Baseball Victoria is excited to announce the launch of our new Performance Pathway (PP), which will offer more opportunities for player development and representation at state, national and international levels.
The existing Baseball Victoria Aces Academy will be rebranded as part of the BV Performance Pathway, which reflects our updated vision, mission, and direction to optimise player performance and increase the pool of international standard players in Victoria. The new and improved program will have a greater focus on performance outcomes, made possible through additional investment funding by Baseball Victoria.
Key changes to the program include:
- A three-tier pathway including U12/U14 (Futures), U16/U18 (Prospects) and Select (National Squad/College Commits)
- The inclusion of a women’s pathway training program
- Education and training for athletes’ well-being and resilience program
- Emphasis on increasing the talent pool of male and female players in Victoria
- Creating a learning environment where players can improve their decision-making processes while performing under pressure
Potential modifications to be considered in the future include:
- Introduction of apprentice coaches to the program
- Procuring international competition opportunities for domestic events
- Development of a coaches’ leadership program
- Additional technology support for player
“We are resetting for the future with the BV Performance Pathway,” BV CEO Chet Gray said. “Over the past 15 years, the Baseball Victoria Academy proved successful in producing ABL and Australian representatives, and we look forward to building on this success with an enhanced pathway designed to grow our base of talented male and female players while supporting athletes every step of the way."
The new BV player progression model will be used to identify players with the potential to someday play for Australia, the ABL, US College, or professional leagues.
“The Performance Pathway will create a learning environment where players can develop and pursue their athletic ambitions under the guidance of highly skilled and dedicated instructors,” BV High Performance Officer Damian Shanahan said. “We plan to hit the ground running with Futures tryouts in late January, as we can’t wait to get out on the field for a big year of baseball with a refreshed pathway for greater opportunities and support.”
Stay tuned for updates on Futures tryouts coming soon and learn more about the BV Performance Pathway HERE.