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Baseball Player Development Course Mentor raw ballplayers into contributing big leaguers.
The strength of every baseball organization comes down to its ability to develop raw players into contributing major leaguers. Player development is a unique skill, one that can set you apart in the industry.
Learn Player Development techniques first-hand from 2-time MLB Executive of the Year and former Orioles, Red Sox and Expos General Manager Dan Duquette in our 8-week online course.
NEXT START DATE: March 7 Weekly Live Interactive Zoom Chats with Dan Duquette
NEXT START DATE: March 7 Weekly Live Interactive Zoom Chats with Dan Duquette
What Can You Expect From Our Baseball Player Development Course
Let’s make this as simple as possible: Scouting is the discovery of talent. Player Development is the process of refining acquired talent into elite on-field performers.
In our 8-week online Baseball Player Development course, you will learn the techniques used by professional front offices to mold their players and unlock their full potential.
This includes:
Player instruction
Game strategy
Minor league progression
Teaching process of coaches, managers, and coordinators
Strength and conditioning
Medical care
Health and nutrition
Mental skills training
Each and every player in an organization's Minor League system has an individualized development plan, and you can learn how it’s all created and organized as part of this one-of-a-kind course!
Take a peek at what your 8-week course in Baseball Player Development will look like:
Week 1: What is Player Development? Week 2: Pitching, Pitching, Pitching Week 3: Team Defense Week 4: How to Play Percentage Baseball Week 5: Leaders are Role Models Week 6: Psychology of Superior Player Development Week 7: Establishing Performance Culture Week 8: How to Measure Skills
In addition to weekly live interactive zoom video chats with 2-time MLB Executive of the Year Dan Duquette, you will receive textbooks for the course.
Player development is an essential function of every professional organization. Once you learn the skills associated with developing players, you will be suited for sports jobs including:
MLB Scout
MLB Manager/GM
Baseball Operations
Major League Player Information Coordinator
Major League Player Development
Minor League Operations
Player Development Coordinator
Minor League Administrator
Baseball Coach
Baseball Trainer/Instructor
any baseball coaching roles
Meet your Course Mentor
Dan Duquette, former Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, and Montreal Expos General Manager
Dan Duquette is the former General Manager of the Baltimore Orioles (2011 - 2018), Montreal Expos (1991–1994) and the Boston Red Sox (1994–2002). He is also the founder of the Dan Duquette Sports Academy. He has twice been named the Major League Baseball Executive of the Year by the Sporting News (1992 with the Expos and 2014 with the Orioles).
After graduating from Amherst College, Duquette became a scouting assistant for the Milwaukee Brewers and worked in the scouting department for 7 years. In 1987, he was hired by the Montreal Expos as the Director of Player Development. He spent a few years in that position before being promoted to Vice President /General Manager in 1991.
In 1994, he became the General Manager of the Boston Red Sox. He spent eight years at the helm of his hometown team. As the Red Sox GM, Duquette made several notable moves, including drafting Nomar Garciaparra in 1994 and trading for Pedro Martínez in 1997. He is largely considered to have laid the groundwork for the 2004 Red Sox World Series-winning team by signing and drafting players like Tim Wakefield, Johnny Damon, Jason Varitek, Manny Ramirez, Derek Lowe, and Kevin Youkilis.
Duquette became the General Manager of the Baltimore Orioles in November 2011. In 2012, the team made the playoffs for the first time since 1997. In 2014, the Orioles won the American League East with 96 wins and made it to the American League Championship Series.
Why Player Development is an important function in an MLB Front Office
Imagine this scenario for a second:
An MLB organization invests millions of dollars in hiring and developing a scouting department, traveling them around the country to analyze players and eventually execute the professional draft. They draft and sign 50+ players, welcome them to the organization and then…that’s it. These new assets are on their own, left to their own free will.
Ridiculous, right?
Of course, it is! Because MLB teams know the scouting and acquisition of players is only part of a successful teambuilding equation!
After acquiring players, MLB organizations have a staff dedicated to their development from top to bottom. Teaching them baseball strategy and team philosophy, managing their strength and nutritional development, refining their mental acuity and acclimating them to an entirely new life. This is the role of player development in every organization – turning raw potential into a realized promise.
Player Development is a major part of every organization in sports, and you can learn the principles and techniques behind the art, from Dan Duquette one of the most respected names in baseball.
If you are serious about working in baseball, chances like this don’t come around that often. It’s time to jump on it!
Weekly Interactive Zoom Video Chats: A unique aspect of each 8-week course is the opportunity for students to participate in weekly, interactive zoom video chats with fellow students, Dr. Lashbrook, Dan Duquette, SMWW mentors, SMWW agents, certified agents in all sports, professional athletes, and renowned guest speakers. This is a tremendous opportunity to network within the professional and collegiate sports industry by getting to know your instructors and fellow students personally via the Internet. This allows ample opportunity to network, ask questions, and discuss aspects of the course openly with instructors and fellow classmates. The interactive zoom video chats are available via any online computer with a microphone. If you are unable to attend the chats, they are archived and you can listen at a more convenient time. These chats are so popular that graduates continue to come back and participate to enhance their opportunities. Sport-specific chats are offered on an ongoing basis.
