Baseball Queensland Programs
Performance PathwayPerformance Pathway schedules, delivers and provides leadership to Athlete
and Coach Development within Baseball Queensland.
Designing a Long Term Athlete Development framework provides stability and continuity
whilst creating an optimal learning environment for athletes and coaches within our pathway.
VISION:
To be the benchmark Performance Baseball program in Australia developing National ready talent for International and professional competition
PHILOSOPHY:
Athlete – focused
The Individual Athlete is our focus. Aim to provide tailored development models, communication and learning styles to achieve an optimal holistic outcome.
Coach – led
Providing a structured skill acquisition plan provides stability and continuity whilst creating an optimal learning environment for all athletes and coaches within our Pathway Framework. A big part of this process involves our coaches developing techniques to effectively train and coach our athletes.
Process – oriented
Understanding of a Long Term Athlete Development framework forms the foundation so that coaches can begin and/ or continue to explore coaching methodologies that are age and gender appropriate.
Performance – driven
Striving towards athletes reaching their developmental milestones. Measuring and monitoring athlete progressions along with assessing delivery and programming planning to achieve optimal holistic outcomes.
Performance Pathway Framework
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PRIMARY COACHING COMPONENTS
(Refer to Guiding Principles to QLD Coaching)
• Create Optimal Learning Environment
• Promote Core Values
• Develop the Individual Athlete
• Oversee Athlete Management Systems
• Provide Education and Support for Post Paying
Performance Pathway Framework
T5
T4
T3
National and State Performance Squads
• LTAD Framework for Performance athletes
• Assistance with personal growth and maturation
• Support social aspects and individual development with the peers
• Develop skill and knowledge
• Appropriate periodization for Bench Mark Events (Nationals, International, College, ABL etc.)
• Athlete management using modernised technology
• Access to Driveline TRAQ, Motus Throw, Blast Motion and Rapsodo technology
Cost – TBA
Age Group
• 2nd year Under 16 to senior athletes
No. Athletes
• 20 – 25
Criteria
• Selection in Australian Representative Teams
• Nationally Identified / US College Very Good and above
Timeframe
3 – 4 on field sessions per week
National Performance Squad
• Preparation for International/ Baseball Australia Event
State Performance Squad
• May to December
T3
State Development and Emerging Squads
• Foundation stages of Performance
• Assistance with personal growth and maturation
• Support social aspects and individual development with the peers
• Early stages of preparation for Australian Championships
• Preparation for State Titles
• Extended period of observation for QLD representation
• Access to Rapsodo Technology
Cost – TBA
Age Group
• 2nd year Under 16 and Under 18 athletes
Timeframe
May – September
Development Squad
No. Athletes
• 35 – 40
Criteria
• Identified Athletes Solid Average and above
Sessions
• 1 x midweek, 1 x weekend
Emerging Squad
No. Athletes
•35 – 40
Criteria
Identified Athletes
Average and above
Sessions
• 1 x midweek (split venue), 1 x weekend
T3
QLD Representative Teams
• LTAD Framework for Performance athletes
• Assistance with personal growth and maturation
• Support social aspects and individual development with the peers
• Develop skill and knowledge in a team environment
• Appropriate periodization for Australian Championships
• Optimal Performance at Australian Championships
• Access to Motus Throw, Blast Motion, Rapsodo and BQ AMS Technologies
Cost – Tournament Levy
Age Groups
• U16
• U18
• Open & Youth Women
Criteria
• Selected athletes to compete at Australian Championships
Time frame
U16 and U18
• Preparation October to January
• Championships January
Open & Youth Women
• Preparation January to March
• Championships March/April (Easter Break)
T2
T1
Emerging Athlete Program
• Entry Level to BQ Performance Pathway framework for athletes and coaches
• Program design tailored for each age group
• Assistance with personal growth and maturation + onfield testing session.
• Support social aspects and individual development with the peers
• Develop individual skills and knowledge
• Develop game situational awareness
• Flexibility to meet family demands
• Regionally delivered
Cost – $253 (incl GST)
Age Groups/ Programs
• Little League
• Junior League
• Senior League
Time frame
1 on field session per week
Commences last week of July
• 8 weeks
Locations
Choose from 5 locations:
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- Sunshine Coast (Mudjimba Sporting Complex)- 4:30pm Wednesdays.
Commencing 26 July 2023 - Gold Coast (Depending on field availability) – 2pm Saturdays.
Commencing 29 July 2023 - Central Brisbane (All Stars Baseball Club) – 9am Saturdays
Commencing 29 July 2023 - North Brisbane (Narangba Demons Baseball Club) – 9am Saturdays
Commencing 29 July 2023 - South West Brisbane (Wests Bulldogs and Runcorn Indians Baseball Clubs) – 9am Saturdays
Commencing 29 July 2023
- Sunshine Coast (Mudjimba Sporting Complex)- 4:30pm Wednesdays.
T2
T1
Girls Athlete Development Program
• Entry Level to BQ Performance Pathway framework for athletes and coaches
• Program design tailored for young female players
• Assistance with personal growth and maturation
• Support social aspects and individual development with the peers
• Develop individual skill and knowledge
• Develop game situational awareness
• Opportunity to play multiple positions
• Enter into tournaments
Cost – Tournament Levies
Age Groups
• Little League
• Junior League
Time frame
• Preparation for various tournament/ competition