2015 Elite Fall Baseball Camp - Widener University Baseball Camps
Widener University Head Baseball Coach Mike LaRosa cordially invites you to participate in the 2015 Elite Fall Baseball Camp for high school players, grades 9 through 12. The goal of this camp is to offer fundamental instruction provided by the Widener University Baseball Coaching Staff. Enrollment will be limited in order to maximize player’s instruction and evaluations.
Tentative Schedule 8:30am - Registration 9:00am – Dynamic Warmup 9:15am – Speed / Agility Training 9:30am – Throwing Progressions 9:45am – Defensive Skill Work 11:00am – Offensive Skill Work 12:15pm – Lunch (please bring your own lunch) 12:45pm – Stretch & Warm-up 1:00pm – Controlled Scrimmage 4:00pm – Camp Conclusion
Items To Bring Bat & Batting Gloves Baseball Glove Batting Helmet Catching Gear Turfs/Sneakers Water/Sports Drink/Lunch Lunch Special Guests:
Bob LaRosa, representing Keystone Recruiting, will be giving a seminar during the camps lunch break, at which time he will address the college recruiting process and hold a Q&A session for all parents. Rob Rabena M.S., C.S.C.S, Director of Sports Performance at Maplezone Sports Institute, will be taking the players through a dynamic warm-up and speed/agility training session at the beginning of the camp.
Directions to the University FROM PHILADELPHIA Take I-95 South to I-476 North and MacDade Boulevard. Turn west onto MacDade Boulevard and follow the Widener University sign. After three traffic lights, MacDade Boulevard becomes East 22nd Street. At the fourth traffic light, turn left onto Providence Avenue, Route 320 South, and follow the Widener University sign. Turn left onto East 14th Street into the main entrance of the University. FROM WESTERN AND NORTHERN PENNSYLVANIA Follow the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 331A, I-476. Take I-476 South toward Chester to Exit 1 (MacDade Boulevard). Turn west onto MacDade Boulevard and follow the Widener University sign. After three traffic lights, MacDade Boulevard becomes East 22nd Street. At the fourth traffic light, turn left onto Providence Avenue, Route 320 South, and follow the Widener University sign. Turn left onto East 14th Street into the main entrance of the University.
OFFICIAL INVITATION
Mike LaRosa Baseball Camps, LLC. Presents:
FROM DELAWARE, MARYLAND AND WASHINGTON, DC Take I-95 North to Exit 6 (Routes 320 and 352). At the first traffic light, turn left over the bridge. Bear right at the fork on the other side of the bridge. Go to the first traffic light and turn right onto East 14th Street into the main entrance of the University. FROM HARRISBURG Follow I-76 East (exiting the Pennsylvania Turnpike at Valley Forge) to Exit 331A (I-476 South). Follow I-476 South to Exit 1 (MacDade Boulevard). Go right off the exit onto MacDade Boulevard West and follow the signs for Widener University. After three traffic lights, MacDade Boulevard becomes East 22nd Street. At the fourth traffic light, turn left onto Providence Road, Route 320 South, and follow the Widener University sign. Go to the first traffic light and turn right onto East 14th Street into the main entrance of the University. FROM NEW YORK AND NORTHERN NEW JERSEY Take the New Jersey Turnpike South to Exit 2. Proceed on Route 322 West across the Commodore Barry Bridge. Coming off the bridge, follow signs for I-95 North and Philadelphia. Take I-95 North to Exit 6 (Routes 320 and 352). At first traffic light, turn left over the bridge. Bear right at the fork on other side of bridge. Go to first traffic light and turn right onto East 14th Street into the main entrance of the University FROM SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY Take the Atlantic City Expressway to the Commodore Barry Bridge. Follow signs for I-95 North and Philadelphia. Take I-95 North to Exit 6 (Routes 320 and 352). At the first traffic light, turn left over bridge. Bear right at the fork on other side of bridge. Go to first traffic light and turn right onto East 14th Street into the main entrance of the University.
Dr. Jon Sabol, Physical Therapist from The Training Room Physical Therapy, will be on-site to answer any questions and will be lecturing on specific injury prevention and performance enhancements in baseball athletes.
2015 Elite Fall Baseball Camp October 24, 2015 9:00am – 4:00pm
Held on Widener University’s Baseball Field All information can be found at:
www.wubaseballcamps.com www.wubaseballcamps.com
PLEASE PRINT – please be sure all information is provided
REGISTER ONLINE AT:
Name: _______________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________
www.wubaseballcamps.com
City: ________________________________________________ State: _________ Zip: ________________________
OR
Telephone: ___________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________ Age: ______________ Grad Year: _______________ School: ______________________________________________
PLEASE MAIL COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM ALONG WITH PAYMENT TO:
Height: ________________ Weight: ________________ Bat (circle one): R L S
Throw (circle one): R L
Primary Position (only select one): __________________________ T-shirt Size (circle one): M
L
XL
XXL
PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION Name: _______________________________________________
Widener University Baseball Attn: Mike LaRosa One University Place Schwartz Center Chester, PA 19013
Cell Phone: ___________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________ MEDICAL INFORMATION
Checks can be made payable to: MLB Camps, LLC.
