You will never maximize your potential in any area without coaching. It is impossible. You may be good. You may even be better than every one else. But without outside input you will never be as good as you can be. We all do better when someone else is watching and evaluating.
- Andy Stanley,
The Next Generation Leader

“We feel so fortunate to have such an outstanding training facility right here in Halfmoon. The Sports Barn has helped put Halfmoon on the map!”
- Sharon Vyce,
Waterford, NY



Experience is not the best teacher; other people's experience is the best teacher

The difficulty lies not so much in developing new ideas as in escaping from the old ones.
- John Maynard Keynes

If you want to live on a new level, you have to think on a new level.
- John Maxwell

“Your clinic was a huge benefit for Emily & Sarah's continued growth as young players and I want to personally express my appreciation to you and your staff. Both girls mentioned on the way home tonight that they really enjoyed being a part of the clinic. Please pass along a thank you to Stacy Simpson and the other instructors as well - they did a fantastic job! We will look forward to another clinic in the future.”
- Georgon Evans,
Clifton Park, NY

The number one key to your future is your leadership ability. Your real ability in life is dependent on your ability to lead and interact with other people. Leadership is the key to your future. Your only sustainable, competitive advantage in the world today is your ability and desire to learn more. Your advantage is not what you know, it's what you desire to learn.
- Orrin Woodward,
Launching a Leadership Revolution

“I would like to take a moment to thank everyone at your facility for the outstanding improvement my son has shown in his batting ability due to your individual lessons. After only 6 lessons from Jesse Braverman and Norm Hayner I have seen a noticeable improvement in his power, consistency, technical skill, and most important, his confidence. He has had several coaches in the 7 years he has been playing and I have taught him everything I thought I knew, realizing now, I should have trusted in a professional coach long ago. I have been so impressed with his improvement that I have signed him up for an additional 6 lessons.!”
- Joe DeNofio,
Rotterdam, NY

If what you did yesterday seems big, you haven't done anything today.
- Lou Holtz


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Summer Camps 2010



Baseball Camps:

(NEW!) “Love of the Game” Half Day Camps (9:00am – Noon)**:
  • June 28 – July 2; July 5 – 9; July 19 – 23; August 2 – 6
  • Ages 8-12
  • Halfmoon– new Town Park next to The Sports Barn
    ** One hour of instruction and two hour ballgames
Full- Day Camps (9:00am – 3:00pm)##:
  • July 26 – 30 - Ages 8 – 13 - Saratoga – West Side Recreation complex
  • August 9 – 13 – Ages 8 – 13 - Clifton Park – Clifton Commons
  • August 16 – 20 – Ages 8 – 16 - Halfmoon – new Town Park
    ## Half day (9:00am – Noon) option available
(New!) Softball Camp:
  • July 12 – 16
  • 8:30am – Noon
  • Ages 8-10
  • Clifton Park – Clifton Commons
All Sports (Phys. Ed.) Camps (9:00am – 3:00pm):
  • July 26 – 30, August 2 – 6, August 9 – 13
  • 9:00am – 3:00pm
  • Ages 6 – 13
  • The Sports Barn
(NEW!) Family discount for all camps: each additional child take 50% off registration fee



Congratulations to the following
Hayner Academy Graduates for their selection in the
recent June, 2010 Major League Baseball Draft:

David Filak - Scotia, NY - Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake H.S.
4th round (134th overall) - Atlanta Braves
He is currently pitching for the Danville Braves. In his first appearance he pitched 3 scoreless innings striking out 3.

 

Thomas Kahnle - Latham, NY - Shaker H.S.
5th round (175th overall) - NY Yankees

 

Congratulations to Brian Sweeney for being recalled from AAA Tacoma to the Seattle Mariners on June 16, 2010

  • On June 26th he pitched 4 scoreless innings vs. the Milwaukee Brewers allowing only 1 hit and striking out 4.
  • View Brian in action. Now that's how you throw a changeup!
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    Congratulations to Hayner Academy Instructor Bill Lajeunesse for being named Siena College Head Softball Coach June 24, 2010

     


    Fall, 2010

    2010 Jr. Barnstormers Tryout Information

    Jr. Barnstormers Fall Baseball Travel Program
    • 12U team
    • Tryouts to be held Aug. 9 to determine team
    • Approximate 15 game weekend schedule. Will participate in ENYTBL (Eastern NY Travel Baseball League)
    • 1 weekday practice per week
    Click here for more details



    Arena Ball - Baseball and Softball, 2010 (the original)*
    • Live indoor baseball games for ages 9-12; softball for 12U
    • Form your own 7 player team
    • Registration deadline is October 14. Play begins October 18
    • Go to Year Round Events for more information
    * Often imitated, never duplicated!

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    130 Route 236
    Halfmoon NY 12065
    (518) 664-4537

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