CATCH - Spring '25 Catching Development Program Age Groups: 9-11 CATCH is designed to focus on the three key physical areas of catching: blocking, receiving, and throwing. Depending on the age group and experience level, there will be an emphasis on game management and the mental skills required to excel in this critical position. Weekly chats and/or videos cover a variety of topics to raise a catcher’s IQ. Join us to elevate your game and become a more confident, capable player behind the plate! This program is conducted in a group of 6 or less to be able to better customize the training according to individual needs. Players must provide their own personal equipment... Cups are mandatory as part of the equipment that must be worn in every session please. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - THE IMPORTANT STUFF: A-LA-CARTE Each Spring Training session is sold separately, which is why you see so many options. Build a personalized program based on the days, times, and skill focus that best fit your training needs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - CANCELLATION POLICY: Please review our policy below prior to registering for any sessions. We offer small, personalized training sessions, which means space is limited. When a session sells out, a last-minute cancellation not only affects our instructors but also prevents another player from training. To keep things fair and efficient, we have the following cancellation policy. While we do not offer refunds, we offer several flexible options for you to make changes as needed! ***Schedule Changes (72+ Hours’ Notice): We’re happy to move your player into another available session if you notify us at least 72 hours in advance. This allows us to contact another family and fill the open spot. ***Late Cancellations (24-72 Hours’ Notice): We will cancel your spot and credit your account with a cage rental - a generous way to help buffer the loss while still giving you valuable training time. Cage rental credits can be used between May 1 and August 31, 2025. ***Same-Day Cancellations (Less than 24 Hours’ Notice): Unfortunately, we cannot offer credits or reschedules for same-day cancellations. At that point, it is too late to fill the slot. ***Alternative Option Always Available: Find a Friend! Give or sell your slot to another player - no matter how last minute it is. Please make sure they are the correct age and have an account with a profile/waiver on file with us. Finally, please shoot us a text to let us know of the change so we can expect them! 612.200.3921 Thank you for understanding and helping us maintain a high-quality training experience for all players! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - LOCATIONS: Each individual session begins with "JET55" or "CHAMP" to denote which facility you are signing up for. - Champions Hall (denoted as CHAMP) - 7000 Washington Ave South, Eden Prairie, MN 55341... Sits on the border of Eden Prairie and Edina, right in the middle of where Hwy 494-169-62 intersect. We are located inside, to the left of the Starbucks counter. - JET-55 (denoted as JET55) - Sits on the border of Plymouth & Minnetonka/Wayzata, where Hwy 494&6 intersect. If using Google maps type in "Brower Baseball Plymouth"... Apple Maps does not have our address correct so type in "Luce Line Brewing" and we are directly to your left, across the street! We are on the back side of the big Jet-55 building. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Wear comfortable athletic clothing. Sneakers or turf shoes - no cleats please. Players must bring their own personal equipment. Closed water bottles only on turf and no gum please. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PRIVATE LESSONS: Spring is still a busy season for small group training, which means private lesson availability will continue to be limited. For players ages 9-14, we highly recommend small group training as a reliable foundation, with private lessons added as needed - especially when a player requires a more targeted, laser-focused approach to address specific challenges. This combination ensures steady development while still allowing for personalized instruction when necessary! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - MEET OUR TEAM At Brower Baseball, development and individualized training are at the heart of what we do. We have a small but incredible team of coaches and experts dedicated to helping players grow. We think it is important to always know who will be teaching what you sign up for. Below is a quick introduction to our core team—plus, we occasionally bring in guest instructors when we find someone awesome to share with you! JIM BROWER – Pitching, Hitting & Catching Jim oversees all curriculum and programs at Brower Baseball. With extensive Major League Baseball experience in playing, coaching, analytics, and program design—plus working with championship teams—he brings a wealth of knowledge to every session. And to think… it all started when he was just six years old, right here in Minnetonka, MN! :) COLE DEVRIES – Pitching & Hitting Cole is a former Gopher & Major League pitcher with the Twins... has worked with us for many years... and is AWESOME! :) DAMEK TOMSCHA – Hitting & Fielding Damek was team captain at Auburn and spent nine professional seasons, including time with the Minnesota Twins organization. During his time with the Phillies, he played four different positions (3B, 1B, LF, RF) - a man of many talents! :) ERIC FISCHER – Pitching Coach Eric was drafted by the Chicago White Sox and later selected in the Rule 5 Draft by the Minnesota Twins. A veteran of 9 nine professional seasons, he brings a passion for pitching, coaching, and the mental side of the game. Oh, and he’s a lefty… so there’s that. :)