The THBA uses Standards Based Assessment to provide a well-rounded educational experience. In additiion to the award-winning instruction in a positive environment we've always provided, all players will receive a weekly assessment tied to the standards outlined in the sample rubric provided below. Purposeful instruction from real educators.

• THBA Program Standards                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
• Sample Assessment

 

Summer Camp Program Details:

Camps are held Monday-Friday, from 9-3. Drop-off is from 8:30-9 and aftercare is available M-Th until 5p.m. Focusing on developing and honing fundamental skills, students work with instructors and professional guests for hands on experience. The topics covered include training on hitting, throwing, and defensive skills.

All students receive:

• Professional instruction from our all pro staff
• Lunch daily
• A THBA T-shirt
• A photograph of the Major League guest instructor
• An autograph of the Major League guest instructor
• Prizes that are awarded throughout the week

F.Y.I.: Weekly Sessions are held M-F, 9-3. Students should arrive at 8:45 every morning and be picked up no later than 3:15. Signs will be posted throughout the complex directing you to the drop off/pick-up area. Students should dress in appropriate baseball attire daily. Aftercare is available until 5p.m., M-Th.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Camps are open to boys and girls ages 5-14.
• Students will be grouped by age and ability lever with groups never exceeding an 8/1 student/instructor ratio.
• The THBA proudly employs a full time staff of current and former college and professional players.
• Students will get the opportunity to train on our major league caliber fields, as well as in our 7,000 SQ. FT. indoor facility. A perfect mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
• Weekly sessions focus on the fundamentals of hitting, throwing, and defense taught in a fun and innovative style.
• All students will receive: lunch daily, THBA t-shirt, photo and autograph of weekly guest.
• NEW for 2010! Play on Roger Dean Stadium's main field every Friday! Camp participants will get to train on the same field as Albert Pujols, Hanley Ramirez and the rest of the Florida MArlins and St. Louis Cardinals!
• Weekly sessions will commence Friday afternoon at RDS. Students will receive weekly honors and a free ticket to come back that evening to enjoy a Hammerheads/Cardinals game followed by a fireworks extravaganza. Bring the entire family! THBA campers will be recognized on the field prior to the game as part of Roger Dean Stadium's Field of Dreams program.

 

 

 

New for Summer 2010! Advanced Instruction

Click Here to register for Advanced Summer Instruction

Call 561-339-1304 to schedule instruction with the area's most talented, affordable and enthusiastic instructor.  A real educator with a Master's Degree in Education Administration and college coaching experience. Founder and Executive Director of the THBA and currently Hall of Famer Gary Carter's Assistant Coach at Palm Beach Atlantic University.

Instruction is available to players ages 5&up  by appointment only, seven days a week.  Please allow one full business day to confirm appointment. Lessons typically last 45 minutes and cover two different skill areas. Specialized lessons focusing on one specific area are available by request for players 10 & older. Lessons cost $50 per session. Lessons during the summer months must be purchased as part of the Advanced Summer Instruction program and are held at Roger Dean Stadium.

 

Location
Roger Dean Stadium's practice fields or Palm Beach Gardens High School.
 

Testimonials

"Brian is an exceptional teacher and an even better role model"

Mary, PBG

"My son has been working with Brian for 6 years and is now a successful high school pitcher. He's a great coach!"

Bill, NPB

Make your plans now! Brian Justine's Heat Travel baseball program is organizing a 13u travel team with plans on competing beginning August 2010. Twelve roster spots are available. Players will not be allowed to compete on any other travel baseball team but are allowed and encouraged to play for their school teams and to participate in other sports. Practices will be held twice a week from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the field and once a week from 6:30-7:30 for batting practice in the cages. Location is TBD. The team will compete at the 14u level and the goal is to keep the team together for two years in order to prepare them for high school baseball. The team will be affiliated with USSA and AAU and we will use the AAU age guidelines. Games will be played three weekends per month in addition to entry into local tournaments. We will try to stay away from doubleheaders as much as possible. A parent committee will be formed to assist with scheduling, purchasing, collection of dues, paperwork and making travel arrangements. Coaches fees will be paid up front (every 4 months) and all other expenses will be billed as they occur. This is, without a doubt, the premiere team to become a part of for families looking for professional instruction, a positive and enthusiastic role model, no father's involved in coaching and an overall positive experience! Email Brian to schedule an appointment and tryout, brian.justine@manhattan.edu.

Brian Justine's Heat Travel Baseball Program has established itself as one of the finest instructional travel baseball programs in the area. Through professional instruction, consistent practice routine, and a positive environment, his program has turned out a multitude of successful players at the next level. Started in 2003 through Tommy Hutton Baseball, Justine prides himself in being as much a positive role model as an instructor. Winning takes a back seat to learning and having fun. Players of all abilities are given the opportunity to participate, not just “A” caliber players.

“Many coaches at this level are trying to put together “All Star” teams because they do not know how to teach or develop talent. They hide behind a stacked roster, rack up a bunch of wins, and consider themselves coaching aficionados. Year after year, I assemble a roster of players that did not fit into these types of teams and develop these players to become better than the players these other coaches did not give an opportunity to. People who are really paying attention understand just how special this program is.”

A former college and professional player, Justine has learned from some of baseball’s all time great players and coaches. He played under University of Florida Head Coach Kevin O’Sullivan for four years and structures his practices using the material he learned from the Gators skipper. Justine recently had the pleasure of co-operating the Mike Schmidt School of Hard Knocks, an advanced hitting school taught by the HOF third baseman. He also played for legendary pitching coaches Mark Calvi and Bob Shaw, both of whom are considered to be among the most knowledgeable pitching instructors on the planet. Former Major Leaguers Chico Walker, Ron LeFlore, Al Gallagher, Wally Whitehurst, and Carlos May all coached Justine during his college and minor league playing career. He also co-produced an infield instructional video with Perry Hill, the former Florida Marlins Infield Coordinator whose system has produced 10 gold glove winners.

“I’ve been blessed to learn all facets of the game from some of baseball’s most respected and knowledgeable coaches. I don’t go around spouting off my resume like a lot of instructors do. I just hope people can see that I’ve taken the necessary steps to do a thorough job teaching young student-athletes the game.”