Post Graduate Programs

PG Baseball

Recruiting and Training for the Next Level:
Full recruiting process for the following season
Game schedule for Fall(25 games) and Spring(50 games)—full college baseball schedule
Training for 9 months on game—indoor facility and outdoor practice (individual attention)
Video breakdown of mechanics
Physical training by fitness trainer
Coaching by a professional staff

Academics:
Our post-graduate program allows our players to better their academics in a variety of ways. We offer:
SAT/ACT Prep
One high school retake class
Dual enrollment courses at Shenandoah University
Leadership class taught by LTC Layman.

Off the field values:
Massanutten is built off the values of integrity, courage, and respect. Off the field structure and superior educational experience has been the core of Massanutten since 1899. Military discipline and responsibility provides an environment for the player to succeed for his academic and baseball future.
Massanutten Military Academy has Guaranteed Admissions Agreements with:

    List of 9 items.

    • Bridgewater College *

      Eligibility Requirements:
      • Minimally satisfy all BC admission requirements in place at the time of the application;
      • A cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.3 in all credited high school courses;
      • A score of at least a 1060 on the SAT or a 21 on the ACT.
    • Elmhurst College

      Eligibility Requirements:
      • 2.0 GPA
      • 950 SAT score
      • Scholar, athlete and leader of good character
      • Recommendations from the Head of School, Academic Dean and Commandant
      • Successfully participate in extracurricular activities
      • Minimum 30 hours of community service
      • Submit all required documents for admission
      *Guaranteed Admission if cadets meet the above criteria
      *50% tuition reduction for all MMA graduates
      *Elmhurst will host any MMA cadet who wants to visit
    • Emory & Henry College *

      Eligibility Requirements:
      • Cumulative GPA 2.75 or higher
      • Minimum 960 SAT (2 parts)
      • Successful completion of LET I
      • Participation in extracurricular activities
      • No disciplinary actions that resulted in a misdemeanor or felony
    • Georgia Military College

      Eligibility Requirements:
      • Must receive a diploma from MMA
      • Must complete the application and submit the appropriate documentation
    • Mary Baldwin University *

      Eligibility Requirements:
      • Massanutten Military Academy GPA-2.5 or higher (minimum of 2 years at MMA to meet this requirement)
      • Written recommendation from MMA's Head of School
      • Cadet Rank - Senior NCO, NCO or Officer
      • Extracurricular / Athletics - Demonstration of successful participation
      • Conduct - MMA will certify that the cadet has no disciplinary infractions to include arrest and / or conviction of misdemeanors or felonies beyond a basic traffic violation and that the student has no evidence of "Conduct Unbecoming of a Cadet" within the cadet's permanent record
    • Norwich University *

      Eligibility Requirements:
      • 2.75 GPA
      • Written recommendations by Head of School, Academic Dean and Commandant
      • Cadet Rank - NCO or Officer
      • Completed LET I
      • Successful completion of extracurricular activities
      • Athletics - lettered in at least one varsity sport
      • Conduct - MMA will certify there were no serious disciplinary infractions
      *Norwich waives application fee for MMA cadets
    • Sweet Briar College *

      Eligibility Requirements:
      • 2.75 GPA
      • Minimum SAT (2 part) 950
      • Written recommendations by Head of School, Academic Dean and Commandant
      • Cadet Rank - NCO or Officer
      • Completed LET I
      • Successful completion of extracurricular activities
      • Athletics - lettered in at least one varsity sport
      • Conduct - MMA will certify there were no serious disciplinary infractions
    • Virginia Military Institute *

      Eligibility Requirements:
      • Cumulative GPA-3.25 or higher, as recalculated by Virginia Military Institute
      • Academic - Meet standard high school diploma requirements for admissions to VMI with at least one additional advanced level math course above Algebra II
      • Written recommendations - Head of School, Commandant, and Academic Dean
      • Cadet Rank - Senior NCO or Officer
      • Leadership Course - Completed at least one leadership course
      • Extracurricular / Athletics - Demonstrated successful participation
      • Conduct - MMA will certify that the student has no major disciplinary infractions to include arrest and / or conviction of misdemeanor or felonies beyond a basic traffic violation and that the student has no evidence of "Conduct Unbecoming a Cadet" with permanent record
    • Widener University *

      Eligibility Requirements:
      • 3.25 GPA as calculated by Widener University
      • Meet the general admission requirements
      • Specific program requirements
      • SAT / ACT and essay may be considered for selective programs
    *SAT score is optional 

    If a graduate of Massanutten meets the requirements set forth by these institutions, their admission is guaranteed. 
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    Schedule a Tour!

    Campus tours are offered every Saturday from 9am-12pm.
    To schedule a tour complete the below form and choose PG Baseball as the "Program Inquiring".

