2010 BFA Academy
The 2010 Academy was a Huge Success! And ESPN was there to film parts for the Chelsea Baker E:60 story!
DID YOU KNOW...
- BFA's Sparks were the first 12u girls team to compete at a national “boys” tournament.
- The historic Sparks are the subject of the documentary, Girls of Summer, by Max Tash.
- Since 2002, 3 former Spark players have gone on to play for Team USA at the early age of 16.
- Two Sparks players have their jersey hanging up at the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- Katie Brownell (2006. 2007) is the first player to throw perfect Little League game and Chelsea Baker (2010) is the first player to throw 2 perfect Little League games.
TESTIMONIAL
"Rachel's Gramma has always been a huge baseball fan. She played baseball with the boys in her small town during the depression and fit in quite well. She was so proud of Rachel and how she too, played ball with the boys.
Mom understood how special it was to be apart of the Cooperstown and Japan tournaments. Rachel shared with her Gramma all the pictures and tales of her adventures with her new friends.
I want to thank you again for giving us these memories Justine. Mom past away in October. She was very proud of all her 21 grand children but she had a twinkle in her eye when she shared with friends and relatives the articles and pictures about her granddaughter's baseball teams.
We have you to thank for that Justine."
- Scott, Father of Rachel (Age 13)
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"You are such an inspiration to my daughter. She is a girl-y girl who loves to hit! Keep up the good work BFA!"
- Paula, Mother of Carolyn (Age 8)
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" I just wanted to thank you for this opportunity it was life changing and probably one of the most memorable moments of my life, I appreciate it so very much!
- Mariah, BFA Coach
Girls Baseball Academy
Only Girls Baseball Academy in the Country
Days are filled with game play, insytuctional sessions, and inspring activities. Our coaching staff is made up primarily of women who have played baseball and know what it takes to continue playing baseball with the boys. In our inaugural year, ESPN fimed at the Academy. Partcipants have come from all over the world, including: Japan, Canada, and Indonesia.
About The Academy
The academy will be held from July 15-20, 2012 and is for girls and boys of all skill levels, from ages 11 to 17. Boys and girls are welcome to attend. The days are filled with game play, instructional sessions, and inspiring activities. The coaching staff is filled with women who have played baseball and know what it takes to continue playing baseball with the boys. So whether it is to play for your national baseball team or your middle school team, the academy will help you on your dream path to baseball glory.
The Program
Combining fun with hard work and expert instruction is the academy way. Days are filled with tournament play, instructional sessions, and inspiring activities.
Game Play: Each afternoon, the players will be divided into teams and will play a baseball game. Parents are welcome to watch their child play.
Instruction: Players will attend seven instructional session. These classes will include groups lessons in: pitching, fielding, base running, catching, and more. Players will round out their baseball skills, by participating in an introductory umpire clinic. Players will be able to choose many of their classes based on the daily schedule offered. Classes are divided by skill level and age.
Evening Sessions: Evening sessions are designed to inspire our players. Academy coaches will share their baseball challenges and triumphs with our players. Players will have a chance to ask and share with our instructors. In additional to the inspiring stories, the girls will participate in fun activities such as: Crazy Olympics, a bonfire, and an outing to a minor league game.
Parent Session: Parents will learn what baseball options are available to their daughters and how best to support their daughter's dreams. This is an optional program.
The Facility
The Baseball For All Girl's Academy is located at the Dan Duquette Sports Academy in Hinsdale, Massachusetts. BFA is renting Duquette's beautiful facilities in order to create the unique experience of an all girls’ baseball camp. Duquette is a former General Manger for the Boston Red Sox.
The facility has 22 well-manicured acres of fields and athletic facilities, surrounded by 100 wooded acres. The facility is a state-of-the-art sports training facility modeled on those built for Major League teams. BFA Academy players will stay in wood cabins and eat at the on-site cafeteria. Basketball courts are available for use during free time. Supervised lakefront activities are also available (bring your bathing suit!).
The Coaching Staff
Role models are essential when following a dream. Leading by example, all of our women are currently playing or coaching baseball. We also have experienced female umpires umpiring our tournament games and leading our umpire instructional programs. Our male coaches all have experience coaching girls; many of them having their own daughters playing baseball. Our coaches are dedicated to the growth of girls baseball around the world and have the experience to facilitate this growth. All of our coaches, umpires, and directors are driven by passion and a love for baseball and they all want our academy participants have the time of their lives.
The Cost
The academy is for players of all skill levels, from ages 11-17. Players will be divided into instructinal groups by age and skill level.
Academy Tuition
Cost: $630
overnight.
Tuition covers lodging, meals, 24-hour supervision, instruction, ticket to a minor league game, camp shirt, and more.
Registration
All academy registrations are submitted through the Dan Duquette Sports Academy website. Once you register, you will receive a welcome packet via email with details of academy life, including what bring, where parents can stay, and other useful information to make this week an incredible one. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Justine directly at 413-301-2748 or by email.
To learn more about the Girls Academy or to register visit Dan Duquette Sports Academy's website.
