Legends of Baseball Youth Clinic
Today the Legends of Baseball Youth clinic took place at the Academy. The goal with the clinics is to teach young ballplayers (ages 6 to 16) the fundamentals of the game in a multi-station format, and stress the importance of education at our life skills station so we can help kids recognize they have the ability to make positive decisions.
We had as guests Former Major Leaguers: Kelly Jay Paris, Darrell Thomas, Al Downing, Dave Frost
Phil Ouellett, Greg Harris and Jay Johnstone
We would also like to thank Michael Obyc, from the Player’s Alumni Association for Coordinating the event (he is the one wearing the red shirt)
Watch our young ball players in action while learning from these Major Leaguers
http://www.flickr.com//photos/71834922@N08/show/
-Zee Aguilar, Academy Staff
Compton Little League 2012-Update
We wanted to give everyone an update about the Compton Little League Program
Everything is going well as you can see from the pictures and both kids and coaches are having fun. Thanks to parents for making this another successful year.
Zee Aguilar-Academy Staff
Academy Closed on Mothers’ Day
In Observance of Mothers’ Day, the Academy will be closed on Sunday May 13th, 2012.
Have a great day
I Love You Mom!
Mom’s smiles can brighten any moment,
Mom’s hugs put joy in all our days,
Mom’s love will stay with us forever
and touch our lives in precious ways…
The values you’ve taught,
the care you’ve given,
and the wonderful love you’ve shown,
have enriched my life
in more ways than I can count.
I Love you Mom!
- Author Unknown
Free Baseball Youth Clinic–Presented by MLB Players Alumni Association
You are invited to participate in the FREE Legends for Youth Kids Clinic presented by Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association!
WHAT: FREE Baseball Clinic
WHEN: Saturday April 28, 2012 from 10:00am – 1:00pm
WHERE: MLB Compton Urban Youth Academy
901 East Artesia Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221
WHO: Former Major League Baseball players will teach YOU the fundamentals of the Game.
HOW: http://mlbpaa.mlb.com/mlbpaa/events/legends_form.jsp (click this link to register) Registrants must be at least 13 years of age. Guardians must complete the registration process for children under 13.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Online registration will be limited to the first 200 respondents. Age range for participants is 6-16 (Boys & Girls). Confirmation will occur via e-mail within 48 hours after registration information is received. Sign up here!
ABOUT LFY: Legends for Youth is a charitable program running over 40 events a year nationwide, with the mission of promoting the game of baseball to America’s youth using positive sports images and personalities.
SUPPORTING LINKS:
www.baseballalumni.com
Click here if you’d like to make a contribution to the LFY Program or the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA). Thanks for your support!
For more information, contact the Academy Office at
(310) 763-3479
Opening Day, Compton Little League 2012
Today was the opening day for Compton Little League
I would like to thank the parents and coaches for making this event successful. I would also like to thank the Representatives from Compton Little League and the MLB Urban Youth Academy. Let’s all have a successful season!!
-Zee Aguilar, Academy Staff Member
World Free Agent Tryout, Fort Myers, FL
There will be a free agent tryout in Florida on March 28th @ 2pm
Please click on the link below and read the flyer for more information:
Thank you,
-Academy Staff
Young Scholars at the Academy
Karen Chatman (music executive) & rapper J.Flexx stopped at the Academy to do a presentation for the kids in the area. Kids from Bunch, Jefferson, Willowbrook and Anderson Schools were in attendance. The students enjoyed the presentation which included positive messages through music, baseball and those who paved the way for equality.
Baseball Players from the Compton College Baseball Team made themselves available to help with the presentation.
The kids were not only treated to music and great positive messages, but they also enjoyed a snack of Pizza and an Academy t-shirt as a souvenir of their visit.
Who are Karen Chatman and J. Flexx?
Rapper J. Flexx
Ohio Native, J. Flexx has successfully parlayed his passion for rap and hip-hop inot a supporting role in Karen Chatman’s Music Edutainment Program. J. Flexx made a big impact on the music world by writing songs for popular artist Dr. Dre, Warren G and Shaquille O’Neal. J. Flexx Success continued when he wrote Dre’s part in “California Love”, duet with Tupac Shakur and sold more thank 3.5 million records. J. Flexx has taken years of experience and now shares his knowledge in songwriting into reaching youth around the world.
Karen Chatman
Karen Chatman is an entertainment producer and writer who brings high standards of creativity and excellence to all her endeavors. Karen managed the careers of writers adn producers signed to Universal, Sony and Warner. As a music manager and producer, she worked on songs that collectively sold over 60 million units.
As she brokered star-making deals, she was troubled by what she saw when she peeled back the skin of the record labls. Repulsed by the glorified violence that resulted in the murders of leading rappers, Karen heeded a call to a higher purpose in her life and made it her one-woman mission to change the conditions and circumstances through music and education. Karen’s music workshop reaches youth with a diversity of messages and touch their hearts and change behavior in very positive ways. Karen’s movement has been featured on Good Morning America in response to the negative surroundings facing young people, particulatrly in the world of hip hop.
2012 Urban Invitational Results
For everyone asking about the 2012 Urban Invitational, click on the link below for updates, game results and pictures.
http://mlb.mlb.com/community/uya.jsp
-Academy Staff
The Dodgers Caravan Stops at the Academy
The Los Angeles Dodgers Caravan stopped at the Academy this morning to make a special visit with the Baseball and Softball Players from Compton Community College (El Camino College Compton Center).
Kenny Landreaux, Bobby Castillo, Sweet Lou Johnson, James Loney were some of the Major Leaguers visiting.
After, everyone had a great time getting autographs and talking to the players.
Our Compton College Baseball Team:
Our Beautiful Compton College Softball Team:
Compton Little League Applications are now available for 2012
Compton Little Leaguers 2011
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