Prospect Training Academy Program
the #ptaway
2023/2024
program guide

Welcome to Pta

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Welcome to the Prospect Training Academy Program Guide for the 2023/2024 season.
We are very excited to build on the momentum we built this past season and have heading into our 9th season. Here are some of our program’s accomplishments to date:

• In 2022-2023, we have had 14 college commits including Dayton, Quincy, Iowa, UW-Parkside, UW-Oshkosh and UW-Milwaukee
• 100+ College Commits since 2016 including UNC, Ohio State, UWM, ASU, TCU, Oklahoma State and Northern Kentucky
• 250+ Championship Games since 2016

We expect to have great success at all levels in 2023 and are excited about our continued growth:

• We have built a very strong team of coaches that includes 2 former MLB Players, 2 former D1 College Coaches, 3 current High School Coaches, multiple coaches with experience playing at the D1 and D2 level and several current Milkmen players.

We are excited to have truly defined the PTA Way and look forward to a great 2023/2024 season!
Thank you for the opportunity to share information about our program with you and your athlete.
Please reach out to us with any questions, we look forward to earning your trust and helping your athlete achieve their goals.
Joey Alivo
Prospect Training Academy

Accomplishments

14 Dayton, Quincy, Iowa, UW-Parkside, UW-Oshkosh & UW-Milwaukee college commmits in 2022/2023
19 championships won in 2022
33 championships played in 2022
100+ college commmits since 2016
UNC, Ohio State, UWM, ASU, TCU, Oklahoma State & Northern Kentucky
250+ championship games since 2016

YOUTH TEAM PRICING

8U-9U Baseball

10U-12U Baseball

MS & HS TEAM PRICING

13U-14U Baseball

Nov 1 – Apr 1
TOURNAMENTS| 8-10 Included| 8-10 Included| 8-10 Included
COACH| Paid Coach| Trained Parent Coach| Trained Parent Coach
UNIFORMS| Included| Included| Included
COST| $3,400| $3,200| $3,200

15U-18U Baseball

Nov 1 – Mar 15
TOURNAMENTS| 6-8 Included| 6-8 Included| 6-8 Included
COACH| Paid Coach| Paid Coach| Trained Parent Coach
UNIFORMS| Included| Included| Included
COST| $3,995| $3,995| $3,795

*Coach specific training teams are full teams coming in together. Please reach out to Adam Dewane at adamd@prospectacademy.com if interested in this opportunity.

League Play

Our 8U-14U teams will play in a weekday league that will average between 12-15 league games. Teams will be placed with the appropriate level of competition.
15U+ will not participate in a league. They will focus on practicing during the week and preparing for tournament play.

Tournament Play

8U-12U teams will play between 5-10 tournaments depending on their age level and team level (see pricing grid above). We intend to have a destination tournament at each level that is included. For example, a tournament in Mauston for the younger ages.
We believe that Cooperstown is an awesome experience for our kids. We plan to send our 12U teams there annually. That said, there is a fundraising commitment in addition to the fees outlined in the attached pricing grid.
The 13U-18U teams will play between 5-10 tournaments depending on their age level and team level (Cardinal or White). For our older teams, we will put our teams in the appropriate exposure tournaments and work to ensure we are showcasing the talents of our high school players.

Winter Training

Winter training will feature position/skill specific training and team practices from November 1st to April 1st for 8U-14U and from November 1st to March 15th for 15U-17U.

1 weekday skill training session per week
13U -14U| 1 team practice per week on the weekend (Friday-Sunday)
1 weekday skill training session per week
15U -18U| 1 team practice per week on the weekend (Friday-Sunday)
1 weekday skill training session per week

Strength & Conditioning is a core part of our program and all 13U-17U players will have training sessions included, in addition to practices as follows:

13U -14U| Nov 1 through Dec 31 each player gets 1 session every week, in addition to the weekly team lift.
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15U -17U| Nov 1 through Dec 31 each player gets 2 sessions every week, in addition to the weekly team lift.

