Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions expressed are my own.
RBI Sports offers many exciting opportunities for training. One of their services are their private baseball lessons. After our group class it was clear how new to the sport (A) was and the he could use a little more practice on his basic skills. So we scheduled a session with Jason. In the back of my head I was wondering how effective a personal training session would be for a 3 ½ year old, but I thought, why not try?
Jason tackled all of the necessities for a child of (A)’s age. Balance, coordination, ATTENTION, all while making it fun and relating each skill to baseball.
What a fantastic time we had! Jason took the first few minutes to feel (A) out for his interests and to see what type of motivation he best responds to. It didn’t take long for him to figure out that (A) likes to please adults and that he considers himself a super hero! (When asked what his name is he responds “Super (A)!). Jason then used this information throughout the session to keep (A) on task and to relate each instruction to something that (A) loves. (A) was able to hone many of the basic skills required to be successful in baseball. To reinforce each skill Jason would model the appropriate way to do it, then connect it to an area of interest. He would correct (A) when necessary and then ask (A) to repeat the correct form by correcting Jason’s stance. (A) soaked it up like a sponge.
When it came time to work on batting Jason even agreed to take turns. (A) had decided that it was so much fun, that Jason should get to try too! Although we were not the only athletes in the facility, he was never distracted (and that’s for an entire hour!). At the conclusion of the lesson, Jason showed me some great activities that I can do with (A) at home to reinforce the skills and to help him to continue to improve.
Jason did an amazing job with (A) but another thing I wanted to call attention to is the atmosphere at RBI. As a parent this is so important. The other athletes stopped to wave and smile at my little guy, parents did too. Coaches stopped to speak to him. While batting and finishing up a High School Softball team was waiting in the wings. They began to watch him, asked his name (Super (A)) and then cheered him on for the rest of the session. He was so proud! We both left there feeling so lighthearted and happy! It is worth noting that (A) had never played baseball before the group and private sessions at RBI. He had played some catch (or watch the ball go by and then chase it), and attended two Boulders games. As a result of these two sessions at RBI my son has requested that we put up a tee and practice area in the basement, which we of course did. He requests to go down and play often. In fact, if you ask him what his favorite sport is he replies baseball (much to his soccer coach mommy’s chagrin). He had a blast, and I would suggest it to anyone who was looking for a sports class for any child, of any age.
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Jason gets to know (A) at the beginning of class.
(A) enjoys himself while learning the basics of fielding. 
Jason corrects some of (A)’s form. 
Looking like a pro already! 
Check out that follow through! 
A few little corrections had (A) playing like he has been at it for years! 
Jason and (A) joke around while learning. 
Jason shows (A) how to bat. 
Check out that contact! Notice the group forming in the background. What you can’t hear is that they were all cheering him on ! What a fun atmosphere!
Jason humors (A) by taking a turn hitting. 
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