The SYRiously Bananas program will be structured around three core pillars: Baseball Excellence, Leadership & Character Development, and Community Engagement.

• Skills Development: Provide experienced coaching and training sessions to enhance players' baseball skills, focusing on fundamentals, technique, strategy, and sportsmanship.

• Competitions: Organize regular intra-program games and participate in local leagues and tournaments to apply skills learned in practice.

• Mentorship: Pair experienced players with younger ones to foster a supportive and collaborative environment, encouraging skill sharing and peer learning.

• Workshops & Seminars: Conduct workshops on leadership, communication, goal setting, and decision-making, tailored to the age group of the participants.

• Team Building Activities: Organize team-building exercises to foster trust, cooperation, and camaraderie among players.

• Leadership Roles: Assign rotating leadership roles within the team (e.g., captain, spokesperson) to empower players to take responsibility and develop leadership skills.

• Fundraising Initiatives: Teach players about the importance of fundraising for team expenses and community projects. Players and families will be expected to help organize fundraising events like charity games, Tournaments, community dinners, and donation drives. Players are expected to be involved in all aspects of planning and execution.

• Volunteer Opportunities: Collaborate with local charities, shelters, and organizations to provide volunteer opportunities for players. This can include serving meals, participating in community clean-ups, or assisting in youth mentoring programs.

• Kindness Campaigns: Initiate kindness-focused campaigns where players perform random acts of kindness in the community, promoting empathy, compassion, and positivity.

• Age Groups: Divide participants into age-appropriate groups to ensure tailored instruction and development.

• Yearly Structure: Run the program from Winter to Fall with new recruitment starting in Late Summer each year. 

• Regular Meetings: Conduct regular team meetings that include a mix of baseball practice, leadership workshops, and community engagement activities.

• Parent Involvement: Encourage parental involvement through volunteer opportunities, attending games, and supporting fundraising efforts.

• Player Progress: Regularly assess players' baseball skills, leadership growth, and community involvement.

• Surveys & Feedback: Gather feedback from players, parents, and coaches to continuously improve the program.

• Community Impact: Measure the impact of community engagement initiatives by tracking the number of volunteer hours, funds raised, and positive community feedback.