Urban Youth Academy Summer Leagues

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Dickerson, Charles

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Apr 30, 2013, 6:27:11 PM4/30/13

Dear Academy Members,

We hope that you are enjoying a great 2013 baseball season. The Major League Baseball Urban Youth Academy is happy to announce two newly developed high school and collegiate summer leagues for 2013. We are looking for players and coaches to apply. This email is specifically intended for the high school league coaches and players. For collegiate league related inquiries and referrals please email Bill Erickson at: mlb.uyacol...@gmail.com.

An outline of the program, coaches' applications, player applications, and academy membership forms are attached. Academy membership forms may be completed manually or online by visiting: http://mlburbanyouthacademy.mlblogs.com. On the right hand side, scroll down to "Registration Forms" and click "Become a Member." Complete the Application. Many potential questions may be answered within the attached outline and applications. Coaches, we ask that you please inform your players of this opportunity and forward them this email if possible. The high school program caters to all current high school ballplayers, including seniors graduating in 2013 looking for a place to play.

For those interested in signing up for the summer high school league, we would like to hear from you by May 10^th. Completed application forms can be turned in at the academy in person. Alternatively, you can email them to: Jacob...@mlb.com or mlb.uya...@gmail.com. Some important dates and highlights include:

May 19: pre-draft workout at the Academy
May 22: players drafted to teams
A 10-week schedule from June 1st to August 4th, with a banquet and all-star game August 10th
3 games per week, 1 fundamentals training day per week, and 1 educational day per week covering topics such as baseball film analysis, baseball fundamentals, mental toughness, College/SAT Prep, and career planning
Access to the UYA for weight training, speed training, and conditioning
Maximum playing time awarded to all players
a $250 registration donation fee