Information about Dry Heat Baseball Foundation

                   What Percentage of Donations Go to Charity.

85% off all proceeds donated to Dry Heat Baseball Foundation are routed to our teams and programs. 15% is used to keep our Foundation up and running.

THE PROGRAMS:

Baseball Club Teams: Dry Heat Baseball Foundation was started by high school baseball coaches. We hold baseball true to our hearts. We are raising funds to start 12U,15U 16U baseball club teams. 95 percent of kids in our baseball programs come from inner city areas and have no money to play or buy equipment. Donations will set up teams and uniforms and equipment. We also want to provide players with bat and glove. Baseball Budget 45 to 50 thousand dollars for all teams, Coaches expenses, Uniforms and Equipment and Tournament fees.

After School Programs: We at Dry Heat Foundation understand the daily problems faced by our players: The pressure to join gangs, coping with living in neighborhoods dealing with gang -related crimes and violence, PTSD from living in fear of violence, and suffering the effects of a consistent lack of basic needs and financial resources. Many of our players have little external support and need additional services and role models outside their home and school environments. As such, we hope to incorporate after school programs to address these issues. Our programs will consist of doing homework with teachers, extra one-on-one instruction, and computer training to help with education and build skills.

Guest speakers will talk about our 3 “ANTIS’s: Anti-gangs, Anti- bullying and Anti-violence.

Summer School Programs: Will offer our players the opportunity to enjoy a variety of new experiences aimed to enhance their academic and social skills while giving them a bigger world view. Fieldtrips (Big Surf, Science Center, Concerts and Baseball games) are some of our planned summer activities.

Yearly Up to date Budget Needs:

1)   Programs

. Club Teams   $50,000

. After School Programs $25,000 a school

. Summer School Programs $25,000 a school 3-month session.

Please Help us to help our inner- city youth.

             “Leave No Kids Behind”

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INNER-CITY Stats and NOTES

By: Jeff Killeen Dry Heat Baseball foundation Pres/Ceo

Things that I have learned coaching baseball in Inner-city areas. Members of low-income families, including children, may face high levels of stress and poor mental health (e.g., anxiety, depression) due to the financial and emotional pressures of food insecurity, low-wage work, lack of access to health care, inadequate transportation, poor housing, neighborhood violence, and other factors. Research has linked stress and poor mental health to obesity in children and adults, including (for adults) stress from job-related demands and difficulty paying bills. Emerging evidence also suggests that maternal stress in combination with food insecurity may negatively impact child weight status. Stress and poor mental health may lead to weight gain through stress-induced hormonal and metabolic changes as well as unhealthful eating behaviors and physical in activities.

One thing that I have seen is Low-income youth and adults are exposed to disproportionately more marketing and advertising for obesity-promoting products that encourage the consumption of unhealthful foods and discourage physical activity (e.g., fast food, sugary beverages, television shows, video games) Such advertising has a particularly strong influence on the preferences, diets, and purchases of children, who are the targets of many marketing efforts. This just makes me sick to my stomach that advertisers will not help with low income families. With the help of programs and startups of farmer’s markets. We could help with the efforts of child obesity. They need to be talked to on how bad sugar is in large quantities to our bodies. This is just a list of things that pop up in my head and what I witness pretty much every day coaching baseball. I will be producing more articles on awareness.

DRY HEAT BASEBALL ANNOUNCES AMAZING NEW PROGRAMS TO HELP THE COMMUNITY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Phoenix, AZ, USA – March 22, 2017: Grandson and Ex General Manager of Phoenix’s renowned Tee Pee Mexican Restaurant, Jeff Killeen has announced that his new company, Dry Heat Baseball LLC is now in the process of getting its 501c. Dry Heat Baseball is a company that gives baseball lessons and starts new club teams.
The company has helped inner city baseball and failing Little leagues, put on baseball clinics and helped to initiate a lot of after school programs for teachers and students. The new programs announced are for aspiring players to have Baseball Instruction, Baseball Clinics, Charity Work, and Club Teams.
In addition to organizing these helpful programs for the students, the non-profit venture also arranges reward trips, gift cards and other free stuff for the students and teachers. In addition, the company also helps less fortunate people with health insurance and medical needs and housing, etc. With such great and inspiring charitable ventures, the company has won a place in the hearts of the local people of Phoenix and surrounding areas, alongside Dry Heat Baseball, the Tee Pee restaurant under Jeff Killeen’s influence has also facilitated and promoted failing sports programs to the fullest.
“Dry Heat Baseball is a company in the Phoenix Arcadia area that specializes in baseball instruction and baseball clinics for boys and girls.” said Jeff Killeen while talking about his company. “Our coaches are high school coaches or ex MLB players and we raise money through clinics and donations to help with less fortunate kids that have failing little leagues and have no teams to play on.” he added. Mr. Killeen believes that everyone should have a chance to play baseball no matter what financial problems they have. Alongside its charitable ventures to help people, Dry Heat Baseball is also forming club teams for summer and winter seasons.
About Jeff Killeen

