Urban Youth Academy

12/06/2025

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Coach Rocky Gholson🤍

Rocky was a huge part of the Compton Youth Academy, serving as our Education Coordinator and as a mentor to countless young athletes. His impact was felt every single day.

Rocky planted the seed of “Conceive it. Receive it. Believe it. Achieve it.” Words so many of our athletes still carry with them. Former student-athletes would return from college just to share how deeply Rocky shaped their lives, both on and off the field.

He reminded our youth of the power of education, using it as a vehicle to reach their goals and dreams. He preached the importance of being contributors to society, and Rocky, we want to thank you for being exactly that—for this academy, for our athletes, and for our community.

Your impact spans generations, and your legacy will continue to live on through every life you touched. 🕊️❤️

Rest in peace, Coach Rocky.

11/12/2017

Congrats to the members of our Compton and New Orleans Urban Youth Academies on their college commitments!

11/12/2017

Several members of MLB’s Urban Youth Academies inked their letters of intent to play college baseball this weekend.

Compton: http://atmlb.com/2jl4rcf
New Orleans: http://atmlb.com/2zRBV8Z

01/13/2016

The MLB Urban Youth Academies are free, year-round facilities that welcome all youth players, male and female, of all ability levels.

01/13/2016

Great to have this incredible program continue to grow!
http://www.usabaseball.com/article.jsp?ymd=20160111&content_id=161592074&vkey=news_usab

Workouts and exhibition games to be held at four additional regional locations

01/11/2016

Great weekend in New Orleans as pro scouts and current Rangers Minor League players joined our members for a great workout!

01/10/2016

Thank you to Mike Scioscia, the ML coaches, and the young players who came out!
http://m.angels.mlb.com/news/article/161508200

COMPTON, Calif. -- Angels manager Mike Scioscia and several members of his coaching staff took the field Saturday to host a free clinic at the MLB Urban Youth Academy in Compton. Scioscia was joined by Angels bench coach Dino Ebel, third-base coach Ron Roenicke and catching and information coach Ste…

01/09/2016

Angels Manager Mike Scioscia and other ML coaches are on the showcase field at the Compton UYA hosting a clinic for players ages 12-18!

01/07/2016

MLB continues it's focus to ensure the field is a place where all feel welcome and accepted!
http://m.mlb.com/news/article/161261386/curtis-pride-is-mlbs-ambassador-for-inclusion

Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. announced today that Major League Baseball has appointed former Major League player Curtis Pride as its newest “Ambassador for Inclusion.“ In addition, Billy Bean, who was hired as the League's inaugural “Ambassador for Inclusion“ in July 2014, has been promoted t…

12/18/2015

A great professional, teacher, and mentor Homer has assisted with many UYA related programs and will now take the lead on the new facility in the Dallas area! Congrats and happy to continue the partnership!
http://m.rangers.mlb.com/news/article/159949958

The Rangers appointed former Major League infielder Homer Bush to director of youth baseball programs on Thursday. Bush, who batted .285 in 409 Major League games with the Yankees (1997-98, 2004), Blue Jays (1999-2002) and Marlins (2002), will oversee youth camps and clinic programs, and serve the R…

12/16/2015

Two UYA alums traded in the past week involving premium players: Vincent Velasquez off to Phillies in Ken Giles deal and Trayce Thompson to LAD in Todd Frazier deal.