BLE is Proud to Announce New Infielding Instructors Marc Wiese, Tim Kuykendall, and two MLB Infielding Coaches (TBA)
BLE has added these top level infielding instructors to our staff for the 2008-2009 season. They will combine to form the core, along with Jeff Hebner and Giomar Guivara, of our infielding staff that trains players in our Infielding Clinics and defensive training of all BLE Training Teams.
Marc Wiese, an ex minor leaguer for the Seattle Mariners, is the current head varsity coach for Puyallup HS. He has won "Coach of the Year" numerous times for the SPSL and has continued to provide top level coaching for Select baseball for over 10 years.
Tim Kuykendall has coached Select baseball for over 10 years. His expertise has landed him head varsity coaching jobs at numerous area schools. His passion for baseball, expertise of coaching, and enthusiasm to help kids reach their dreams is rivaled to none.
BLE will also be flying in two MLB infielding coaches (TBA) throughout the year to work with all players in our clinics and Team Training programs. With this infielding staff that already includes Giomar Guivara (ex Seattle Mariners SS) and Jeff Hebner (GRCC infielding coach), BLE will be able to provide the best fielding training around.
New Infielding Clinics Taught by Newly Added BLE Infielding Instructors
These clinics are the best around as Giomar Guivara (Seattle Mariners), Chris Bailey (Detroit Tigers), Jeff Hebner (GRCC Infielding Coach), and BLE guarantees fast paced and explosive infielder's training utilizing current professional baseball infielding techniques.
New for 2008-2009
Marc Wiese (NY Mets), Tim Kuykendall (Sumner HS varsity coach), and 2 MLB infielding coaches (TBA) will instruct all players, ranging in ages 8U-13U. Jeff Hebner and Giomar Guivara will instruct all older division players (14U-18U).
All age levels are trained in different curriculums that teach the proper age and level specific skills required to play top level baseball for those ages and levels, respectively. This will ensure that the BLE infielding clinics provide the best training available!!!
Learn how to field exactly like a major leaguer in BLE's Infielding Clinics!!!
FEATURED INSTRUCTORS (subject to change):
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Giomar Guevara- former major league shortstop for the Seattle Mariners from 1999-2001.
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Marc Wiese- played for the NY Mets Organization. Has won "Coach of the Year" numerous times for the SPSL.
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Tim Kuykendall- head varsity baseball coach at Sumner HS. Trained and coached numerous college and professional baseball players in the Puget Sound Region.
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Glen Walker- head varsity baseball coach at Auburn Mountain View HS. Coached the likes of MLB major leaguers, such as Tim Lincecum.
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Chris Bailey- former major league second baseman for the Detroit Tigers.
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Jeff Hebner- GRCC Infielding Coach
PROGRAM STRUCTURE:
PROGRAM DETAILS:
- Learn to utilize your forehand, backhand, rakes, sweeps, traps, and footwork to gain that all-important extra step on any grounder.
- Master your pre- and set positions, brace step, power triangle, ground up, and gain the proper angle to every ground ball.
- Increase your fielding percentage by positioning yourself properly for every single pitch and batter type.
- Increase your productivity by rounding off the ball and taking the proper route to every grounder.
- We teach you how to get dirty, play hard, and field exactly like a major leaguer.
New Girls Fastpitch Workouts
These clinics are the best around as Giomar Guivara (Seattle Mariners), Chris Bailey (Detroit Tigers), Jeff Hebner (GRCC Infielding Coach), and BLE guarantees fast paced and explosive fastpitch training utilizing current professional baseball infielding and hitting techniques.
FEATURED INSTRUCTORS (subject to change):
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Giomar Guevara- former major league shortstop for the Seattle Mariners from 1999-2001
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Chris Bailey- former major league second baseman for the Detroit Tigers
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Jeff Hebner- GRCC Infielding Coach
PROGRAM STRUCTURE:
- $200- includes eight explosive fastpitch fielding workouts
- 7:40-9:40 PM every Sunday
- Hit for one hour and field for one hour with BLE fastpitch instructors
- Ages 9U-12U / 13U-18U
- Session 1- November 2 thru December 21
- Session 2- January 4 thru February 22
PROGRAM DETAILS:
- Learn to utilize your forehand, backhand, rakes, sweeps, traps, and footwork to gain that all-important extra step on any grounder.
- Master your pre- and set positions, brace step, power triangle, ground up, and gain the proper angle to every ground ball.
- Increase your fielding percentage by positioning yourself properly for every single pitch and batter type.
- Increase your productivity by rounding off the ball and taking the proper route to every grounder.
- We teach you how to get dirty, play hard, and field exactly like a major leaguer.
Saturday Afternoon Catching Clinics
Learn how to become that commander behind the dish by learning the advanced catching skills of blocking, receiving, calling pitches, reading runners, and throwing runners out. With the incredible BLE staff of Bob Didier (Arizona Diamondbacks), Quientin Poil (WSU), and Josh Luebke (PLU), your career will be given the most accountable and cutting edge catcher's training available in the Pacific Northwest.
Featured Instructors (subject to change):
- Bob Dideaux- Current catching coordinator for the Arizona Diamondbacks
- Quientin Poil- Ex-Washington State University catcher and coach
- Josh Luebke- PLU catching coach
Program Structure:
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Cost- $225- includes eight explosive catching workouts
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1x per week workouts
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4:10-5:10 PM every Saturday
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Ages 9U-12U / 13U-18U
- Session 1: November 1 thru December 21
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Session 2: January 3 thru February 20
Program Details:
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Improve your "pop" times, footwork, and arm positioning.
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Increase your "caught stealing" percentages through quicker release times.
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Learn how to call the game like a professional.
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Train under ex catchers whom have competed at the major league level.
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Learn how to block all types of pitches with the effectiveness of a professional catcher.
Big League Edge Headed to the Dominican Republic to Compete in International Tournament
BLE is taking three teams, ranging in ages 12-15 down to the Dominican Republic, from August 18-25, to compete in an international tournament against Venezuala and the Dominican Republic. All games are played at the Arizona Diamondbacks' D.R. training facilities, located in Juan Dolio. These training facilities have developed such MLB superstars as Jose Valverde and Miguel Tejada.
BLE is slated to play the D.R. in a double header on August 19 and Venezuala on August 20 in pool play, followed by semis and finals. All BLE teams are representing the United States and are staying at a five star resort, located on the pristine waters of the Carribbean. Other activities that players and their families will experience are tours of Christopher Columbus' grave site, where he landed, and one of the oldest cities established in the new world.
Slated for next year, BLE hopes to continue to provide this opportunity for international competition by taking Puget Sound area players to either Cuba, Italy, or the DR once again.