Insurance Carrier: ____________________________________ Policy Number: _______________________________________
I know that this activity is potentially hazardous and I hereby assume full and complete responsibility for any injury or accident that may occur during my participation in and/or on the premise of this event. I hereby release and hold harmless Widener University and its’ employees from any loss, liability or claim I may have arising out of my participation in this activity, including personal injury or damage suffered by myself or others whether caused by falls, contact with participants, conditions of the facility, negligence or otherwise.
Cost: $100 if registered before Oct. 1st $125 if registered after Oct. 1st *Registration will include a t-shirt for each camper. In the event of rain, we will move the camp indoors to our state of the art fieldhouse on campus.
I certify and acknowledge that I have read the above in its entirety and agree with the statements made herein. Participant’s Signature: ________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature if Under 18: X:________________________________Date:_____________
Refund Policy: We do not offer refunds for cancellations within 2 weeks of the camp date. We can, however, apply a credit to a future camp.
Camp Director Mike LaRosa is entering his 5th season as the Head Coach at Widener University, after guiding the Pride to back-to-back appearances in the MAC Commonwealth Conference championship game, as well as back-to-back 25+ win seasons and the 2015 ECAC Southeast Regional Championship! Named the 2014 MAC Commonwealth Conference Coach of the Year, LaRosa led the 2014 squad to an alltime program record for overall wins, en route to claiming the MAC Commonwealth Conference Title and finishing just 2 wins shy of reaching the DIII College World Series! During his four seasons at Widener, LaRosa has mentored 16 All-Conference selections and 6 All-Region picks. He has also seen over 25 of his players named to the Academic AllConference Honor Roll in this short period of time. As a player, LaRosa was a 4-year starter and 2-year captain of the baseball team at West Chester University, where he won All-Conference Accolades all 4 years. LaRosa was also a recipient of the 2003 DII National Defensive Player of the Year Award. Furthermore, in 2005 he was awarded West Chester University’s Most Outstanding Male Athlete and Most Outstanding Student-Athlete awards. He was also named a top 10 award winner as one of the Most Scholarly Athletes in the PSAC Conference. Following graduation, Coach LaRosa extended his playing career into professional baseball, where he was a member of the New Haven County Cutters in the Can-Am Independent Baseball League. Coach LaRosa possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from West Chester University and a Master’s Degree in Sports Management from Neumann University.
Tentative Schedule 8:30am - Registration 9:00am – Dynamic Warmup 9:15am – Speed / Agility Training 9:30am – Throwing Progressions 9:45am – Defensive Skill Work 11:00am – Offensive Skill Work 12:15pm – Lunch (please bring your own lunch) 12:45pm – Stretch & Warm-up 1:00pm – Controlled Scrimmage 4:00pm – Camp Conclusion
Items To Bring Bat & Batting Gloves Baseball Glove Batting Helmet Catching Gear Turfs/Sneakers Water/Sports Drink/Lunch Lunch Special Guests:
Bob LaRosa, representing Keystone Recruiting, will be giving a seminar during the camps lunch break, at which time he will address the college recruiting process and hold a Q&A session for all parents. Rob Rabena M.S., C.S.C.S, Director of Sports Performance at Maplezone Sports Institute, will be taking the players through a dynamic warm-up and speed/agility training session at the beginning of the camp.
Directions to the University FROM PHILADELPHIA Take I-95 South to I-476 North and MacDade Boulevard. Turn west onto MacDade Boulevard and follow the Widener University sign. After three traffic lights, MacDade Boulevard becomes East 22nd Street. At the fourth traffic light, turn left onto Providence Avenue, Route 320 South, and follow the Widener University sign. Turn left onto East 14th Street into the main entrance of the University. FROM WESTERN AND NORTHERN PENNSYLVANIA Follow the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 331A, I-476. Take I-476 South toward Chester to Exit 1 (MacDade Boulevard). Turn west onto MacDade Boulevard and follow the Widener University sign. After three traffic lights, MacDade Boulevard becomes East 22nd Street. At the fourth traffic light, turn left onto Providence Avenue, Route 320 South, and follow the Widener University sign. Turn left onto East 14th Street into the main entrance of the University.
