Coconuts Baseball: Double A & Triple A Development Program

At the Bohol Coconuts Baseball & Softball Club, our player development pathway is designed to build champions year after year. As athletes graduate from our foundational Rookie and Single A programs, they enter the next critical phase: Double A (Ages 8-9) and Triple A (Ages 10-11).

Here, the core fundamentals become second nature, making room for enhanced skill execution, strategic understanding, and the thrilling introduction of player-pitch competition.

The same foundational principles of hitting, fielding, and throwing are now applied in faster, more complex game situations. By the time they are 14 to 17 years old, they will be polished, high-IQ players with the skills and experience to be sought-after prospects for high school, collegiate, and national team programs.

Our program intelligently groups players to maximize growth. The most advanced and talented kids train together, pushing each other to new heights, while newer or developing athletes receive focused instruction at their own pace, ensuring no one is left behind.

Hitting

Former Therwil Flyers and Swiss National Team slugger Andreas Mathis was the best pure hitter that Coach Merv Moore worked with during his six seasons in Switzerland.

Building on a solid foundation, we introduce advanced concepts to develop complete hitters.

Advanced Stance & Load: Refining pre-pitch movements for optimal power generation.

Pitch Recognition: Learning to identify pitch location and speed quickly.

Two-Strike Approach: Adopting a defensive mindset to put the ball in play.

Situational Hitting: Understanding how to advance runners through ground balls, fly balls, and opposite-field contact.

Goal: To become a consistent, situational hitter who can handle live pitching and execute team-oriented at-bats.

Fielding

Precision, anticipation, and confidence define the next level of defense.

Position-Specific Footwork: Infielders master the backhand and forehand; outfielders learn the drop-step and angle routes.

Quick Transfers: Turning a ground ball into a throw with rapid, seamless efficiency.

Tagging Techniques: Proper application tags on stealing runners and force plays.

Advanced Communication: Using precise terminology for pop-ups, cut-offs, and rundowns.

Goal: To execute clean, confident defensive plays under the pressure of game speed.

Throwing

Arm strength, accuracy, and situational throwing become paramount.

Long-Toss Programs: Building arm strength and endurance through structured throwing routines.

Throwing on the Run: Maintaining accuracy while moving laterally or charging a ball.

Crow-Hopping (Outfielders): Generating maximum power for long-distance throws to the infield.

Cut-off & Relay Positioning: Understanding one’s role in the chain to stop advancing runners.

Goal: To make strong, accurate throws from any position on the field to the correct base.

Pitching

Therwil Flyers pitcher Allain Kurz was just 14 years-old when he tossed a complete game to defeat the 1994 European Baseball Championship (B-Pool) tournament champion, Ukraine in Lljubljana, Slovenia.

A dedicated introduction to the art and responsibility of pitching.

Basic Mechanics: Learning a repeatable, safe wind-up or stretch delivery.

Strike Zone Mastery: Developing consistency in throwing strikes with a fastball.

Fielding Position: Emphasizing the pitcher’s role as the fifth infielder after the pitch.

Pitch Count & Health: Instilling the importance of arm care and responsible usage.

Goal: To develop young pitchers who throw strikes, work efficiently, and understand their defensive duties.

Team Defense

The game evolves into a chess match of anticipation and execution.

Complex Defensive Sets: Implementing strategic shifts, bunt defenses, first-and-third plays, and intentional rundowns.

Live Situational Reps: Practicing defenses with actual baserunners and pitchers in simulated game scenarios.

Pitcher-Catcher Relationship: Building game-calling intuition and defensive synergy.

Leadership & Infield Communication: Empowering players to direct plays and control the tempo of the game.

Goal: To function as a cohesive, intelligent defensive unit that can anticipate and neutralize an opponent’s strategy.

Division-Specific Curriculum & Goals

Double A League (Ages 8-9) – “The Game Begins”

Focus: Enhanced skill development through the transition to player-pitch games. Emphasis on sportsmanship, game flow, and basic in-game strategy.

Environment: A competitive yet supportive atmosphere where making mistakes is part of learning. The introduction of pitching adds a thrilling new layer of teamwork.

2026 Goal: Solidify all positional fundamentals, successfully adapt to the pace of player-pitch games, and develop a strong sense of team identity and sportsmanship.

Triple A League (Ages 10-11) – “Prepare to Compete”

Focus: High-level, competitive play with detailed skill instruction. Tournament preparation, advanced defensive techniques, and the development of personal accountability.

Environment: A structured, competitive setting designed to prepare athletes for All-Star tournaments and elite play. Advanced players are grouped to challenge each other daily.

2026 Goal: Master advanced defensive strategies, develop situational awareness at an elite level, and build the mental toughness required for tournament success.