    Baseball Events

    5/21 MMA will offer a last chance try-out on May 21 at 12 pm at New Market Rebel Park (address is Dixie Lane, New Market VA 22844 with directions listed below) This is for 2023 seniors who want to be involved in the new Post-Grad Program at MMA. This is a scholarship program that will offer baseball I the fall/spring of the 23/24 academic year. A 70 game college baseball schedule has been established for the coming year.
    (Take Interstate 81 to New Market (Exit 264). At Rt. 211 go East towards the town to the Route 11 traffic light (second light). Turn left onto Route 11 North. Proceed through the next traffic light (Rt. 211 East). Turn right at the next Street, Dixie Lane. Travel 1 block - the ‘Old School” and ballpark will be in front of you).
     
    5/8-5/12 PG Coaches will be in Tidewater area and NC- stay tuned!

    6/11 MMA Live with PG Baseball will be held in New Port News Sunday- stay tuned!
    Head Coach Mike Bocock

    Mike Bocock grew up in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia in the town of Dayton. He attended Turner Ashby High School (TA) and played baseball for the legendary coach, Ray Lynn Heatwole. While at TA, Mike won 2 state championships.
    After high school, Mike attended August Military Academy (AMA) and played for the post graduate football program. He went on to Chowan College and played quarterback for the football team. He was named a junior college All-American as a freshman. He then came home to the valley and enrolled at Bridgewater College where he participated on the football and baseball team. Mike was a member of the Eagles team that won the very first Old Dominion Athletic Conference championship in baseball.
    After college graduation, Mike started his teaching and coaching career at Stonewall Jackson (now Moutain View) High School. Under the tutelage of Max Hutton, Mike started the baseball program that won more than 100 games, multiple district titles, and continues to this day.
    Mike then moved to Florida and kept winning titles. His FL high school baseball win percentage was over .650. He parlayed that success into returning to one of his alma maters, Chowan, and won titles and racked up a .750 winning percentage.
    From his time at Stonewall Jackson, through Florida, and currently, Mike has been involved with the Valley Baseball League (a college summer league). His VBL successes have spread through 5 different franchises with 7 league championships and 14 pennants. He was named VBL Coach of the Year in 2005, 2014, & 2022. He was also inducted with the inaugural class into the VBL Hall of Fame in 2016. To date, Mike has accrued more than 700 VBL victories. The VBL experience has allowed Mike to grow relationships with college players, college coaches, and professional baseball scouts and coaches. Many of his best players have gone on to successful professional baseball careers.
    Mike’s baseball legacy is continued by his son, Tyler, who coaches baseball at Sarasota Christian Academy (FL) and his stepson, Andrew, who coached at Turner Ashby High School where he helped them win the 2017 VA State Championship. He is the loving husband to Martha and a very proud grandfather of 5.
     
     
    Pitching Coach Rick Croushore

    Rick Croushore grew up in Alexandria, VA and attended Mount Vernon High School. After high school, he left the state for Kansas and studied and played baseball at Hutchinson Community College. As a highly recruited pitcher, Rick chose to come to the Valley and finish his college career at James Madison University.
    The St. Louis Cardinals signed Rick in 1993 after finishing at JMU. He went on to 11 years in professional baseball with 8 different organizations. That time included 2+ years of Major League service with the St. Louis Cardinals, Colorado Rockies, Boston Red Sox, and New York Mets.
    Knowing he wanted to coach baseball after retiring from his playing career, Rick began coaching at Benton High School (AR) while still playing. He spent 7 years with Benton and saw 27 players go on to college and/or professional baseball careers.
    After retirement, Rick started coaching youth and high school showcase ball. Croushore spent over 20 years coaching in Arkansas and became the “go to” pitching coach in the state. His years as an AR coach were highlighted by his EM Majors winning the USSSA Elite World Series and being named National Champions in 2013. Multiple Arkansas players credit Rick for their successes at college, minor league, and major league baseball.
    In 2019, Rick decided to come back home to Virginia and accepted the job as Pitching Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Shenandoah University in Winchester. During his 3 years at SU, they stayed in the national Top 25 and won an ODAC title in 2022.
    Rick is a very proud father of Jake and Kaylee and is an avid fisherman and golfer
    You know your child can do more but isn't getting the attention needed in their current environment to reach their full potential. We know that choosing the right school for your child can be difficult because each child is so unique. We believe students should experience school as it should be, a place where children are educated in an environment that leads them to thrive and encourages their maximum potential.
    Massanutten Military Academy is a co-educational, non-profit military boarding and day school in Virginia for middle and high school students with post graduate studies. We welcome all faiths and live by our motto: Non Nobis Solum (Not For Ourselves Alone).

    Massanutten Military Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.
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