Jeff Killeen is a family member of the renowned Tee Pee Mexican Food and Dry Heat Baseball, LLC. He has been in the restaurant business for over 25 years and is also a baseball coach. The restaurant was started by his grandfather in 1958 and has been the favorite dining spot for many celebrities and families over generations. Dry Heat Baseball is his non-profit venture to help the communities, inner city, problems, anti-gang, give kids rewards for doing good in school, character development etc.

Stride

Young players need to practice their stride (or the little step taken before they swing the bat). The stride should be:

1.Straight.
Unless they are using an open or closed stance, the stride should be at the pitcher. When opened or closed, the stride should put them in a position where their shoulders make a line pointing at the pitcher.

2. Short (especially for young players).
Long strides make it difficult to keep the head relatively still and thus make it difficult to see the ball. Long strides also make timing more difficult, because long strides take more time than short strides.

3. Soft.
The weight must be kept back during the stride. Remember that the swing doesn't start until after the stride is complete. If the batter's weight shifts forward during the stride, they will not be able to keep their hands back and will not be able to get their weight into the pitch when they swing. Weight should shift during the swing. Teaching players to turn their front knee in toward their body during the stride will help them to keep the stride soft.

4. Flat.
At least for young hitters, the front foot should stay close to the ground during the stride. Some young players lift the front foot to the back of their thigh which makes a soft stride next to impossible.

5. Closed.
Many young hitters point their front toe at the pitcher when they stride, usually because they want to start swinging the bat before their stride foot lands. The front foot should not be turned more than 45 degrees upon landing. Often the front foot will pivot somewhat during the swing (and may end up pointing at the pitcher), but this is okay as long as it lands closed.

1ST Baseman Tips

The defensive skills of the first baseman are often taken for granted. This position is the most under-rated defensive position on a team. The defensive skills of a good first baseman can often make the difference in winning a championship.

Set & Ready Position - With No Runners On Base

The first baseman positions himself approximately 15 to 20 feet behind first base and about 10 feet from the line. This is the normal positioning when a bunt is not anticipated and there are no runners on base.
Weight slightly forward, left foot in front three or four inches, knees slightly bent and weight up on the balls of the feet.
Glove held waist high, open, facing toward the batter.
Always check with the second baseman to make sure there is no mix up on ground balls hit to the right side of the infield.
Always focus your eyes into the strike zone, assuming that the ball will be hit in your direction.

Set & Ready Position - Holding The Runner On
The purpose of this position is to receive the pitcher's pick-off throw and apply a quick tag. Secondly, if the pitcher throws to home, moving into position to field the ball.
Touch the inside of the bag with your right foot and stretch out with your glove hand, making an inviting target for the pitcher to throw to.
When the pitcher throws over, catch the ball and apply a tag with a sweeping motion.
If the pitcher throws towards the plate, move quickly into a position to field the ball.

Fielding Balls Hit To The Left Of The Pitcher
It is the pitcher's responsibility to cover first base when the first baseman has to field the ball. Always make an unassisted putout when you can. When relaying the ball to the pitcher, the following tips will help avoid errors.
Wave the pitcher off before making an unassisted putout.
When sprinting to the bag, hold onto the ball in your bare hand. You will have better control and the ball will not fall out of your glove, since you do not have to apply a tag.
You can toss the ball to the pitcher quicker if you have to.
When relaying the ball to the pitcher, use the underhand shovel type release.
Throw the ball at the bag so the pitcher can catch the ball chest-high as he crosses the bag.
After releasing the ball to the pitcher, you must give him directions if there are other runners on base.
When fielding balls that are hit to right, plant your pivot foot and make an overhand throw to the pitcher.
Communicate with your pitcher. It is his responsibility to field all ground balls that he can get to. Make sure you cover the bag if he fields any balls. Remind him constantly to let you know what his intentions are before it is too late. On critical plays he must yell loud when he is fielding the ball.

