Chip Durham Baseball Camp : Welcome
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Colonels Fans,
The baseball season is finally upon us. Chip Durham and his staff are continuing the Nicholls State University Baseball Program's tradition of reaching out into the local and regional community to spread baseball knowledge, skills, training, and provide exposure for area youth and high school baseball players. This spring Chip Durham Baseball Camps offers three equally exciting opportunities to learn more about the game of baseball and get involved with the Colonels' return to a winning tradition. As you may recall, the 2009 NSU season was highlighted by a win over #1 ranked and eventual National Champion LSU in Baton Rouge, as well as nearly doubling the overall win total as well as number of wins in conference from the 2008 season. Coach Durham and the players expect a highly successful campaign in 2010.
To begin the spring, Chip Durham Baseball Camps offer clinics during both the Easter Break time period as well as the traditional Spring Break time period. Both camps will be held on the campus of NSU at newly renovated Ray E. Didier Field and will be run by the Nicholls' coaching staff and select players. Campers will learn the fundamentals of base-running, offensive and defensive techniques, pitching, as well as compete in team games at the end of each camp. Snacks will be available and the campers will be provided with a camp T-shirt.
Our camp dates fall on the days that both public and private schools are out of school this semester. Our first camp, Chip Durham Baseball Camps 2nd Annual Easter Break Youth Camp is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the days of April 6th and 7th. The 2nd Annual Spring Break Youth Camp is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on April 27th and 28th. Cost of each camp is $50 for pre-registration (mail or online), and $60 for walk-up registration. Don't hesitate to sign up, as we will limit each camp to the first 50 players who register to ensure the quality of instruction.
Our third camp available this spring is for all local, area, state, and out-of-state high school players with dreams of playing collegiate baseball. The 2010 Spring Instructional Showcase will be a great opportunity for learning, instruction, and exposure for incoming freshman to graduating seniors who are still looking to prove their skills for college coaches. The 2009 Fall Exposure Camp was run by the Nicholls staff as well as 12 college coaches from the surrounding area, and many of these coaches will return in the Spring of 2010. Several area MLB scouts have been invited and will be in attendance as well. In the past 3 years, over 60 players who have participated in our Exposure and Instructional Camps have gone on to sign and play collegiate baseball. Don't hesitate to register, as we will limit our camp to the first 75 players who sign up to ensure the quality of instruction and exposure. Cost of our camp is $80 for pre-registration (mail or online) and $90 for walk-up registration.
All 3 camps have online registration available, just click on the link lableled "online registration" on this page and follow the instructions. Also, you can send cash, check, or money order payable to Chip Durham Baseball Camps to:
P.O. Box 2344
Thibodaux, LA 70310
If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to let me know. You can reach me by email at chris.prothro@nicholls.edu or by phone at (985) 448-4882. Good luck with the baseball season this spring, and we can't wait to see you in Thibodaux. GEAUX COLONELS!
Chris Prothro