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The ACE Program is pleased to announce its partnership with Opportunity Through Baseball out of Salem, Virginia.  Opportunity Through Baseball is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization based out of Salem whose mission is to collect new and used baseball equipment and distributes it to kids throughout the United States and around the world who would not otherwise have such equipment available to them.  OTB is a great example of the how we can influence kids through the context of this game we share.  ACE is extremely proud to have this relationship with such a fine organization and look forward to building our goals together.

The ACE Program works to promote the permanence and preservation of the game of baseball by working with youth players and coaches to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to play the game.  Like OTB, the ACE Program shares a passion for reaching children with the game of baseball, making the two organizations ideal partners in achieving that goal.

 

"We are so grateful to the ACE Program for their support of our cause," OTB Founder and Executive Director Amy Webb said of the collaboration.  "OTB is looking forward to a successful partnership with the ACE Program.  Together we intend to continue to work toward providing the opportunity to play baseball to children all over the world."

The ACE Program has generously offered a $10.00 discount on any of its leagues or events to Cleveland area residents who make a contribution to OTB.  Future collaborative efforts will be detailed on each of the organization's websites.

For more information about Opportunity Through Baseball, or to make a tax-deductible contribution, please visit www.openyourglove.org.
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Wednesday, 11 March 2009 14:54

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Curriculum

The ACE Program was designed by our program directors and the help of our advisory board members. The objective of the curriculum is to provide a self-paced learning environment that is convenient for our members. Also, we wanted to provide a complete guide to help our coaches better serve our youth. Listed below is a Course Outline.

Defense

  1. Outfield Play 1 - General Principles and Communication
  2. Outfield Play 2 - Flyballs and Groundballs
  3. Outfield Play 3 - Outfield Priority and Additional Details
  4. Infield Play 1 - Ready Position
  5. Infield Play 2 - Fielding Position Part 1
  6. Infield Play 3 - Fielding Position Part 2
  7. Infield Play 4 - Adding Range
  8. Infield Play 5 - Slow Roller
  9. Pitching 1 - Pitching Mechanics
  10. Pitching 2 - The Wind-up Part 1
  11. Pitching 3 - The Wind-up Part 2
  12. Pitching 4 - The Stretch
  13. Pitching 5 - Pitcher as a Fielder
  14. Pitching 6 - Pitching Drills Part 1
  15. Pitching 7 Pitching Drills Part 2
  16. Catching - Catching
  17. Team Defense - Team Defense

Offense

  1. Hitting 1 - General Principles
  2. Hitting 2 - Mental Approach
  3. Hitting 3 - Stance
  4. Hitting 4 - Load-up
  5. Hitting 5 - Swing
  6. Hitting 6 - Finish
  7. Bunting 1 - Bunting Mechanics
  8. Bunting 2 - Sacrifice Bunt Part 1
  9. Bunting 3 - Sacrifice Bunt Part 2
  10. Bunting 4 - Bunting For a Hit - Right Handers
  11. Bunting 5 - Bunting For a Hit - Left Handers
  12. Base Running 1 - General Principles and Player Rules
  13. Base Running 2 - Coaching Rules and Teaching Points

Coaching Principles

  1. Drills 1 - Hitting Drills #1 & #2
  2. Drills 2 - Hitting Drills #3 & #4
  3. Safety 1 - General Safety
  4. Safety 2 - Pitchers' Arm Care
  5. Practice Organization
  6. Player Development
  7. Team Organization - Team Meetings and Rules
  8. Coaching Tools 1 - Coaching Tools Part 1
  9. Coaching Tools 2 - Coaching Tools Part 2
  10. Coaching Characteristics
  11. Coaching Leadership - Principles and Rules of Leadership

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