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FAQ

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What is the focus of the academy?The focus is to mentally and physically train at a level so that the players are prepared and capable of being recruited to an appropriate school that meets the players needs.
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How will the academy be governed? How will decisions be made?The Elite Athletics administrative board will set all policy for the academy.
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Is the academy trying to compete with existing softball clubs?The Academy focus is off-season training only. Elite provides a level of intensity and training for athletes who are driven to reach top performance and who wish to prepare for highly competitive programs. We feel we enhance existing softball clubs by offering advanced fall/winter training and recruitment guidance.
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What if I have other after school commitments?The academy is looking for fully committed players for the Elite team. The goal of the academy is to prepare you for collegiate level coaching and playing, therefore, the more time you can dedicate to your development, the higher chance you will have of being recruited. Please be honest about your other commitments at the start of the season so the team can evaluate and make a plan suited for you.
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Do I have to have a parent with me when I travel?If travel is required, we recommend that parents travel with and support the team, but in cases when this is not possible, parents may want to coordinate with coaches and or another team family. Parents should also review documentation requirements for players traveling alone to prevent any possible issues crossing the border.
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Do I have to travel with the team?There are currently no plans for Academy travel. If travel is required, you have the freedom to book flights that work best for your budget and schedule.
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Should I have travel insurance?Elite currently has no travel plans. If traveling outside of Canada, it is always a good idea to have the best travel insurance for your budget.
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How are accommodations and food being handled?Families will be responsible for their own accommodation, food and vehicles unless group travel is designated for a trip.
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Does the academy help with recruiting?Elite Athletics Softball Academy helps athletes and families understand the recruiting process. A team recruiting profile service is offered as a part of the Elite Senior team membership based on need and recruitment timeline. With the academy's extensive network of USA coaches, we feel comfortable consulting and advising possible schools for our athletes.
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Will I only be playing the position I register for?Not necessarily, Elite will work with athlete's preferred positions and will advise where your strengths give you the best opportunity for success as an athlete, and where you have the best chance to succeed at collegiate level play.
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What is the coaching philosophy for the Elite program? How are advisory guest coaches involved?Elite coaches provide an advanced training model designed for top skill development and softball situational awareness. Development weekends will be run several times through the program where the advisory guest coach provides valuable instruction and developmental training.
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My daughter has a private coach- How can I make sure her travel coach is not contradicting what is already being taught.Please ensure that the academy knows your athlete is receiving private coaching It is important to discuss with your Elite coaches and ensure that your private instructor is aligned with our program training.
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