The U.S. Baseball Academy spring training is an opportunity for young players to practice advanced hitting,pitching, fielding, base running and catching.

This includes instruction by the best coaches.

The Program is operated by Site Director Greg Dikos, the Head Coach at Penn High School.

The Academy will be offered at Penn on Saturdays, Jan. 17,24, 31 and Feb. 7, 14, 21.

For students in grades 1-12 sessions, this means six weeks of instruction for $99. Registration in advance is required.

For more information registration, visit  www.USBaseballAcademy.com or call 866-622-4487 to register by phone.

By Kevin McNulty

Kevin McNulty teaches English and Mass Media Studies at Penn High School. He advises the Penn News Network and manages the PNN Studio and news room. For more information, navigate your browser to www.massmediastudies.net.