*Sessions must be used weekly and do not roll over.

Catchers / Pitchers
We will have catcher and pitcher specific practices, in addition to the practices listed above.

Coaches

We will have experienced paid coaches handling winter training for all teams.
The teams coaches will be encouraged to participate at practice as they are able to do so.
Cardinal teams will have paid coaches. Our White teams will have parent coaches that have been selected by PTA and trained by PTA. Our paid coaches will provide assistance and oversight when available, and when requested across all teams.

Uniforms

All teams will be provided the following uniform package:

• 1 Hat
• 3 Jerseys
• 2 Pairs of Pants
• 1 Belt
• 2 Pairs of Socks

Not included, but required to purchase through our Burghardt’s partnership:

• PTA Batting Helmet
• S2N BP Top
• S2N Bat Bag
• New Balance Shoes

Fall Programming

We will provide skill training for all of our athletes from early September to mid October included with the packages listed above.
There will be opportunities for our players to participate in fall ball leagues and tournaments for an additional cost.
For our youth program, there will be an opportunity for players to participate in a Sunday fall ball league at an additional cost.
For our high school program, there will be an opportunity for our players to participate in a fall ball league and/or 4-6 tournaments, including sending a team to top exposure tournaments this fall at an additional cost.

Other Programming

We offer a number of other opportunities for our players including the following:

• Summer and Fall Showcases
• Position Specific Camps
• Private Lessons
• Strength and Conditioning Programming

Cage access

All players have access to reserve a cage for a discounted cost when there is availability at our 13th Street location. Reservations will be done on a first come/first serve basis.

Facilities & Equipment

The rock sports complex

The Rock is the exclusive home to Prospect Training Academy and one of the most significant differentiators amongst our competition. The Rock’s elite baseball facilities include 4 fullsize fields and 2 youth-sized fields and all major league replica fields, which are surfaced with synthetic turf infield and 3-D Ultra Sod and root mix, which is the same product used by the majority of MLB stadiums across the nation.This high-tech playing surface has been designed to accurately mimic the bounce of the ball off of real dirt and grass, and will allow fields to be playable immediately after rain. The complex has 4 outdoor batting cages and each field is equipped with 2 bullpens. Other state-of-the-art features include fully digital scoreboards and field lighting by sports lighting industry leader Qualite.

Indoor Facilities

The MOSH Performance Center is our new, state of the art indoor training facility. We have 1 full size infield, 12 cages, 78,000 ft² of space available for training, and access to Watts & Diesel on site.
We’re also retaining our current training facility at 6758 S 13th Street in Oak Creek, WI. This 15,000 ft² training facility includes 6 batting cages and a youth infield.
Recplex
The RecPlex is the largest municipal recreation facility in America, located on the shores of Lake Andrea in Prairie Springs Park, Pleasant Prairie. We have access to their 6 baseball fields and indoor 60,000 ft² Field House for families to train.

Expectations

Players expectations

• Players are expected to put in the work.
• Players must be in PTA uniform for training and games.
• Show up on time and ready to practice or play.
• Players are required to hustle on and off the field.
• Fighting between teammates or opponents will not be tolerated.
• No eating during the game or in the dugout.
• Be respectful to EVERYONE – including coaches, umpires, parents, teammates, and visiting team.
• For high school players, update availability via Team Snap.

Parents Expectations

• For youth players, update your child’s availability via Team Snap.
• No coaching through the fence or on the sidelines.
• Support the PTA Way.
• Do not approach the coach before a game, during a game, or directly after the game. We suggest a 24-hour “cool off” period.
• Be respectful to EVERYONE – including coaches, umpires, parents, players, and visiting team.
• Respect the park rules in regards to: no alcohol, no carry-ins, no arguing with umpires, and gate fees.

Thank you again for the opportunity to share our program guide and we look forward to the 2023-2024 season!

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