About the Bandits
The Bandits Baseball program is dedicated to developing talented, smart, confident, disciplined, team-oriented ballplayers through high-level training and competitive games.
WHAT WE OFFER
Run by Brookline Youth Baseball, the Bandits program offers several benefits for ballplayers:
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Emphasis on advanced skill development, team-building, and sportsmanship
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Competitive games against club teams
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The familiarity and cohesiveness of playing on an all-Brookline team
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The convenience of playing home games in Brookline
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Total cost that's about one-third of what out-of-town club teams charge
ROSTER SELECTION & TIMING
We're looking for serious players who are ready to:
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Make a commitment to the program
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Give their best mental and physical effort
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Work hard to achieve their goals
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Take responsibility for their decisions and actions
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Put the team ahead of themselves
We realize that some out-of-town club teams will offer spring/summer roster spots to players during the previous fall. If you're trying to decide between an out-of-town team and the Bandits for next year, we will let you know as early as necessary about your chances of earning a spot on the Bandits roster so you can make the decision that's best for you (please let us know if you're facing a deadline). In the end, we want kids to end up wherever they have the best chance to be challenged, successful, and happy playing baseball.
PROGRAM COST
The Bandits program is non-profit. The cost of the entire program — fall, winter, and spring/summer season combined — is expected to be roughly $1500–$1750. Full and partial fee waivers are available for those who have a financial hardship.
MORE INFORMATION
If you have any questions about the Bandits — structure of the program, timing of roster decisions, commitment expected of players, program costs, or anything else — please contact the program director, John Bucci.
14U BANDITS
For Brookline players in grades 7 and 8.
Head coach: Jack Sherlock
Late Summer • Initial tryout at the end of August. If selected, you're invited to participate in the fall program.
Fall • Several practices/scrimmages each week in September and October. In-depth training on the big diamond, and a flexible schedule that lets you choose the sessions that work for you. Also serves as an extended tryout for the spring team.
Winter • Weekly indoor practices on Sunday evenings from January through March. Players are expected to attend most practices.
Spring • Doubleheaders on weekends, from April through June, in the New Balance Select League. Practice once per week, as well as in-town weekday games in the BYB Senior League.
17U BANDITS
For Brookline players who will be age 17 or younger on 4/30 leading into the summer season.
Head coach: John Bucci
Late Summer • Initial tryout at the end of August.
Fall • Two practices each weekend in November.
Winter • Weekly indoor practices on Sunday evenings from December through March. Players are expected to attend most practices.
Spring • Off during high school baseball season.
Summer • Doubleheaders on weekends, in June and July, in the New Balance Select League. Practice once per week, as well as possible weekday games in the Tompkins League.
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