LTJBSA & Centercourt Join Forces for Player Training & Development
We are excited to announce a strategic collaboration between LTJBSA and Centercourt Lawrence. Centercourt is now our exclusive Training Partner, allowing us to expand access to professional instruction for every ballplayer in our community.
LTJBSA will always operate as an independent non-profit and run low-cost programs at our Indoor Facilities and Parks. Yet, the growth of our membership has created a need for more year-round programs, variety, and space. With Centercourt, we have found a partner aligned with our mission: helping our ballplayers have fun and grow their game for success in high school and beyond.
✨ Highlights of the Collaboration
- Player Development: We will be jointly designing new seasonal clinics and skills programs, as well as creating opportunities for smaller group and 1-on-1 lessons.
- Coaching Instruction: LTJBSA volunteers will gain access to professional support and clinics to learn best practices.
- Travel Collaboration: We will collaborate on off-season training and higher-level instruction, creating expanded growth path opportunities for committed LTJBSA players.
- Access to Professional Coaches: LTJBSA members and programs will benefit from input and instruction from Centercourt's professional staff, which includes Lawrence High School coaches.
- Elite Facilities: LTJBSA and Centercourt will collaborate on programming in Centercourt Lawrence's dome, allowing us to continue to play ball even when the weather doesn't cooperate.
- Preferred Pricing for Members: LTJBSA families enrolled in our programs will receive discounted rates on select Centercourt activities.
Learn More about Centercourt Lawrence >>
📅 What Comes Next?
We are just beginning to plan the next phase and will share details on how to sign up for new programs in the coming weeks.
🥎 ⚾ Register for the 2026 Season
Lock in your spot for the upcoming Lawrence Little League and Lawrence Babe Ruth League season! Registering for our programs ensures your ballplayer has access to our exclusive Centercourt training opportunities. Little League Registration closes February 15th.
📍 Spring Training @ Centercourt
When you register, check LTJBSA Spring Training @ Centercourt! Get one-hour training sessions every Wednesday in March for only $50!
📅 Save the Date: Saturday, Feb 21st
We are kicking things off officially with Little League Assessment Day at Centercourt Lawrence from 2-4pm. Players will be assigned a 30-minute slot, and families can tour the facility and meet representatives to learn more about our collaboration.
Register for 2026 Season >>
📋 Calling All Coaches (and Future Coaches!)
We need Volunteers! If you’ve ever thought about coaching, now is your time. Our Assessment Day on Feb 21 will include a Coaches Clinic from 1-2pm where you’ll learn directly from Centercourt staff.
Volunteer to Coach >>
⚖️ Last Call for Cadet Umpire Training
Classes for ages 13+ begin February 2nd. This is a great way for teens to learn the game from a new perspective (and earn money!).
Sign Up for Umpire Training >>
We are excited about the potential for this new collaboration, and how it can elevate the game of all players in our community. This collaboration is unique in Mercer County: We now provide families with options to play and grow, from age 5 through 16, from beginner to elite skills, across softball and baseball, all at an affordable price that makes the game accessible to all who want to try.
The LTJBSA Board of Trustees