ABOUT THE BLASTERS

The Belmont Blasters Baseball Club was founded on the belief that when a group of remarkable young athletes with good character and a strong team focus are gathered together, surrounded by experienced and development-minded coaching, and provided with an opportunity to be part of something larger than themselves, extroidinary things happen. These things include teamwork, confidence, camaraderie, and trust -- all important and lifelong assets that endure even when physical strength, quickness, and agility fade.

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Our Mission

To develop BRSLL players from a young age, ensuring they are ready to compete at a high level by the All Star ages of 10 through 12, and beyond. This approach allows them to participate in and enjoy the Little League experience, while fostering lasting friendships along the way.

What This Means

Players from BRSLL get more exposure to a higher level of baseball starting at an early age
Players are given the tools and structure that are necessary to potentially develop into BRSLL All Star caliber players at ages 10 – 12
Players get to enjoy the Little League experience, as Blasters is meant to augment Little League – not replace or interfere with it
Players leave the program equipped to compete at the high school level and beyond
Players are taught good character, respect for others, self-confidence, leadership, and teamwork
Players leave the program with life-long friends and memories, and have fun! Parents too!!

Commitment (This is not Little League)

All Blasters are gifted players from within Belmont-Redwood Shores Little League. Each is an impressive athlete, but their true power lies in what they do as a team. A team with a passion not only for baseball, but also for supporting each other both on and off the field to attain a common goal. Our goal is to make the playoffs in every tournament we enter. A lofty goal by any measure, especially in high-level tournament level baseball. This success requires a high level of dedication and commitment from every player and their supportive families.

Player Expectations

- Show up to every practice and game (attendance is not optional)
- Show up on time, dressed, with the correct gear, and ready to go
- Work on your game outside of Blaster hosted events

Parents Expectations

- Blasters practices and games are a priority
- Get your players to practices/games on time, dressed and with the correct gear
- Communicate availability/schedule changes promptly
- Let the coaches coach, and the umps ump
- Support all of the players, not just your own
- Represent Blasters appropriately at tournaments
- Enjoy the experience… it goes by too fast

Balancing Blasters with Other Sports

Blasters supports and encourages multiple-sport athletes, especially at the younger ages
- However, Blasters is a competitive program, and players are expected to make practices and games a priority
At the older ages, it becomes more challenging to balance multiple club-level sports
- Playing at the rec level (AYSO, M&M, NextLevel) can usually be managed with minimal conflict if Blasters remains the priority
Families should understand that missing practices or games for other activities may result in reduced playing time

Competitive Play

Blasters is a competitive baseball program. Teams are formed through try-outs and not everyone makes a team. We believe our development philosophy builds the strongest, most competitive teams over time, and prepares players for the next level of baseball. Our 12U Blue Teams have shown the model works, having tremendous success against top teams from across the bay area, and in Cooperstown.

Leadership / Board of Directors

Nathaniel Ferrari, President (nathaniel@belmontblasters.org)
Tim Evans, Vice President (tim@belmontblasters.org)
Rodney Allen, Secretary (rodney@belmontblasters.org)
Randy Sternke, Treasurer (randy@belmontblasters.org)

Additional Members

Eric Law-Hing, Information Officer (eric@belmontblasters.org)
Jonathan Gibbs, Member At-Large (jono@belmontblasters.org)

Financials

Please contact the Treasurer to request information on financials.

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