FOUNDATIONS
Think of the Foundations course as an orientation to our program. Once an athlete has completed the Foundations course, she becomes eligible for all of the upper level class offerings upon staff approval. All athletes in the PTP program, including those that enroll in Foundations are highly motivated and experienced catchers. Are you ready to join our program?
OBJECTIVES OF Foundations
The 3 primary objectives of the Foundations course are as follows:
Objective #1:
To become acquainted with the expectations of the program as well as the structure of each individual class;
Objective #2:
To learn and practice the High Level Throwing program including all warm-up drills and arm care protocols;
Objective #3:
To become familiar with the PTP standard of fundamental skills: receiving, blocking and throwing.
Eligibility for foundations
Can you say yes to all three?
Do you have at least one year of catching experience at the competitive travel ball level? The Foundations course is designed for experienced athletes who are enthusiastically committed to the position and ready to take their game to the next level. Athletes must own a personal set of catcher’s gear, including a catcher’s mitt.
Are you able to commit to attending weekly classes? This program is designed for athletes who are committed to their longterm development. Participation in this program must be a top priority for athletes.
Have you filled out the New Athlete Questionnaire? If you are interested in joining our program, you must fill out the questionnaire below. Once you do, we will be in touch!
New Athlete Questionnaire
Athletes and parents should fill out the questionnaire together. Once submitted, we will get in touch about next steps for joining our program!