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

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

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

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

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

Please click on the link below and read the flyer for more information:

World Free Agent Tryout 2012

Thank you,

-Academy Staff

Functional Resume

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.

http://mlb.mlb.com/community/uya.jsp

-Academy Staff

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 Leaguers 2011

Compton Little League Application 2012