The 18+ Prospect SIO baseball team. Here is where I will tell you about our team. And all the benefits of how we are better than the competition.
Inclusive of on-field baseball training, enhancement of playing time and experience through multiple teams, college recruitment exposure, and athletic growth from the strength and mental conditioning realms, the baseball academy molds student-athletes into the most sought-after athletes at college showcases and beyond.
We Have 3 TEAMS
Play for 10U Team SIO
In March, SIO Sports will hold an inter-squad tryout and evaluation to determine team placement by age group. We have three team divisions to consider:
A Team – AAA Tournament only play
Some of the requirements:
- Must be a current SIO Academy Student
- Demonstrate an SIO Sports Evaluation score of 85% or higher for their primary position
- An understanding that playing time is performance based with no guaranteed playing time
- A desire to play at the highest level of play regardless of the outcome
- Share the goal of becoming State Champions
- Share the ultimate goal of competing at a national level
- Must carry a 3.0-grade point*
B Team – AA Tournament only play
Some of the requirements:
- Must be a current SIO Academy Student or demonstrate an SIO Sports Evaluation score of 70% or higher for their primary position
- An understanding that playing time is performance based with no guaranteed playing time
- A desire to play at the highest level of play regardless of the outcome
- Share the goal of becoming A team players
- Share the ultimate goal of becoming AA state champs
C Team – League and Tournament Play
Some of the requirements:
- Have the desire to demonstrate an SIO Sports Evaluation score of over 70%
- An understanding that playing time is not performance-based and designed to give an opportunity for growth and development to all players
- An understanding that this is a development team where winning is not the ultimate goal but instead will emphasis experience at various positions for all players.
- Share the goal of winning the league championship
- Share the ultimate goal of winning a tournament
18+ Prospect Baseball Schedule
Fall Schedule
August
- Individual evaluation and assessment
- Arm strengthening program
- Introduction of nutrition and mental training
- Strength and conditioning: introductory and assessment phase
September
- Establish working groups
- Building of competitive team environment
- Exposure to showcase and tournament circuit
October
- Extensive small group and individual development
- Breakdown and buildup of skill sets
- Application of vision and mental training
- Growth phase: strength and conditioning, speed, arm strength
November - December
- Individual development: 1 hour sessions, 4 days/week
- Growth phase: strength and conditioning, speed, arm strength
- Maintain flexibility and athleticism
- Alternative competitions
Spring Schedule
January
- Individual/team drills and practice routines to prepare for FHSAA season
- Extensive drill work covering team offensive and defensive fundamentals
- Growth phase: strength and conditioning
February
- Scrimmages
- Beginning of FHSAA competition
- Identify roles within the team
- Growth phase: strength and conditioning
March - April
- 25 game schedules
- 2-3 tournaments (Varsity)
- National exposure
- Maintenance phase: strength and conditioning
April - May
- Critical evaluation
- Extensive individual development
- 10+ games – Ascender series
- Preparation for summer schedule