CalKnights Baseball Academy

"Winning is fun. Sure. But winning is not the point. Wanting to win is the point. Not giving up is the point. Never being satisfied with what you have done, is the point. Never letting up is the point. Never letting anyone down, is the point. Play to win. Sure. But lose like a champion. Because, it's not winning that counts, what counts is trying." -- Coach John Wooden

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Cal Knights Baseball Forming Upper Division Teams for Summer 2012 - Mickey Mantle, Connie Mack, & Collegiate

(see below for details on all Summer League opportunities)


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OC Collegiate League

Cal Knights Baseball is playing in the OCCL with a summer team comprised of current college ballplayers. 

This team is headed by Coach Jim Gattis, (see 'Teams' page for bio.)  Coach Gattis has had a long and distinguished career as a player, manager, and coach, managing nine seasons of professional baseball, and coaching at the University of Wyoming, Pepperdine University, and Saddleback College.

Coach Gattis wants to talk to current college players who are looking to have a winning summer, while continuing their development.  

Roster now forming by invitation only, (tryout may be needed.)


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High School Summer League

Cal Knights Baseball is forming teams for HS players interested in high-level Summer League competition.  League is affiliated with NABF, and AABC/CABA, (more commonly identified as Mickey Mantle/Connie Mack,) providing HS ballplayers an opportunity to showcase their skills to college recruiting coaches, and pro scouts.  These teams will be made up of HS baseball players only - two month season, with games running through June/July, (generally, weekend double-headers.) 
 
The Cal Knights HS teams forming for summer league play will be coached as follows:

15/16* (Frosh-Soph Combo) Mickey Mantle - Coach Tim Maher
16U* Mickey Mantle - Coaches Lou Punto & Drew Downey
18U* Connie Mack - Coach Jim Gattis
*College interns will provide coaching assistance on these teams, (please go to 'Teams' page for coaching bios.)
 
Cal Knights HS teams will also be entered to compete in the top rated summer baseball tournament in the Western United States. USA Premier Baseball's Firecracker Tournament, with international attendance, is designed to provide the strongest summer tournament competition in Southern California. 

Rosters now forming by invitation only, (tryout may be needed.)

Mission Statement

The Cal Knights Baseball Academy is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of each player so that they will achieve their highest potential on and off the field of play. As an Organization we will strive to provide for the development of our players skills through quality and diverse instruction, unparalleled player support, and esteem building through aggressive competition. The Cal Knights will promote a diligent work ethic, a sense of fair play, confidence, camaraderie and a lasting respect for the game of baseball. To assure that these objectives are realized, the Cal Knights has brought together an outstanding team of Professional instructors with rich and varied baseball backgrounds. From time to time the Cal Knights will also host guest coach appearances by baseball personalities, coaches, parents, and even some Major League Baseball players past and present.

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