Developing Young Baseball Players With Skill & Knowledge.

Many youth today face challenges such as:

Economic deficits, single-parent homes, peer pressure, lack of hope, motivation, and support, and limited opportunities and facilities exist to help address these challenges.

Founded and established in September 2018 by Wallace Richardson, affectionately known as “Coach Gator.”

Our goals are to develop young men and women to be their best selves both as athletes and individuals and to ensure they enjoy their journey in a healthy, loving, and supportive environment.

About G.B.A.S.P

The Need for G.B.A.S.P

G.B.A.S.P Aims To

Provide sports mentorship, nutritional education, and youth employment opportunities. In addition to, serving as a resource for communities by providing a safe place for youth. Develop fundamentally sound athletes, preparing them physically, mentally, and emotionally to compete at their highest potential and represent their community/school in organized sports tournaments.

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What We Offer

• Nutrition

• Skills & Drills

• Speed & Agility Training

• Aquatics

• Sports Financial Literacy

• Classroom Instruction

ABOUT COACH GATOR

Coach Gator is committed to improving recreation, welfare, and physical development opportunities for youth in Cleveland and surrounding areas.

He fosters a safe, healthy, and fun environment.

Sports serve as a unifier, bringing people together across racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Our Team & Services:

GBASP consists of highly qualified & credible coaches & trainers who offer:

Sklls & drills programming

Speed & agility training

Aquatics & classroom instruction

Mentorship

Child development support

Programs to enhance mental & physical growth

MEET YOUR COACHES

  • Coach Gator

    HEAD COACH

  • Austin Mitchell

    Head Asst. Coach

  • Theophilus Hudson

    Asst. Coach 1st Base Specialist

  • Andre Smith

    Head 12U Developmental Coach

  • Nick Lanese

    Asst. Coach infield/Hitting Specialist

TEAM INFORMATION

TEAMS

14U, 13U, 12U

(14u & 13u COMPETE IN OPL OHIO PROSPECTS LEAGUE & 12U COMPETES IN CLEVELAND RECREATION LEAGUE)

PRACTICE & GAME SCHEDULE

  • 3 practices per week

  • Game schedule released in March

  • Tournament Participation: Perfect game attendance

REGISTRATION & FEES

COST - $1250

  • This cost is per player (covers uniforms, tournament fees, training, and more)

  • Payment Options: Pay in full or fundraise

TOURNAMENT FEE — $40

These fees are an extra charge for each tournament played, which is separate from regular season games.

2025 SEASON SCHEDULE