Youth Baseball and Softball

Royals RBI
RBI

The Urban Youth Academy hosts the Royals RBI divisions of T-ball, Machine, and Player pitch in order to:

  • Increase participation and interest in baseball and softball among underserved youth
  • Promote greater inclusion of youth with diverse backgrounds into the mainstream of the game
  • Increase number of talented athletes prepared to play in college and professionally
  • Encourage academic achievement
  • Teach the value of teamwork

Leagues also motivate participants to stay in school and pursue post-secondary education and school attendance/performance is a requirement for joining and remaining on many RBI teams. RBI has been embraced in so many communities because it teaches kids that being a success in life takes more than succeeding on the ballfield -- it also means succeeding in the classroom and in the community.

Softball: Pitching Development for Beginners Session (Available on rolling basis)

This course will seek to develop the basic fundamentals of pitching.

For Beginners/Novice players only if you have never pitched or have little experience this course is for you. (Players who play at the rec level, or you are on teams registered as C)

If you have questions or inquiries regarding this course, please contact the Sponsor Eddie Rodriguez ([email protected]).

Softball: Beginner Catcher Development Session (Available on rolling basis)

This course will seek to develop the basic fundamentals of Catching.

For Beginners/Novice players only if you have never caught or have little experience this course is for you. (Players who play at the rec level, or you are on teams registered as C)

If you have questions or inquiries regarding this course, please contact the Sponsor Eddie Rodriguez ([email protected]).

Softball: Advanced Catching Development Session (Available on rolling basis)

Advanced Catching is for current catchers who are playing at the A or B level.

If you have questions or inquiries regarding this course, please contact the Sponsor Eddie Rodriguez ([email protected]).

Softball: Advanced Pitching Development Session (Available on rolling basis)

Advanced Pitching is for current pitchers who are playing at the A or B level.

If you have questions or inquiries regarding this course, please contact the Sponsor Eddie Rodriguez ([email protected]).

Softball: Advanced Footwork & Glovework Session (Available on rolling basis)

This course will focus on advanced movements when fielding and receiving a ball, while still maintaining and fine tuning the basic fundamentals.

Turf shoes or tennis shoes and gloves are required. Participants should plan on bringing pants and long sleeves with them for the days we slide and dive.

If you have questions pertaining to this course, please reach out to the course's Sponsor, Eddie Rodriguez ([email protected]).

Softball: Beginner Footwork & Glovework Session (Available on rolling basis)

This course will focus on proper fundamentals and breaking down fielding mechanics.

Turf shoes or tennis shoes are required, gloves are available for use. Participants should plan on bringing pants and long sleeves with them for the days we slide and dive.

If you have questions pertaining to this course, please reach out to the course's Sponsor, Eddie Rodriguez ([email protected]).

Softball: Advanced Hitting Series Session (Available on rolling basis)

This course will focus on advanced hitting approached, and movements, while still maintaining and fine tuning the basic fundamentals.

Turf shoes or tennis shoes and gloves are required.

If you have questions pertaining to this course, please reach out to the course's Sponsor, Eddie Rodriguez ([email protected]).

Softball: Hitting Concepts for Beginners Session (Available on rolling basis)

This course will focus on fundamentals and breaking down hitting mechanics.

Turf shoes or tennis shoes are required.

If you have questions pertaining to this course, please reach out to the course's Sponsor, Eddie Rodriguez ([email protected]).

Baseball 101 Session (Available on rolling basis)

Baseball 101 is an introductory skill development course for the novice/beginning player ages 5 to 8. Athletes will be instructed in the basic fundamentals of hitting, fielding, throwing, and baserunning.

Baseball: Royals Friday Night Legends Ages 13-18 Session (Available on rolling basis)

The Royals Friday Night Legends program was designed to help identify and develop athletes ages 13-18 from underserved communities, as well as the Greater Kansas City area who might not be able to play fall ball or who would like extra work.

Games will be every Friday starting September 9th and run through October 14th from 6:00-8:00 pm. No pitching is required (Machine Pitch), each inning players will be put into a different situation with a different count in efforts to teach the fundamentals of the game. All talent levels are welcome from the classes of 23,24,25,26,27.

Please contact Eddie Rodriguez by email at [email protected] with any questions or comments.

Youth Elite Training Presented by Nike Ages 13-18 Session (Available on rolling basis)

Youth Elite Training Presented by Nike is designed to help players of intermediate to advanced level improve their overall skills for the game of baseball. Players will receive instruction in hitting, fielding, baserunning and overall athleticism. Players should wear attire that is similar to the game experience. The best benefits are gained with players that attend all of the sessions for this six week class.

Please contact Eddie Rodriguez by email at [email protected] with any questions or comments.

Youth Elite Training Presented by Nike Ages 9-12 Session (Available on rolling basis)

Youth Elite Training Presented by Nike is designed to help players of intermediate to advanced level improve their overall skills for the game of baseball. Players will receive instruction in hitting, fielding, baserunning and overall athleticism. Players should wear attire that is similar to the game experience. The best benefits are gained with players that attend all of the sessions for this six week class.

Please contact Eddie Rodriguez by email at [email protected] with any questions or comments.

Gloveworks (9-12) Session (Available on rolling basis)

Gloveworks is designed for the intermediate to advanced player desiring to get additional small group work. Players will focus their skills for infield play, outfield play, catching, or pitching. Players should plan on attending all sessions to gain the most benefit. All players in this program should have their own equipment.

Gloveworks (13-18) Session (Available on rolling basis)

Gloveworks is designed for the intermediate to advanced player desiring to get additional small group work. Players will focus their skills for infield play, outfield play, catching, or pitching. Players should plan on attending all sessions to gain the most benefit. All players in this program should have their own equipment.

Fundamentals of Youth Baseball Development

This course being led by Dylan Wilson- Manager of Sports Medicine, Sport Development will teach the fundamentals of youth baseball development. Coaches, parents, and players will learn how to define success for a youth baseball player, the unique needs of a youth athlete, and how to prepare them for success. The ultimate goal of this course is to provide the audience with the tools and knowledge to help our youth athletes become life-long learners and stewards of the game of baseball, develop and grow as a baseball player, and stay healthy. **THIS COURSE WILL BE HELD VIA ZOOM** Topics to be discussed will be as follows:

  • Don't Retire Kid - The Importance of Fun

  • Neurodevelopment - How motor and cognitive development plays a role in coaching and teaching youth

  • Sport specialization vs sport sampling

  • Warm Up for The Youth Player

  • Strength and Conditioning for The Youth Athlete

  • Pitching Mechanics

  • Hitting Mechanics

  • Workload management

  • Off the field topics-sleep, nutrition, social media

  • Practice Design and implementation

If you have any questions regarding this course, please contact Eddie Rodriguez at [email protected].

Open Gym – Include Under Youth Baseball and Softball Section

From 3:00-5:00 Monday through Friday, anybody is welcome to come to the Urban Youth Academy to utilize the indoor field, cages, and/or weight room. To register for open gym sessions, click the link below.