2017-2018 texas a&m baseball winter baseball camp brochure
2017-2018 TEXAS A&M BASEBALL WINTER BASEBALL CAMP BROCHURE
THE AGGIE BASEBALL CAMP OFFERS QUALITY INSTRUCTION IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE GAME. CAMPERS WILL BE MADE AWARE OF THE CHARACTERISTICS THAT DEFINE SUCCESSFUL BASEBALL PLAYERS. ORGANIZED GAMES BETWEEN CAMPERS WILL PROVIDE A COMPETITIVE OUTLET AFTER SPECIFIC DRILLS HAVE BEEN PRACTICED. CONTESTS BUILT INTO DRILLS CAPTURE THE LEARNER'S ATTENTION, WHICH RESULTS IN ATTENTIVE PRACTICE. WITH A RATIO OF ONE COACH TO APPROXIMATELY 6-8 CAMPERS, EVERY CAMPER WILL RECEIVE THE INSTRUCTION NECESSARY TO HELP REALIZE HIS FULL POTENTIAL. CAMPERS WILL BE GROUPED BY AGE AND ABILITY, AND THE CAMP STAFF WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO HONOR TEAMMATE REQUESTS. 2017-2018 WINTER CAMP DATES AND SESSIONS CAMP NAME
DATES
DAYS
AGE
DAY COST
CHECK-IN TIME
CHECK-IN LOCATION
CHECK-OUT TIME
CHECK-OUT LOCATION
#MASHU CAMP
DEC. 2
1
5 YRS OLD – 12
$200
8:00-8:20
OLSEN FIELD @ BLUE BELL PARK
NOON
OLSEN FIELD @ BLUE BELL PARK
8:00-8:20
OLSEN FIELD @ BLUE BELL PARK
11:00 AM
OLSEN FIELD @ BLUE BELL PARK
11:30-11:50
OLSEN FIELD @ BLUE BELL PARK
3:30 PM
OLSEN FIELD @ BLUE BELL PARK
TBA
OLSEN FIELD @ BLUE BELL PARK
ADVANCED PITCHING
DEC. 9
1
ELITE CAMP
DEC. 9
1
7TH GRADE – JUNIOR COLLEGE 7TH GRADE – JUNIOR COLLEGE
$200
$200
IF YOU CHOOSE BOTH THE ADVANCED PITCHING AND ELITE CAMP THE COST IS $350
WINTER PROSPECT
JAN. 1921
3
8THGRADE – 12TH
$510
5:30 – 6:00 PM
GRADE
OLSEN FIELD @ BLUE BELL PARK
CAMP DESCRIPTIONS “The camp is open on a first-come, first-serve basis to any individual who satisfies the age, grade level and/or gender requirements set forth in the registration materials.”
#MASHU CAMP - SESSION 1 - DECEMBER 2 (CURRENT AGES 5-12) THIS SPECIALIZED HITTING CAMP IS DESIGNED TO COVER VARIOUS HITTING DRILLS AND TECHNIQUES. HITTERS WILL BE TAUGHT ADVANCED SWING FUNDAMENTALS AS WELL AS PROPER MECHANICS. COME READY TO LEARN THE MASHU SYSTEM THAT HAS MADE TEXAS A&M ONE OF THE TOP OFFENSIVE PROGRAMS IN THE COUNTRY FOR THE PAST SIX YEARS. INSTRUCTORS AT THIS CAMP WILL BE A&M COACHES AS WELL AS AND CURRENT A&M PLAYERS. THE ENTIRE STAFF WILL TEACH CAMPERS THROUGH DRILL PROGRESSIONS ON HOW TO DELIVER THE PROPER APPROACH AND SWING TO MAXIMIZE SUCCESS AT THE PLATE. LIMITED TO THE FIRST 60 THAT
REGISTER. ADVANCED PITCHING - SESSION 2 - DECEMBER 9 (CURRENT 7TH GRADER - JUNIOR COLLEGE SOPHOMORE) PITCHERS LEARN TO PITCH THE AGGIE WAY FROM ONE OF THE MOST RESPECTED PITCHING COACHES IN THE COUNTRY, ROB CHILDRESS. CAMPERS WILL LEARN IMPORTANT WORK-UP DRILLS THROWING PROGRESSIONS, PITCHING ROUTINES WHILE RECEIVING INSTRUCTION AND ANALYSIS FROM AGGIE PLAYERS AND COACHES. LIMITED TO THE FIRST 30 PITCHERS THAT REGISTER. ELITE CAMP – SESSION 3 – DECEMBER 9 (CURRENT 7TH GRADER - JUNIOR COLLEGE