RecRuitment nOticeDaMeathook’s Switch Hitting University

Dmitri D. Young, Dean of HittingENROLLMENT FOR FALL 2012

Switch Hitting 101: Part I: 10 classes, 75 minutes each Part II: 5 classes, 75 minutes each Advanced Switch Hitting: Part I: 10 classes, 45 minutes each Part II: 5 classes, 45 minutes each Masters Switch Hitting: Personalized programs designed for experiencedandqualifiedplayerswhomhave completedtheaboveprerequisiteclasses.

Recruitment will occur throughout California Big league’s season and

at future BaseBall showCasesmore info @ www.CaliforniaBigLeagueAcademy.com

The Dmitri D. Young FoundationFounded in 2012, the Dmitri D. Young Foundation’s mission

is to assist young student athletes in developing a strong work ethic and healthy lifestyle through inspiration, education and opportunity while imparting the importance of working hard and healthy living to be the best that they can be scholastically, on the field, and in their communities.

Dmitri D. Young Foundation provides grants and scholarships for programs, activities, and services that help youngsters reach their peak performance in life. We support programs that enrich and develop the athlete’s talents while teaching life skills and giving them the tools for a well-rounded future: Learning to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy choices is something all student athletes eventual deal with.

We proudly support Local Schools, Youth Programs, Boys and Girls Clubs and Individual Athletes. Our fund-raising is for Local Youth Programs, Baseball and Softball Scholarships as well as Personal Needs Athletic Scholarships for qualified student athletes who need encouragement and an opportunity.

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Thirteen-year MLB veteran Dmitri D. Young attended Rio Mesa High School in Oxnard, California. As a senior, he batted .425 with 11 home runs, 31 RBI, 37 runs, and 8 doubles, and earned USA Today High School All-American honors. June 1991, Young was a first-round draft pick by St. Louis Cardinal. With a MLB career batting average of .292, home runs at 171, runs batted in at 683. Career highlights include: 2x All-Star selection 2003 and 2007.

On April 4, 2005, Young hit three home runs on Opening Day in Detroit’s 11-2 win over visiting Kansas City Royals.

Voted 2007 National League Comeback Player of the Year.Young was a Switch Hitter for the St. Louis Cardinals, the Cin-

cinnati Reds, the Detroit Tigers, and the Washington Nationals throughout his MLB playing days.

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The California Big League Academy’s CAMPS use proper techniques. Our Elite MLB Instructors

teach BASEBALL drills and skills, fielding, hitting, base running, catching, confidence building, plus more!! Campers learn self-assurance on the field by focusing on drills that are guaranteed to improve the athletes’ fundamental baseball skills. Our programs also teach and encourage healthy habits in all aspects of your student athletes’ life!

Small groups and separate stations allow all student athletes to get focused and receive individual instruction from our staff. We incorporate physical conditioning and personal responsibility into all our programs. Top priorities at the California Big League Academy is to teach sportsmanship, teamwork and healthy habits.

California Big League Academy has the most complete student-athlete conditioning and training programs available. We cover everything your young athlete needs to be successful in today’s competitive athletic environment.

Sign your athlete up soon, as enrollment isLimited and campS fiLL quickLy!

805.603.5778

Dmitri D. Young, Director of Switch Hitting MLB Style Training

We Only Teach The Big league Way!ELITE MLB INSTRUCTORSUsing Proven Techniques forMaximum Results!

* A project of the Dmitri D. Young Foundation

Sportswest Training Woody Clifford’s passion for coach-ing and teaching athletes led to his founding Sportswest Performance in 2001 at the same time he was attending Pepperdine University.

Since 2002 Woody has worked with top athletes throughout the country. Woody’s passion for athletic development and the human body has allowed him to work with the top athletes in all major sports.

Sportswest Performance’s thorough assessment process and personalized program unlock the highest levels of an athletes’ potential, with their scientifi-cally based programs.

California Big League Academy is working with Sportswest Perfor-mance’s Lifestyle Programs, so all student athletes are taught skills to help them live out their dreams with balance and thoughtfulness in all as-pects of their lives.

Sportswest Kids, Sports Yoga, Team, Individual and Group Training:www.SportswestPerformance.com/

818-693-6898

California Big League Academy Rich Rodriguez, DirectorThirteen-year MLB veteran Rich Rodriguez has worked as a professional pitching instructor since 2003. With

thirteen years playing MLB Rodriguez’s knowledge and passion enable him to teach the best talent Southern California has to offer. Teaching proper MLB throwing and pitching biomechanics, and using the safest and healthiest methods possible, Rodriguez’s instruction is invaluable to the California Big League’s team.

Rodriguez’s specially designed programs for California Big League Academy’s camps are guaranteed to help future “Big Leaguers” compete at all age levels. Located throughout Camaril-lo; our Baseball and Softball Camps only hire professional staff and counselors. With more than 6 Elite MLB retired play-ers on staff (we guarantee at least three vet-eran MLB instructors at each camp) along with Special Guest instructors throughout our season.

