MISSION

          The mission of The Yard is to identify talented athletes with the potential to compete at a higher level. All a player needs in order to succeed at The Yard is a desire to become the best person, student, and player they can possibly be. Parents are encouraged to take a positive, active role in the development of their player. The Yard will help the parents of these players by guiding them through the pathways that their player needs to take in order to fulfill their desired goals. The Yard will inform and educate the players and parents alike as to which programs will best suite their needs. During The Yard’s recruiting process, players and parents will be informed about the advantages of being associated with The Yard and its staff. Players will be invited to participate in various developmental programs as well as being invited to play on competitive teams.

            The Yard will provide nothing less than positive role models who possess the highest level of expertise in all aspects of the game of baseball. Players will be given equal opportunity, at the appropriate time, on both an individual and team basis. Players will be given several opportunities to showcase their talents by participating in showcase programs and camps. The Yard will educate parents on opportunities for their athlete and provide the necessary advice to guide them toward these endeavors. Players who have the desire and adhere to The Yard’s philosophy will be rewarded through promotion. Promotion may be at the high school level, collegiate advancement, or professional status. The Yard will do all that is within it’s power to ensure that players that put forth the effort and have the desire to succeed will have the best chance possible of furthering their baseball career and obtaining their desired goals.