SOPHOMORE) COME READY TO LEARN WHAT IT TAKES TO PLAY AT THE NEXT LEVEL. THE ELITE CAMP IS FOR THE ADVANCED PLAYER THAT WANTS TO TAKE HIS GAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL AND IS READY TO SHOWCASE THEIR SKILLS. BE READY TO RUN, THROW, FIELD AND HIT IN THIS HIGH INTENSITY CAMP. THIS CAMP IS FOR POSITION PLAYERS ONLY. AN EVALUATION WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL CAMPERS THAT ATTEND. LIMITED TO THE FIRST 60 THAT REGISTER. WINTER PROSPECT – SESSION 4 – JANUARY 19 – 21 (HIGH SCHOOL ONLY) THIS HIGH INTENSITY CAMP IS DESIGNED FOR THE ADVANCED HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER. OUR MOST POPULAR CAMP, THIS THREE-DAY EXPERIENCE WILL PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY INSTRUCTION THAT COVERS EVERY ASPECT OF THE GAME. CAMPERS WILL ENJOY PRACTICE SESSIONS AND SCRIMMAGE GAMES THROUGHOUT THE DAY, WHILE ALSO LEARNING INFORMATION ABOUT THE COLLEGE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE. CAMPERS WILL RECEIVE INSTRUCTION AND DETAILED EVALUATION ON ALL ASPECTS OF THE GAME FROM THE CAMP STAFF. CAMPERS WILL BE DIVIDED INTO TEAMS SO AVAILABILITY IS LIMITED. ALL MEALS ARE INCLUDED WITH THE CAMP TUITION. OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SETTING UP THEIR OWN ACCOMMODATIONS REGISTRATION PROCESS THIS YEAR TEXAS A&M BASEBALL WILL OFFER ON-LINE REGISTRATION ONLY. TO REGISTER FOR ANY CAMPS, CHECK BALANCES, BROWSE FAQ’S OR FIND OUT UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION REGARDING THE CAMP, LOG ONTO 12THMAN.COM/INSIDEATHLETICS/SPORTSCAMPS/BASEBALL. THE ON-LINE REGISTRATION WILL ALLOW YOU TO PAY YOUR CAMP BALANCE IN FULL OR DEPOSIT ($100 MINIMUM). EMAIL ADDRESS IS REQUIRED FOR ALL REGISTRATIONS. ALL CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING CAMP WILL COME VIA EMAIL. CONFIRMATION LETTER AND CAMP WAIVER
REFUND POLICY THERE IS A $100 CANCELLATION FEE FOR ALL CANCELLATIONS (FOR ANY REASON, INCLUDING MEDICAL) MADE AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE CAMP START DATE. ALL CANCELLATIONS REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL THE WEEK BEFORE CAMP STARTS. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN UPON EXPULSION OF WITHDRAWAL FROM CAMP. NO CAMP CREDITS WILL BE ISSUED. WHAT TO BRING YOU NEED TO BRING BASEBALL RELATED EQUIPMENT; HAT, CLEATS (METAL IS FINE), SHOES, GLOVES, PANTS OR SHORTS, BATTING GLOVES, HELMET,
ALL CAMPS WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION LETTER REGARDING THEIR ADMITTANCE
BAT AND CATCHERS NEED TO BRING THEIR OWN GEAR. WE PROVIDE GATORADE,
TO CAMP. WE WILL SEND OUT CHECK-IN, CHECK-OUT TIMES, CAMP SCHEDULE AND
WATER TO ALL CAMPERS. WE WILL PROVIDE MEALS TO CAMPERS WHO ATTEND
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION 10 DAYS BEFORE THE START OF CAMP.
THE WINTER PROSPECT CAMP.
