How To Advance

Advancing from L1 to levels 2 – 5 is focused on developing an understanding and ability to execute the fundamentals we teach.  It is not based on talent/physical ability. We use a series of fundamental drills and concepts throughout all levels of our programs from ages 6 to our MLB students. Basic proficiency in those is the key to advancing to level 2 – 5. Generally, it is expected that students will need a complete a minimum 3-month session to be fully introduced to, learn and gain proficiency in the fundamental drills and mechanics concepts. This will also give our training staff enough time to determine a player’s level of commitment, focus, attitude, and work ethic which we note as “class contribution”. Students will acquire points based on attendance in L1 training classes and private lessons.  Advancement will require a minimum point total, skills and drills proficiency testing and trainer recommendation.  Our objective is to move students to level 2 – 5 as soon as they are ready based on all factors listed below. At TPC we train S.M.A.R.T. Specific Measurable Achievable Repeatable Tested

Level Advancement Scoring System: students will be scored on the quality/value of their class/private lesson attendance.  Points are acquired with an active membership only and begin accruing immediately upon enrollment.  Points will begin to diminish with 30 days with new points and reset to 0 after no more than 90 days.  COMING SOON: student profile that will include real time points information and additional relevant information about your player’s training progress.

ATTENDANCE TYPE POINTS DESCRIPTION
Productive +3 Fully engaged with effective effort to improve and a positive class contribution.  This is the expected type of participation.
Attended +1 Participating but not engaged nor effortful
Disruptive -2 Distracting class flow and productivity in any manner
Outstanding +5 Extraordinary effort and class contribution
No Show -1 No notice “no show” for a registered class or lesson or 3 consecutive weeks without attendance.

Level 1: Introduction to the fundamental drills, terminology and core concepts used in the TPC development training system.  L1 is the foundational development stage required for all TPC students to prepare to advance to subsequent level.  Completion of Level 1 is required regardless of a player’s athletic ability, playing level and/or previous experience.

Requirements to advance: 

  • Earn a minimum of 72 L1 attendance points in each skill (pitching, hitting)
  • Earn a minimum of 24 Athlete Development points (ADC training)
  • Pass Core 4 drill proficiency test (pitching, hitting)*
  • Pass L1 skills test (pitching, hitting)*
  • Receive recommendation from a TPC Staff or higher level trainer.

Core 4 Drills:

Pitching

  • · 2-Piece
  • ·  Jump back
  • ·  Rolling torque
  • ·  Figure 8

Hitting

  • ·  Mid-high Tee
  • ·  Jump backs
  • ·  Walk behinds
  • ·  No stride

*Periodically tested in classes or may be tested in a private session.

Level 2: Core 4 Proficient understanding and execution. Introduction to advanced drills/concepts

Requirements to advance: 

  • Earn a minimum of 160 L2 attendance points in each skill (pitching, hitting)
  • Earn a minimum of 72 Athlete Development points (ADC training)
  • Pass Core 4 drill mastery test (pitching, hitting)*
  • Pass L2 skills test (pitching, hitting)*
  • Receive recommendation from a TPC Master Trainer.

Level 3: Core 4 Drills Mastery, proficient understanding, and execution of advanced drills/concepts

Requirements to advance: 

  • Earn a minimum of 250 L3 attendance points in each skill (pitching, hitting)
  • Earn a minimum of 96 Athlete Development points (ADC training)
  • Pass advanced drill mastery test (pitching, hitting)*
  • Pass L3 skills test (pitching, hitting)*
  • Complete advanced skills training programs (i.e. power hitting, throwing, etc)
  • Receive recommendation from a TPC Skill Director (pitching, hitting)

 

Level 4: Mastery of advanced drills/concepts, Introduction to mentoring fellow students.

Requirements to advance: 

  • Earn a minimum of 375* L4 attendance points in each skill (pitching, hitting)
  • Earn a minimum of 136 Athlete Development points (ADC training)
  • Pass teaching Core 4 drills test (pitching, hitting)*
  • Pass L4 skills test (pitching, hitting)*
  • Receive recommendation from a TPC Skill Director (pitching, hitting)

Level 5:  Proficient in teaching L1 concepts.  Proficient in self-diagnosis and concept/drill application.  L5 students are capable of not only teaching other students but using the knowledge and experience from their time at TPC and the resources available to them to continue to develop and succeed at the highest level.  L5 students will be given the opportunity assist with teaching L1 classes, demonstrations, and clinics/camps.

Requirements to advance: 

  • Earn a minimum of 500* L4 attendance points in each skill (pitching, hitting)
  • Earn a minimum of 200 Athlete Development points (ADC training)
  • Pass teaching Core 4 drills test (pitching, hitting)*
  • Pass L4 skills test (pitching, hitting)*
  • Complete 50 hrs as an assistant trainer
  • Receive recommendation from a TPC Skill Director (pitching, hitting)

The design of the level-based system is to provide the best training environment for the needs of each student.  Please remember that though we want to see each of our students advance, it is not a race to do so. The ability to benefit from the work done in each level is dependent on proficiencies in the previous level curriculum.