Letting members play competitively... Where they want,when they want... at the highest levels possible!

The Ontario Cardinals High Performance Baseball Program provides players 18U, 16U and 14U, an opportunity to further develop their baseball skills and take their game to the next level. Our mission is to provide exceptional athletes a high level of competition by participating in the Fergie Jenkins Showcase League and in high caliber U.S. tournaments. These tournaments provide our players the opportunity to showcase their talents to university, college and professional scouts.

The key component of our program is our off season baseball workouts and strength and conditioning program, designed to prepare players for the demands of the baseball season. It all begins with practice and conditioning.

We encourage and expect our athletes to maintain a high academic standard and we monitor their results. In order to play at a university or college, it is necessary for players to prioritize their school work in order to balance both academics and the demands of participating in a high performance baseball program.

The Ontario Cardinals, delivering on our commitments to our players.

“Off season training is the foundation for next season’s success.”
- Carlton James, President, Ontario Cardinals


The Ontario Cardinals High Performance Baseball Program will:

Develop high school athletes to take their game to the next level.

Develop the player’s skills through extensive off season training, including strength and conditioning.

Develop the player’s skills through in-season practices.

Develop the player’s skills through Fergie Jenkins Showcase League play.

Develop the player’s sense of community.

Develop the player’s respect for the team and others.

Develop the player’s respect for the history of this great game.

Instill a strong superior work ethnic.

Instill self-confidence.

Monitor school grades to ensure a minimum 70% average.

Encourage participation in showcases and tournaments to provide opportunities to demonstrate these essential skills and personal attributes with the goal of achieving scholarships or professional playing offers.

Ensure each Ontario Cardinal member demonstrates a respect for the uniform and leaves behind a reputation of good sportsmanship and superior playing skills, always.

We strive for a single synergistic goal: success for player and team.

We, at The Ontario Cardinals, deliver on our commitments to our players.


“If you’re not practicing, somebody else is, somewhere, and he'll be ready to take your job.”
- Brooks Robinson (May 18, 1937 - ), Third Baseman, Baltimore Orioles (1955-77)

The Ontario Cardinals wish to attract high caliber, dedicated, talented athletes who are determined to train and compete at the highest level possible. The Ontario Cardinals Baseball Program is designed to develop their baseball skills and also to focus on personal development and commitment, while leveraging scholastic achievements in order to secure scholarship and/or professional playing opportunities.

The primary objective of our year-round program is to develop extremely skilled and devoted athletes aspiring to reach peak performance, and prepared to showcase their talents to college, university and professional scouts.

An important component of the program is its off-season (November to April) indoor baseball workouts and the comprehensive strength and conditioning program designed by professionals to prepare our players for the demands of the summer and fall baseball season.



“In order to excel, you must be completely dedicated to your chosen sport. You must also be prepared to work hard and be willing to accept constructive criticism. Without one-hundred percent dedication, you won't be able to do this.”
- Willie Mays (May 6, 1931 - ), Center Fielder, New York/San Francisco Giants & New York Mets (1951-73)

High Performance Baseball Program

The coaches and the instructors are here to support, motivate and teach dedicated players who want to achieve more and reach higher.

Fall Program

The Fall Ball Program runs from the beginning of September through to the end of October.

Practices
Inter squad play
Exhibition games
Tournament play

Winter Program

The Winter Program runs from the beginning of November through to the end of April.

Over 200 hours of high performance training consisting of:

Hitting instruction, strength and conditioning, pitching, catching and fielding instruction with team coaches and guest instructors

The regular season runs from the beginning of May through to the end of August.

Minimum 28 league games in the Fergie Jenkins Showcase League
7 Showcase / Tournaments
Weekly practice / inter squad play



"Baseball is ninety percent mental and the other half is physical."
- Yogi Berra (May 12, 1925 - ), Catcher, Outfielder & Manager, New York Yankees & Mets (1946-65)