Richard Rodriguez, Director of CBLA

2012 S C H e D u L eAll camps include Lunch, Camp T-shirt and other Fun Incentives throughout all three days.

Big League Camp 10 and up.Baseball fundamentals/ Performance evaluation.ABCs of biomechanics, conditioning, pitching, and confidence building. Station training to improve basic throwing, hitting, ground balls, base running, catching fly balls, and other fielding skills.June 26, 27, 28 • Bob Kildee Community Park 275

Performance Evaluation Day Late registration, after June 20 375July 31, August 1, 2 • Bob Kildee Community Park 275

Late registration, after July 26 375

The Big League Way 10 and up. Healthy Biomechanics of pitching, hitting, catching. Building on Big league Camp, skills are refined with additional focus on teamwork, respect, sportsmanship and healthy habits.July 17, 18, 19 • Bob Kildee Community Park 275 Late registration, after July v 375August 21, 22, 23 • Bob Kildee Community Park 275

Performance Evaluation Day Late registration, after August 10 375

Rookie Ball Summer Camp 7-10.Camp fun with Baseball Skills integrated; motivate to move. Agility Conditioning, drills, baseball skills taught in small groups with periods for individual instruction. Will focus on baseball as team sport, respect for one another and healthy habits. Fun activities encouraging your rookie to move, play and hydrate.June 26, 27, 28 • Bob Kildee Community Park 275

Late registration, after June 12 375July 10, 11, 12 • Mission Oaks Park 275

Late registration, after June 26 375July 31, August 1, 2 • Bob Kildee Community Park 275

Late registration, after July 17 375August 7, 8, 9 • Mission Oaks Park 275

Late registration, after July 31 375

Little Big Leaguer Camp 7-10. motivate to move The Big league Way. Advanced drills, emphasis on baseball skills taught in small groups with periods for individualized instruction. Fun activities specially designed to get your rookie to move and build playing endurance. July 17, 18, 19 • Bob Kildee Community Park 275

Late registration, after July 3 375July 24, 25, 26 • Mission Oaks Park 275

Late registration, after July 10 375August 14, 15, 16 • Mission Oaks Park 275

Late registration, after July 31 375August 21, 22, 23 • Bob Kildee Community Park 275

Late registration, after August 7 375

All Skills Camp 7-10 and 10 and up.motivate to move,Team Building. fun Activities specially designed to get your rookie to move and build playing endurance. Agility conditioning, drills, baseball skills taught and individual instruction. Camp focuses on baseball as team sport, respect for one another and healthy habits.August 28, 29, 30 • Pleasant Valley Fields 275

Late registration, after August 13 375

www.CaliforniaBigLeagueAcademy.com• Join the Foundation Circleand helpsupportourcause

• Applicationsand ScholarshipsInfo• SponsorshipOpportunitiesto help theDmitriD.YoungFoundation

• EliteMLBTraining and Appearancesavailable for your group or team

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Catcher’s CornerPlaying catcher means staying alert and quiet. The catcher’sjob is to set the tone by calling the defensive strategies for the

team. California Big League’s Catcher’s Corner brings MLB ex-perience to our camps and we only teach major league catching techniques and drills.

Mike Lieberthal, Guest Catching Instructor

Woody Clifford, Director of Kinesiology

Robert Fick, Catching Instructor

MLB veteran Robert Fick has nine years experience as catcher, first baseman, and outfielder work-ing in MLB. Named to the 2002 American League All-Star for the Detroit Tigers. Fick also played for the Atlanta Braves, Tampa Bay, Devil Rays, San Diego Padres, and the Washington Na-tionals. Currently Fick is working as a Sports Rep for Paragon.

Mike Lieberthal was an All-American catcher from Westlake High School, graduating in 1990 he established two single-season records that still stand. Lieberthal was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the first round of the 1990 draft.

Lieberthal won the 1999 Gold Glove Award, and was 2x All-Star during his MLB tenure. His 1999 season (.300, 31 home runs, 96 RBIs, Gold Glove Award) was arguably the best ever of any Phillies catcher, and he caught more games in his career than any other Phillies catcher (1,139). His career 149 home runs at catcher were the most in team history.

During his fourteen-year MLB career, he played for the Philadelphia Phillies, and the LA Dodgers.

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30 minute/60 minute sessions. Call Robert Fick @

805.341.5333

Rodriguez was drafted in high school by the Kansas City Royals in the 17th round of the 1981 Major League Baseball Draft, but did not sign, opting to accept a full baseball scholarship to the University of Tennessee. As a freshman at UT, Rodriguez earned a spot on the USA Team and was selected first team All-SEC his sophomore year. He was drafted once again by the New York Mets in the 9th round of the 1984 Major League Baseball Draft, and signed, beginning a Major League Baseball career that spanned from 1990 through 2003. A relief pitcher/left-handed specialist, Rodriguez was often brought in to face big hitters in key situations. Rodriguez’s talent and dedication to the sport enabled him to pitch in over 600 games with the San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Florida Marlins, New York Mets, Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers and San Diego Padres.

BEST TIMES FOR PRIvATE LESSOn: Sundays 9:00 aM — 4:30 PM Mondays 2:00 PM — 7:00 PM

Changes subject to availability.

Richard Rodriguez818-590-7708