- Dates: Mar 1 & 8, 2025
- Location: Wallingford Boys & Girls Club
- Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM & 3:00 – 4:00 PM
- Cost: $20 / session
- Division(s): Baseball (Single-A)
- Led by: Friends of NCLL — Coach Mark Linden (Baseball Positive)
Program Overview
This is a fundamentals clinic for Single-A players to prepare for the 2025 season. Coach Mark Linden will take the players and coaches through drills and activities that train the fundamentals of throwing, catching, and fielding.
Experience the difference with Mark Linden of Baseball Positive. Drawing on 15 years of Little League coaching plus a professional playing career, he brings infectious energy, clear progressions, and relentlessly positive instruction. We strongly encourage you to attend.
Skills & Focus
- Foundational throwing, catching, and fielding mechanics
- Progressive, high-repetition small-area drills that reinforce proper footwork and glove work
- Simple, scalable activities coaches can re-use during the season
Eligibility
- Open to all existing and incoming Single-A baseball players
- Must be registered for the 2025 Regular Season as the medical, code of conduct, and concussion agreements from that registration will apply
Dates & Times
The clinic will be held on two Saturdays with each having two one-hour time slots from which to choose:
- @ 2:00 – 3:00 PM
- @ 3:00 – 4:00 PM
- @ 2:00 – 3:00 PM
- @ 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Location
What to Bring
Indoor gym space; please bring clean, dry athletic shoes (no cleats)
Cost & Scholarships
$20 / session
NCLL believes that no one should be denied the ability to play ball due to economic circumstances. Each year, we grant scholarships to families who may need assistance. If you are interested, please fill out the Scholarship Request form or contact our registrar.
Registration
- Space is limited to 15 kids per session,so parents are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible
- Kids can sign up for more than one session, HOWEVER, please allow others a chance to participate
- Please register using your Sports Connect account
- A Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express card is needed to submit payment
Important Notes
- Parents, assistant coaches, and coaches are urged to stay to watch and/or participate in the clinic
- All participants will receive an Instruction Guide with the content covered in the program
- It is encouraged that parents allow all kids who want to attend to have a chance to participate in at least one of the four available sessions listed above
Contact
For questions about the Single-A Baseball Training program, please contact president@ncllball.com.