Online Education: This innovative academic course is facilitated through a Web-based educational delivery system. You will enjoy the online discussion boards, weekly readings, weekly quizzes, course projects, and interaction amongst fellow sports business-minded students and faculty. The course content is the foundation for a successful career as a sports agent.
Global Participation: SMWW students participate from over 162 countries. Courses have an international influence and instructors will cater assignments to specific countries or leagues. Countries with economic challenges are eligible for economic discounts.
Military Discount: For those individuals who represent their country in military service, (active, reserve, or retired) we offer a discount. Thank you for serving your country! For more information on the Military Discount please Click Here.
Tax Write Off (For USA Citizens): SMWW course tuition, books, and supplies can be used for education tax credits. Save your receipts and consult with your tax advisor on how this applies to you.
Sports Career Conferences: Throughout the year, Sports Management Worldwide hosts Sports Career Conferences at a variety of sporting events. These are fabulous networking events that put SMWW alumni in the heart of the action. Opportunities to meet head coaches, gm's, player personnel, scouts, and fellow sports agents are facilitated. Visit SMWW Sports Career Conferences to learn more. SMWW alumni receive discounts.
Advanced Certificates: Want to take your career to the next level? Our Advanced Certificates have been hand-selected by our team of sports industry experts to put you on a path to success. These bundles allow you to take advantage of our biggest discount available, by bundling multiple courses and becoming an expert in that field. Learn more about our Advanced Certificates here.
Certificate & Resume Reference:
Successful graduates of the SMWW Baseball Player Development Course will be sent an SMWW Certificate of Accomplishment. This represents not only your achievements in the course but also demonstrates your personal commitment to self-improvement and the ability to "self-train" yourself for higher positions within the football industry.
In addition to your certificate, you will be given the stamp of approval by SMWW.
Resume Redesign Service
Acquiring the skills necessary for your dream sports career is only one part of the employment journey. Even with the required skill set, you still have to market yourself properly to attract the attention of sports industry employers.
At SMWW, we’ll teach you the skills you need to thrive AND help you redesign your resume for optimal impact in the sports industry. We’ll help you craft a resume to include your new skills in Baseball Player Development, include a reference from Dan Duquette and optimize it to reach hiring managers searching online.
We want you to become the next SMWW success story and will go to great lengths to help you get there!
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Prerequisites: Must be 18 or older to participate and have a passion for sports.
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Testimonials:
Oscar Suarez
MLB Player Agent
Dan is the real deal, he’s worked in affiliated and independent baseball, has dealt with international signings and is well versed in all aspects of the business side of a baseball operation. He has run three MLB clubs and has dealt with all types of players from superstars to utility types, has been in charge of both scouting and player development areas and knows how to engage with ownership groups at the highest level. Having talked about all of the above, Dan’s best attributes are his understanding of a BB organization and knowing how to communicate with all levels of a sports organization. In addition, Toronto’s recent interest in his becoming their next President of BB Ops shows how esteemed Dan is, even by his competitors. I’d recommend signing up for his course, a student will learn about theory but Dan will prepare you for what really happens in the sports world!
Dan is the real deal, he’s worked in affiliated and independent baseball, has dealt with international signings and is well versed in all aspects of the business side of a baseball operation. He has run three MLB clubs and has dealt with all types of players from superstars to utility types, has been in charge of both scouting and player development areas and knows how to engage with ownership groups at the highest level. Having talked about all of the above, Dan’s best attributes are his understanding of a BB organization and knowing how to communicate with all levels of a sports organization. In addition, Toronto’s recent interest in his becoming their next President of BB Ops shows how esteemed Dan is, even by his competitors. I’d recommend signing up for his course, a student will learn about theory but Dan will prepare you for what really happens in the sports world!
Welcome, Dan, to the SMWW family!
Mario Phillips
Dan Duquette's Player Development course is a brilliant addition to the SMWW baseball operations family of courses. Dan's 4 decades in baseball, primarily as a GM, provide students insight into player development that is unparalleled. The two time Sporting News Executive of the Year's course is the perfect complement to the SMWW Baseball GM and Scouting Course with former Dodgers GM Dan Evans/former Dodgers Scout Hank Jones, and the Baseball Analytics Course with baseball savant Ari Kaplan. These courses together are a triple threat for anyone to have under their belt if they aspire to work in baseball!
Dan Duquette's Player Development course is a brilliant addition to the SMWW baseball operations family of courses. Dan's 4 decades in baseball, primarily as a GM, provide students insight into player development that is unparalleled. The two time Sporting News Executive of the Year's course is the perfect complement to the SMWW Baseball GM and Scouting Course with former Dodgers GM Dan Evans/former Dodgers Scout Hank Jones, and the Baseball Analytics Course with baseball savant Ari Kaplan. These courses together are a triple threat for anyone to have under their belt if they aspire to work in baseball!