CAMP COACHES TEXAS A&M HEAD COACH ROB CHILDRESS AND THE ENTIRE TEXAS A&M BASEBALL STAFF WILL PROVIDE INSTRUCTION IN CAMPS. MANY CURRENT AND FORMER AGGIE BASEBALL PLAYERS MAKE-UP THE CAMP STAFF AS WELL JUNIOR COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL COACHES. FACILITIES OLSEN FIELD AT BLUE BELL PARK IS THE SITE OF THE TEXAS A&M BASEBALL CAMP AND SERVES AS THE HOME TO THE TEXAS A&M AGGIES. OLSEN FIELD AT BLUE BELL PARK UNDERWENT A MAJOR RENOVATION THAT BEGAN ON JUNE 7, 2011. SOME NEW FEATURES OF THE STADIUM INCLUDED AN EXPANDED CONCOURSE AND CONCESSIONS AREA, LUXURY SUITES, A NEW PRESS BOX, CLUB SEATING, TWO GRASS BERMS, EXPANDED LOCKER ROOMS AND COACHES OFFICES, A STUDENT ATHLETIC CENTER, AND EXTENDED SEATING CLOSER TO THE FIELD. HOWEVER, THE SEATING CAPACITY WAS DECREASED FROM 7,000 TO 5,400 TO ACCOMMODATE THE CHANGES (ALTHOUGH WITH STANDING ROOM ONLY WILL STILL HOLD OVER 7,000). OLSEN FIELD AT BLUE BELL PARK REOPENED ON FEBRUARY 17, 2012 FOR THE FIRST GAME OF THE 2012 BASEBALL SEASON. VISITOR PARKING DURING CAMPS PARENTS, RELATIVES, FRIENDS THAT ARE HELPING REGISTER OR UNLOAD WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARK IN THE REGISTRATION AREAS FOR A LIMITED AMOUNT OF TIME FREE OF CHARGE. HOWEVER, ANYONE WISHING TO STAY ON CAMPUS BEYOND REGISTRATION AND UNLOADING WILL BE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE A PERMIT. WEEKENDS ARE FREE. CAMP STORE TEXAS A&M GAME HATS, T-SHIRS AND DRY-FITS FOR SALE AT CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT. PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO AGGIE BASEBALL CAMP. #MASHU CAMP (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2) 8:00 - REGISTER AT BLUE BELL PARK INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME HITTING LECTURE AND DEMONSTRATIONS ROUND 1 - HITTING ROTATIONS CAGE 3 - HITTRAX FRONT TOSS – EXIT VELO AND LAUNCH ANGLE CAGE 2 –T- WORK CAGE 1 – SHORT TOSS FIELD – LIVE BATTING PRACTICE - EACH PLAYER WILL BE FILMED ROUND TWO - HITTING ROTATIONS CAGE 3 - HITTRAX GAME CAGE 1 – FLIP DRILL CHANGE OF SPEEDS LOCKER ROOM – FILM EVALUATION FIELD – LIVE BATTING PRACTICE 12:00 CLEAN FIELD AND CLOSING COMMENTS ADVANCED PITCHING CAMP (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9) 8:00 - REGISTER AT BLUE BELL PARK INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME THROWING LECTURE THROWING PROGRESSIONS PITCHING LECTURE PITCHING STATION BEGIN – 18 MINUTE STATIONS BULLPEN (VIDEO AND RADAR GUN) MECHANICAL PROGRESSIONS STEPS 1-3/3-5/DRY RUN ARM CARE – SCAP/TUBES WEIGHTS AND MOBILITY 11:00 AM - WRAP-UP ELITE CAMP (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9) 11:30 – REGISTER AT BLUE BELL PARK INTRO/WELCOME/LECTURE CAMP STRETCH/CAMP LECTURE SKILLS EVALUATION - YOU WILL BE EVALUATED AT YOUR PRIMARY POSITION ONLY DURING THE SKILLS EVALUATION SKILLS EVALUATION 1 – 60 YARD DASH 2 – GRADE OUTFIELDERS 3 – GRADE INFIELDERS 4 –GRADE FIRST BASEMAN 5 – GRADE CATCHERS
