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6th TOOL NATION (Better Every Day)

Trosky Baseball is the 6th Tool Nation. 6th Tool Nation is becoming the best you can be. It’s a lifestyle, an identity, a spirit of excellence, self-mastery. It’s developing athletes from the inside out. It’s a culture where players and coaches work together, encouraging each other, and holding each other accountable to the 6th Tool Standard. Being a 6th Tool Player has nothing to do with size, strength, age, skill, or physical tools and has everything to do with the mental makeup and the character of a player: the internal, intangibles. Greatness lies within all players and the 6th Tool Nation brings it out in everyone!

CPD (Complete Player Development)

CPD takes players to another level! The mission is for every athlete to reach their personal ceiling both academically and athletically, transforming them both internally and externally. Coach Trosky has created the learning systems and models that will be used for player transformation through the Trosky Recruiting System / Trosky 5 Tool Development model / High-Intensity Trosky Boot-Camps / &  the Trosky 6th Tool Mental Makeup – Character Development model.

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PLAYER TEAM AFFILIATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Players are to attend at least one in-person camp per year!
  • Players to attend Monthly Player Development & College Recruitment Zoom Meetings  (Parents can attend too)!
  • Players to set goals, train, and test their 5 tools!

PLAYER AFFILIATION BENEFITS:

Below is a list of benefits received for being a member of “Trosky Baseball Teams – 6th Tool Nation”

Being affiliated with Trosky Baseball has many benefits, not only because of the reputation, relationships, and strength of the brand but also because of what players, parents, and coaches receive from the program (see information below).

 

 

  • Results / Proven: Trosky Baseball has accomplished what few other travel ball organizations have accomplished. 

    960+ COLLEGE COMMITS, 167+ PLAYERS DRAFTED MLB, 150+ AREA CODE SELECTIONS (Note: Trosky alumni list is players that have played under the Trosky brand and are not camp participants). Trosky draft selections include 6 first-round picks and 30 in the top 5 rounds. Area Code players are selected by the MLB as the country's top future draft selections. 

 

  • Website Player Profiles: Each player will have their own online personal player profile on the Trosky Teams Website. The personal web pages will list important player information for college coaches and pro scouts to view. See example (click here)

 

  • Coach Trosky Between the Lines: Coach Trosky’s consistent on-field interaction at major recruiting events allows him to connect each year with thousands of players, college coaches, and MLB scouts. Click Here To Learn More About Nate...

 

  • Train the Date: Players should 5 Tool tests multiple times per year. The test dates are powerful motivators to enhance hard work and overall tool development throughout the year. One of the test dates may be at  Trosky Camps or National Team Tryouts and the other dates may be held by the Regional Directors.

 

  • 5 Tool Development Model: The Trosky 5 Tool Development model is based on the concepts of Teach, Test, Train & Develop. A model built on intent, accountability, and culture. The first method used in this model is the 5 Tool player card. Players receive a 5 Tool player card at the Trosky showcase camps which are filled out by the players after they test the 5 tools. Players grade themselves noting where they stand among their peers and amongst elite athletes. The card evaluates and grades the player’s body, tools, and athleticism, noting strengths and weaknesses. The second component of the card is the Trosky 5 Tool training system. The training system directs each player to specific training methods to incorporate into their daily training routine to take their tools to the next level. The final component of the model is the Trosky 5 Tool Calendar, a highly defined training calendar used daily to keep players on target and aligned with their specific training needs and goals. Players are held accountable through shareable online documents, the 6th Tool culture, and the 6th Tool Nation Zooms & information.

 

  • Recruiting System: With over 20 years of experience, Trosky Baseball has developed the most efficient recruiting system available to high school athletes. This recruiting system saves time, and money and prevents headaches and stress in the overwhelming experience of the recruiting process. Coach Trosky’s system is easy, efficient, and works. 
    • College Recruitment System
      • "College Fit List" Shareable Online Document 
      • "College Target List" Shareable Online Document 

 

  • Uniform and Merchandise: Trosky Baseball Teams have access to many products from most of the major brands! Trosky players receive exclusive team pricing not available to the general public! Trosky Teams will receive the best pricing, and service and be able to create custom uniform and equipment packages. We’d like to have the opportunity to save you time, and money and supply all of your equipment needs! Ex. Glove Deal (click here)