What is MVP? MVP Baseball/Softball Training Facility is a practice/instructional facility that provides batting cages, pitching tunnels and equipment for the public at a nominal fee. Our Mission It is the mission of MVP to become the premier provider of baseball and softball instruction in the McHenry County area. At MVP, we have a motto, "Self-Esteem through Self-Improvement". This attitude permeates throughout everything we teach. Our one-of-a-kind, specialized baseball/softball program goes beyond just the physical training on the field. The core of our teaching begins with heart, attitude, mental and physical training. Our goal is to instill a life-long learning system for both mind and body. Our program is also designed to help parents create successful, dedicated, and respectful children by reinforcing positive values in our unique baseball setting. Students not only learn how to play baseball, but also learn self-confidence by setting and reaching goals, self-esteem by continual growth, improvement on and off the field, and respect for others and themselves.

MVP Programs At MVP, our baseball/softball program is state-of-the-art. With the hands-on training and guidance of our highly trained, professional coaches, students begin by learning the basics of baseball/softball using simple drills and visual/tactile learning systems. The Mental Side At MVP, we believe that children need to be given the opportunity to learn and incorporate mental themes into all levels of training, whether on the field, at home, or at school. The very first day of MVP training begins with a lesson on respect: learning to demonstrate respect for peers, coaches, parents and teachers. Methods of practice are continually taught and reinforced for all of our mental themes. Theses include: • Goal-Setting • Perseverance • Self-Esteem • Confidence • Respect • Dedication • Self-Control • Integrity • Self-Improvement • Courtesy Level One-beginner students. The beginning student learns the basics of equipment, stances, swings, fielding, throwing, and pitches. Drills are simple and the focus is on developing good technique and having FUN! Level Two-intermediate students. The intermediate student emphasizes good techniques of all previous materials, more complex batting and fielding drills, determination, and FUN! Level Three-advanced students. The advanced student trains extensively on perfection of techniques, mentoring beginning students, and progressively higher goal-setting strategies. Advanced students are eligible to attend special training camps and become student-instructors (with the recommendation of their coaches/instructors). At MVP, we realize that each student has different physical abilities and potential. By emphasizing strong foundational skills, our students enhance their physical capabilities and nurture self-esteem through self-improvement. We set specific, individual, and challenging goals and help our students reach their full potential. At MVP, we believe the keys to success, on and off the field, are patience, focus, hard work and setting goals.

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