COACHES CERTIFICATION

Certificate of Participation
Additional information for our Instructional Hosts
WHO: Coaches and parents
(players ages 5-12)
WHEN: Friday, February 22, 2008   6:00-8:00 pm
WHERE: Vision Athletics
301 East Mercury Drive, Suite 10
Champaign, IL 61822
[North of Market Place Shopping Mall...north of I-74]

Hosts/Co-Sponsors
Vision Athletics
(John Buhs and Joe Yager)
and
Boys of Baseball - National Travel Team
(Steve Cosgrove)
ALL PROCEEDS TO BE SHARED EQUALLY BY HOSTS...to support their programs.

WHAT: Topics:
  • Fielding
  • Throwing
  • Hitting
  • Bunting
  • Baserunning
  • Pitching/Catching
  • Team defense
  • Mental aspects
  • Strategies for teaching/learning
  • Practice Organization
  • Ways to create fun, wholesome baseball experiences
  • Impact (good and bad) of parents and coaches
WHAT TO BRING:
  • Glove, cleats.
  • Water bottle and snacks.
  • Dress for the weather!
  • Smiles, positive attitudes, & enthusiasm for learning!
EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
  • Lots of Fun!
  • Opportunity to demonstrate baseball skills
  • Up-to-date information
  • Sound instruction and drills
  • Effective coaching
  • Verbal feedback for personal improvement
  • Encouragement for success...in baseball & in life!
INSTRUCTORS: Coaches of BOYS OF BASEBALL - NATIONAL TRAVEL TEAM
COST: $35 payable to BOYS OF BASEBALL*
HOW TO APPLY:
  • Call a contact person listed below and confirm participation.
  • Arrive early at the field to complete the application process.
KEY LOCAL CONTACT:
WHERE: Vision Athletics
301 East Mercury Drive, Suite 10
Champaign, IL 61822
[North of Market Place Shopping Mall...north of I-74]

Hosts/Co-Sponsors
Vision Athletics
(John Buhs and Joe Yager)
and
Boys of Baseball - National Travel Team
(Steve Cosgrove)
ALL PROCEEDS TO BE SHARED EQUALLY BY HOSTS...to support their programs.

* BOYS OF BASEBALL - NATIONAL TRAVEL TEAM,
formed in 1995, is a not-for-profit educational and
youth development charitable baseball
publicly-supported organization.

All contributions (beyond player participation
costs) are tax-deductible, and will help player/
family participation.

Dr. Stephen E. Cosgrove, Manager & Coach
BOYS OF BASEBALL - NATIONAL TRAVEL TEAM
1927 Watercrest Drive
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 826-0307 Phone

Email: info@boysofbaseball.com
Website: www.boysofbaseball.com