Posts by Diego Gonzalez
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Transitioning to a membership-based facility
Our mission at the Cadets Player Development Academy is in the name – development. In October of 2020 – as many of you know – we transitioned into a membership-based facility to go along with our name change. After almost a decade and a half of operating, we’ve identified the need to prioritize and…
January 18, 2021: MLK Development Day
Cadets Player Development Academy vs. Cadets Baseball Academy: What’s the Difference?
Cadets Player Development Academy (CPDA) Formerly known as Extra Innings – Wappinger Established in 2007, renamed in October 2020 Cadets Player Development Academy (CPDA) is a premier baseball and softball training center in Dutchess County, dedicated to fulfilling the needs of players of all ages and abilities A membership-based state-of-the-art facility, CPDA offers 14,000 square…
Former MLB pitcher Nelson Figueroa joins staff
A native of Brooklyn, Nelson was drafted out of Brandeis University (Waltham, MA) in the 30th round of the 1995 MLB June Amateur Draft before beginning a 19-year professional career as a pitcher, including 11 years in the big leagues. Nelson pitched in the majors for the Diamondbacks, Phillies, Brewers, Pirates, Mets, and Astros, and…
December 9, 2020: Rawlings Day
Our friends at Rawlings visit us on December 9, 2020 where players can: demo bats: get a chance to use bats from the Rawlings line with our HitTrax gameplay simulator 20% off pre-order items (order your Rawlings products the day of & have your order shipped to you) for Cadets, this is when you’ll order…
December 9, 2020: How to Compete With Confidence with MLB Mental Skills Coach Steve Springer
On December 9th (7:30pm-9:00pm), we will be joined by MLB Mental Skills Coach Steve Springer via Zoom for a one-night event for baseball and softball players of all ages. Following his own professional playing career, Coach Springer went on to pour his passion into helping players understand the mental side of the game, and he…
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Updated Safety Measures
Dear Cadets Player Development Academy guests, We would like to send a friendly reminder about what we are doing to help slow the spread of COVID-19, with some additional measures that we are implementing: All people entering the facility must have a mask with them before coming in. To avoid crowding, parents will not be allowed…
New Hires
Trevor Purcell A native of Walden, NY, Trevor Purcell joins us while currently serving as the Assistant Athletic Director at Mount Saint Mary College. He was the assistant baseball coach from 2010-2018, and he played at The Mount from 1999-2003. Purcell was named the player of the year in his conference both junior and senior…