Frequently Asked Questions

The Storm Baseball Academy will have three seasons each year; Winter/Spring, Summer & Fall. Each age group will have a team during the following times

January - May (Winter/Spring Season)

(Try-outs for new players 1st practice each month)

Registration: $100 (New Players $250 for Storm Starter Kit)

Monthly Practice Fee: $100 (4 Guaranteed Practices) We may opt for a scrimmage or practice game in lieu of a practice. This is month to month. For example the high school players may want to take advantage of January and February before their HS try-outs so they would only pay for Jan & Feb. Or if you have a player who wants to try it out for a month they can without fear of having the whole 5 months to pay for.

Member Game Fee: $30 per game or Double Header                

Guest Player Game Fee: $45 per Game or Double Header

Member Tournament Fee: $65 per Tournament (this may vary slightly as some tournaments are more costly than others)

Guest Player Tournament Fee: $85 per Tournament (this may vary slightly as some tournaments are more costly than others)

Refunds: Practice Fees & Registration are non-refundable. If we cancel scheduled game or tournament and cannot field a team we will refund that fee.

June - August (Summer Season)

Registration: $125 (New Players $250 for Storm Starter Kit)

Season Fee: $650 (2 Practices per week unless holiday or weather prohibit) We may opt for a scrimmage or practice game in lieu of a practice. Monthly Payment Options may be available. Any considerations for anything other than full amount will be considered on a case by case basis.

Member Game Fee: $30 per game or Double Header

Guest Player Game Fee: $45 per Game or Double Header

Member Tournament Fee: $65 per Tournament (this may vary slightly as some tournaments are more costly than others)

Guest Player Tournament Fee: $85 per Tournament (this may vary slightly as some tournaments are more costly than others)

Refunds: Practice Fees & Registration are non-refundable. If we cancel scheduled game or tournament and cannot field a team we will refund that fee.

September - November (Fall Season)

Registration: $100 (New Players $250 for Storm Starter Kit)

Practice Fee: $550 (2 Practices per week for Sept & Oct.... November will practices will be reduced to 4 for the month due to daylight unless holiday or weather prohibit) We may opt for a scrimmage or practice game in lieu of a practice. Monthly Payment Options may be available. Any considerations for anything other than full amount will be considered on a case by case basis.

Member Game Fee: $30 per game or Double Header

Guest Player Game Fee: $45 per Game or Double Header

Member Tournament Fee: $65 per Tournament (this may vary slightly as some tournaments are more costly than others)

Guest Player Tournament Fee: $85 per Tournament (this may vary slightly as some tournaments are more costly than other

Refunds: Practice Fees & Registration are non-refundable. If we cancel scheduled game or tournament and cannot field a team we will refund that fee.

Each age group of Storm Baseball Academy will have two (2) practices per week and one (1) speed & agility training class per week throughout each specific season. Practices will usually be in Milpitas at Dixon Landing Park or in Alviso at Milguel Aldana Field. There will be occasional practices at other facilities throughout the South Bay.

 

Each age group will play between 5-7 tournaments in the Fall and 9-11 tournaments in the Spring/Summer. Tournaments will be twice per month and will be anywhere from 2-4 games depending on the success of each team.

Tournament locations will vary each time, with the majority of the tournaments being in Hayward, Fremont, Sunnyvale & Manteca. Each age group will also attend a tournament out of the area at least once per season.

All of our Storm Baseball Academy directors and coaches are former collegiate baseball players . The majority of them have played for the South Bay Storm summer collegiate team and started their coaching career after they were done playing.

Each age group will have a Head Coach and a Assistant Coach. All of our coaches are passionate about getting the most out of each and every player. The responsibility of the coaching staff will be to create a friendly environment that helps teach the game of baseball to each player.

Our Academy will also have a Director of Player Development Hitting & Pitching Instructor that will rover around to different practices throughout each season to help further develop each player in their desired skill set.

Youth Travel Baseball is different than playing for your local city league. There is no minimum playing time rules. however as an Academy our primary goal is to help each player grow and develop as an individual while being in a team environment. The only way this can be obtained is by preparation at practice and opportunity in the game. 

We believe that playing time is earned and not guaranteed. Playing time will not be distributed evenly throughout the season, however the Storm Baseball Academy will do their best to make sure every member of each team is getting a fair opportunity to work on their skills in each tournament.

Our primary goal is for each player to play, and play a lot. To achieve this, we aren't going to stockpile players for each age group. Each roster will be comprised of up to 13 tournament players at that specific age group. Each age group can have up to six (6) practice players on their roster.

We ask that you let us know at least four weeks in advance if your child isn't able to attend a tournament. 

We build our rosters with the understanding that each player will be fully available for all practices and tournaments. However, we understand that our athletes play multiple sports and there could be a conflict from time to time. We ask that conflicts are minimal and that your families No. 1 priority is Storm Baseball Academy.

Communication is key in putting together a schedule that works for the player and the Academy. Last second cancellations on practice and games will not be tolerated. Our policy is that we are given at least 48 hour notice on missing a practice and four weeks notice on missing a tournament.

If your athlete is a constant abuser they will subject to suspension from the team and will be reconsidered for continued involvement in the Storm Baseball Academy. 

No. During each specific season our roster is set. It is our job to help your child learn as a baseball player. We are committed to them throughout the season and won't replace them with someone else because of poor performance.

The only way your child can be removed from the Academy during a specific season is for behavioral issues, lack of commitment or breaking our Code of Conduct.

After the season is complete, we will re-evaluate each players performance and make a decision regarding their role during the upcoming season.

Player Fees will be broken down by season (Winter/Spring, Summer & Fall) and can be paid in full or monthly during that season. The monthly player fee will include the following Based on Criteria listed in season explanations above:

• Tournaments
• Additional Games (Separate from Tournaments)
• 2 Practices per week (120-150 minutes) (except for winter/spring season)
• Drop-in Hitting Times Throughout Season
• College Level Coaching from our Staff
• Private Lesson Opportunity with our Directors & Coaches (Additional Fees Apply)

Each player will also pay a one-time Uniform Fee. Items will be used throughout all of the Academy teams, so players can keep their uniforms/gear until they outgrow it, or wear it out. Uniform package will include the following:

• 2 Uniform Jerseys
• 2 Team On-Field Hats
• Team Socks & Belt
• Team Helmet
• Team Practice Shirt
• Team Shorts
• Team Hoodies
• Team Equipment Bags
   

All Fees and Payment Options for each season will be detailed once you begin the registration process. Fundraising opportunities will be available to help with player fees.