We have partnered up with Van Buren Park and Recreation and will be running this group at the Lodge off of Connors Road. Hopefully we will be able to get outside to practice our skills if the weather is nice!
Baseball is a game of failure. Success isn’t measured by the scoreboard, but by how we “reset” after a mistake. While physical skills are important, baseball at the ages of 8–10 becomes a “mental game” just as much as a physical one. We are excited to introduce a social-emotional learning initiative called “The Extra Inning: Mastering the Hidden Curriculum of Baseball.”
In baseball, the “hidden curriculum” consists of the unwritten social rules and emotional challenges that happen between the lines. Such as striking out without losing confidence, supporting a teammate after making an error, or staying positive and engaged in the dugout.
Research shows that kids who master these “soft skills” not only enjoy the game more and stay in sports longer, but they also perform better under pressure. More importantly, these are life skills—resilience, empathy, and self-regulation—that will serve them in the classroom and at home long after they hang up their cleats.
Please contact us if you have questions. To sign up, please go to the Van Buren Park and Recreation Website.
