball philosophy, mental conditioning, leadership and life skills.  Our program has dedicated activities that puts these essential tools in place to provide each player with an opportunity to grow as an athlete, student and good standing member of the community.

The Titans program is our transitional team comprised of two separate teams for 7th grade, 8th grade. At this level we focus on progression of athletic fundamentals of baseball, reinforcing the mental component of the game, implementation of  consistent conditioning as well as implementation and execution of on field verbal commands between players and more.

Situational play and applying the skills learned is a strong aspect of developing the team concept at this age. These players are introduced to consistent workout routines to begin a regimented plan for baseball activity as individuals as well as a team.

At this level we continue to track personal strengths and evaluate players capacity for specialized play and encourage players to take responsibility to track their improvements. We introduce the concept of individual and team leadership, life skills, personal responsibility and playing together as a strong team. This team participates in both local and national tournaments.

If you are interested in improving your skills and moving to an elite level of play, we invite you to register.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR 8TH GRADE TITANS:

What playing year is this for?

This playing season is for year 2018- 2019. This tryout is for players entering into 8th grade.

Will there be makeup days?

We will not have makeup days or special tryout times for those who miss days or cannot make the assigned days of the tryouts. Please respect our rules.

What should my son or daughter expect at tryouts?

What to expect at tryout:

1. Timed running
2. Hitting
3. Catcher pop up times from home to 2^nd and to 3^rd
4. Infield and Outfield
5. Fly balls
6. Ground balls
7. Double barrel live hitting practice
8. Scrimmage

For further information on WARRIORS Contact our Director of Baseball, Erik Johnson at erik (@) ejsports.com 925 518 7037 (mobile)