Madrid, Spain – In October 2025, Global Sports Partners launched the inaugural GSP Baseball & Softball Clinic in Madrid, Spain. The clinic was in partnership with the Madrid Baseball & Softball Federation. Participants included over 40 boys and girls ages 8 – 15, ranging in ability from beginner to more advanced players. GSP coaches, Derek Glen, Edel Heredia, and Catherine Sims led the players through various drills and activities that improved the players’ abilities and encouraged the participants to have fun. Former MLB professional player and World Series Champion, Jaime Garcia, joined the clinic to encourage and inspire the young athletes to work hard and reach their full potential.
The clinic was a three-day event. The first two days focused on skill development with the players progressing through different stations. Coach Derek, a former collegiate player and instructor for MLB China, was especially impressed with the excitement and joy that the players brought to the field each day. The participants showed up ready to work hard and willing to try new things. The last day included a fun game of whiffle ball where the players got to practice the skills they had worked on. The coaches, players, and parents were excited with each swing of the bat and cheered loudly as each player performed.
“ “Those coaches at the clinic were tremendously awesome! Each and every one.””
“The success of the project was a culmination of partnership with parents, players, and coaches. It was an honor to be a part of the first GSP baseball and softball clinic in Madrid. I look forward to the steps of baseball and softball development in Madrid!” Coach Derek Glenn
GSP International Office President, Dennis Chamberlain, and GSP Director of Baseball Operations, Justin Rhodes, also contributed to the planning and successful execution of the clinic.
“Baseball and softball in Madrid and in Spain as a whole are really on a good trajectory. Each year local federations, clubs, and leagues are seeing an increase in interest and participation. And with an increase in participation comes an increase in the overall talent within the country. GSP is grateful to be able to play a role in the continued development of baseball and softball in Spain and we believe the best is yet to come.” GSP Director of Baseball Operations, Justin Rhodes
GSP will host two more clinics in Madrid in 2026 as it seeks to build on the momentum formed by the successful initiative in October 2025.