Winter Development Opportunities
Whalley Little League is currently offering two opportunities for Winter Training.
Option 1.) We have partnered with former MLB Player and Whalley Alumnus Kevin Nicholson and his Nicholson Baseball Academy. Kevin and his instructors will provide their high level of coaching in clinics at Whalley's indoor training facilities. For more information about Nicholson Baseball and the instructors please visit their website at www.nicholsonbaseball.ca
Option 2.) We are continuing with the successful program of Douglas College led clinics. These clinics will be coached by both Douglas College Baseball Coaches and Players.
Please read below for more information on both of these great opportunities.
Kevin Nicholson Whalley Clinics
We have partnered with Nicholson baseball to provide their high level of coaching in clinics at Whalley’s indoor training facilities.
Coaches
Kevin Nicholson (former MLB Player), Atsu Inomata, Marcus Nicholson
Ages
Open initially to ages 9-14 until demand is determined.
Assigned sessions will be determined based on age, skill level and preference. Group sizes will be limited to ensure quality coaching opportunity, so placement is not guaranteed.
Skill Level
Intermediate to advanced, skills worked on will be throwing, fielding, hitting, pitching and catching
When
7 sessions- Monday nights - January 16 to March 6 th (spring break starts March 11 th )
Sessions 4:00-5:30, 5:30-7, 7-8:30, 8:30-10:00
Location
Whalley Batting Cages
Cost $100
Kevin Nicholson Clinics are now Full
Douglas College Whalley Clinics
We are continuing with the successful program of Douglas College led clinics.
Coaches
Douglas College coaches and player coaches.
Ages
Open to ages 9-14 until demand is determined.
Assigned sessions will be determined based on age and skill level. Group sizes will be limited to ensure quality coaching opportunity.
Skill Level
Developing to advanced, skill development will be in throwing, fielding, hitting, pitching and catching.
When
5 sessions – Sunday mornings – January 15 to February 12
9-10:30, 10:30-12, 12:30-2:00
Location
Whalley Batting Cages
Cost $50
Douglas College Clinics are now Full
Whalley Little League will also be offering the following Winter Training opportunities...
Option 3.) For returning 2022 Major Division players AND prospective Major Division Players, we will be recruiting 24 players to replace the players who graduated from the Major Division in 2022. Prospective players should contact the team manager to arrange attendance at these practices. (for those players returning to the Major Dodgers, we are in the process of finalizing a new Head Coach).
These practices are included with registration. Watch this space for manager contacts to be posted once practice times for all teams have been confirmed.
Option 4.) Age group clinics will be available for interested coaches to hold open practices organized by age group. Interested coaches should contact Mark Deshane vicepresident@whalleylittleleague.com. These age group clinics will be offered through teamsnap to registered players.