Sussex Academy baseball team kicks off season at Jackie Robinson Training Complex

The Sussex Academy baseball team kicked off its spring season with a weeklong trip to the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, Fla.

Known as “Old Dodgertown,” the location is the former spring training home of the Brooklyn Dodgers, and is a hallowed ground for baseball fans and players, making it the perfect spot for a week of hard work, growth and unforgettable memories. 

From early morning warm-ups to intense drills, each day was an opportunity for players to refine their game and bond with teammates.

In between training sessions, the team faced off in two scrimmages against two teams from Canada, providing players with numerous situations to showcase talents and allowing them to see the progress they had made over the course of their training.

The team did manage a few breaks during the trip, including a day trip to the beach, and gathered nightly for a bonding team dinner.

According to Head Coach Doug Nowell, in addition to skills work, players were able to truly bond with each other.

“We left Delaware as a team and came back as a family,” Nowell said.