DEVELOPMENT AT ALL LEVELS
Rays-North prides itself on developing all players in the program at every age level. Players in our program will be given the same coaching and commitment to improve and advance their career – the right training, skill development, advice and recruiting opportunities.
WINTER TRAINING
Winter Training is the life-blood of the Rays-North program. Every team within the organization participates in the Winter Training program. Winter Training is designed to advance players and instill the correct skill-sets, swing mechanics, speed, strength and motions to become highly developed baseball players. Rays-North team practices are up tempo and progress from high-level individual instructions to more team-oriented instruction as the tournament season approaches. 13u-17u Rays-North Players get 2 Hours Hitting Training, 2 Hours Arm Care Training and 1.5 Hours of team defensive training early Nov-Mid March.
Winter Training for youth (ages 10U-12U) players runs from the beginning of December until the end of Summer, while the high school ages. (13U-17U) players Train/Practice Starting in November to the start of the high school season.
RAYS-NORTH PROGRAM OUTLINE
Rays-North prides itself on developing all players in the program at every age level. Players in our program will be given the same coaching and commitment to improve and advance their career – the right training, skill development, advice and recruiting opportunities.
DEVELOPMENT AT ALL LEVELS
Rays-North prides itself on developing all players in the program at every age level. Players in our program will be given the same coaching and commitment to improve and advance their career – the right training, skill development, advice and recruiting opportunities.
WINTER TRAINING
Winter Training is the life-blood of the Rays-North program. Every team within the organization participates in the Winter Training program. Winter Training is designed to advance players and instill the correct skill-sets, swing mechanics, speed, strength and motions to become highly developed baseball players. Rays-North team practices are up tempo and progress from high-level individual instructions to more team-oriented instruction as the tournament season approaches. 13u-17u Rays-North Players get 2 Hours Hitting Training, 2 Hours Arm Care Training and 1.5 Hours of team defensive training early Nov-Mid March.
Winter Training for youth (ages 10U-12U) players runs from the beginning of December until the end of Summer, while the high school ages. (13U-17U) players Train/Practice Starting in November to the start of the high school season.
RAYS PLAYER PACKAGE INCLUDES
RECRUITING
The recruiting process is one of the most stressful and challenging times for players and families trying to navigate and make plans for their futures.
When it comes to high school programs where players can opt to play in the Midwest, the Rays program separates itself due to its personal recruiting efrorst for each player. The personal communication done by picking up the phone with college baseball coaches by our staff insures each player will be recruited to a school that is their best “fit.”
The recruiting cycle can be a very stressful time for players and we are going to do everything we can to make this process as easy and stress free as possible. We are going to have personal communication with each player talking them through the process and helping them reach out to college coaches.
Some of the things we offer will consist of a sit-down meeting with the athlete, and the parents, to determine where help is needed. This customization will allow the athlete to have an active voice in planning of which schools to target. Criteria areas that are looked at in schools for the athlete, are college course work, student life, fit for athletic ability and coaching staff. Some of the services available are listed below. Recommendations on camps and showcases will also be provided.
- Recruitment Videos
- Sample letters and guidelines to help you get started
- Calls to Coaches on your behalf (Where your talent level matches)
- Q & A Sessions to help take the stress out of the recruitment process
- Fieldlevel account Managed by Velocity/GRB North
Overall the athletes need to have the right fit and we are going to work tirelessly with the athlete and parents to find the right place for them to attend college. We are going to take pride in making this process as smooth as possible and allowing our athlete’s hard work take them to the next level.
HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER PROFILES
- Rays-North have individual player profiles for all players within their program on the brand new Rays team page. All high school players from the 16U – 17U age groups will have detailed player information (statistical information, academic information and contact information) along with videos used for recruiting purposes.
- Each year, the Rays coaching staff sends out scouting reports to college coaches in the country at all levels with detailed information on each player. These player profiles will be included in the scouting report to allow college coaches direct access to see all of our players at the click of a button.
- We feel these individual player profiles will provide a great value to all players when it comes to recruiting. With the fluid NCAA recruiting rules, player recruiting videos are becoming increasingly important to player exposure.
- Through 2024-2026, Rays players videos and player profiles had over 1 million impressions and views via YouTube and the Rays website, offering an unmatched level of exposure for our players.
