Pitching and Catching Workshop

Don Cooper - Pitching Coach, Chicago White Sox

Tommy Thompson - Manager Baltimore Orioles (A)

Five Consecutive Saturdays

January 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2 and 9th -- 8:00 A.M - 9:50 A.M.

A wonderful opportunity to provide valuable instruction to catchers through this format. We will be abe to provide additional spaces

(our pitching workshop has reached full capacity since it began 26 years ago) for pitchers to receive instruction from some of the

best coaches in the major leagues while allowing catchers an outstanding program of instruction.

This workshop will take place for 5 consecutive Saturday mornings while Don Cooper and Tommy Thompson are in town for our 27th annual

Pitching Workshop. Players will enroll as a pair (pitcher and catcher), we will allow the following number of pairs in these age groups:

8 pairs - ages 10 - 12

8 pairs ages 13 - 14

8 pairs ages 15 - 17

Director: Bob Hirschfield

· New York Tech Baseball Coach. Since 1982, over 50 of his N.Y. Tech players went on to sign professional contracts.

· Teams have achieved over 500 wins in Division I competition. Four All-Americans selected.

· Coordinated Long Island Baseball Instructional programs over the last 32 years.

Tommy Thompson

Don Cooper

· Minor league manager for the Baltimore Orioles (A)

· Pitching Coach for the World Champion Chicago White Sox (2005)

· Selected as "Manager of the Year" (2007) for the Orioles.

· Pitched in Major League for the N.Y. Yankees, Minnesota Twins

· Former manager/coach/catching coordinator for the

and Toronto Blue Jays

Chicago White Sox for many years.

· Has been with this program over 26 years after being an All Star

· Veteran instructor in several NYBA winter programs.

Pitcher at New York Tech

Additional coaches include Ron McKay, Chris Rojas, B.J. La Mura, Bill Timmes, Bob O'Brien, Hector Aristy, Brian Higgins, Ken Henderson,

Brandon Kurz (see Pitching Workshop flyer for further info on staff) as well as several others to provide an excellent ratio of coach to player.

Outline of Program for Pitchers: This workshop is designed to help develop sound body mechanics in a pitcher's motion. Many injuries

are caused by improper body and arm movement. At this workshop each student's delivery and throwing motion will be analyzed on video tape

by members of our staff. Video analysis will be utilized to provide each player a clear understanding of his own skill development. Players will be

required to learn daily drills to enhance their progress and improve their delivery. Instruction will include individual attention to each player and

will result in a comprehensive evaluation to be distributed at the close of the final session. Overall pitching strategy (pitch selection and set up)

are discussed with each group. Parents and coaches are welcome to stay at every lesson.

Outline of Program for Catchers: This workshop will offer catchers a comprehensive and personal format of instruction that will include

the following areas; Receiving the pitch, framing pitches, blocking techniques with recovery, throwing mechanics, flexibility, signal systems and

leadership training. Tommy Thompson (Major League level) and our college level catching coaches will provide personal attention in each of these

areas. At this workshop each student's catching technique will be analyzed on video tape by members of our staff. Parents and coaches are

welcome to stay at every lesson.

Location:  New York Tech Sports Complex - Old Westbury Campus

13th Annual- New York Baseball Academy-Coaches Clinic

Equipment: Pitchers: Glove, sneakers, jacket and hat

Bob Hirschfield, Don Cooper of the Chicago White Sox & the staff & Players of NY Tech

Friday February 1st 7-10pm · Saturday, February 2nd 9am-12pm

Catchers: Full Gear

at NY Tech Call 516.922.7133 for details

Tuition:

Five Sessions - $395.00 per player

Directions:

Long Island Expressway to Exit 39 (Glen Cove Rd.) Turn left (north) to Northern Blvd. (Rt. 25A). Turn right onto Northern Blvd. and

continue to the third traffic light. New York Tech's entrance is on the right.

From Eastern Long Island - take LIE to Exit 41N (Route 107 North) to Northern Blvd. (Route 25A). Turn left and continue to fourth

traffic light. New York Tech's entrance is on the left.

If you require further information, please call: 516.922.7133