2009 Eagles Baseball Camp

June 22 - 25, 2009 (Rain Date:  June 26th)

9:00AM – 3:00PM Each Day

CAMP PROGRAM: The purpose of the camp is to assist young people in improving their baseball skills and developing proper playing habits.  The companionship of other players and the learning of sportsmanship and related athletic values are additional benefits.The camp staff is committed to individualized instruction in basic skills such as:  hitting, bunting, base running, sliding, throwing, fielding, cut-offs, relays, pitching and much more.  Each daily session will include drills to help players correct faults and/or to perfect the skills they are developing, as well as competitive game situations to develop on the field experience. 

AGES:    Open to all boys and girls ages 7-18 years old 

COST:   $96.00 (Pre-registered and received by June 1st)         

$100.00 (If registering after June 1st)

Checks made payable to Colonial Forge High School Baseball

The Colonial Forge High School Baseball Team will be holding their annual seventh annual Hitting Clinic on Saturday, March 21st from 9:00AM-12:00PM and their first annual Pitcher/Catcher Clinic on Saturday, March 28th from 9:00AM-12:00PM at Colonial Forge High School.  The Clinics are sponsored by the Eagles Diamond Club Baseball Boosters and all proceeds benefit the Colonial Forge High School Baseball Program.  Clinics are open to all boys and girls ages 7-18 years of age.  The clinic information is listed below.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Coach Szakelyhidi at 540-658-6115 or email szaks26@hotmail.com 

Eagles Diamond Club Baseball Boosters

2009 Eagles Baseball Clinics                                          

Hitting Clinic

Saturday, March 21^st9:00Am – 12:00PMCost:  $25.00 (includes T-shirt)

HITTING CLINIC:

The purpose of the camp is to assist young people in improving their hitting skills and developing proper training habits.  The companionship of other players and the learning of sportsmanship and related athletic values are additional benefits.  Emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals of hitting, which includes the physical and mental approach that the hitter must take with them into the batter’s box, as well as much more.  Session will include drills to help players’ correct faults or to perfect the hitting skills they are developing.   

Pitcher/Catcher Clinic

Saturday, March 28^th 9:00AM – 12:00PMCost:  $25.00 (includes T-shirt)

PITCHER/CATCHER CLINIC:

Instruction and drill sequences designed to build consistent pitching mechanics that will make your pitches more effective. Topics include: velocity/movement/location; bullpen and long toss programs; arm care and injury-prevention techniques.  Catching session will cover proper:  signal stance, receiving stance/techniques, framing, throwing, blocking, and bunt plays.

 CLINIC STAFF:Shawn Szakelyhidi - Camp Director, Head Baseball Coach - Colonial Forge H.S.Jack Ferrick - Asst. Coach, Colonial Forge H.S.Randy Bove - Asst. Coach, Colonial Forge H.S.Jeff Jones - Head Junior Varsity Baseball Coach, Colonial Forge H.S. John Hoehne - Asst. Coach, Colonial Forge H.S.Bryan Lewis - Asst. Coach, Colonial Forge H.S.-Present and Former Colonial Forge High School Baseball Players, as well as other area high school coaches 

MORE ABOUT THE CLINICS:-Quality facilities with four game fields, four full length batting cages, soft toss area, batting tee stations, two bullpen areas -Diversified instruction in all aspects of hitting, pitching, and catching-Individualized attention from experienced coaching staff-Campers will be drilled, instructed, and scheduled to play with members of their own age and skill level-Competitive hitting situations and pitcher/catcher contests each session-Free camp T-shirt -Two or more brothers enrolled, we will allow $5.00 discount per camper

MEALS:There will be a short break midway through each session.  Drinks and other snacks will be on sale at the concession stand.

ITEMS TO BRING:

Baseball Cleats                                   

Tennis Shoes                                                       

Athletic SocksBaseball Pants/Sweat Pants              

Baseball Glove and/or Catcher’s Mitt             

Athletic Supporter/Protective Cup

Batting Gloves                                     

 Bat (if possible)                                                   

Batting Helmet (if possible)

CLINIC RULES:

Campers will not be permitted to leave the school grounds during the session, unless released to a parent/guardian and signed out with the camp director.  Use of tobacco products, illegal drugs and/or alcohol on school property is strictly prohibited and will result in dismissal from camp without a refund of the camp registration fee.