RECRUITING
The recruiting process is one of the most stressful and challenging times for players and families trying to navigate and make plans for their futures.
When it comes to high school programs where players can opt to play in the Midwest, the Rays program separates itself due to its personal recruiting efrorst for each player. The personal communication done by picking up the phone with college baseball coaches by our staff insures each player will be recruited to a school that is their best “fit.”
The recruiting cycle can be a very stressful time for players and we are going to do everything we can to make this process as easy and stress free as possible. We are going to have personal communication with each player talking them through the process and helping them reach out to college coaches.
Some of the things we offer will consist of a sit-down meeting with the athlete, and the parents, to determine where help is needed. This customization will allow the athlete to have an active voice in planning of which schools to target. Criteria areas that are looked at in schools for the athlete, are college course work, student life, fit for athletic ability and coaching staff. Some of the services available are listed below. Recommendations on camps and showcases will also be provided.
- Recruitment Videos
- Sample letters and guidelines to help you get started
- Calls to Coaches on your behalf (Where your talent level matches)
- Q & A Sessions to help take the stress out of the recruitment process
- Fieldlevel account Managed by Velocity/GRB North
Overall the athletes need to have the right fit and we are going to work tirelessly with the athlete and parents to find the right place for them to attend college. We are going to take pride in making this process as smooth as possible and allowing our athlete’s hard work take them to the next level.
HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER PROFILES
- Rays-North have individual player profiles for all players within their program on the brand new Rays team page. All high school players from the 16U – 17U age groups will have detailed player information (statistical information, academic information and contact information) along with videos used for recruiting purposes.
- Each year, the Rays coaching staff sends out scouting reports to college coaches in the country at all levels with detailed information on each player. These player profiles will be included in the scouting report to allow college coaches direct access to see all of our players at the click of a button.
- We feel these individual player profiles will provide a great value to all players when it comes to recruiting. With the fluid NCAA recruiting rules, player recruiting videos are becoming increasingly important to player exposure.
- Through 2024-2026, Rays players videos and player profiles had over 1 million impressions and views via YouTube and the Rays website, offering an unmatched level of exposure for our players.
GRB RAYS PROGRAM FAQS
PRACTICE PLAYER OPTION
After a huge success this last year, we are excited to announce we will be offering a practice player option for those who would like to train at Velocity/GRB North. This means you can train and practice just like our team players but are able to play for your school team/another team in the summer.
Advanced Practice Player Option (13u-18u)
Two hours weekly hitting instruction and two hours’ arm care training December thru mid-March. Training offered 7 days a week for scheduling flexibility. ($1800 Value)
Player 12-month membership card to use the indoor facility for individual training. ($500 Value)
15u-17u Recruiting Video (Includes 60 time, hitting video, pitching video, and fielding video). ($250 Value)
GRB Hat included, same bat/glove discounts as team players. ($100 Value)
Cost
$2200. Includes both 16-week winter training classes (Arm Care/Hitting)
$450 non-refundable down payment
Remaining $1750 will be paid automatically in 10 monthly installments of $175. Payments will be paid the 1st of the months September through June.
Youth Practice Player Option (9u-12u)
Instructional team setting practice once a week for 20 weeks, Oct-Early March (Includes Hitting, Pitching, Defense, Throwing, mental game, and learning the game of baseball)
One hour and half team practice per week.
Player 12-month membership card to use the indoor facility for individual training.
GRB features Rawlings, Wilson, Nike, Louisville Slugger, DeMarini, Marucci and Easton apparel and equipment. players and families will receive discounted team apparel and equipment pricing.
Cost
$1500
$450 non-refundable down payment
Remaining $1050 will be paid automatically in 10 monthly installments of $105. Payments will be paid the 1st of the months September through June.
For Youth Practice Players, practice times will be Oct-Early Nov Mondays 5-6:30 PM, will then switch to Fridays 5-6:30 PM Starting Nov 9th.
How do I Sign up?
Please send us an email at jack_collins@trainwithvelocity.com and we will get you everything you need to get signed up.
Can a Practice Player Make a GRB North Team?
A lot of the time our practice players want to join on and try to make the team throughout the winter months. This has been a great option and we have had quite a few kids prove to us that they belong on the team and have been offered summer roster spots. This is not a requirement but if you would be interested in trying to make the team please let us know.