Expert: Dennis Girardi - 3/3/2008

Question
My 9yr old son decided that he want to play baseball this year (because he sees what a great time his older brother is having - who is pretty good).  However, our 9yr old is the least experienced/athletic member of his team.  He is tallest on the team of little guys who have been in the league since t-ball.  Fortunately, our son is oblivious that his team mates excel past him.  Because he waited till the last minute to express interest in playing, we did not have the opportunity to sign him up for one of the winter clinics - that surely would have helped.  I am having trouble finding a clinic/camp in our area to send him to over his 3 week spring break (3/21 - 4/11) - he attends year round school - therefore the longer break.  Can you recommend any organizations or websites that may offer a clinic in our area during this time frame?  We live in the San Francisco Bay Area.  I have already checked the ABC website - no dates/locations convenient.  Thank you :0)

Answer
Hey Dina,

This is a little out of my expertise.. I'm not familiar with the San Francisco area.  Do you have a park district.. They always have baseball programs for instruction going on.. This is where I would start.. for sure..  Get his older brother to help too.
Dennis.