Parents are an integral part of helping their tots develop basic sports movement and motor skills. Motor skill activities focus on hand/eye and hand/foot coordination. Sports equipment and instruction are provided to help guide your child through an introduction to organized sports. Parents or caregiver participation is required. MP

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Parents are an integral part of helping their tots develop basic sports movement and motor skills. Motor skill activities focus on hand/eye coordination within the sport of baseball. Sports equipment and instruction are provided to help guide your child through an introduction to organized sports. Parents or caregiver participation is required.

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Young children develop motor skills while having fun running and kicking. Parents and tots work together in this class, learning the basics of soccer. Dribbling, passing, shooting and kicking will all be emphasized. A variety of activities will be played each week. Parents or caregiver participation is required.

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The Triple A program builds on skills and rules learned in the Double A class and also introduces more fundamental techniques and basic rules.

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This baseball class gives players an introduction to baseball. Players work on technique and enhancing form in this comprehensive skills clinic. This program teaches throwing mechanics as well as batting stance, bat positioning and speed, using both live pitching and hitting off the tee. Players learn various positions in the field through game play and basic game strategy. Players should bring their own gloves, and be ready for a fun, fast paced learning environment.

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IBA believes in a holistic approach to teaching the game through blending skill development with character education. Players gain confidence, improve coordination, and appreciate the joys of teamwork and sportsmanship during weekly games with age appropriate practices. Please contact IBA at trey@illinoisbaseballacademy.com with questions and requests. Children learn and practice skills with the help of IBA coaches.

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We engage all players no matter their skill level. Our coaching technique provides basic building blocks in a fun, safe environment. Players keep moving and learning, even while in the dugout! Mechanics and hand-eye coordination are the keys to early success. Players become more confident as we work on the proper mechanics of catching, throwing, fielding, base running, and batting. This program prepares players for level II, t-ball, or coach pitch leagues.

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This program introduces children to the game of basketball if they are beginners or if they need the know how to get to the next level. Basic skills of dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense are taught. New individual challenges will be presented to develop the importance of reaching goals. Modified basketballs will help reach the next level. Lesson plan also incorporated pivoting, closeouts and jump-stops.

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This program advances children into "game situation" drills and continue to build basketball fundamentals on an individual basis. Advanced skills and drills of dribbling, passing, finishing, shooting, and defense are taught. Pairing games will be played to show the importance of counter-moves! Lesson plan also incorporates reverse pivoting, closeouts and jump-stops.

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This class focuses on building shooting skills through “Form Shooting” and building confidence in finishing under defensive pressure. The goal of this class is to develop the player in every facet of shooting the basketball in addition to training concepts to improve the strength, agility, and quickness of each player. We cover form shooting, range finding, balance and footwork, shot selection, finishing in the paint and explosive training for game winning performances.

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The Lil’ Dribblers Basketball program introduces children to the game of basketball in a safe, fun and exciting environment. Our curriculum uses age appropriate activities and games specifically designed to increase balance, body awareness, motor skills, hand eye coordination, listening skills and the ability to follow directions. The Lil’ Dribblers program includes exclusively design equipment tailored to enhance the basketball experience for each participant. The program challenges children to develop new cognitive, physical and social skills. In addition, each child will experience social interaction with children and adults in a fun environment.

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Develop early basketball skills such as shooting, dribbling and passing, along with the basic rules of the game. All instruction is game/drill oriented with mini games and scrimmages played every week. This class is for the basketball beginner looking to understand the game, learn new skills, and have fun!

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Learn the basics of sword-fighting and participate in an exciting new sport! Group classes include games, footwork exercises, and real fencing matches with all equipment provided. Fencing helps to develop agility, focus, muscle strength, coordination, and sportsmanship. This class is coached by a Master Fencing Instructor who is a former World Cup Champion and National US Fencing Team Coach. Location: Fencing Center of Chicago, 111 S. Washington Ave, Park Ridge

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Develop early football skills such as rushing, receiving and passing, along with the basic rules of the game. All instruction is game/drill oriented with mini games and scrimmages played every week. This class is for the football beginner looking to understand the game, learn new skills, and have fun!

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Come join in on the fun and start playing the nation’s most loved game! Players are introduced to stance, receiving, rushing, blocking, and defense. Each week ends with a scrimmage encouraging teamwork and sportsmanship. Players always get to play either receiver or running back each week. Games focus on fundamentals and field concepts, as well as positions and mechanics. No equipment necessary!

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Learn girls lacrosse from the Maine South girls players, coaches, and Park Ridge lacrosse coaches! We will teach you the fundamentals (passing, cradling, shooting, and catching) and how to play lacrosse. Each session will consist of training and mini games to keep it fun. NIRP

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Speed Lacrosse is a fast fun version of 3v3 lacrosse played on a small field. Players do not wear any equipment, do not have positions, and the game is supposed to be fast and free flowing. 30 mins skills/30 min speed game. Taught by expert coaches from Park Ridge Lacrosse.

