Post high school graduate baseball for players in their first two years out of high school.

Players can attend any area college, technical school, or online program.  We are not affiliated with any organization that governs college baseball. However, we do intend to schedule games against sanctioned college teams.

The Georgia JUCO baseball market is extremely underserved.  In comparing Georgia to other Southeastern states (Alabama / Florida / Mississippi / North Carolina / South Carolina / Tennessee), based upon population and high schools, it shows that Georgia could justify another 11 JUCO baseball programs if the same methodology was used. 

Most of the reasons will fall into just a few major categories – such as Offers, Finances, or Personal.

In the Offers category, here are a few of the common reasons for choosing ICB.

• I did not get the offer I wanted or expected from a particular school or division.
• I want to play at a 4-year school but the statistics show I will not make the team or get enough playing time if I do.
• The college coach offered me a preferred walk-on spot in the fall, but I know if they do not offer money, they do not see me as a true prospect and will give scholarship players more opportunities.

Under the Finances category, we often hear these comments favoring ICB.

• I cannot afford to go off to school.  I need to stay close to home to afford it.
• I need real money now, as in a well-paying job upon high school graduation.
• I do not want student loans for tens of thousands when I graduate college.
• I will not have time for a job while playing baseball at a traditional college.
• My family cannot support me financially through college.
• I want a viable trade skill in two years.

Lastly, the Personal category is likely the most determining category of all.  These factors seem to be true motivators of driven athletes who know what they want and will find a way.

• My body needs a year or two of dedicated development to compete with older college players.
• I do not want to waste a year of NCAA eligibility while knowing I will not get to play much, if any.
• The everyday rigors of traditional college baseball will not allow me to do what I need to do.
• I want a year of Tread Athletics or T2 Performance training to gain 20 lbs. of lean muscle mass.
• I need to stay close to home.
• I know I want a specific skill – nursing, welding, mechanic, insurance, or real estate license, etc.
• I want an undergraduate degree to prepare me for professional degree – MD, Pharm D, JD, DMD, etc. and I need a program that allows me to successfully handle the academic schedule.
• I want a program that has my best interest in mind.

And the #1 reason to choose Independent College Baseball is – I just like the ICB model better.

As of July, 2023 students can take 9 academic hours per semester or less to keep all 4 years of NCAA eligibility.

Beginning with 2024 graduates, they will have opportunity to participate on one of our league teams.  Our North Division will be based out of LakePoint complex in Emerson, Ga.  Our South Division will begin with teams offered in Macon, Columbus, and Albany.  Considering our efficient team practice/game schedule we believe players located within a 60-mile radius are candidates for our area teams.  Rosters will be limited to 14 positional players and 8 pitcher-only players.  Positional players will receive an individualized workout and nutrition program provided by T2 Performance.  Pitchers will be provided an individualized assessment by Tread Athletics with the opportunity to continue an individualized program.  Individualized assessment and training will begin in June/July.  Fall will begin mid-September and last approximately 8 weeks.  Spring will begin mid-February and last approximately 13 weeks.  The spring will consist of 30+ games.  These games will consist of ICB league, other post grad programs and college exhibition.

Positional player fee will be $7,500 and pitcher-only player fee will be $4,500.  There will be a one-time player package fee of $500.

Each Division will have a Development Manager that will be focused on obtaining Career Path Internship Scholarships.  While we cannot guarantee a scholarship, we intend to have a menu of opportunities.

All payments made to Championship Sales & Management (dba Independent College Baseball) are non-refundable unless we are unable to offer player a roster spot.  We certainly hope nothing happens to prevent player from finishing season, but our player fees are for the roster spot.  In the case of a season ending medically diagnosed injury we will offer a pro-rated credit (less 25% administrative fee).

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