Skip to Content

Announcing Our New Brand: 

Trugo16 Athletics!

Dear Players, Parents, and Business Partners,

We have some exciting news to share! As we celebrate our 18th Anniversary this month we are proud to announce a new chapter.  Cadets Player Development Academy is evolving, and we are pleased to introduce our new brand: Trugo16 Athletics.

Why the change?

When we first opened our doors, our facility was known as Extra Innings—focused primarily on tunnel rentals, baseball and softball skills training, and a full retail store. As our development programs grew, we transitioned to Cadets Player Development Academy to better reflect our focus on player development and our original travel baseball program.

I built this facility to give young baseball players what I never had—elite training, cutting-edge technology, and a support system designed for success. As we’ve continued to expand our offerings, including performance evaluations, athletic development programs and much more, we realized it was time for a change. The Trugo16 Athletics name was carefully crafted with meaningful elements that reflect our commitment to player development:

  • "Tr" stands for our trifecta approach: the player at the top, supported by the coach and parent, working together to maximize potential. Just like the strongest defensive units in baseball form a triangle, we create a foundation that helps athletes rise to the top.
  • "Ugo" recognizes me, Coach Lugo, as the founder and owner of Trugo16 Athletics.
  • "16" represents two critical defensive positions in baseball: Pitcher (Position 1) and Shortstop (Position 6), the two positions that Coach Lugo played. These positions are often at the heart of the game, requiring leadership, skill, and a deep understanding of the game’s strategy.

At Trugo16 Athletics, we believe that these elements align with our wider vision and future, where we emphasize not just sport-specific training, but the overall development of well-rounded athletes—ready to succeed both on and off the field.  We will continue to operate out of Complete Game Performance Center in Fishkill and offer all the player development programs we’re known for.

New Website

With our new brand comes a new website at www.trugo16athletics.com.  While the new site is up and running, please bear with us as the site is still undergoing the transition from CPDA to Trugo16Athletics.  We are still working out a few kinks and eventually everything will represent the Trugo16 Athletics brand. 

The new site has many great features such as:

Sign Up to Stay In Touch - We will be moving away from our old systems so please click here to create a new account today.  

Thank you for your continued support and stay tuned for more updates in the coming weeks!

Sincerely,

Angel L. Lugo

Founder, Trugo16 Athletics (formerly Cadets Player Development Academy)

Follow me on Facebook and Instagram