Structured Development. Professional Standards. Clear Pathways.
Expressions of Interest Now Open
Launching Term 2, 2026 | Limited Intake Per Age Group
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The Future of WA Baseball Starts With Stronger Foundations
Western Australia has a proud baseball culture, built through strong local clubs and dedicated volunteers.
Yet between club competition and representative programs, development is not always consistent. Exposure to structured progression, measurable feedback and professional standards can come late, or not at all.
The Perth Heat Academy has been created to provide a clearer development pathway. It offers young athletes access to structured coaching aligned to the methodology and expectations of the Perth Heat, without the pressure or stigma often attached to “high performance.”
This is not about accelerating children into elite sport. It is about establishing better habits earlier, building confidence through clarity, and supporting long-term growth in the right environment.
Program Overview
Launch: Term 2, 2026
Duration: Terms 2–4
Format: Weekly structured sessions, delivered by Perth Heat coaches
With the support of Baseball WA, the Academy operates as a structured youth development program, allowing athletes to balance club baseball, school commitments and other sports while progressing within a professional framework.
Age Groups
- U12 (starting from age 9)
- U13
- U14
Limited positions are available in each intake to maintain coaching quality and appropriate athlete-to-coach ratios.
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Delivered Across Perth
Academy hubs are planned across:
- Northern suburbs
- Southern suburbs
- NSR Hire Ballpark
Final hub locations will be confirmed following the Expression of Interest phase and are subject to participation numbers.
This delivery model improves accessibility for families while aligning development standards across metropolitan Perth.
Multi-Sport Philosophy
The Perth Heat Academy actively encourages multi-sport participation. Well-rounded athletes develop more completely, reduce injury risk and build stronger long-term performance capacity.
The Academy is designed to complement winter sports, not compete with them.
What Athletes Receive
The Academy integrates technical development, baseball IQ progression and athletic foundations within a professional framework.
Athletes will receive:
Technical Skill Development
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Structured skill progression
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Position-specific instruction
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Modern coaching methodology
Baseball IQ & Game Awareness
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Decision-making development
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Situational understanding
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Tactical education
Athletic Foundations
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Movement quality and coordination
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Injury risk reduction principles
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Multi-sport balance and athletic literacy
Individual Progress Tracking
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Clear development benchmarks
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Ongoing assessment
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Structured feedback provided to families
Why the Perth Heat Are Investing in This
The Academy is not just a program, it is a strategic investment in the future of baseball in WA.
It allows the Heat to:
- Strengthen alignment with grassroots baseball across WA
- Provide consistency in methodology across the state
- Identify and nurture talent early, in a healthy way
- Build stronger connection between families and the Heat brand
- Expand the baseball community and long-term participation base
We are trying to build better athletes, better teammates and better young people.
Investment
Terms 2–4
Weekly structured sessions
$1,600 annually or $650 per term
Full registration details will be released in March following the Expression of Interest phase.
Expression of Interest Now Open
Submitting an EOI:
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Secures priority notification when registrations open
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Assists in confirming hub locations
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Does not commit you to payment
Places will be limited per age group and location.
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