Teaching Your Boy Baseball coach john peter

For those who "coach your son" (or those players who are coached by Dear Old Dad), lend me your ears. Here are some quick and easy thoughts to answer the common problems that surround coaching your own kid.

1st & Foremost
Help him become the best player that He wants to be. When it becomes more about You, the coach, the player's Dad . . . rethink immediately because you just became ONE OF THEM! You know, the guy whose son plays shortstop and pitches, he bats 3rd . . . always . . . and probably shouldn't . . . yes, there are worse things to be than a pushy baseball Dad. So the good news is it's curable! But seriously...think about this.

2nd
Consider the reality of the above and understand that you probably would treat discipline and talk to your own boy differently than you will with the other 12 kids on your team. So when you need to discipline ANY of your team attempt to do this "evenly" and with the same methods. This may take practice as well as having a pre-season discussion with your boy, as he knows Dad and just may attempt to take advantage (I know . . . not my boy!). REVISIT #1 . . . lol.

Along with this thought is the idea of playing time and position play. On all teams there are weak links and positions you just cannot find a player to fill. It's a common problem especially at the younger level up to around age 13.

Here's my own experience. I have coached my son through many levels, from Tee Ball on up. One year we didn't have a catcher, so he played catcher a lot when not pitching. At the next level, a player I counted on for a lot of pitching left a hole at short and yet another season, a hole at 2nd. My first reaction each year was the same . . . teach my son the essentials of these positions . . . as long as he understood that he would be helping the team, and me as well. Confiding in him how I was proud of him to make the sacrifice didn't hurt either.

3rd
Is it easy? Not every day. Know this now! Why should it always have to be easy? Very few things that are important to two people are always easy. Know that you are each other's favorite coach and favorite player. Nothing is more important than that!

Here's the Downside:
Your boy won't progress quite as quickly in what you may see as his "natural position."

Here's the Upside:
Until approximately age 14 he doesn't have a natural position. He has ability and interest in his "natural position" and he has Dad hoping he will play and excel at his "natural position." But unless any boy gets experience all over the field, he may not truly find that "natural position."

My son had as much fun as a catcher throughout his 11-12-13 years as any time I ever saw him play another position . . . for whatever his reasons were. His experience there was due to his team's needs. It ended up allowing him to learn and do something he never really thought much about or had much interest in. It also helped me out of a jam because he got good at it. And yes, he enjoyed it! It also helped our pitchers because he improved where they could count on him . . . and now, as an older player, it allowed him to understand the game infinitely better, now that he is developing into a pitcher and a solid middle infielder.

Ultimately, all it took was he and I initially discussing it (I asked for and frankly needed his help - I truly believe that kids like to help), and secondly I spent time working with him at home, one-on-one, and at the park, which gave us time for just he and I! That time is worth it just by itself. . . the added benefit is that it was time spent at a baseball field!

Under the category of "never say never," my son's High School asked him to play shortstop on the JV summer team a few years ago. He regarded it as quite an honor, as he was only an 8th grader in a school of 2,000 students. Although he certainly had, and has, a lot of learning to do at such a complex position.I think he was extremely happy that he was at least forced out of his "natural position" earlier in his career and could call on past game experiences. It certainly made for a more confident and enjoyable transition!

10 commandments of baseball

The 10 Commandments of Baseball

1. Nobody ever became a ballplayer by walking after a ball

2. You will never become a .300 hitter unless you take the
bat off your shoulder.

3. An outfielder who throws back of a runner is locking
the barn after the horse is stolen.

4. Keep your head up and you may not have to hold it down.

5. When you start to slide, S-L-I-D-E. He who changes
his mind may have to change a good leg for a bad one.

6. Do not alibi on bad hops. Anybody can field the good ones.

7. Always run them out. You can never tell.

8. Do not quit.

9. Do not find too much fault with the umpires. You cannot expect
them to be as perfect as you are.

10. A pitcher who hasn't got control, hasn't got anything.

Best,
Paul Reddick
"The Master Of MPH"
Director, Baseball Education Center
Yogi Berra Museum
Reddick Sports

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Berkeley Heights, NJ
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