2nd Annual Middle School Camp

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February 5th and 12th (9:00am - 12:30pm)

Held @ Champions Baseball Academy (10229 Rodney Street, Pineville, NC)

7 TOTAL HOURS OF INSTRUCTION!
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This camp is open to all players in 6th-7th-8th grades looking to receive instruction from some of the best High School coaches in the area… Learn first hand the skills the High School coaches are looking for all players to have…

Last year’s inaugural event SOLD OUT and we are expecting the same great turnout!

Camp Format:
Day 1: Defensive Work (C/P/Inf/Of) as well as Arm Care
Day 2: Offensive Work (Hitting, Bunting, Baserunning) as well as Speed & Agility

This camp will provide you with:
Guidelines to Middle School baseball
Expectations of what it takes to play at High School level
12-month arm care program
Throwing Program

Camp Will Be Directed By:
Mike Shildt - St. Louis Cardinals Organization

Camp Will Be Led By:
Hal Bagwell - Ardrey Kell Head Coach
Danny Hignight - Providence Head Coach
Travis Poole - Weddington Head Coach

Other Instructors will include:

Jimmy Cochran- William A. Hough Head Coach
Matt Dykema - Independence Head Coach
Mike Hennessey- Charlotte Country Day Head Coach

David Houseton-Covenant Day
AJ Wright- Ardrey Kell

Mark Mennitt- Marvin Ridge Head Coach
Empsy Thompson- AL Brown Head Coach
Jon Tuscan- South Meck Head Coach

....and area Varsity players!


More Information or to Register: Click Here

 

Why To Attend This Camp

"This is a great opportunity for young players to be developed properly and take their skills to the next level. With the level of instruction at this camp you can't help but get better."

Danny Hignight
Head Coach
Providence High School


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Why To Attend This Camp

"The knowledge and teaching techniques of the camps staff will enhance the player's fundamentals of the game."

Travis Poole
Head Coach
Weddington High School


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From The Coaches

"This camp is 2 days packed with great information from the best our area has to offer. If you are serious about baseball you are truly missing out if you do not attend!"

Hal Bagwell
Head Coach
Ardrey Kell High School

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What This Camp Is All About

"The concept of the skills camp is to expose young players to solid fundamental teachings of the game they must have to continue to perform at higher level(s). An added benefit is the players get an opportunity to associate with High School Head Varsity coaches & players. Preparing them for the culture they will soon be facing"

-Mike Shildt - St. Louis Cardinals Organization

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Don't Miss This Opportunity

"This camp is a must for any middle school athlete that wants to prepare for high school baseball. The coaching staff are some of the finest in the area. I encourage all middle school baseball players to take advantage of this opportunity."

-Mike Hennessey - Head Coach - Charlotte Country Day


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Event Schedule Week #1

2nd MIDDLE SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL CAMP
Week #1 SUNDAY, February 5th

8:15-8:30 Check In

9:00- Opening remarks & staff introduction (Shildt)
Parents talk about expectations of High School player (Bagwell, Hignight)

9:05- Group stretch (HS players)

9:15- 8 rotations 25 minutes each

Arm care (Hignight, Houseton)
Throwing Mechanics (Cousar, Javelona)
Pitching (Mennitt, Hennessey)
Catching (Tuscan)
Infield (Poole, Wright, Cochran)
Outfield (Thompson, Starnes)
Weight lifting technique (Clewis, Smith)
Expectations of High School player (Bagwell)

12:35- Wrap-up & receive instructional packet


More Info/Register: Click Here

 

Schedule for Week #2

2nd MIDDLE SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL CAMP
Week #2 SUNDAY, February 12th

Still Space Available in Camp: Click Here
(Open To All 6th-7th-8th Graders)


Guest Speakers Include: Coach Brett Hall (UNCC) and Jay Matthews (Colorado Rockies)


8:30- Check In


9:00- Opening remarks (Shildt)
Parents talk about college academic requirements (Hall)

9:05- Group stretch (Smith)

9:15- 8 rotations 25 minutes each

Video analysis (Bagwell, Shildt)
Form running (Clewis, Smith)
Bunting (Hennessey, Thompson)
Soft/Front toss (Wright, Starnes, Hall)
T’s (Cousar, Cochran)
Stance & dry swings (Javelona, Tuscan)
Base running (Mennitt, Poole)
Tracking (Hignight, Houseton)

12:35- Jay Matthews- Colorado Rockies scouting supervisor

12:45- Wrap-up