2018 10th Annual Stars and Stripes Winter World Championship

December 27- January 2

Clearwater, Florida

Family Baseball Vacation Providing Player Development Opportunities

Ages:  Open to players ages 9U to 18U

Host HotelInnisbrook Golf and Spa Resort 36750 U. S. Highway 19 North, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Field Location: Sid Licton Complex  714 N. Saturn Ave., Clearwater, FL 33755-5510

 

Details

Stars and Stripes Sports is a National Sports Eco-System who has provided services for thousands of families from across the United States building a trusted and proven brand.  This is an "out of the box" experience providing very positive influence on committed baseball families who value proper player development.  We are committed to building a relationship with your family and becoming an asset in the journey to assist each player to reach their full potential.

Activities

  • Opening Ceremonies- Meet and greet families from across the United States who choose to share their holiday season building relationships and learning as much as possible in regards to the journey of a baseball player who aspires to play in college or professionally.
  • Sports Testing- If You Are Not Testing...YOU ARE GUESSING!   Sports testing is critical to identifying where a player is and enabling the ability to influence the direction they are going.  Multiple tests will be administered and each player will know exactly where they stand and what they need to work on next.
  • Professional Instruction- Professional Instructors who are experienced at taking Sports Testing data and applying sports conditioning solutions will assist in making sure proper progressive instruction is provided and enabled through the mobile applications so each player has the resources to reference in order to grow.  Individual and group settings targeting specific areas of need introduce the sequence and progressive application of instruction making sure each player does not miss a step that would be critical to their growth.
  • Professional Speakers- Professional Speakers will elaborate on topics that are meaningful to players and families while being a part of the group accessible to all in order to really build bonds and relationships that yield trustworthy guidance.
  • Team Building- Learning how to become a good teammate and learning competitive adaptability is essential to success and reaching full potential. This experience enforces team building activities and social aspects that create a positive environment for support.  This support carries over beyond this event and is leveraged for the future as families build lifelong bonds and become a part of the Stars and Stripes Sports family.
  • Relaxation and Fun- It is mandatory to have fun as this is a very happy place and environment.  You will be required to "live a little"!  We will have activities such as playing Wiffle ball games but will allow the families to enjoy the resort to play some golf, tennis, volleyball, basketball, etc. or just hang out poolside.
  • Draft- We will "draft" players onto teams based upon all in attendance so the players can begin to bond with their teammates and compete in games.  This process is pretty simple and is dependent upon how many people attend the event and what ages the players are. It could be possible that we ask a player to play up in age if necessary. We will put teams together in a manner that will be best for all parties asking each player to focus on being a good teammate.  The value of this event is to see how the players perform when "out of the norm".  This is not a typical tournament event and it is powerful to see the players apply skills and get out of their box.
  • Games- Players will be placed on teams and will compete in games at the Sid Lickton Sports Complex and surrounding fields as necessary based upon the total number of players and teams attending.  Stars and Stripes Sports pioneered the process and has proven the ability to provide meaningful competition that brings the best out of each player focusing on the development aspect of the event. There will be a 4 game guarantee (weather permitting).  We have never been rained out of a tournament int he past 10 years and recognize bad weather could cause some changes that would have to be managed while at the event.

Benefits:

  • Digital Player Profile- Each paid participant will receive a digital profile that will make them a part of the Stars and Stripes Sports family and will provide the basis of development.  This Mobile Based and Web-Based program captures every step of the player's evolution in their journey creating accountability for all parties involved in the development of that player. Each player is forever connected to one another and is connected to Stars and Stripes Sports administration and professional coaches and resources. This digital profile will be used to provide details to college recuriters and professional scouts enabling them to see the journey eveyr step of the way.

Fill In Player

From time to time we need Fill In Player as injuries and other issues get in the way. A "Fill In Player" is treated just as a normal player is, however, they are NOT GUARANTEED a roster spot. You have to register and pay in full to secure a roster spot on any given weekend. "Fill In Player" is notified of need and accepts based on availability. The cost to be a Fill-In player is $100.00. If a Fill-In player is not needed a full refund will be provided. Fill-In players are treated just like everyone else on game day there is no differentiation.

A unique portion of our experience is involving someone from the local area who has not yet been exposed to Stars and Stripes Sports. We have secured relationships with hundreds of academy owners across the United States that provide us with players knowing we return them to their program a better teammate. Our program is "supplemental" and not meant to take over obligations for local teams that players participate with.

 

Professional Coaching

Stars and Stripes Sports engages proven professionals who are Qualified Coaches and who are proven to be able to develop players. It takes a special coach and person to get players from all over the country to come together as a team. We have demonstrated the ability to successfully manage this process for over 10 years. Players will be required to play "Fearless" and learn to be a good teammate who will develop a skill set that will make his team better.

Stars and Stripes Sports Qualified Coaches

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Accountability

There is no better honor than to be able to be a part of a person's development on and off the field. Stars and Stripes Sports wants to be held accountable for providing great developmental opportunities that provide benefits not received in a traditional setting. Each and every player becomes a part of a caring organization that wants to provide assistance in navigating the journey of travel baseball and to assists in providing valuable information that can help in the development process.

 

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Development

We have been doing this for years!  Hundreds of professional coaches and thousands of players have participated in Stars and Stripes Sports teams.  Player development experience at its best!  Do not miss this opportunity for your son to experience something that will be a major foundation block in his development.