http://www.gameplanacademy.com/GPA/Blog/Blog.html Game Plan Academy (GPA) provides highly personalized and professional athletic, academic, and mentorship services to youth who ordinarily would not have access to these resources.<br/>“Developing and executing the right game plan is the key to performing successfully in academics, athletics, and the game of life.” iWeb 3.0.2 http://www.gameplanacademy.com/GPA/Blog/Blog_files/DSC_7632.jpg http://www.gameplanacademy.com/GPA/Blog/Blog.html http://www.gameplanacademy.com/GPA/Blog/Entries/2011/1/24_Jerry_manuel_Visits_GPA.html 7f2ddc57-b823-41dc-a416-20c69399b99a Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:39:53 -0800 <a href="http://www.gameplanacademy.com/GPA/Blog/Entries/2011/1/24_Jerry_manuel_Visits_GPA_files/IMG_0962.jpg"><img src="http://www.gameplanacademy.com/GPA/Blog/Media/object004_1.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:254px; height:135px;"/></a>Jerry Manuel, former manager of the Chicago White Sox and New York Mets, addressed student-athletes attending GPA-baseball, a program presented in collaboration with the <a href="http://www.slideyouth.org/support.html">SLIDE Youth Baseball Foundation</a>. Coach Manuel, a graduate of Cordova High School, encouraged students to stay committed to baseball, citing the game’s potential to provide opportunity and longevity. As one of the Sacramento area’s top baseball ambassadors, Coach Manuel’s presence at GPA is valuable, providing a shining example of where hard work and discipline can take you.