Summer 2025 8U Team
SMBA is looking for Ballers for Summer 2025!
SMBA is looking for Ballers for Summer 2025!
SMBA is looking for Ballers for Summer 2025!
We play in a competitive travel ball league with games and tournaments!
Do you want to Develop your Game?
SMBA is looking for Ballers for Summer 2025!
SMBA is looking for Ballers for Summer 2025!
Players are genuinely developed! We take our time to teach them proper fundamentals of the game and how to be an elite player!
If you think you have what it takes to compete with us!
If you think you have what it takes to compete with us!
If you think you have what it takes to compete with us!
Everyday is a learning day and a day to grow! We coach in a positive environment where players build on a foundation of learning that will carry them to high school and beyond!
SMBA 8U Skills
If you think you have what it takes to compete with us!
If you think you have what it takes to compete with us!
Each Week we work on player development and skills!
Santa Monica Baseball Academy 8U Coaches
Coach Jesse
Coach Landon
Coach Landon
Coach Jesse
SMBA CREST Afterschool Program Coordinator
Heads up our CREST afterschool baseball and softball program. SMBA trains elementary school age players on the fundamentals of baseball at all Santa Monica elementary and middle schools! A frmer high school and college player, he also coached our SMBA 10U Club Team and is now the head coach of our SMBA 8u Club Team!
Coach Landon
Coach Landon
Coach Landon
Coach Landon Dunker brings 13 years of playing experience and 2 years of coaching to the 8U baseball team, focusing on strong fundamentals and a love for the game.player who has been coaching our SMBA camps, skills clinics and coached our SMBA 10u Club Team. He coaches baseball at our SMSA Multisports camp and is the Assistant Coach for our 8U Club Team!
Welcome to SMBA 8U!
SMBA 8U – Building the Foundation for Future Stars
At Santa Monica Baseball Academy, our 8U program is where young athletes begin their journey into the world of baseball. Designed for players aged 7–8, this program emphasizes fun, fundamentals, and fostering a love for the game in a supportive environment.
What Players Will Learn
Our 8U program introduces young players to the core fundamentals of baseball, including proper hitting mechanics, accurate and safe throwing, basic fielding for grounders and fly balls, and smart base running. We also emphasize teamwork, helping players learn how to support and communicate with one another on the field.
Every Day Something New!
The best part about our academy is player's come here to learn, get better an have a good time doing it! In our training environment the focus is on personal best and getting better. Supporting your teammates and building a structure of team environment each week so when we go play, we are doing as a team and building up our game and each other!
Program Highlights
- Age Group: 7–8 years old
- Practices: Held twice a week, focusing on basic skills like hitting, throwing, catching, and base running
- Games: Scheduled on weekends to apply learned skills in a game setting
- Clinics: Optional weekly clinics to reinforce fundamentals and introduce new concepts
- Coaching: Led by experienced coaches who specialize in youth development
Join the SMBA Family
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Becoming part of the SMBA 8U team means more than just playing baseball; it's about joining a community that values growth, sportsmanship, and the joy of the game. Whether your child is picking up a bat for the first time or looking to refine their skills, our 8U program offers the perfect starting point.
Ready to get started? Contact us for more information or to register your child for the upcoming season.
