Friday the 7th of November was a special day for the Academy when it welcomed Shea Hillenbrand as a guest instructor for Friday Fundamentals. Working with three age groups, Shea brought his Major League experience in the art of hitting and gave our boys something to think about!

The clinic focused on the basics of a proper baseball swing starting with proper weight distribution and ending with simple swing mechanics. Shea stressed that our boys try to be themselves and not to emulate any other players they see because it may not work for them. Our boys had a great time and were able to end their sessions with an informal question and answer session with Shea. He was gracious enough to sign plenty of autographs and posed for quite a few photos as well! The Academy is most appreciative of Shea's appearance and we can't thank him enough for coming!

In case you didn't know, half of the fees collected will go to the Against All Odds Foundation , a program of Shea's which rescues animals and offers a petting zoo for all children, having a special focus on inspiring inner city and disabled youth.

Information about Against All Odds can be obtained by calling the farm at (480) 273-7299.