Carl Moesche
Boston Red Sox
As a longtime traditional baseball scout, I opted to expand my overall knowledge in baseball operations by taking the Baseball Analytics Course thru SMWW. This comprehensive program, directed by Dr. Lashbrook along with the teachings of well known statistical expert Ari Kaplan, provided an excellent foundation to allow for exploration of both sides of player evaluations. Certainly, the knowledge I gained in this course played an invaluable role in my acceptance of my latest baseball appointment
As a longtime traditional baseball scout, I opted to expand my overall knowledge in baseball operations by taking the Baseball Analytics Course thru SMWW. This comprehensive program, directed by Dr. Lashbrook along with the teachings of well known statistical expert Ari Kaplan, provided an excellent foundation to allow for exploration of both sides of player evaluations. Certainly, the knowledge I gained in this course played an invaluable role in my acceptance of my latest baseball appointment
David Yamin
I'm a student in Ari Kaplan's Baseball Analytics Class. We're about halfway through the course and I've already landed my first job in baseball! I logged into the course page last Sunday to post an assignment and I saw a message to all students from SMWW that the Tampa Bay Rays were hiring TrackMan and Pitch f/x Operators for their minor league affiliates. I quickly revised my resume to feature the course description that SMWW provided and applied for the job via TeamWork Online. The very next day I was hired by the Rays Baseball Operations Department to help run TrackMan for one of their minor league clubs that is local to me! They said my resume really stood out, and I attribute most of that to having the SMWW Baseball Analytics course description front and center. So I'd like to say 'thank you' to the whole SMWW crew and I look forward to continuing to study and learn with you. With this new job, my investment has already more than paid for itself. Thanks again, David Yamin
I'm a student in Ari Kaplan's Baseball Analytics Class. We're about halfway through the course and I've already landed my first job in baseball! I logged into the course page last Sunday to post an assignment and I saw a message to all students from SMWW that the Tampa Bay Rays were hiring TrackMan and Pitch f/x Operators for their minor league affiliates. I quickly revised my resume to feature the course description that SMWW provided and applied for the job via TeamWork Online. The very next day I was hired by the Rays Baseball Operations Department to help run TrackMan for one of their minor league clubs that is local to me! They said my resume really stood out, and I attribute most of that to having the SMWW Baseball Analytics course description front and center. So I'd like to say 'thank you' to the whole SMWW crew and I look forward to continuing to study and learn with you. With this new job, my investment has already more than paid for itself. Thanks again, David Yamin
Troy Steffy
Lancaster Barnstormers Director of Baseball Operations
Understanding the behind-the-scenes look from Dan at the Player Development Department was worth every penny. Learning from Dan was my favorite part!
Lancaster Barnstormers Director of Baseball Operations
Understanding the behind-the-scenes look from Dan at the Player Development Department was worth every penny. Learning from Dan was my favorite part!
Paul Ryan
Philadelphia Phillies Scout
Thanks to Dan Evans, Larry D'Amato and Ari Kaplan and the SMWW Staff, I was able to sign with the Philadelphia Phillies, as an Associate Scout. The staff and classes are truly beneficial and helpful, to obtaining a position with an MLB team. Thank You!
Thanks to Dan Evans, Larry D'Amato and Ari Kaplan and the SMWW Staff, I was able to sign with the Philadelphia Phillies, as an Associate Scout. The staff and classes are truly beneficial and helpful, to obtaining a position with an MLB team. Thank You!
Ty Eckert
SMWW will provide you with the tools needed to be successful in your sports career. I have taken Baseball GM and Scouting and Baseball Analytics and would recommend both of them. Dan Evans, Larry D'Amato, and Ari Kaplan are great mentors!
SMWW will provide you with the tools needed to be successful in your sports career. I have taken Baseball GM and Scouting and Baseball Analytics and would recommend both of them. Dan Evans, Larry D'Amato, and Ari Kaplan are great mentors!
Joe Engel
TrackMan
I had no idea what to expect when I started this course. I thought that if I were to learn at least one thing about baseball it would be worth it. I ended up learning so much more than expected. That has everything to do with the great teachers SMWW was able to get to teach the courses. All of them are willing to help you in you start your career in baseball if you show the work ethic and passion for the game.
I had no idea what to expect when I started this course. I thought that if I were to learn at least one thing about baseball it would be worth it. I ended up learning so much more than expected. That has everything to do with the great teachers SMWW was able to get to teach the courses. All of them are willing to help you in you start your career in baseball if you show the work ethic and passion for the game.
Oscar Garcia
Washington Nationals
The Baseball GM and Scouting course was a tremendous opportunity to learn more about the current state of baseball and how to best position myself for a career in baseball. I am very thankful to Dan Evans and Larry D'Amato for sharing their immense baseball knowledge and years of experience.
The Baseball GM and Scouting course was a tremendous opportunity to learn more about the current state of baseball and how to best position myself for a career in baseball. I am very thankful to Dan Evans and Larry D'Amato for sharing their immense baseball knowledge and years of experience.
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