Active Skills Based Training

Skills Program

Skills Program is for players 12 and older that show they can handle more active and skills based training. The program is currently limited to the field in Suffolk County but expansion is in the works. There are a limited number of spaces available but all interested players can contact Program Director Greg Cooke at greg@LeagueofYES.com for further details.

The League of YES created the Skills Program for the older, more able players to train in baseball skills and play a more traditional baseball game as they learn and grow within the program. Training sessions are led by former professional baseball players, college players and players from local youth leagues. Each YES player is assisted by a BUDDY who acts as a guide, trainer and companion during each session and game. Sessions start with the whole group doing basic stretching exercises and warm up drills. Skills Team players are then split into groups where they learn and practice proper fielding, hitting and running techniques. The groups rotate through each station until all players have experienced each training area.

The team meets each Saturday during the League of YES spring and fall seasons on a typical grass and dirt baseball diamond. During the “off season”, the team meets at least once a month at an indoor facility so the players can continue their progress as baseball players. The outdoor sessions are two hours long and encompass an hour of training in proper hitting, running and fielding skills followed by an hour long game where the players get to use their new skills. The indoor sessions are also two hours long but focus on more intense training and exercise designed for indoor activity.

The players are not only increasing their baseball abilities, they are also growing as individuals, gaining self-confidence and increasing their ability to focus. In turn, they are reminding all of us in the program that baseball is all about fun.

The Skills Team also gets the opportunity at least once in the season to play a game under the lights. This is a special occasion where the players get to show their friends and families everything they have learned, at a college baseball stadium, under the bright lights, at night.


Skills Program Registration

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Not all players are ready for the Skills Program. Please contact Program Director Greg Cooke at greg@LeagueofYES.com for eligibility and space availability.
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Uniform Order/Re-Order

As a member of the League of YES Skills Program, you are becoming an important member of a team. Team members train together, play together and look and act like a team. All players admitted to the Skills Program must wear the team uniform during all practices, games and events. The uniform fee is a one time only purchase unless the items are lost, outgrown or updated by the League of YES.
Price: $50.00
Baseball Jersey with the player’s number on the back and last name printed on the back, above the number.
Price: $25.00
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Cell number is required for game day text messaging.
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Release and Indemnification

In consideration of League of YES allowing my child to participate in the League of YES baseball (“Activities”), I, on my own and my child’s behalf, agree to fully and forever waive, release, discharge and covenant not to sue League of YES and its officers, directors, employees, agents, volunteers, independent contractors and instructors (“Representatives”) from all present and future claims, actions, lawsuits, demands, losses, damages, attorneys’ fees, costs, expenses, and liabilities for indemnities and contributions, including, but not limited to, claims for negligence, personal property damage, personal injury, and/or death (collectively “Claims and Losses”), arising from, related to or connected with my child’s participation in the Activities. I further agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless League of YES and its Representatives from third party Claims and Losses arising from, related to or connected with my child’s participation in the Activities.

Assumption of Risk

I understand and acknowledge that my child’s participation in the Activities may expose my child to certain inherent risks, including, without limitation, physical injuries, strains, sprains, or falls. I am aware that injuries of all types are a common and ordinary occurrence of the Activities. I appreciate the nature of the risks of participating in the Activities, and fully and voluntarily accept and assume all such risks and responsibility for my child’s participation in the Activities.

I represent that I am and my child is familiar with the rules and expected behavior of the Activities, and we agree to adhere to them. To the extent I am or my child is unfamiliar with the rules or expected behavior of the Activities, I will ask one of the League of YES’s Representatives for guidance before participating in the Activities. To the extent my child has any special medical need, I have provided such information on the registration form. I am solely responsible for ensuring that my child takes any medications prescribed by physicians. I hereby consent to have my child receive first-aid and/or emergency care by a medical professional in the event my child suffers any injury from the Activities. I agree to be present during the Activities so I can attend to my child’s medical needs.

Use of Name or Likeness

I acknowledge that League of YES may take photographs, record film or digital recordings of me and my child while we participate in the Activities. In consideration of my child’s participation in the Activities, I hereby authorize League of YES and its Representatives to take, use, display, publish, reproduce and distribute in perpetuity throughout the universe, any and all renderings that contain my name and my child’s name, image(s), voice and/or likeness, in any manner, form, format or media, now known or later developed or created in the future, including, without limitation, the Internet, advertising materials, reports, television, radio, and print.

Miscellaneous

The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement, all of which will remain in full force and effect.

This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard for its conflict of law principles. Any controversies or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association. The parties shall select a mutually acceptable arbitrator who is an attorney knowledgeable about issues relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. The arbitration shall take place in Suffolk County, New York. The arbitrator shall not have the authority to modify any provision of this Agreement or to award punitive damages. Each party shall bear its own costs, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees.

The terms and conditions of this Agreement are binding upon my heirs, estate, executors, administrators, beneficiaries, next of kin, and legal representatives.