09/27/2012
"Grades to Play" is a program developed within Manhattan Youth Baseball designed to encourage players to excel academically and allow players (who cannot afford the opportunity) to play baseball in a competitive instructional environment. The goal of Grades to Play is to offer program participants the highest quality education, role models, facilities and instructors available. In return, MYB as
ks the player to commit to his athletic and academic studies and become responsible to the league to perform in both the classroom and the playing field. Play for Grades expects players to be accountable and let the program/league know when they are struggling so that the program/league can advocate for the player with their school for tutoring or may seek outside tutoring through teammates or companies. Grades to Play expects players to maintain all the proper standards of their school and stay clear of disciplinary issues. Grades to Play is a safe heaven program that allows the player to express his goals, fears and issues and know that the league will work with the player to find the right solutions.
