Programs

ATB Teams & Levels of Play

7U Academy
8U
9U
10U
11U
12U

ATB fields teams from 7U through 12U:

9U - 12U play and train year-round.

8U plays and trains from late fall through mid-summer.

7U Academy is held during spring.

See below for more information!

7U Academy

  • Introduction to proper mechanics (throw, hit, field, catch)
  • Teach basic skills through fun, constant repetition drills
  • Building fundamental athletic movement
  • Introduction to proper base running
  • Understand the importance of staying focused and to enjoy the game
  • Introduction to playing SAFE
  • Building confidence
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"I attended the academy yesterday and I would just like to say it was fantastic! I find myself observing a lot of practices, across several ages and sports. I was so impressed with how organized the clinic was, the command the instructors had over the young boys, the coach/instructor to child ratio and how they quickly moved through multiple stations - no one standing around too long before their turn. Trust me - this is not always the case. I wish all sports offered a clinic of this kind!"

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8U

  • Reinforce Academy goals
  • Proper athletic stance defensively
  • Fielding w/ 2 hands
  • Catching w/ 2 hands
  • Proper athletic stance throwing
  • Proper athletic stance hitting
  • Introduction to teamwork
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9U

  • Proper Mechanics (throw, field, hit, catch)
  • Basic introduction to proper defensive footwork
  • Slide
  • Cover bases
  • Applying tags
  • Cut offs (proper turn)
  • Basic rundowns
  • Base running
  • Basic 1st & 3rd defense coverage
  • Introduction to mental part of game
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10U

  • Reinforce 9U goals
  • Defensive Footwork
  • Turning double plays
  • Bunting
  • Master rundowns
  • All Pitchers throwing with change-up grip
  • All Catchers blocking balls in dirt
  • Advanced 1st & 3rd defense coverage
  • Bunt Defense coverage
  • Pitcher’s Fielding Practice (PFP)
  • Teamwork and sportsmanship
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11U

  • Reinforce 10U goals
  • Transition to 50/70 diamond
  • Offense- leads from all bases, secondary leads, stealing
  • Defense – Pitchers throwing from stretch, holding runners on, pick offs.
  • Hitting off speed pitches
  • Advanced bunt defense coverage
  • Build a love of the game
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12U

  • Execute 9-11U Goals
  • Advanced defensive concepts
  • Strength and Conditioning (preparation for 60/90 diamond)
  • Hitting off-speed pitching
  • Solidify primary & secondary defensive positions
  • Success through competition
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