Congrats to RBA West Alumni, Justin Verlander, on winning the 2011 Cy Young Award and 2011 American League MVP!!! 
 Catching Camp
Hosted by RBA West, Saturday, January 21, 2012
Featuring Marlin Ikenberry, current Head Coach VMI

  Click Here for Details

 Guest Instructors to include current professional catchers Mike Roberts and John Hicks

   This camp is designed to teach and promote the fundamentals and techniques of catching.  Our expert instructors will cover all aspects of the position including receiving, throwing and blocking.   

Summer Showcase Team Tryouts

We will be having our 16u-18u Tryouts on Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM at the Steward School (11600 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA  23233).  In case of inclement weather, we will use the indoor gym on Sunday, February 5, 2012 from 12:30 - 3:30 PM.  Please check our website for updates.

This will be a pro-style tryout including:

  • 60 yard dash
  • Infield and Outfield Arm Grade
  • Pitchers and Catchers Bullpens
  • Quick game after positional work

There is no fee for the tryout; however, you must register to participate.  Please email us at richmondbaseballwest@yahoo.com the following:

Name:
Grad Year:
High School:
Position(s):
Team interested in trying out for (Elite, American or National):
Height/Weight:
Throw/Hit:
Parents email:
Parents phone/cell:

Our Summer schedules have been updated for the 17u Elite Team(Fully Funded) and 17u American Team.  We are currently finalizing the 17u National Team and 16u American Team Schedules. 

ELITE TEAM- 2012 SUMMER SCHEDULE:
 
June 9th-10th (Dynamic Baseball) James Madison
June 21st-24th (Dynamic Baseball) South Carolina
June 29th-July 1st (Dynamic Baseball) U of R
July 6th-July 13th (Perfect Game East Cobb) Atlanta GA
July 25th- July 29th (Impact) UNC
 
1-2 practices a week outside (Scrimmage vs. American team); Indoors at Facility (Hitting/Pitching/Fielding)
 
AMERICAN TEAM- 2012 SUMMER SCHEDULE:
 
June 2nd-3th (Dynamic Baseball) Randolph Macon
June 9th-10th (D1-Draftable) VMI
June 15th-17th (D1-Draftable) WM/CNU
June 22nd-24th (D1-Draftable) Va. Tech
June 30th RBA South vs. American (DH at Longwood)
July 14th-15th (D1-Draftable) UR /RMC
July 20th-22nd (Dynamic Baseball) ODU/VWC
 
1-2 practices a week outside (Scrimmage vs. American team); Indoors at Facility (Hitting/Pitching/Fielding)
 
Please contact us at 804-264-3648 if you have any questions.

4-WEEK SWITCH HITTING CAMP FOR BEGINNERS Instructed by Justin Tatro

Thursdays, 8:00-9:00 PM

January 12th, 19th, 26th and February 2nd

Cost $100.00

Call RBA West at 804-264-3648 to register

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Attention RBA West Travel Teams: 
Click Here to Access our Indoor Winter Practice Schedule! 
Revised 12/12/11.  Please be advised that additional changes may occur so check back periodically to confirm days and times.  Thanks!
 

RBA WEST VIDEO

  Private Lessons

35% Off all New Lessons the Month of January!

  • Valid for New Lesson Clients Only
  • Not valid for 5 Packs
  • Not valid with Certain coaches

 RBAWEST NEWEST INSTRUCTORS:

Bob Smith ("The Godfather") is back doing pitching/hitting/catching lessons with video analysis. Availability M-Th 2:00 PM-6:30 PM. 

    CJ Rhodes- Current VCU Coach and College standout

 Lessons From The Pros!

Cla Meredith - Current Major Leaguer
Matt Moses - 1st Round Draft Pick
Nic Jackson - 3rd Round Draft Pick
Mick Mattaliano - Minor Leaguer
Davis Stoneburner - 9th Round Draft Pick
John Hicks - 4th Round Draft Pick

Looking to help your player reach a higher level of play?
Players will receive one-on-one attention from one of our experienced coaches, in our state of the art baseball facility. Lessons, which are by appointment only, can be scheduled year-round. There are limited slots available, so don't miss out on the one-on-one opportunities with our great staff. The following owners and coaches are available for lessons:

Owners/Lesson Instructors:
Chris Gerrity, Mitch Rigsby, Justin Tatro, Greg Bulheller and Cla Meredith

Lesson Instructors:

Rob Berry
Daniel Wood
Matt Moses
Nic Jackson
Mick Mattaliano
Davis Stoneburner
Bob Smith
Lee Everett
CJ Rhodes
David Moon
John Hicks

If you would like to sign up for lessons with any of the RBA West owners or coaches, please call us at (804)264-3648 or (804)749-3713, or email us at richmondbaseballwest@yahoo.com 

 

RBA West Winter Strength and Condition Workouts

Starting December 1, 2011, Mike Craven will train our RBA West Athletes at RAC which is conveniently located near our Staples Mill Facility (less than a mile away) at 4700 Thalbro Street, Richmond, VA  23230.

