Dear Academy Members and Friends,

We would like to wish each of you a very happy and safe Memorial Day weekend. We also want to give a special thank you to all of those who are serving and have served our great country. We wish you all the very best!

We hope you all get a chance to relax and watch tons of baseball over the holiday!

-Staff

Dear Academy Members and Friends,

Craving some Barbeque today? We encourage that you check out Bledso’s Barbeque in the City of Compton. There is no doubt that you will love their supply! After you check them out, nominate them as the best BBQ spot in the community. The businesses, organizations and/or individuals in each category that receive the most nominations may win a trip to the 2013 Ford Neighborhood Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada including a king size room at The Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, plus a chance to walk the Blue Carpet with celebrity presenters! Voting for each category begins June 3rd. Visit the link below to cast your vote.

http://2013.neighborhoodawards.com/nominations/

Bludso’s Barbeque
811 South Long Beach Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 637-1342

-Staff

Dear Academy Members and Friends,

The Compton Tartars finished the season just two wins short of contending for the State Championship. We are extremely proud of their accomplishments and hard work!

We wish each of the sophomores the very best as they continue on to their various colleges of choice. We hope to see all of you returning players here at the Academy preparing for next season.

Best of luck to each of you. Keep your eyes on the ball!

-Staff

Dear Academy Members and Friends,

We would like to thank Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp and Miami Marlins left fielder Juan Pierre for visiting the Academy this past Saturday. Many youths had a great time listening to the Major Leaguers as they talked about baseball and the importance of education.

Check out a few pictures of their visit below!

-Staff

Your Mother is Always With You – Anonymous

When you need mom most, don’t forget she’s still a part of you.

Your mother is always with you…

She’s the whisper of the leaves
as you walk down the street.

She’s the smell of bleach in
your freshly laundered socks.

She’s the cool hand on your
brow when you’re not well.

Your mother lives inside
your laughter. She’s crystallized
in every tear drop…

She’s the place you came from,
your first home.. She’s the map you
follow with every step that you take.

She’s your first love and your first heart
break….and nothing on earth can separate you.

Not time, Not space…
Not even death….
will ever separate you
from your mother….

You carry her inside of you….

-On behalf of the Academy Staff, have a safe, happy celebration. 

-Staff

Dear Academy Members and Friends,

Check out a couple of photos below of former World Series MVP Dave Stewart as he speaks with dozens of high schoolers. Mr. Stewart visited the Academy this afternoon to motivate players to always work hard and do their best.

We would like to thank Mr. Stewart for visiting with us today. Keep swinging!

-Staff

Dear Academy Members and Friends,

We are happy to announce that the Compton College baseball team has advanced to the super regionals. The Tartars take on first seeded Fullerton College tomorow, Friday May 10, at Fullerton College. The first pitch is slated for 3 p.m.

Grab some grub and head over to Fullerton for a great day of baseball! Best of luck to both teams.

-Staff

Dear Academy Members and Friends,

We hope you all are having a beautiful morning!

Unfortunately our fields are still too wet for any activity. However, our cages and weight room are open and available for use. When was the last time you spent an hour working on the tee? Today is the perfect day to refine your swing. Come get your work in!

As always, let us know if you have any questions.

Best for now,

-Staff

Dear Academy Members,

We regret to inform you that the Academy is closed today due to recent rain. Our opening tomorrow is tentative based on field conditions.

We hope that you are able to get your work in somewhere that is safe and dry! Please let us know if you have any questions.

 All the best,

-Staff

Dear Coaches and Players,

The Urban Youth Academy is happy to announce that case by case financial assistance is available to individuals who cannot afford the $250 sign-up fee for our high school summer league. Those qualified individuals will be responsible for community service hours at the Academy. We are also happy to announce another extension to the registration deadline. Applications are now due by May 17th, two days prior to our scheduled pre-draft workout at the Academy.

Please let us know if you have any questions at all.

-Staff