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Elon College Hitting Camp Jan. 15th & 16th

Discussion in 'Baseball' started by PersonRocketDad, Dec 29, 2004.

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  1. Dec 29, 2004 at 1:35 PM #1
    PersonRocketDad

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    Well while I am waiting for the weather to warm up and get outside with my son and do some baseball work I thought I would ask and see if anyone has any past experience with Elon's hitting camps?? I will list the "instructors" according to there brochure as follows:
    Coach Mike Kennedy: Head Coach Elon
    Greg Starbuck: Assistant Coach
    Austin Alexander: Assistant Coach/recruiting coordinator
    Robbie Huffstetler: Assistant Coach
    Other Instructors scheduled to work clinic:
    Billy Best-Atlanta Braves
    Mo Blackley-Former player Montreal Expos/former player for Elon
    Paul Faulk-Atlanta Braves
    Morgan Frazier-Assistant Coach at UNC-W
    Brian Ingram- Oakland A's
    Jon Leukens- Boston Red Sox
    Jay Matthews-Colorado Rockies
    Mike Rikard-San Diego Padres
    Mike Shildt- St. Louis Cardinals
    Greg Simmons-Charlotte Christian High School/Head Coach
    Austin Smithwick-Wake Forest-Rolesville HS
    Roy Tanner-Philadelphia Phillies
    Jason Tuttle-Montreal Expos
    Doug Welch-RJ Reynolds HS/Head Coach
    And other Instructors to be named before the camp.
    Any opinions or feedback would be appreciated. My son is looking forward to this.
     
  2. Dec 29, 2004 at 3:35 PM #2
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    This is like an All Star tribute that should be called "Coach Kennedy and a few of my friends".....Holy Smoke....some of the biggest names in NC baseball at all levels. If you can't walk away from this camp being more knowledgable...you ain't going to learn!!! Have fun PDR and jr
     
  3. Dec 29, 2004 at 3:39 PM #3
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    Recommended!

    Worked and coached with several of these clinicians! Ditto to what Braves has to say and on top of that I AM SURE THE COST is very reasonable and competitive!
     
  4. Dec 29, 2004 at 4:10 PM #4
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    Elon Hitting camp

    Braves that was kind of what I thought! WOW! What a line-up!!! :xyzthumbs
    I can't wait to go and watch and listen myself.
    And yes "O" the cost is very reasonable I think for two days, $175.
    Thats right in-line with all the other major camps in our area.
    Heres another question??? My son received this information for there camp in response to his contact letter he sent out. I know thet can't talk to him now about any recruitment issues but is it OK for me as a parent to let them know he is interested in ELon? Is it OK for me to talk to the Coaches without crossing the line at this stage.
    Thanks for your responses!! :applause:
     
  5. Dec 29, 2004 at 4:18 PM #5
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    I'd...

    leave it up to your boy! Let him personally or via letter email to get in touch! :)
     
  6. Dec 29, 2004 at 4:19 PM #6
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    Once he gets on campus, he can talk to the coaches and they can talk to him about pretty much any/everything.

    The recruiting restrictions from the NCAA do not extend to the relationship between players & the people coaching them at camps.

    If it's during a "DEAD PERIOD", then the only active camps will probably be D2 camps and they are subject to "dead periods".

    Go, talk, have fun, learn !!!!!!!

    You're really, really, really going to like the coaches at Elon !!!!
     
  7. Dec 29, 2004 at 4:33 PM #7
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    spoken like a true PhoenixDad...careful PDR...Pops is out recruiting:D
     
  8. Dec 29, 2004 at 4:41 PM #8
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    Thanks Braves for the warning!! LOL! :laugh1:
    I will keep my eyes and ears open POPS!! Is it possible I might run into POPS there??? :thinking:
    Thanks for the information!!
     
  9. Dec 29, 2004 at 4:47 PM #9
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    I'm planning a visit up to watch the January 22nd Pitchers/Catchers workout that Impact is putting on that's also at Elon. I came to the event last year in order to get an early look at everyone. Will be doing the same thing again.

    From what I understand, this year, it will only be Pitchers/Catchers .. no fielders.

    I like to stay hidden in one of the corners. :rofl:
     
  10. Dec 29, 2004 at 5:09 PM #10
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    Attended last year. Very well organized, gained a ton of knowledge from it.
     
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