ELITE CAMP CONT. (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9) HITTING STATIONS (20 MINUTES A PIECE) GROUP 1 - HIT LIVE ON FIELD (VIDEO) GROUP 2 - CAGE 1 – ANGLE TOSS GROUP 3 - CAGE 2 – TEE PROGRESSIONS GROUP 4 - CAGE 3 – FRONT TOSS WITH EXIT VELOCITY Camp Wrap Up WINTER PROSPECT CAMP SCHEDULE DAY 1 OF PROSPECT CAMP (FRIDAY, JANUARY 19) 5:30 – 6:00 PM REGISTRATION AT BLUE BELL PARK INTRODUCTION OF STAFF CAMP STRETCH CAMP RULES AND FORMAT SKILLS EVALUATION - YOU WILL BE EVALUATED AT YOUR PRIMARY POSITION ONLY DURING THE SKILLS EVALUATION. FOLLOWING SKILLS EVALUATION – MEET UP AND DISMISSED FOR THE NIGHT DAY 2 OF PROSPECT CAMP (SATURDAY, JANUARY 20) BREAKFAST DIAMOND CLUB STRETCH AND PLAY CATCH GAME GAME OVER – MEET IN DIAMOND CLUB LUNCH OF@BBP TOUR STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING TALK #MASH-U TRAINING CAGE 3A TEE PROGRESSIONS - OPPO CAGE 3B TEE PROGRESSION – MID CAGE 2 FLIP DRILL CAGE 1 SHORT TOSS - FILMED DINNER – DIAMOND CLUB LIVE BATTING PRACTICE WITH EVALUATION LIVE BATTING PRACTICE ON FIELD CAGE 3 – TEE WORK CAGES 2A, 2B – FLIP DRILL CAGES 1A, 1B SHORT TOSS TURF AREA – BUNTS SHAG FOLLOWING BATTING PRACTICE YOU ARE FREE TO LEAVE. WE WILL THEN CONDUCT SKILLS EVALUATION FOR PLAYERS THAT WERE UNABLE TO MAKE IT TO FRIDAY NIGHTS SKILLS EVALUATION BECAUSE OF CONFLICTING SCHEDULE. DAY 3 OF PROSPECT CAMP (SUNDAY, JANUARY 21) BREAKFAST FILM EVALUATION CAGE 3A TEE PROGRESSIONS - OPPO CAGE 3B TEE PROGRESSION – MID CAGE 2 FLIP DRILL CAGE 1 SHORT TOSS LUNCH GET ARMS LOOSE GAME GAME OVER – MEET IN LOCKER ROOM COACH CHILDRESS TALK – PASS OUT EVALUATIONS DISMISSED *DISMISSAL TIMES VARY DEPENDING ON WHAT TEAM YOU ARE ON. TEAMS ARE EVENLY MATCHED AND PUT TOGETHER BY POSITIONS ONLY. DISMISSAL TIMES BELOW: TEAMS 1 AND 2 – 2:50 PM TEAMS 3 AND 4 – 11:10 PM TEAMS 5 AND 6 – 1:05 PM A FULL SCHEDULE WITH TIMES WILL BE SENT TO YOU 10 DAYS BEFORE THE START OF CAMP. CONTACT INFORMATION CAMP DIRECTOR’S CELL PHONE (JASON HUTCHINS): (979) 229-6304 EMAIL: [email protected] CAMP WEBSITE 12THMAN.COM/INSIDEATHLETICS/SPORTSCAMPS/BASEBALL TWITTER: @TXAGBSBMAGIC
THE AGGIE BASEBALL CAMP OFFERS QUALITY INSTRUCTION IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE GAME. CAMPERS WILL BE MADE AWARE OF THE CHARACTERISTICS THAT DEFINE SUCCESSFUL BASEBALL PLAYERS. ORGANIZED GAMES BETWEEN CAMPERS WILL PROVIDE A COMPETITIVE OUTLET AFTER SPECIFIC DRILLS HAVE BEEN PRACTICED. CONTESTS BUILT INTO DRILLS CAPTURE THE LEARNER'S ATTENTION, WHICH RESULTS IN ATTENTIVE PRACTICE. WITH A RATIO OF ONE COACH TO APPROXIMATELY 6-8 CAMPERS, EVERY CAMPER WILL RECEIVE THE INSTRUCTION NECESSARY TO HELP REALIZE HIS FULL POTENTIAL. CAMPERS WILL BE GROUPED BY AGE AND ABILITY, AND THE CAMP STAFF WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO HONOR TEAMMATE REQUESTS. 2017-2018 WINTER CAMP DATES AND SESSIONS CAMP NAME
DATES
DAYS
AGE
DAY COST
CHECK-IN TIME
CHECK-IN LOCATION
CHECK-OUT TIME
CHECK-OUT LOCATION
#MASHU CAMP
DEC. 2
1
5 YRS OLD – 12
$200
8:00-8:20
OLSEN FIELD @ BLUE BELL PARK
NOON
OLSEN FIELD @ BLUE BELL PARK
8:00-8:20
OLSEN FIELD @ BLUE BELL PARK
11:00 AM
OLSEN FIELD @ BLUE BELL PARK
11:30-11:50
OLSEN FIELD @ BLUE BELL PARK
3:30 PM
OLSEN FIELD @ BLUE BELL PARK
TBA
OLSEN FIELD @ BLUE BELL PARK
ADVANCED PITCHING
DEC. 9
1
ELITE CAMP
DEC. 9
1
7TH GRADE – JUNIOR COLLEGE 7TH GRADE – JUNIOR COLLEGE
$200
$200
IF YOU CHOOSE BOTH THE ADVANCED PITCHING AND ELITE CAMP THE COST IS $350
WINTER PROSPECT
JAN. 1921
3
8THGRADE – 12TH
$510
5:30 – 6:00 PM
GRADE
OLSEN FIELD @ BLUE BELL PARK
CAMP DESCRIPTIONS “The camp is open on a first-come, first-serve basis to any individual who satisfies the age, grade level and/or gender requirements set forth in the registration materials.”
