Collegiate Baseball Prep Program (CBPP)
To prepare the collegiate baseball committed high school baseball player for the academic and athletic rigors of collegiate baseball.
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The Collegiate Baseball Prep Program (CBPP) is designed to prepare the collegiate baseball committed high school baseball player for the academic and athletic rigors of collegiate baseball. For these individuals (preparing recent high school graduates or selected committed players still in high school) a focus on preparation for time management, academic advising, and career exploration will be intertwined with preparation for the rigors of athletic pursuits at the collegiate level regarding nutrition, sleep habits, skill preparation, social challenges and mindset challenges. All sessions will focus on academic, physical, and mindset preparation and will include skill development and live scenario games.
Program Instructors/Coaches
James Onate, PhD ATC:
- College professor for 20 years, certified athletic trainer, baseball coach, ABCA youth baseball committee member, and certified mental health first aid youth instructor
Cameron Comer, BS:
- University of Virginia baseball player 2015-2019, HS baseball coach, HS/MS Teacher
Assistant Coaches
Guest Speakers
College Coaches & Players
Professional Coaches & Players
Format
The program will be offered over one 5-week summer session (June-July Monday or Tuesdays 1-5 EST) in Olentangy Liberty High School (Powell, OH) for a total of 15 hours of development that can be chosen as desired. Individuals can register for a single session or choose the entire 5-week summer session for a discounted price. The schedule will be:
Tuesday June 6: 1-4pm (if in OHSAA state finals refund will be granted)
Tuesday June 13: 2:30-5:30pm
Monday June 19: 2-5pm
Tuesday June 27: 2-5pm
Tuesday July 11: 2-5pm
Players
- Players can compete for their own summer travel program teams as this is not a team
- 40 players maximum per field for optimal player development
- Pitchers will be limited, as needed, in their live pitching to allow for development and if playing on summer team to manage proper workload
Cost
- $75 per session per individual
- $325 if register for 5 sessions prior to start of the program
Potential Topics to be discussed
A sampling overview of all the topics we will be reviewing.
Academic advising/ Career development
Hourly course load, course requirements, major decisions, professor communication, student athlete conduct in classroom, fall vs spring vs summer, Selecting a major and planning of course sequences, graduation plan, and online classes.
Academic Research
Reference managers, library usage, research laboratory volunteering.
Baseball Coach Interactions
- Handling coaches while on the team
- How to talk to coaches, asking for feedback, coach perspective, disagreements, coaching decisions.
Social Life
- How to live with a roommate(s), dorm etiquette, dorm conduct as an athlete, NARP interactions
- Clubs, frats, bars, parties
Returning players
- How to interact, what to say, how to handle yourself, what questions to ask, who to ask for advice
coaching decisions.
Sports Medicine/Athletic Trainer/Injuries
- How to ask for help, what to say, how to treat them
- How to handle injuries, second opinions, play through or not, returning to play
Academic Breaks
- Winter Break: Importance of getting work in, different in spring vs fall, avoid the traps of being back home
- Summer ball: What to expect, do you need it, differences in leagues, host families
Career Planning
- Networking and internships, future options, exploration of different careers
Time Management
Daily schedule, hourly commitments, academic course load/requirements
Roadtrips
What to pack, when to pack, hotel conduct, meals, pre-game prep on the road, families
Mindset Development
Contextual Intelligence models for handling situations, how to handle failure, perfectionism, homesickness.
Resources provideD by professionals
Do~MoJo Mindset Mental Performance workbook to utilize as a reference frame for career/lifetime
WhatsApp group messaging support across 1 year
Individual mindset discussions as needed (extra cost for personal mindset coaching)
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