Ninth Annual New York City Baseball Clinics
NEW FORMAT
Youngsters have fun, learn lessons, meet inspiring people
• New York Clinic Save the Date »
The clinics kicked off in the Bronx at St. Mary's Park on Saturday, April 26, and concluded on June 7 in Staten Island and Manhattan. On top of the variety of skills and drills throughout the clinic, participants were treated to a visit by a special guest in each borough. In the Bronx and Brooklyn, John Sitaras, world famous fitness professional and creator of the Sitaras
Derek's former teammate, pitcher and World Series winner Allen Watson spoke to the participants in Queens and Manhattan. His story had a profound impact on the participants, as a local kid from Queens who worked hard and made it to the big leagues.
The participants in Staten Island got a truly amazing surprise this year. Newly elected Hall of Famer Goose Gossage was on hand to share his experiences as a baseball player and the important life lessons that he learned along the way. He stayed for more At the conclusion of each clinic day, the children enjoyed a free, healthy lunch supplied by the Turn 2 Foundation, a copy of Derek Jeter's All-Star Manual: 10 Life Lessons workbook and a baseball skills handout with a copy of Derek's "10 Life Lessons" poster. The Turn 2 Foundation looks forward to a new format for the 2009 New York City Baseball Clinics.
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• Sights & Sounds |
In 2008, the Turn 2 Foundation, in partnership with the New York City Parks and Recreation Department, hosted its Ninth Annual Turn 2 Foundation New York City Baseball Clinics across the five boroughs of New York City. These are free, two-day clinics, facilitated by a talented group of local coaches, for boys and girls ages 7 to 13, focusing on baseball fundamentals as well as important life skills and lessons. This year's program had an amazing turnout that totaled over 500 participants throughout the five boroughs.
Method, a new approach to physical fitness, told the participants of his inspiring life-story and led them through hands on fitness exercises emphasizing the importance of hard work and following your goals and dreams.
than an hour sharing stories with the participants and coaches and answering all of their questions before heading out to Cooperstown for an event. It was an inspiration to all in attendance.
