Baseball

2026

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The Hunter Academy of Sport Baseball Talent Development program, in partnership with Newcastle Baseball aims to identify, develop, and provide pathways to athletes in the Hunter Region. This baseball program includes performance support including nutrition, and sports psychology support. The focus is to develop the athlete holistically with sessions away from the diamond as well as training sessions for skill development.

Athlete Benefits

The following benefits will apply to those selected for the Baseball Talent Development program:

Weekly Training environment (Tuesday: July – September)
Skills sessions focusing on the following;
- Warm-up and warm-down basics + Positioning
- Pitching and Catching
- Outfield
- Infield
- Batting
Athlete Education in Topics such as Nutrition, Sports Psychology, Motivation, Leadership and Load Management
Access to recommended HAS providers such as Physiotherapy & Podiatry
Access to a Network of Specialised Coaches and guests
HAS Merchandise

Eligibility

To be eligible for the HAS Baseball Talent Development program, athletes must be the following;
- Registered with a Local Club/Association
- Reside in the Hunter or Central Coast Region
- Between the ages of 12-15 years
Athlete selections for the Baseball High Performance program is by invitation only and must be:
- Registered with a Local Club/Association
- Reside in the Hunter or Central Coast Region
- Between the ages of 16-18 years