PERFORMANCE PATHWAYS
PERFORMANCE PATHWAYS
BASEBALL QUEENSLAND PROGRAMS
Performance Pathway schedules, delivers and provides leadership to Athlete and Coach Development within Baseball Queensland.
Designing a Long Term Athlete Development framework provides stability and continuity whilst creating an optimal learning environment for athletes and coaches within our pathway.
VISION
To be the benchmark Performance Baseball program
in Australia developing National ready talent for
International and professional competitioN.
To be the benchmark Performance Baseball program
in Australia developing National ready talent for
International and professional competitioN.
MISSION
Empowering individuals to realise their full potential in a
nurturing and supportive environment, we are committed to
adopting evidence-based decision-making and program design.
Empowering individuals to realise their full potential in a nurturing
and supportive environment, we are committed to
adopting evidence-based decision-making and program design.
ACTION PLAN 2025-2028
performance pathway framework
National and State Performance Squads
T3-T5
• Framework for Performance athletes
• Support social aspects and individual development with the peers
• Develop skill and knowledge
• Appropriate periodisation for Benchmark Events (Nationals, International, College, ABL etc.)
• Athlete management using modernised technology
• Access to Driveline TRAQ, Pulse Throw, BLAST Motion and Rapsodo technology
Age Group
• 2nd year Under 16 to Seniors
No. Athletes
• 20 – 25
Criteria
• Selection in Australian Representative Teams
• Nationally Identified / US College Very Good and above
Timeframe
• 3 – 4 on field sessions per week
National Performance Squad
– Preparation for International/ Baseball Australia Event
State Performance Squad
– May to December
STATE Development and ELEVATE SQUAD
T3
• Foundation stages of Performance
• Assistance with personal growth and maturation
• Support social aspects and individual development with the peers
• Early stages of preparation for Australian Championships
• Preparation for Future League and Showcase Event
• Extended period of observation for QLD representation
• BQ Athlete Monitoring System profile
• Access to BLAST and Rapsodo Technology
Age Group
• Female State Development Squad
15yrs and Over
• Development Squad
2nd year Under 16 and Under 18
• Elevate Squad
1st year Under 16
TIMEFRAME
• Mid-May to September
No. Athletes
• 25 – 40 per squad
Criteria
• Identified Athletes Solid Average and above
Sessions
• 2 sessions per week
– 1 x midweek, 1 x weekend
QLD REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS
T3
• LTAD Framework for Performance athletes
• Assistance with personal growth and maturation
• Support social aspects and individual development with the peers
• Develop skill and knowledge in a team environment
• Appropriate periodisation for Australian Championships
• Optimal Performance at Australian Championships
• Access to Pulse Throw, BLAST Motion, Rapsodo and BQ AMS Technologies
Age Groups
• U16 – Under 16 years before 31st December
• U18 – Under 18 years before 31st December
• Open Women – 15 years and over
• Youth Women – Under 16 years before 31st December
Criteria
• Selected athletes to compete at Australian Championships
Time frame
U16 and U18
• Preparation October to January
• Championships January
Open & Youth Women
• Preparation January to March
• Championships March/April (Easter Break)
No. Athletes
• U16: 20 players
• U18: 20 players
• Open Women: 16 to 20 players per team (2 x teams into Nationals)
• Youth Women: 16 to 18 players
Emerging Athlete Program
T2 & T1
• Entry Level to BQ Performance Pathway framework for athletes and coaches
• Program design tailored for each age group
• Assistance with personal growth and maturation + on field testing session.
• Support social aspects and individual development with the peers
• Develop individual skills and knowledge
• Develop game situational awareness
• Flexibility to meet family demands
• Regionally delivered
Age Groups/ Programs
• Little League
• Junior League
• Senior League
Time frame
• 1 x session per week
Locations
• Gold Coast
• South West Brisbane
• Brisbane Central
• North Brisbane
• Sunshine Coast
• Townsville
• Cairns
Girls Athlete Development Program
T2 & T1
• Entry Level to BQ Performance Pathway
• Program design tailored for young female players
• Assistance with personal growth and maturation
• Support social aspects and individual development with the peers
• Develop individual skill and knowledge
• Develop game situational awareness
• Opportunity to play multiple positions
• Enter tournaments
Age Groups
• Youth Women
– Little League
– Junior League
Time frame
• Preparation for various tournament/ competition. Examples are:
– Timberjacks (July)
– Barclay Cup (October)
– Gold Coast Classic (January)
– Development Shield (Easter)
competitions
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