CORE PROGRAM

Our Core Program is a comprehensive 6-week Introduction to Data Analytics in Sports that builds workforce skills using data analytics to provide constructive guidance in sports decision making. Program participants work within a STEM framework, focused on data collection, basic coding, visual design, and video tagging. Students benefit from guest speakers and mentor matching with industry professionals, which builds a bridge from the classroom to the industry.

• JOIN THE CORE PROGRAM IF YOU:

  • Want to build data analytics and workforce skills

  • Want to learn the foundation of video analytics and how technology is being used in sports

  • Want to present to industry professionals and build your network

• CLASS DETAILS

  • Sessions are In-person, 2 days per week

  • 4 hours per week, + 1-2 hours of self-led work

  • 6-week commitment

    CORE PROGRAM FAQs

• HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

  • TEAM Core Programs and activities are FREE for all participants - and we provide all materials and technology needed to participate.

• WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?

  • 11th and 12th grade high school students and first and second year college students curious about sports and data analytics technology, willing to commit to 6-weeks of programming. We do not require any previous experience with sports technology or computer science, but the ideal participant should be very enthusiastic about learning news skills and working on projects. And you do not need to be an athlete, but should have fundamental knowledge of the sport.

• WHEN IS IT?

  • The Core Program is offered throughout the school year. Each session is 6-weeks with 40+ hours of programming

  • The winter program runs from January through early March

  • The spring program runs from April through early June

  • The fall program runs from September through October

  • We meet two times per week (in person) from 4:30-6:30pm in Downtown Oakland

• HOW DO I JOIN?

  • Core Program will resume in spring 2025. If you are a high school junior or senior or college freshman or sophomore interested in sports, STEM and curious about the various career paths, we encourage you join our mailing list below to get the latest updates.

 CareerPrep Baseball Academy

CareerPrep is a youth baseball academy providing learning experiences that includes high level coaching/training to develop athletic skills and talents, tutoring and learning sessions to enhance high school, college, and career readiness, and a mentorship program.

Over the past several decades there has been a decline of youth baseball participation in underserved communities. Our mission with CareerPrep is to provide resources, support, and positive experiences— and to bridge the opportunity gap. Our program serves youth ages 6-10 that are interested in developing and strengthening their baseball talents and desire to prepare for successful careers on and off the playing field.

Programs and Educationally Purposeful Activities for Youth

CareerPrep services include four components— (1) quality instruction to develop athletic skills and talents, (2) tutoring and learning sessions to enhance high school, college, and career readiness, (3) mentorship program, and (4) program assessment tools.

Travel Ball

Our travel ball program gives our youth the opportunity to take what they have learned from training and apply it on a competitive level. We know that teaching the basic fundamentals at an early age is important for building confidence and success. We also know that playing baseball year-round can be expensive, which is a plausible explanation for the decline of baseball in underserved communities. With the help of our resources and sponsorship, we strive to help reduce the high costs of playing competitive baseball for youth and families.

Tutoring and Learning Sessions

CareerPrep provides tutoring and high-quality learning sessions. Topics can include (but are not limited to) time management/organization and goal setting, strategies for improving high school and college readiness, knowing your rights: NCAA rules and policies, striking a healthy balance between academic and athletic identities, classroom strategies to enhance learning, internships: gearing up for career success, and educational benefits of school engagement activities.

Performance and Data Analytics Pathway Program

This program seeks to identify, develop, and grow the pool of qualified candidates for on-field and baseball operations and data analytics positions. Through a Video Analytics Bootcamp, participating youth will learn the empirical analysis of baseball with special attention to collecting and summarizing relevant data from in-game activity. Over time, participating youth will be able to make sound data-driven decisions about player and team performance.

Mentorship

Our leadership team consists of experienced coaches, educators, and both current/former athletes who serve as mentors.

Program Assessment Tools

CareerPrep employs assessment tools to measure the effectiveness of all programs. Pre and post testing and interviews will examine behavioral change in overall dispositions and learning (knowledge, skills, and attitudes) among program participants. In addition, findings are shared, in the form of newsletters and/or electronic communications, with the broader public, documenting the successes of the programs.