Applications for the 2027 BSA Baseball Program
The BSA Baseball Program supports talented junior baseballers from the Barwon Region with opportunities to develop their skills, physical preparation and understanding of the game while progressing toward higher levels of baseball.
In partnership with Geelong Baycats, the program provides access to specialist coaching, strength and conditioning, athlete education and pathway support.
Develop your game. Build your pathway.
The BSA Baseball Program is designed for athletes who are committed to improving their game and want to understand what it takes to progress along the high-performance pathway.
The program brings together a like-minded group of athletes and provides access to experiences, education and support that complement the athlete's existing club environment.
BSA recognises the Baseball Australia and Baseball Victoria pathways, as well as the opportunities available through clubs across the Barwon Region.
Our Baseball Program Philosophy
The goal of the BSA Baseball Program is to provide baseball-related skills and understanding that give athletes the best chance to reach their full potential, while helping them understand the career opportunities available within the sport.
The program takes a holistic approach to development, with a focus on technical, tactical, physical and mental development.
What You'll Develop
Technical Development
Athletes develop the core baseball skills required to perform effectively, including:
- Throwing mechanics
- Pitching fundamentals
- Hitting technique
- Fielding
- Catching
- Base running
Development is supported through progressive drills, coaching and feedback.
Tactical Development
Build your understanding of the game through:
- Situational play
- Game awareness and decision making
- Offensive and defensive systems
- Communication
- Reading pitchers and anticipating play
- Scouting and analytics
Physical Development
Prepare your body for the demands of baseball through:
- Strength training
- Speed and agility
- Mobility and flexibility
- Conditioning
- Recovery
- Injury prevention and arm care
The program philosophy specifically identifies progressive physical development, workload monitoring and age-appropriate training as part of the athlete development approach.
Mental Development
Develop the mental skills that support performance, including focus, visualisation and strategies for managing pressure.
High Performance Testing
Access to the BSA High Performance Testing Series, with two testing windows each year.
Athlete Profiling & Screening
Athlete profiling and musculoskeletal screening to help identify areas for development and support.
Goal Setting & Athlete Development Planning
Two goal-setting and Athlete Development Plan sessions to help establish priorities and track progress.
Your Baseball Pathway
BSA Baseball sits within the broader Baseball Australia and Baseball Victoria pathway.
The pathway can include:
Grassroots Development → Regional Talent Identification → State Pathway → National & International Representation
At the state level, opportunities can include Futures, Prospects and Select programs, before athletes progress toward national and international opportunities such as Australian national teams, U23, college baseball and the Australian Baseball League.
BSA's role is to help athletes understand what is required at the next level and provide additional development opportunities along the way.
More Than Baseball
Being a high-performing athlete is about more than what happens on the field.
BSA's athlete education program helps athletes understand how to train effectively, look after their bodies, prepare mentally and take responsibility for their development.
Education includes:
- Goal setting
- Nutrition for competition
- Injury prevention
- Understanding training loads and recovery
- Sports psychology and mindset
- Strength and conditioning
- Athlete development
- Understanding pathways and career opportunities in baseball
The program also includes broader athlete education and presentations from alumni and elite athletes across multiple sports.
What's Included?
BSA Baseball membership provides access to BSA's broader athlete development program, along with Baseball-specific opportunities.
Baseball Development
- Coaching sessions with baseball coaches from the Geelong region
- Sport-specific development
- Opportunities to learn from experienced coaches and athletes
- Pathway education and development opportunities
BSA Athlete Support
Athletes also have access to:
- Strength and conditioning sessions
- Sport-specific S&C where appropriate
- Home-based S&C support through the Lumin App
- Athlete education
- BSA uniform items
- Selected member partnership benefits
- Supporting athlete services
The program benefits include a combination of sport-specific coaching and broader BSA athlete development and support.
Who Can Apply?
The BSA Baseball Program is designed for talented junior baseballers from the Barwon Region.
Applicants must:
- Be within the program's eligible age range
- Be a member of Geelong Baycats Baseball Club
- Reside in the Barwon Region
- Demonstrate a positive attitude toward training and playing
- Demonstrate commitment to improving as a player
- Have aspirations toward higher-level baseball
- Participate in relevant BSA education and development opportunities
The program supports athletes working toward State, National, collegiate and professional pathways.
What Are We Looking For?
Selection considers more than performance alone.
Performance
Your baseball ability and development potential.
Coachability
Your willingness to listen, learn and apply feedback.
Attitude & Commitment
Your approach to training, playing and improving.
Leadership
How you contribute to your team and wider sporting environment.
Aspiration
Your desire to pursue higher levels of baseball.
How Selection Works
Applications and recommendations are reviewed by a selection panel including BSA representatives, baseball coaches and Geelong Baycats representatives.
The process considers baseball performance alongside attitude, coachability, leadership and aspiration toward higher-level pathways.
Successful and unsuccessful applicants are notified by email.
Program Leadership
Program Manager
Josh Davies
Josh Davies is the BSA Baseball Program Manager and is the contact for questions about the program and applications.
0422 158 434
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The Baseball Program works alongside coaches and Geelong Baycats representatives to deliver the program.
