ETS Athletic Performance and Baseball Development

07/18/2026

Work?! How cool is this?

07/14/2026

07/12/2026

Date is set! We will be at the Franklinton Youth Softball Fields! Use the Google Form to sign up and we’ll see y’all out there!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvyI3DZuqeszLvwlOAbdPkSToU1W5moH6E2weGA3iw6lzwtA/viewform

07/04/2026

Well… the softball community has spoken.

The interest has been overwhelming, and after meeting with some incredible coaches, we’ve made our decision.

Elite Baseball Development is officially coming to softball.

Same culture.
Same standards.
Same intentional player development.

We don’t just build better players.

We build competitors.

Train Elite. Be Elite.

07/01/2026

Just click the link to get them signed up!

06/20/2026

We are still on today at Franklinton High School!

9’s at 10:00
11’s at 11:30

Come see us!

06/17/2026

Tryout Dates:
Franklinton High School Baseball Complex
9U: June 20 9:00am
11U: June 20 1:00pm
10U: June 27 9:00am

EBD PLAYER EXPECTATIONS

Ages 9U-11U

At EBD, we understand that boys mature differently. We are not looking for perfect baseball players.

We are looking for competitors.

We are looking for athletes.

We are looking for future young men.

We expect emotion. We do not accept excuses.

It is okay to care deeply.

It is not okay to quit.

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9U EXPECTATIONS

Learn to Love the Process

Hitting

Expected:
✓ Balanced stance
✓ Consistent contact
✓ Swing with intent
✓ Hard ground balls and line drives

Not Expected:
✘ Home runs
✘ Perfect mechanics

Fielding

Expected:
✓ Ready position
✓ Catch routine ground balls
✓ Throw to the correct base
✓ Compete after mistakes

Errors are expected.

Quitting on the next play is not.

Throwing

Expected:
✓ Catch routine throws
✓ Basic mechanics
✓ Throw with confidence

Base Running

Expected:
✓ Run hard every time
✓ Understand force plays
✓ Be aggressive

Emotional Toughness

Expected:
✓ Care
✓ Feel disappointment
✓ Compete again

Not Expected:
✘ Excuses
✘ Blaming teammates
✘ Quitting

A player who tears up because he struck out and asks for more reps is showing passion.

A player who quits competing is showing immaturity.

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10U EXPECTATIONS

Fundamentals Become Habits

Hitting

Expected:
✓ Consistent barrel
✓ Two-strike competitiveness
✓ Situational awareness

Fielding

Expected:
✓ Forehand
✓ Backhand
✓ Footwork

Throwing

Expected:
✓ Throw on the run
✓ Improve arm strength
✓ Accuracy

Base Running

Expected:
✓ Read balls in the dirt
✓ Understand situations
✓ Play aggressively

Emotional Toughness

Expected:
✓ Move on from failure
✓ Accept coaching
✓ Recover quickly

Not Expected:
✘ Pity parties
✘ Sulking
✘ Blaming others

Care deeply.

Recover quickly.

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11U EXPECTATIONS

Begin Playing Big Baseball

Hitting

Expected:
✓ Compete every at-bat
✓ Situational awareness
✓ Two-strike approach
✓ Hard contact

Fielding

Expected:
✓ Slow rollers
✓ Backhands
✓ Double-play feeds
✓ Understand positioning

Throwing

Expected:
✓ Arm care habits
✓ Throw from different arm slots
✓ Increased throwing strength

Baseball IQ

Expected:
✓ Cutoffs
✓ Rundowns
✓ First-and-third situations
✓ One out versus two outs

Emotional Toughness

Expected:
✓ Care deeply
✓ Accept failure
✓ Return to work

Disappointment is normal.

Excuses are not.

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UNIVERSAL EBD EXPECTATIONS

These never change.

✓ Effort

✓ Respect

✓ Coachability

✓ Competitiveness

✓ Gratitude

✓ Independence

✓ Love of the game

✓ Emotional control

We expect boys to care.

We expect boys to hurt after failure.

We expect boys to get back up.

The game owes no one anything.

