Legendary athletes to lead clinic focusing on sports fundamentals and life skills
Houston Astros player Isaac Paredes and Alum José Cruz will take part in a new series of “Sports with Us” clinics by Bank of America Houston on Monday, September 14. The goal of the clinic is to inspire the next generation through sports by teaching the fundamentals of the game of baseball and the valuable life skills that come with them. Approximately 80 kids from the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston will rotate between four activity stations related to baseball, life skills, and financial health. Astro’s player Isaac Paredes and alumni José Cruz will lead the clinic while sharing their personal journeys to inspire success.
WHO:
- Isaac Paredes, Houston Astros, Third Baseman
- José Cruz, Houston Astros Alum and 19-year retired MLB Veteran
- Rick Jaramillo, Market Executive, Bank of America Houston
- Emelda Douglas, SVP, Community Affairs and Executive Director, Houston Astros MLB Youth Academy
- Mary Droesch, Head of Consumer, Small Business Products, Analytics and Houston Market Sponsor, Bank of America
- Kids from the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston
WHEN:
Monday, September 14, 2026
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- 4:45 p.m. – Media Interviews (4:45pm-5:15pm)
- 5:00 p.m. – Registration & Stretching Station open
- 5:30 p.m. – Welcome Remarks & Group photo
- 5:55 p.m. – Stations Begin (3 rotations / 20 minutes each)
- 7:15 p.m. – Closing Remarks
- 7:20 p.m. – Boxed Dinner Available
- 7:30 p.m. – Gifting / Dismissal
WHERE:
The Houston Astros Youth Academy