#MASHU CAMP - SESSION 1 - DECEMBER 2 (CURRENT AGES 5-12) THIS SPECIALIZED HITTING CAMP IS DESIGNED TO COVER VARIOUS HITTING DRILLS AND TECHNIQUES. HITTERS WILL BE TAUGHT ADVANCED SWING FUNDAMENTALS AS WELL AS PROPER MECHANICS. COME READY TO LEARN THE MASHU SYSTEM THAT HAS MADE TEXAS A&M ONE OF THE TOP OFFENSIVE PROGRAMS IN THE COUNTRY FOR THE PAST SIX YEARS. INSTRUCTORS AT THIS CAMP WILL BE A&M COACHES AS WELL AS AND CURRENT A&M PLAYERS. THE ENTIRE STAFF WILL TEACH CAMPERS THROUGH DRILL PROGRESSIONS ON HOW TO DELIVER THE PROPER APPROACH AND SWING TO MAXIMIZE SUCCESS AT THE PLATE. LIMITED TO THE FIRST 60 THAT
REGISTER. ADVANCED PITCHING - SESSION 2 - DECEMBER 9 (CURRENT 7TH GRADER - JUNIOR COLLEGE SOPHOMORE) PITCHERS LEARN TO PITCH THE AGGIE WAY FROM ONE OF THE MOST RESPECTED PITCHING COACHES IN THE COUNTRY, ROB CHILDRESS. CAMPERS WILL LEARN IMPORTANT WORK-UP DRILLS THROWING PROGRESSIONS, PITCHING ROUTINES WHILE RECEIVING INSTRUCTION AND ANALYSIS FROM AGGIE PLAYERS AND COACHES. LIMITED TO THE FIRST 30 PITCHERS THAT REGISTER. ELITE CAMP – SESSION 3 – DECEMBER 9 (CURRENT 7TH GRADER - JUNIOR COLLEGE SOPHOMORE) COME READY TO LEARN WHAT IT TAKES TO PLAY AT THE NEXT LEVEL. THE ELITE CAMP IS FOR THE ADVANCED PLAYER THAT WANTS TO TAKE HIS GAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL AND IS READY TO SHOWCASE THEIR SKILLS. BE READY TO RUN, THROW, FIELD AND HIT IN THIS HIGH INTENSITY CAMP. THIS CAMP IS FOR POSITION PLAYERS ONLY. AN EVALUATION WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL CAMPERS THAT ATTEND. LIMITED TO THE FIRST 60 THAT REGISTER. WINTER PROSPECT – SESSION 4 – JANUARY 19 – 21 (HIGH SCHOOL ONLY) THIS HIGH INTENSITY CAMP IS DESIGNED FOR THE ADVANCED HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER. OUR MOST POPULAR CAMP, THIS THREE-DAY EXPERIENCE WILL PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY INSTRUCTION THAT COVERS EVERY ASPECT OF THE GAME. CAMPERS WILL ENJOY PRACTICE SESSIONS AND SCRIMMAGE GAMES THROUGHOUT THE DAY, WHILE ALSO LEARNING INFORMATION ABOUT THE COLLEGE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE. CAMPERS WILL RECEIVE INSTRUCTION AND DETAILED EVALUATION ON ALL ASPECTS OF THE GAME FROM THE CAMP STAFF. CAMPERS WILL BE DIVIDED INTO TEAMS SO AVAILABILITY IS LIMITED. ALL MEALS ARE INCLUDED WITH THE CAMP TUITION. OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SETTING UP THEIR OWN ACCOMMODATIONS REGISTRATION PROCESS THIS YEAR TEXAS A&M BASEBALL WILL OFFER ON-LINE REGISTRATION ONLY. TO REGISTER FOR ANY CAMPS, CHECK BALANCES, BROWSE FAQ’S OR FIND OUT UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION REGARDING THE CAMP, LOG ONTO 12THMAN.COM/INSIDEATHLETICS/SPORTSCAMPS/BASEBALL. THE ON-LINE REGISTRATION WILL ALLOW YOU TO PAY YOUR CAMP BALANCE IN FULL OR DEPOSIT ($100 MINIMUM). EMAIL ADDRESS IS REQUIRED FOR ALL REGISTRATIONS. ALL CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING CAMP WILL COME VIA EMAIL. CONFIRMATION LETTER AND CAMP WAIVER
