Coach Derek Inc.

Coach Derek's Baseball And Softball Training Starts Jan 3! Do you have a child that wants to get better at baseball/softball? Does your child love baseball/softball? Then this class is for them! Next level training is defined as high school/ college level training broken down so your child can understand and execute at their age. https://mailchi.mp//elite-baseball-and-softball-training-9

A December To Remember with Coach Derek! https://mailchi.mp//a-december-to-remember-with-coach-derek

Thanksgiving and Black Friday Camps! https://mailchi.mp/c0f9/thanksgiving-and-black-friday-camps

Coach Derek Holiday Schedule! https://mailchi.mp/bfae6f07854f/holiday-schedule

Great youth sports classes!

New Morning Classes and Distance Learning Multisport Pods! https://mailchi.mp/9c43638a/new-safe-sports-schedule-987104

Mornings with Coach Derek: It’s not too late to join Coach Derek’s Multi-Sport Mornings! https://mailchi.mp/6e205e61/new-safe-sports-schedule-987100

Let’s ‘Play’ it Safe! Coach Derek Multisport for ages 2-5 is currently taking registration: https://mailchi.mp/2b9ec0a3/new-safe-sports-schedule-987096

Let’s ‘Play’ it Safe! With Health and Safety Precautions* Coach Derek Multisport for ages 2-5 is currently taking registration:... https://mailchi.mp/2b9ec0a3/new-safe-sports-schedule-987096

Let’s ‘Play’ it Safe: Coach Derek comes to you! Morning Mutisport Classes + New Program: School & Sports Pods https://mailchi.mp/7145c308/new-safe-sports-schedule-987092

Do you have 5 families in your POD that will need supervision, school work assistance, activities and sports instruction? (A few safe groups of 5 to 6 kids called 'pods' - these are people in your inner circle- in self contained classes.) Here is the model we are constructing:... 5 to 6 kids 2-3 hours a day for 2-3 days a week, Monday-Friday. - Come to your homes - Transport children - Isolate in open areas such as parks or parkletes. It will look a lot like my current summer camps. I take all the appropriate precautions. Mask, sanitizer etc It’s your inner circle so we are all transparent with each other as far as our health is concerned. Sports, group games, even homework Safe and fun https://mailchi.mp/6e93ff48/new-safe-sports-schedule-987088

New Safe Fall Sports Schedule with Families YOU know: Do you have 5 families in your POD that will need supervision, school work assistance, activities and sports instruction? (A few groups of 5 to 6 kids called 'pods' - these are people in your inner circle- in self contained classes.)... https://mailchi.mp/14393dfde743/new-safe-sports-schedule

Coach Derek is back! There are big changes and I am more excited than ever! Mini Program Offerings (9 or less children) Health and Safety Precautions!... http://coachderek.com/

Dear CDI Families, I first would like to offer my greatest apology for my sudden departure this summer. There is nothing I want to do more than make things right again. My timeout was sudden, scary for my family and me, at times too much to bear. As I have learned, challenges and tough times don't come with a warning. Simply put, I got the earth pulled out from underneath me with the issues at Playa Vista. But with the help of my wife, my friends and a lot of you parents, I k...now that with 100% certainty, I want to come back and teach your children again, if you are willing to have me. I no longer have staff, so if there is a class, I will be there. There are new locations, and I am open to going anywhere your children are (schools, preschools or your back yard) to teach. After taking some time to reorganize, I have missed your families and would love the opportunity to teach again. I need to acknowledge that I may owe you a refund from the summer. Please know that I am working to refund any and all families that did not receive their services. If you have not reached out to me, please do so and I will work on it. If you care to join any classes or exchange your refund for a birthday party or private lesson please let me know. Again, thank you for any understanding you can give me and the support so many have shown. It all means the absolute world to me. I will do everything I can to rebuild your trust in me. Sincerely, Coach Derek

Dear Coach Derek families, My heart is absolutely bursting with gratitude and humility from your overwhelming support. Many of you are asking what is going on, so I would like to share everything I know at this point. Infraction #1 ... A few months ago I called security to the Sports Complex to report a coach that wasn’t an approved instructor under the PVPAL and Elevation oversight bodies. This means they weren’t paying the mandatory per child fee that allows them to conduct business at the parks. When I explained what I had observed, I was accused of inappropriate behavior and suspended. Although I knew it was ridiculous and no one asked for my side of the story (not to mention I was the one that called security), I remained quiet and served my time. Infraction #2 Last week I was setting up for my Wednesday classes on the turf field, just as we have for 15 years. However right before the start of the class, I was asked to move my gear by security and a PV teacher. So I did just that. I moved over to the grass processed to conducted my classes, then two days later I was sent another letter again accusing me of having another run in with security and therefore being banned from PV. Where it stands As it stands right now I am banned from Playa Vista personally and my company will be banned after September 1st. This is my livelihood. I pay rent to be on their fields so why would I ever tell someone to leave or refuse to move. I was instructed by Micaela (Elevation) that if I see any non approved coaches on the fields I was to report them and that’s exactly what I did. I have requested a more detailed explanation from Micaela, Warren and Dawn, and they all have ignored my request. I have worked too hard and I care too much for a few people to make a decision like this without any due process. I wish there was more to explain but this is what happened. My parents at the Wednesday morning classes were all willing to submit their statements and did to Micaela. They have given the exact account. At this point I remain banned! This is unfair, and no one should have this kind of power over a community based program. Am I perfect? Hardly. Do I care a lot? Yes. Do I get fired up? Of courseI’m passionate! But have I done anything to receive this kind of treatment? Absolutely not! In the meantime I will be looking for preschools and alternative parks to continue classes. I will continue to fight this and my desire is to be in Playa Vista where I have taught your children for the past 15 years. -Coach Derek Locklear