Newtown Recreation Announces Two Baseball Academies for Local Youths

From Newtown Parks and Recreation:

Newtown Parks and Recreation has announced two baseball academies for resident youths.

The Youth Academy is geared toward players ages 6-11 and offers comprehensive baseball instruction for aspects of the game. Players will receive an intense workout and learn the fundamentals of hitting, fielding, throwing and base running. Players will also take part in instructional and live games each day. Players will develop a positive mental attitude, learning self-confidence, work ethic and discipline.

The Middle School Academy is designed specifically for the middle school baseball player to develop skills necessary to perform at the next level. Players will learn hitting, fielding and base running fundamentals from Newtown High School baseball coaches and area high school and college coaches. Players will receive position-specific work and instruction in addition to learning the importance of confidence in baseball.

The first session will be held June 20-24. The second session will be held July 11-15.