WHALLEY OFF SEASON DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Whalley Little League is committed to developing our Coaches and players in the off season. We hope these opportunities meet the needs of all our players and coaches.
COACH DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
Whalley is committed to the continuing development of our Coaching volunteers. For all parents and volunteers intending to coach in the upcoming season we are introducing a coach development program which has 2 parts.
1) The fundamentals- for new and developing coaches - Whalley coaches passing on what they know to new Whalley Coaches. Learn the basics required for the 5-10 year old age groups. Interested Coaches should email Mark Deshane at Whalleyfallball@shaw.ca to be included.
2) National Coaching Certification Program – for coaches in all age groups wanting to take their knowledge to the next level. NCCP Initiation and Regional level group certification lessons will be organized over the off season. Interested Coaches should email Mark DeShane at whalleyfallball@shaw.ca to be included. Please express a preference for attending over a series of 3 weeknights or over a weekend.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY 7-12
We are introducing off season development sessions for all players. There are 18 practice weekends available between now and next season. Let’s take advantage of them to improve our game!
Indoor batting cage time and coaching has been arranged for each age group starting this weekend and continuing through to the next season. Whalley Coaches in each age group with the assistance of Douglas College player coaches and guest demonstrations by Fraser Valley Chiefs players will provide a quality development opportunity preparing you for next season.
This development is included in your 2009 registration fee. If you know players from other leagues who want to join our Whalley work outs they can register for $25 (and maybe they’ll want to stay).
Players interested in practicing on weekends between now and next spring need to notify Mark Deshane by email so we can arrange the numbers and get you in to the weekend sessions.
Email to Whalleyfallball@shaw.ca include your player name, age and preferred half day, (Saturday AM, Saturday PM, Sunday AM, Sunday PM) so we can use the most popular time for the sessions.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY 13-15
More will follow of the off season plan once coaching details are firmed up.
USER PAY COACHING 10-14
For those players who want to take their coaching to a higher level, the Whalley development program is providing user pay Coaching for professional private and group coaching lessons by Josh Ridgeway the Head Coach of Douglas College and pitching Coach Brooks McNiven. See the attached user pay description for details.
USER PAY COACHING 10-14
Whalley Little League is offering specialty coaching on a user pay basis. This coaching will be provided by Douglas College Head Coach Josh Ridgway and Pitching Coach Brooks McNiven for players ages 10 – 14.
Players will start with basic core-fundamentals, followed by more in-depth skills as the player progresses. The latest in video-analysis will allow the student the opportunity to be self evaluated and be provided with instant, positive feedback. Player to coach ratios will be between 1:1 and 4:1 depending on the program with current Douglas College players assisting as well.
Hitting Instructor: Josh Ridgway Head Coach for Douglas College Royals (NWAACC)
NCCP Level III Certified
NCCP Certified Coach Training Facilitator
Assistant Coach of the 2007 and 2009 French National Teams
Assistant Coach of the 2009 U17 Canada Cup Team (National Champions)
Assistant Coach of the 2009 Canada Games Team
Former Head Coach of the White Rock Tritons of the PBL from 2005-2007
Former Head Coach of the Midget AAA Richmond Chuckers in 2004 (Provincial Champions)
Graduated from Murray State University (KY) with a Bachelors of Science majoring in Physical Education
Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1997
Pitching Instructor: Brooks McNiven Pitching Coach for the Douglas College Royals (NWAACC)
6 years Professional baseball within the San Francisco Giants minor league system
Pitched for San Francisco Giants AA team in 2009
Team Canada member at the 2009 World Baseball Classic
Team Canada member at the 2009 World Cup in Italy (Bronze)
Team Canada member at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Won the Single A California League Championship in 2007
Team Canada member at the 2007 World Cup in Taipei
Graduated from UBC with a Bachelors in Human Kinetics
Drafted in 1999 and signed with the San Francisco Giants in 2003
INSTRUCTION OPTIONS AVAILABLE- Contact Josh at 778-549-7434
Private Lessons - $75 per hour or $37 per hour
1 hour personalized instruction sessions for up to 2 players ($37 each) who want private instruction with one instructor on specialized skills, primarily pitching and hitting. These individualized lessons include personal video-analysis for correction and visual feedback.
Group Lessons
Group lessons can be more fun and learning can be increased through motivation and competition. All group lessons include personal video-analysis for correction and visual feedback.
Group -General skills - 10 sessions for $175 per player (1Hour) $200 per player (1.5 hour session)
Players will learn a wide range of skills including: hitting, throwing and fielding in a group setting of maximum 9 players. Coach to player ratios will not exceed 1:4.
Group- Pitching Only – 10 sessions for $175 per player (1Hour)
Players will learn the latest pitching drills, proper throwing mechanics and arm care in a group setting of maximum 9 players who want specific pitching instruction.
Group- Hitting Only – 10 sessions for $175 per player (1Hr)
Players will learn the basic fundamentals in hitting to more advanced drills as they progress in a group setting of maximum 9 players who want specific hitting instruction.
Group – Combined Hit and Pitch - 10 sessions for $225 per player (1.5 hours)
Players will receive a combined lesson balanced between specific hitting and pitching skills in a group setting of maximum 9 players.
Drills and Skills for Coaches - 10 sessions for $50 per coach (1Hr)
Sessions for groups of 10 coaches who are looking for new and exciting ways to design and implement drills into their practices. Coaches will learn the latest drills and techniques being taught across North America and will learn proper assessment skills to identify flaws in their players movements.