The Training Schedule will be as follows:

9-12 Year Olds
Mondays & Wednesdays - 7:30-8:30 PM
Fridays - 6:00-7:00 PM
Sundays - 3:30-4:30 PM

13-18 Year Olds
Mondays & Wednesdays - 8:30-9:30 PM
Fridays - 7:00-8:00 PM

Sundays - 4:30-5:30 PM

*Pick any days up to 4 times a week!
2 times a week is suggested.

The Cost for the Program is $55/month for 3 months of training totaling $165.00. 

The Staff recommends this program, especially over the winter.  If you are interested in the program, please call RBA West at 804-264-3648 or email richmondbaseballwest@yahoo.com


Coaches

Need an indoor facility to rent over the Winter of during bad weather? Contact RBA West to hold your practice indoors! Following is our availability during the Winter.

Staples Mill (804-264-3648)

Wednesdays - 8-9:30PM
Thursdays - 8-9:30PM
Saturdays - 9-10:30AM, 4:30-6PM, 6-7:30PM

Sundays - 4:30-6PM, 6-7:30PM

Rockville (804-749-3713)

Fridays - 8-9:30PM
Saturdays - 4:30-6PM,6-7:30PM

Sundays - 6-7:30PM, 7:30-9PM

 


Click on the following links to view our latest RBA West Newsletters:

June 2011, May 2011, April 2011

March 2011, February 2011,

January 2011 

 

 

 

 Check out the Travel Team pages to see team coaches, rosters and schedules. 


Available for elite players ages 8-18, our travel teams receive 11 months of instruction, training, and conditioning from our experienced coaching staff.  Travel Team players play in numerous tournaments throughout the year, and will participate in RBA West's 10 week winter program

***Click
HERE For More Information***


 Congrats to the RBA Hitter & Pitchers
of the
Month for December!

 Pitcher:  Jake Smithson

Hitters:  Hank Feiler & Jack Feiler

  

  


 

  Congrats to the following  RBA West Players for their early Commitments / Scholarships:

Luke Bolka (Atlee 2013) - JMU 

Darian Carpenter (Varina 2013) - VCU 

Porter Reinhart (St. Christopher's 2013) - William & Mary

Dillon Small (Varina 2012) - Averett University

Gino Basso (Mills Godwin 2012) - Georgetown

Ryan Phillips (Mills Godwin 2012) - Tennessee Wesleyan

Hunter Wilkerson (Patrick Henry 2012) - Randolph Macon

Aaron Flannigan (Isle of Wight 2012) - CNU

Cam Maxey (Atlee 2012) - UMBC

Bryant Lowry (Hanover 2012) - CNU

Keaton Scales (Thomas Dale 2012) - Chowan University

Kyri Washington (Graftin 2012) - Longwood University

Jansen Fraser (St. Christopher's 2012) - Univeristy of Richmond

Riley Stout (Deep Run 2012) - Washington & Lee

Nick Williamson (Monacan 2012) - Randolph Macon

Mason Sizemore (Steward 2012) - Ferrum

Kendal Fowler (2012) - Coppin State

 Michael Boyle (Deep Run 2012) - Radford University 

Mike Carpenter (Cosby-2012) - VCU

Patrick Gardner (Deep Run 2012) - Army

David Geary (Benedictine 2012) - VMI

Jesse Smith (Lee Davis 2012) - UMBC

Gabe Togna (Thomas Dale 2012) - UMBC

Hayden White (Steward 2012) - ECU

 

  

 

Richmond Baseball Academy West

5904 School Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228
Phone: 804-264-3648   Fax: 804-264-5089
 2318 Commerce Center Drive, Rockville, VA 23146
Phone:  804-749-3713   Fax:  804-749-3714
 Email: richmondbaseballwest@yahoo.com
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