5 STAR HAWKS BASEBALL
High School / College Prep Program
After personally being involved in high school baseball the last 7 years as a coach, then as a father watching my son, and then returning to manage --- it has become apparent that the focus of travel ball high school Summer / Fall programs are often misguided.
I have thought about this problem for years and have talked to dozens of experts in the worlds of baseball, PT, training, arm care, etc., and also included parents and players in those discussions. This plan is a culmination of those experiences.
- Mark Strauch (Founder, San Diego Hawks)
Philosophy
High School / College Prep Program
After personally being involved in high school baseball the last 7 years as a coach, then as a father watching my son, and then returning to manage --- it has become apparent that the focus of travel ball high school Summer / Fall programs are often misguided.
I have thought about this problem for years and have talked to dozens of experts in the worlds of baseball, PT, training, arm care, etc., and also included parents and players in those discussions. This plan is a culmination of those experiences.
- Mark Strauch (Founder, San Diego Hawks)
Philosophy
- Focus on physical development of the baseball players. Most just finished a very intensive spring season and the best way to pass up other players that may be “better” is to outwork them in the weight room, with arm care, with speed / agility, etc.
- Focus on game play. Learning to play the game the right way has a huge impact on the playing time a high school coach will give your player.
- Focus on specialization. Get lessons, do advanced clinics, practice reps that are specific to your position(s).
5 Star West & Derric Waller
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Teams
5 Star Hawks (2027) for incoming Sophomores
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Coaching Staff
The high school program will use a collection of next level coaches and specialists to oversee team training, which will include but not be limited to:
The high school program will use a collection of next level coaches and specialists to oversee team training, which will include but not be limited to:
- Brett Balkan
- CJ Broussard
- John Kennedy
- Mark Strauch
- Tommy Simis
Facilities & Fields
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The Program
- The program will be run and operated by San Diego Hawks Baseball, in partnership with 5 Star West.
- Flexible roster size depending on the expected availability of the players throughout the season (e.g. vacations, football, other sports, etc.)
- Three (3) weekday training opportunities at The Nest Baseball Academy, including weight room access.
- Game opportunities almost every week, with the goal of averaging two or more games per week, including tournaments.
- Full tournament schedule (every 3 or 4 weeks) with frequent opportunities to compete both locally and regionally.
- Tournament player selection is an open process based on availability, opportunity and ability
Catalyst Performance | PT & Wellness
We partner with one of the best injury, recovery, strength and performance group in San Diego. They work with a lot of college and professional athletes, and have a deep understand of sports science, kinesiology and athletic performance. More Information |
Blast Baseball
A premium membership ($60 value) to track swing metrics is including in our high school program. If your player would like their own sensor, they are sold (at a discount) separately. Blast Baseball uses the industry’s most accurate motion capture sensor, integrated with automatic analysis, insights, player-coach communication and information / player management tools to help you train smarter and better. https://blastmotion.com/products/baseball |
Calendar
- Starting in June and runs through October as we hand off players to their high school programs.
- May (late), 2024 : Program Begins
- October (end), 2024 : Program Ends
- November, 2024 - May (late) : High School season
- January 2025 : Intent to Play for 5 Star West heading into year.
Battle of Omaha Tournament (16U)
We believe in families and players having an experiential tournament to put an exclamation point on their 5 Star Hawks experience heading into their Junior year of high school.
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Pricing
- $100 program registration fee for insurance, operations, etc.
- $225 per player, per month. Flexible per event pricing option available.
- Purchased separately (~$125) : 5 Star Mafia numbered dri-fits and hats.
- Tournaments are an additional cost, per player.
- If your player is a pitcher only, involved in other sports, other activities or another program, and you would like to learn about our Flex Plan, please reach out and we can give you more information.