Baseball Program – Darling Range Sports College

Affiliated with Baseball WA and The Perth Heat

Our specialist Baseball Program addresses all the fundamentals of baseball and provides expert direction and coaching to maximise student’s skills and abilities in line with Baseball WA’s pathways. Students also undertake plyometric and weighted ball/bat training as part of the curriculum.

A strength of the program is the relationship and support with Baseball WA and The Perth Heat. All training sessions are conducted at Empire Ballpark which provides an elite training environment for our students.

What does the program entail?

Minimum of three 1 hour coaching sessions per week including fitness sessions
1 hour Sport Science (focus on diet, nutrition, sports medicine, psychology, recovery and rehabilitation, coaching and umpiring)
Baseball WA and Softball WA Interschool Competitions
Demonstration games prior to the Perth Heat fixtures
Games against touring teams from interstate and overseas
Intensive clinics with Australia’s leading coaches
Opportunity to complete coaching, umpiring and scoring accreditation
Interstate and overseas tours
Fitness Assessment twice a year and feedback in relation to National Standards

How does the program link to Baseball WA’s pathways?

Student athletes clear pathway to College Baseball programs in the USA Junior Colleges in Florida – Texas
Darling Range Program works and liaises directly with BWA –Perth Heat High Performance Programs
Direct links to all State League Clubs, State Association and National Programs, both junior and senior including Little League Programs
Continuous exposure to professional scouts

Who is the Coach?

Andrew Kyle
Program Coordinator & Coach

Coaching Roles
Perth Heat Manager, 2017-2018 season
2018 Assistant Coach Australian National Team
2016 U15 National Team Coach
U18 National Team assistant coach 2015 Qualifiers
MLBAAP staff member
U12 Cal Ripkin assistant coach 2013/14
Perth Heat coaching staff
Baseball Coordinator at South Fremantle SHS 2008-2017
State 18/16 Assistant coach, including 2 championships
State Schoolboys assistant coach- 2016 championship
Australian National Team development coach- 2009 qualifiers
2009 DSR scholarship- 5 weeks with Chicago Cubs spring training
State League Head Coach- South Perth and Current Wanneroo

Selection Process

Entry into our Specialist Sport Programs is through a selection process.
All applicants must complete a physical tryout (Stage 1).
If the applicant is successful for Stage 1, we will require copies of the last two (2) school reports to assess your child’s academic and behavioural achievements (Stage 2).
If your child is successful in both stages, they will be offered a position in their chosen program.
Written communication will be sent advising the outcome of your child’s application.

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