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Leap, hop, skip, run your way through obstacles and put your child’s Ninja skills to the test. This fun movement-based class challenges your Ninja to maneuver over and under objects. In addition, group games to further challenge their Ninja skills will be played.

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Take everything you learned from Mini Ninja Warriors and test your Ninja skills with even more difficult obstacles to leap, hop, skip and run your way through. Group games will put your Ninja skills to the test in this fun movement-based class.

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Parents are an integral part of helping their tots develop basic sports movement and motor skills. Leap, hop, skip, run your way through obstacles and put your ninja skills to the test. This fun movement based class challenges your Ninja to maneuver over and under objects. In addition, we play group games to further challenge their Ninja skills. Parents or caregiver participation is required

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This course is perfect for young children looking to get involved in sports in a fun, safe way. Players will take turns on various obstacles working on balance, gross and fine motor function, body control, hand dexterity and strength, and speed. This program is tremendous for helping players find a love of fitness and sports in an interactive and accessible environment where players can grow and have fun. Begin building confidence and a love for fitness and sports!

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The ultimate stage in our Ninja Warriors program, players are exposed to challenging obstacles that will require them to use every aspect of their strength and core. We teach simple gymnastics principles in order to conquer these incredible courses, and use gymnastics gear to ensure a difficult but safe environment. Players of all levels of athletic and sports backgrounds will be able to participate, compete, and have fun in this program which focuses on personal growth, development, and fitness. Get ready to conquer the course!

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Sweepers is the beginning step in the development for your young soccer player. The focus of the Sweepers classes is FUNdamentals that are crucial for every budding soccer player. Players focus on foot placement while shooting, following through on their shot, manipulating the ball in creative ways, defensive stance, and much more; all while participating in our fun games and adventure themed activities.

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The Strikers level is the top level of classes for your young soccer star. In this class, players develop a close familiarity with the ball and learn the importance of always having it under control. Being geared towards getting your child ready for future soccer experiences, the Strikers level class tests players in a more challenging environment working on 1v1 and team exercises. By the end of class your child develops: landing on their shooting foot, precision shots vs. power shots, trapping the ball in the air, and field awareness.

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Players are introduced to the fundamentals of soccer tactics such as passing the ball, offensive moves, defensive moves, keeping/controlling the ball and taking the ball away from the opposing team. Players learn to score and prevent goals. Physical endurance and fitness are emphasized while touching the ball. At this age, the focus starts to change from simple games to organized, tactical, competitive games.

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Players increase their playing stamina and speed in an up-tempo game like atmosphere. The clinic’s specific technique training involves strength and placement shooting, landing on the shooting foot, precision passing, settling the ball with various body parts and advanced fundamentals and skill maneuvers. Most importantly, players learn game concepts that will improve their decision-making and overall game.

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In this extended version of our striker's soccer class, players will spend part of class working on fun drills and games to develop skills, and finish on a scrimmage each week. Each participant will also receive a jersey. The first part of class will focus on improving our fundamentals by doing drills and playing fun games. The last part of class will focus on scrimmaging! Focused solely on player development, players get as many reps as possible both in practice and during games.

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Class concentrates on the fundamentals of passing, setting, and spiking. Players learn to overhand serve and play games.

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Class concentrates on the fundamentals of passing, setting, and spiking. Players learn to overhand serve and play games.

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Class concentrates on the fundamentals of passing, setting, and spiking. Players learn to overhand serve and play games.

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Interested in playing volleyball with other volleyball athletes with skills to compete against other park teams? Our Volleyball Pro develops a team and brings game-situation lesson plan to the weekly classes to prepare for match-PLAY. The coaches’ lesson plan guides the team in weekly training for 90 minutes. At weekly practice the teams learn team defense and offense positions while they improve on their fundamentals of passing, setting, spiking, and overhand serving. This is a 4-week program that meets once per week for 90 minutes. Each athlete receives EVP Volley Series t-shirt.

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Improve your volleyball attack with 90 mins of drills. Spiking 101 is for intermediate players who wish to learn proper arm swing, footwork and jumping technique. Class drills keep player focused on reach and power while plyo-metrics training enhances vertical jump and game performance. The 3-step approach will be taught along with transition attacking.

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Children are introduced to the fundamentals of sports including basketball, floor hockey, football, kickball, soccer, t-ball and other sports and group games. The program provides an opportunity for each child to develop motor skills and nurture their growth socially and emotionally through teamwork and good sportsmanship.

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This class features games from two of our most popular classes: Dodgeball and Nerf Elite Battle! All Nerf guns, ammo and eye protection will be provided. Dodgeball uses super soft balls and safety is stressed during game play.

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This class focuses on a variety of fun camp games, like kickball, capture the flag, dodgeball, running games, and other group games. Each week, participants will play a different game, and different variations of the game if applicable! Coaches ensure a fun and energetic atmosphere while promoting teamwork and good sportsmanship.

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