Classes are 90-minutes long hosted on-site beginning immediately after dismissal. You can register at anytime during the school year and only pay for remaining classes if necessary. Discounts for siblings, school staff, and additional information are available by emailing:

nate@backyardrule.com

SJCSD 2026-27 school programs:

Crookshank Elementary (Tuesday)

Cunningham Creek Elementary (Thursday)

Durbin Creek Elementary (Wednesday)

Hickory Creek Elementary (Thursday)

Ketterlinus Elementary (Thursday)

Lakeside Academy (Tuesday)

Ocean Palms Elementary (TBD)

Osceola Elementary (Wednesday)

Otis A. Mason Elementary (Tuesday)

Palm Valley Academy (Thursday)

PVPV/Rawlings Elementary (Monday)

RB Hunt Elementary (Wednesday)

St. Johns Academy (Wednesday)

Valley Ridge Academy (Thursday)

Wards Creek Elementary (Tuesday)

WD Hartley Elementary (Monday)

Don’t see your school? Email nate@backyardrule.com and ask if/when we will!

Students grades 1st - 5th in St. Johns County, FL are invited to enroll in the Backyard Rule After-School Program! To register for an 8-week quarterly package for $250/student click the “purchase” button above and follow the prompted steps. If registering multiple students please increase your purchase quantity to match. Other registration options are:

We are delighted to offer St. Johns County, FL our fourth year of the Backyard Rule After-School Program! Grades 1st -5th in public school, private school, or homeschool have programs they can choose from. Kindergarteners can join if they have an older sibling who is also enrolled! See program dates and locations below. Email Coach Nate for additional information or assistance:

nate@backyardrule.com

Our program objective is to teach fundamental skills for Baseball and Softball in a safe, fun, and inclusive environment while also emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork, and character.

Students do not need to bring their own bats, gloves, or helmets. We provide all balls, bats, and other playing equipment, which are made of plastic/lightweight material. This program is excellent for introducing newcomers to the game and is also a fun skill sharpening opportunity for more experience ballplayers!

When the school is dismissed our enrolled students are sent directly to their Backyard Rule coach. We take role, fill up water bottles, and then depart for the playing field! After various fun games, drills, and competitions class is complete and we pack up with a few minutes to spare. We walk as a group to drop off the extended day students with their teacher, and then take the remaining students to the parent pickup line to be received by their parent/guardian.

Testimonials

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Meet Coach Nate Fudala!

Hello! My name is Coach Nate Fudala and I am so incredibly thankful for the support our community has shown us since Backyard Rule began in 2015. Our players, families, and supporters have generously fueled our attempt to build teamwork and spread sportsmanship by investing in the program and in turn, entrusting us with the responsibility to help shape our participants attitudes, character, and personal growth.

I feel so lucky to have had great coaches when I was young. Very few of them had extensive Baseball backgrounds or pro-level credentials. They simply made it fun and cared for us. Sure, I can remember winning a few games and making some great plays, but what led me to fall in love with the game was the simple joy of fielding, throwing, and hitting a ball.

I am not a big stat guy but here are a few.. About 7% of high school players go on to play in college, but less than 1% receive full-ride scholarships. Even less go on to play pro, and of those that do, even less are paid millions. Sure, your son or daughter may be the next big thing, but probably not. The good news is that almost everyone who plays makes friendships, overcomes failure, and builds character. You don’t have to be the next big thing. Just get out there and play!

Thank you so much for reading and for considering Backyard Rule. Feel free to reach out to me anytime with questions about our program!

nate@backyardrule.com

This event is hosted by Backyard Rule, LLC. For additional information on participating or to see how you can host your own special event please email:

nate@backyardrule.com