Structured Growth Across Every Sport We Offer

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At L.I. Knights Sports & Athletics, we believe every athlete deserves a clear path to improvement — no matter their sport, skill level, or background. That’s why our development programs are built to be intentional, inclusive, and athlete-centered, offering consistent opportunities for growth throughout the year.

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Whether your child is joining baseball, softball, swim, lacrosse, volleyball, basketball, or Baseball5, each program is designed to:

• ✅ Build foundational skills and game awareness

• ✅ Provide fair, transparent opportunities to play and improve

• ✅ Offer seasonal training, clinics, and competitive experiences

• ✅ Support long-term development in the sport they love

• ✅ Reflect the Knights Way: attitude, accountability, and teamwork

 

Our coaches are properly vetted and background-checked to ensure a safe, professional environment for every family. We reject favoritism and politics — every athlete is seen, supported, and given a fair chance to thrive.

 

Example: Baseball & Softball Development Pathway

 

August – Tryouts & Team Formation Tryouts are held during practices throughout August, with team announcements made shortly after.

 

Fall Season – Skill Development & Situational Play Players join Fall Ball through East Coast, HHHL, or Hot Stove. This 5-week program (Sept–Oct) focuses on fundamentals and game IQ.

 

S.A.Q.P Training (Oct–Nov) Mandatory for 9U+ athletes not in a fall sport. This 8-week class builds Speed, Agility, Quickness, and Power through 1–3 weekly sessions.

 

Long Toss Program (Nov) Held once a week for 5 weeks to build arm strength and endurance, often paired with additional skill work.

 

Winter Workouts (Dec–Feb) Indoor training begins in December for 8U–12U and January for 13U+. Weekly 1.5-hour practices cover hitting, defense, baserunning, and bullpens.

 

Spring Season – Outdoor Transition & Tournaments Teams move outdoors and begin early-season tournaments through East Coast or HHHL.

 

Summer Season – League Play & Travel Tournaments From late June to early August, teams compete in 16-game seasons and optional tournaments like Cooperstown or Ripken.

 

August – Playoffs & Season Close Summer playoffs are held in early August. All teams wrap up by mid-August, completing a full year of development.

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Each sport offered by LIKSA follows a similar structure — tailored to the unique demands and growth opportunities of that discipline. Explore the dropdown menu to learn more about our programs in:

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• ⚾ Baseball

• 🏈 Flag Football

• 🥎 Softball

• 🏀 Basketball

• 🏐 Volleyball

• 🏊 Swim

• ⛳ Golf

• ⚾ Wiffle Ball

• ✋ 5v5 Baseball

• 🎯 Seasonal Clinics

• 🧢 Private Training