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        <p class='npAJustify'>In recent years, London has matured greatly in terms of available athletic facilities. Much of this coming-of-age stems from government-aided projects, including new ice pads and updated community centres, and larger facilities including the John Labatt Centre and TD Waterhouse Stadium.
</p><p>There has also been an influx of privately-funded facilities, most recently the Centrefield Sports multi-sport training complex at 25 Midpark Crescent in southeast London. Londoner Adam Stern, a Major League Baseball free agent after his third stint in the bigs (Milwaukee Brewers 2010), is the driving force behind the 35,000-square-foot complex. A product of Mike Lumley's much-heralded London Badgers youth baseball system, Stern, 30, speaks of Centrefield Sports as a new father speaks of his family's new addition.
</p><p>"When I was younger, I was only hitting into a net at Lambeth Community Centre," says Stern, who along with Lumley, and fellow pro ballplayers Jamie Romak of London and Dorchester's Chris Robinson, head a stellar list of instructors. 
</p><p>Stern and his team established Centrefield Sports over three years ago, but the November 2010 opening of the new facility hit a home run for local baseball, and other local sports. In addition to catering to local minor baseball teams, and elite groups including the London Majors, Centrefield Sports welcomes softball, soccer and football players wishing to hone their skills in both individual and team sessions.
</p><p>A fully-turfed surface, 10 full batting and pitching cages, pitching mounds, two infield practice areas, a trio of soccer fields, locker rooms and a pro shop are the meat and potatoes of this welcomed facility. There's also a 1,500-square-foot weight room which incorporates cardio machines. And with youth sports a focal point of Centrefield Sports, there's an all-important parents' viewing area, too.
</p><p>"With the three of us – me, Chris and Jamie – coming home after our seasons, we didn't have a place to hit," explains Stern of the initial Centrefield Sports launch. "It has grown beyond our expectations. Over the summer, the kids who came here excelled at their levels.
</p><p>"We've had kids now for three years," Stern says. "To see how they have progressed, compared to other kids, has been pretty amazing. They're buying into the system. And with their coaches here, too, we are meeting our goal (of increasing baseball knowledge in the community)."
</p><p>Local baseball standouts Jess Bechard, Brock Kjeldgaard, Mike Ambrose, Mark Regan, Adam Arnold and Jeff Helps round out the current roster of instructors. Every facet of the game receives attention – something with which Stern is very familiar. A former track star and volleyball player, Stern has above-average speed, smart base running skills and a strong, accurate arm in the outfield. He's a strong, disciplined hitter, too.
</p><p>No surprise, Stern has developed outstanding leadership skills, as is evident now that Centrefield Sports is knocking one out of the park for local athletes. In fact, Stern is a former Baseball Canada Stubby Clapp Award winner, thanks to his desire, competitiveness and never-say-die attitude.
</p><p>In addition to his Major League experience with the Brewers, Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles, Stern has impressed in the Minor Leagues, and with the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers. His Team Canada heroics include an inside-the-park home run versus Team USA at the 2006 World Baseball Classic. You can view that home run here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUVhiXsgQS4 .As for Centrefield Sports helping develop future stars, Stern says, "You will see results in five years," when a generation of young ballplayers has had an opportunity to go through the off-season system. 
</p><p>Just like watching Stern's inside-the-park dinger, it's going to be fun watching local kids further develop their skills.</p><p></p>
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