2024 Arizona Spring Training 18U and Tournament
Special News bulletin: The Big League Experience will be holding the an 16U & 18U Spring Training Event and Tournament in Mesa, Arizona area that will include a Camp with an elite instructional staff that will include training, exhibition Games vs. outside competition and a tournament throughout the week.
A great opportunity to prepare for the 2024 season by training with an elite staff in the “Valley of the Sun”.
WHERE: Mesa, Arizona
DATE: March 25 – 30 (Monday – Saturday)
INVITATION ONLY. All players must be identified and Invited
COST: $925.00cdn + GST and must be Paid in Full 4 weeks Prior to event date (by Feb. 21st) *A Non Refundable deposits Is mandatory upon Registration to secure spot in event.*
What’s Included for Players:
- Training camp that includes on and off field development sessions with an Elite Staff
- Team Hat and Dri Fit team shirt and Jersey
- Special guests to enhance event with cutting edge sessions
- Competitive games and a Tournament “Arizona Desert Classic”
- Seminar sessions on game strategy, Movement and strength and Mental training
HOTEL and AIRFARE To be booked and paid for by each individual player/family.
TEAM HOTEL:
- COUNTRY INN AND SUITES – 6650 E. Superstition Spring Blvd., Mesa, Arizona 85206 Hotel Login
2. COMFORT INN CHANDLER – 7400 W. Boston str., Chandler, Arizona 85226 Hotel Login
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: – Subject to change
*On a daily basis each team will have the opportunity to have team time (Practice), skill development time with team and professional coaches as well as play game(s)/intersquad.
Monday, March 25
- 12:30 to 3pm – Meet and Greet along with Intro to throwing routine and Specialty session
- 4:30 – 6:30pm – Intro to hitting with Coach Hillenbrand and positional work
Tuesday, March 26
- 9am – 12pm Baserunning and Specialty work
- 4:30 – 9:00pm Exhibition Game – Times TBA
Wednesday, March 27
- 4:30 t0 9pm Team practice to BP session
Thursday, March 28
- Arizona Spring Classic Tournament Starts – Game time TBA
Friday to Saturday – March 29 to 30
- Tournament Continuation
INSTRUCTIONAL & COACHING STAFF in the Past has Included:
Marty Lehn – BLE Owner and Operator and Former Canadian National Team coach and MLB Scout (Milwaukee Brewers and Philadelphia Phillies).
Shea Hillenbrand – Two time MLB All – Star and founder of “Against All Odds” foundation
Brandon Newell – former Univ. of Washington Standout, player in New York Mets Organization and 14 Year MLB Scout
Albie Lopez – 12 year MLB pitcher and World Series Champion with Arizona D-Backs
Dustin Molleken – Former Big League pitcher with the Detroit Tigers. Member of Canadian Pan American Gold Medal team
Bob Didier – 5 time World Series champion with Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees and former MLB catcher
Jordan Blundell – Former pro player and head Coach of Edmonton Prospects Academy
Nick Salahub – Lions University Arkansas and former head coach at Vancouver Island University
Ray Brown – Former Pro pitcher in the Angels organization.
Guest Coaches:
Dave Robb – Coach at Mesa College and former Professional player and Coach
Eddie Marin – Scout for Generales De Durango (Mexican League), Hitting Coach Team BLE
*To pay by e-transfer (email to mail@bigleagueexperience.com )