OFFICIAL INVITATION
Mike LaRosa Baseball Camps, LLC. Presents:
FROM DELAWARE, MARYLAND AND WASHINGTON, DC Take I-95 North to Exit 6 (Routes 320 and 352). At the first traffic light, turn left over the bridge. Bear right at the fork on the other side of the bridge. Go to the first traffic light and turn right onto East 14th Street into the main entrance of the University. FROM HARRISBURG Follow I-76 East (exiting the Pennsylvania Turnpike at Valley Forge) to Exit 331A (I-476 South). Follow I-476 South to Exit 1 (MacDade Boulevard). Go right off the exit onto MacDade Boulevard West and follow the signs for Widener University. After three traffic lights, MacDade Boulevard becomes East 22nd Street. At the fourth traffic light, turn left onto Providence Road, Route 320 South, and follow the Widener University sign. Go to the first traffic light and turn right onto East 14th Street into the main entrance of the University. FROM NEW YORK AND NORTHERN NEW JERSEY Take the New Jersey Turnpike South to Exit 2. Proceed on Route 322 West across the Commodore Barry Bridge. Coming off the bridge, follow signs for I-95 North and Philadelphia. Take I-95 North to Exit 6 (Routes 320 and 352). At first traffic light, turn left over the bridge. Bear right at the fork on other side of bridge. Go to first traffic light and turn right onto East 14th Street into the main entrance of the University FROM SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY Take the Atlantic City Expressway to the Commodore Barry Bridge. Follow signs for I-95 North and Philadelphia. Take I-95 North to Exit 6 (Routes 320 and 352). At the first traffic light, turn left over bridge. Bear right at the fork on other side of bridge. Go to first traffic light and turn right onto East 14th Street into the main entrance of the University.
Dr. Jon Sabol, Physical Therapist from The Training Room Physical Therapy, will be on-site to answer any questions and will be lecturing on specific injury prevention and performance enhancements in baseball athletes.
2015 Elite Fall Baseball Camp October 24, 2015 9:00am – 4:00pm
Held on Widener University’s Baseball Field All information can be found at:
www.wubaseballcamps.com www.wubaseballcamps.com
PLEASE PRINT – please be sure all information is provided
REGISTER ONLINE AT:
Name: _______________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________
www.wubaseballcamps.com
City: ________________________________________________ State: _________ Zip: ________________________
OR
Telephone: ___________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________ Age: ______________ Grad Year: _______________ School: ______________________________________________
PLEASE MAIL COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM ALONG WITH PAYMENT TO:
Height: ________________ Weight: ________________ Bat (circle one): R L S
Throw (circle one): R L
Primary Position (only select one): __________________________ T-shirt Size (circle one): M
L
XL
XXL
PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION Name: _______________________________________________
Widener University Baseball Attn: Mike LaRosa One University Place Schwartz Center Chester, PA 19013
Cell Phone: ___________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________ MEDICAL INFORMATION
Checks can be made payable to: MLB Camps, LLC.
Insurance Carrier: ____________________________________ Policy Number: _______________________________________
I know that this activity is potentially hazardous and I hereby assume full and complete responsibility for any injury or accident that may occur during my participation in and/or on the premise of this event. I hereby release and hold harmless Widener University and its’ employees from any loss, liability or claim I may have arising out of my participation in this activity, including personal injury or damage suffered by myself or others whether caused by falls, contact with participants, conditions of the facility, negligence or otherwise.
Cost: $100 if registered before Oct. 1st $125 if registered after Oct. 1st *Registration will include a t-shirt for each camper. In the event of rain, we will move the camp indoors to our state of the art fieldhouse on campus.
I certify and acknowledge that I have read the above in its entirety and agree with the statements made herein. Participant’s Signature: ________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature if Under 18: X:________________________________Date:_____________
Refund Policy: We do not offer refunds for cancellations within 2 weeks of the camp date. We can, however, apply a credit to a future camp.
Camp Director Mike LaRosa is entering his 5th season as the Head Coach at Widener University, after guiding the Pride to back-to-back appearances in the MAC Commonwealth Conference championship game, as well as back-to-back 25+ win seasons and the 2015 ECAC Southeast Regional Championship! Named the 2014 MAC Commonwealth Conference Coach of the Year, LaRosa led the 2014 squad to an alltime program record for overall wins, en route to claiming the MAC Commonwealth Conference Title and finishing just 2 wins shy of reaching the DIII College World Series! During his four seasons at Widener, LaRosa has mentored 16 All-Conference selections and 6 All-Region picks. He has also seen over 25 of his players named to the Academic AllConference Honor Roll in this short period of time. As a player, LaRosa was a 4-year starter and 2-year captain of the baseball team at West Chester University, where he won All-Conference Accolades all 4 years. LaRosa was also a recipient of the 2003 DII National Defensive Player of the Year Award. Furthermore, in 2005 he was awarded West Chester University’s Most Outstanding Male Athlete and Most Outstanding Student-Athlete awards. He was also named a top 10 award winner as one of the Most Scholarly Athletes in the PSAC Conference. Following graduation, Coach LaRosa extended his playing career into professional baseball, where he was a member of the New Haven County Cutters in the Can-Am Independent Baseball League. Coach LaRosa possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from West Chester University and a Master’s Degree in Sports Management from Neumann University.