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WHAT COACHES SHOULD VALUE

✓ Athleticism

✓ Coachability

✓ Competitiveness

✓ Character

✓ Love of the game

✓ Emotional investment

✓ Family support

✓ Leadership potential

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WHAT COACHES SHOULD IGNORE

✘ Home runs

✘ Height

✘ Velocity

✘ Who hit puberty first

✘ Daddy’s money

✘ Previous teams

✘ Social media highlights

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THE EBD RULE

Never bet against the athletic, coachable kid who loves baseball.

He may get emotional.

He may fail.

He may struggle.

But if he keeps coming back for more, he’ll usually beat talent that lacks heart.

It’s okay to hurt.

It’s not okay to quit.

Train Elite. Be Elite.

06/16/2026

ELITE BASEBALL DEVELOPMENT

FALL 2026 DEVELOPMENT PLAN

“Train Elite. Be Elite.”

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OUR MISSION

At Elite Baseball Development, our goal is not simply to win games or tournaments.

Our mission is to develop fundamentally sound baseball players who are prepared to compete at the highest level possible while building character, discipline, accountability, and a genuine love for the game.

We believe:

* Development is more important than trophies.
* Practice is more important than games.
* Fundamentals create confidence.
* Confidence creates competitors.
* Competitors become champions.

The fall season is our classroom. Every practice has a purpose, every drill has a standard, and every player is expected to improve.

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FALL DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE

August – Foundation Phase

Focus:

* Throwing fundamentals
* Defensive fundamentals
* Hitting fundamentals
* Base running fundamentals
* Team standards and routines

September – Skill Acquisition Phase

Focus:

* Advanced throwing
* Defensive footwork
* Barrel control
* Situational baseball
* Baseball IQ development

October – Game Speed Phase

Focus:

* Competitive drills
* Pressure situations
* Position-specific development
* Team defense
* Situational hitting

November – Performance Phase

Focus:

* Ex*****on
* Leadership
* Communication
* Competitive performance
* Preparation for spring baseball

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WEEKLY DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE

Day 1

Team Development Practice

* Throwing progression
* Defensive fundamentals
* Hitting stations
* Base running
* Team defense

Day 2

Development Practice

* Position-specific work
* Situational baseball
* Competition drills
* Baseball IQ

Day 3

Competition Day

* Controlled scrimmages
* Development games
* Tournament play
* Evaluation opportunities

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PLAYER DEVELOPMENT GOALS

9U

* Build proper baseball habits
* Understand basic game situations
* Develop confidence through fundamentals

10U

* Improve athleticism
* Develop complete defensive skills
* Build consistency at the plate

11U

* Increase baseball IQ
* Improve decision making
* Understand advanced situations

12U

* Prepare for big-field baseball
* Develop leadership skills
* Master responsibilities and communication

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MONTHLY TESTING

Each player will be evaluated throughout the fall in the following areas:

Athleticism

* Sprint speed
* Agility
* Coordination
* Explosiveness

Baseball Skills

* Throwing
* Fielding
* Hitting
* Base running

Baseball IQ

* Situational awareness
* Defensive responsibilities
* Offensive understanding

Character Development

* Coachability
* Competitiveness
* Attitude
* Leadership

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PLAYER EXPECTATIONS

Every player is expected to:

* Arrive prepared to work
* Maintain a positive attitude
* Be coachable
* Demonstrate hustle
* Respect teammates, coaches, and opponents
* Take ownership of their development

Development does not happen by accident.

The players who improve the most are the players who consistently invest time outside of practice.

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EXPECTED OUTCOMES

By the conclusion of the Fall Development Program, players should:

9U

Become fundamentally sound baseball players.

10U

Develop into complete and confident players.

11U

Understand the game at a deeper level and compete with confidence.

12U

Be prepared physically, mentally, and fundamentally for the transition to higher levels of baseball.

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THE EBD STANDARD

We are not trying to build the best team this weekend.

We are building the best players possible for the future.

Train Elite. Be Elite.

06/15/2026

Sooooo…we’ve been asked a lot about this and we’ve decided it’s time. We will be hosting a 12U tryout for the big boys in our area who want get ready for school ball.