We would be more than happy to help FOB to spread the word of baseball in every part of  the world and we will be soon adding a link to your page to that end.  We share your passion for the game of baseball and your commitment to be the very best at what you do, and we''d like to be part of your enterprise  and support you in all there is to achieve. We are on a fast track to growth  and our aim is very similar to yours since we have an unswerving pledge to the betterment of young people in the United Kingdom and the world through the game of baseball. Certainly, we are also committed to expanding our teams with people who have the ability to help our members succeed fully in achieving their objectives, which will, of course, make our coaching approach welcomed by all concerned.  In simplest terms we have developed a comprehensive programme and training methodology which will ensure the standard of coaching to be consistent, in all, attitude, passion, drive, enthusiasm, training outcomes and above all self-belief.  Indeed, we are thirsty for success and committed to a course of action which will allow our members to succeed beyond their expectations.  Yeah! We are, most definite, committed to ensuring that all players at the Academy are  equal participants in the Academy's activities and, that they are given all the necessary means and knowledge both intellectually and physically in order to be successful. That is a promise!  Lead by example is the academy's motto and rest assure that the academy will endeavour to fulfil its promises. 

 Pedro Figueras

Head Coach

Figueras Baseball Academy 2006 

FIGUERAS BASEBALL ACADEMY

Vive la experiencia en la que apprenderas mucho mas de lo que sabes.

Mes que un'academia

http://www.spanglefish.com/Figueras

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Croydon Pirates Baseball Club

Manager Treasurer
David Ward Steve Fullan
37,Bredon Rd 44,William Harvey House
Croydon Whitlock Drive
Surrey CRO 6JH Southfield SW19 6SQ

To whom it may concern,

This letter is to detail the coaching work that Pedro Figueras has performed for the Croydon Pirates since 1996.

Pedro was a member of the league of the Criollitos of Venezuela and took part in five national minor league championships in Venezuela. He also represented Venezuela at international level. In those days he played alongside Manuel Sarmiento (Cincinnati Reds, Pirates and Mariners), Toribio Barbosa (Navegantes del Magallanes), Ramon Moreno (Leones del Caracas) and against Oswaldo Olivares of the Federal District, all members of the league of the Criollitos of Venezuela that managed to play professional baseball in Venezuela and Major League. He continued playing baseball in Europe and took part in three international championships in Germany, Holland and United Kingdom representing the colours of three London's teams (Hounslow Rangers, Crawly Comets and Croydon Pirates).  He is an international baseball and softball consultant, a former collegiate baseball player at Lincoln College - UK, and a baseball coach in London with teams ranked in the top ten in each division. He currently heads up Figueras Baseball & Softball Academy and coaches one of Croydon Pirates Teams.

Pedro joined the Croydon Pirates in 1996 as a player and coach.
Having the previous season been part of the highly successful team the London Wolves, winners of the London Tournament in 1995. Not only he was a strong player for the London Wolves but he also coached all aspects of the game of baseball to the team, which improved, both, its offense and defense considerably. Those skills he brought to the Croydon Pirates.

Spring training which was held and still is, at the Crystal Palace National Recreation Center was run by Pedro and not only did he coach his new team the Pirates, he also coached players from the London Warriors and his old team The London Wolves.
The 1996 season saw the Croydon Pirates finish joint top of the 1st Division after the regular season and Pedro’s, both, playing and coaching skills were very significant to the success of the club.

Pedro has been a strong influence over the proceeding seasons and contributing to the general success of the Croydon Pirates. He has coached players from all of our 3 teams. Our 1st team having been National Champions in 2004/2005, with close runners up for 2006.With the 2nd team being Premier champions in 2005. In 2007 Pedro received an award for outstanding contribution to the Croydon Pirates Baseball Club and baseball.

In July 2006, he launched a baseball academy in London (Figueras Baseball Academy) in order to safeguard the future of baseball in the United Kingdom. The academy embraces a plan of continuous improvement where exceptionally gifted players are not the only ones to benefit from its equal opportunity principle for which the academy was conceived since great emphasis is placed on encouraging and galvanising players to succeed by celebrating achievement and promoting responsible behaviour wherever possible. The academy also believes that players achievement should be recognised and certificates are awarded to those who show willingness to learn the game of baseball. Certificates are also awarded to volunteers in recognition of consistent endeavour and participation in the academy community. The academy’s motto is as follow: Learning is for life and the price is a good education.

In 2007 Pedro attended pre season training of a Major league team in the USA, helping coach some of their up and coming young stars (Rookies).
Pedro is highly committed to coaching players and is working very hard on improving the playing skills of the players in our 3rd team at present.

Our club has always looked to improve continually and with the help of Pedro, and his wide range of coaching abilities plus knowledge of the game, we are constantly achieving that goal.

I consider Pedro Figueras to be an excellent coach as well as a former player and I fully appreciate his contribution to the overall success of the club as a whole.

Please contact me if any other information is required

Yours in sport

David Ward

Croydon Pirates General Manager