
High Performance
![]() | Please note that the form is detailed and may take some time to complete. However, your response is required in order for the OBA to properly review your program plans. Once submitted, the OBA will review the information provided and may schedule a follow-up meeting to discuss your plans for High-Performance baseball. The form will remain open until Friday, May 29 at 4:00 PM EST after which time, the form will automatically close. If your Association wishes to withdraw from the High-Performance Program, please advise us directly. Any Association that does not complete the form by the May 29 deadline will be considered to have voluntarily withdrawn from HPP consideration for the 2027 season. Please note that the responses in this survey may be published on the OBA website, in whole or in part. This form is required for all new HPP programs.” |

Player Development
+ Offence
• Individual swing plans, approach work, bat-speed/exit-velocity tracking, situational hitting, base running
+ Pitching
• Arm-care program, pitch design, velocity development, command development, workload monitoring
+ Defence
• Position-specific instruction, measurable skill progress, versatility or specialization (when age-appropriate)
+ Strength and Conditioning
• Age-appropriate strength, mobility, speed, power, recovery, nutrition education
+ Baseball IQ
• Game planning, video review, opponent awareness, decision-making, pitch selection
+ Mental Skills
• Confidence, routines, adversity response, coachability, preparation
Measurable Skills Development
+ Physical
• Sprint times, mobility strength, power, recovery markers
+ Hitting
• Exit velocity, contact rate, chase rate, quality-at-bat percentage, approach execution
+ Pitching
• Velocity, strike percentage, first-pitch strike rate, command, pitch movement, recovery
+ Defence
• Throwing velocity, footwork, exchange time, positional reads, accuracy
+ Academic and Recruiting
• Game planning, video review, opponent awareness, decision-making, pitch selection
+ Character
• Attendance, effort, coachability, leadership, accountability
Quality Competition
+ Local/Provincial Elite Play
• Consistent high-level competition
+ Inter-provincial or International Play
• Broader comparison and exposure
+ Showcase Events / Combines
• Scout visibility and measurable testing
+ Development Blocks
• Time to train, time to recover and make corrections
+ Fall/Winter Training
• Strength, skill refinement, recruiting preparation, education
Qualified Coaching Staff
+ Qualified Coaches
• NCCP certification or equivalent experience
+ Specialized Roles
• Pitching, catching, hitting, strength and conditioning, recruiting, mental performance support
+ Coach Development
• Coaches attend clinics or training opportunities, review video, collaborate, and update methods
+ Professional Conduct
• Clear boundaries, no intimidation culture, no favouritism, no recruiting promises that cannot be delivered
+ Safe Sport Compliance
• Screening, codes of conduct, complaint process, return-to-play protocols for injuries
Scouting & Recruitment Support
+ Player Profile
• Verified metrics, video, academic info, graduation year, contact information
+ Honest Assessment
• Realistic school targets based on ability, academics, finances, and goals
+ Recruiting Education
• Families must understand timelines, eligibility, scholarships, admissions, and communication
+ Scout Relationships
• Program has legitimate relationships with college coaches and scouts
+ Exposure Plan
• Players attend the right events, not every event
+ Communication Support
• Help with emails, videos, profile creation, follow-up, education advice
+ Tracking Outcomes
• Commitments, offers, visits, showcase selections, scout feedback
High-Performance Rules Summary