REFUND POLICY THERE IS A $100 CANCELLATION FEE FOR ALL CANCELLATIONS (FOR ANY REASON, INCLUDING MEDICAL) MADE AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE CAMP START DATE. ALL CANCELLATIONS REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL THE WEEK BEFORE CAMP STARTS. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN UPON EXPULSION OF WITHDRAWAL FROM CAMP. NO CAMP CREDITS WILL BE ISSUED. WHAT TO BRING YOU NEED TO BRING BASEBALL RELATED EQUIPMENT; HAT, CLEATS (METAL IS FINE), SHOES, GLOVES, PANTS OR SHORTS, BATTING GLOVES, HELMET,
ALL CAMPS WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION LETTER REGARDING THEIR ADMITTANCE
BAT AND CATCHERS NEED TO BRING THEIR OWN GEAR. WE PROVIDE GATORADE,
TO CAMP. WE WILL SEND OUT CHECK-IN, CHECK-OUT TIMES, CAMP SCHEDULE AND
WATER TO ALL CAMPERS. WE WILL PROVIDE MEALS TO CAMPERS WHO ATTEND
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION 10 DAYS BEFORE THE START OF CAMP.
THE WINTER PROSPECT CAMP.
CAMP COACHES TEXAS A&M HEAD COACH ROB CHILDRESS AND THE ENTIRE TEXAS A&M BASEBALL STAFF WILL PROVIDE INSTRUCTION IN CAMPS. MANY CURRENT AND FORMER AGGIE BASEBALL PLAYERS MAKE-UP THE CAMP STAFF AS WELL JUNIOR COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL COACHES. FACILITIES OLSEN FIELD AT BLUE BELL PARK IS THE SITE OF THE TEXAS A&M BASEBALL CAMP AND SERVES AS THE HOME TO THE TEXAS A&M AGGIES. OLSEN FIELD AT BLUE BELL PARK UNDERWENT A MAJOR RENOVATION THAT BEGAN ON JUNE 7, 2011. SOME NEW FEATURES OF THE STADIUM INCLUDED AN EXPANDED CONCOURSE AND CONCESSIONS AREA, LUXURY SUITES, A NEW PRESS BOX, CLUB SEATING, TWO GRASS BERMS, EXPANDED LOCKER ROOMS AND COACHES OFFICES, A STUDENT ATHLETIC CENTER, AND EXTENDED SEATING CLOSER TO THE FIELD. HOWEVER, THE SEATING CAPACITY WAS DECREASED FROM 7,000 TO 5,400 TO ACCOMMODATE THE CHANGES (ALTHOUGH WITH STANDING ROOM ONLY WILL STILL HOLD OVER 7,000). OLSEN FIELD AT BLUE BELL PARK REOPENED ON FEBRUARY 17, 2012 FOR THE FIRST GAME OF THE 2012 BASEBALL SEASON. VISITOR PARKING DURING CAMPS PARENTS, RELATIVES, FRIENDS THAT ARE HELPING REGISTER OR UNLOAD WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARK IN THE REGISTRATION AREAS FOR A LIMITED AMOUNT OF TIME FREE OF CHARGE. HOWEVER, ANYONE WISHING TO STAY ON CAMPUS BEYOND REGISTRATION AND UNLOADING WILL BE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE A PERMIT. WEEKENDS ARE FREE. CAMP STORE TEXAS A&M GAME HATS, T-SHIRS AND DRY-FITS FOR SALE AT CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT. PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO AGGIE BASEBALL CAMP. #MASHU CAMP (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2) 8:00 - REGISTER AT BLUE BELL PARK INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME HITTING LECTURE AND DEMONSTRATIONS ROUND 1 - HITTING ROTATIONS CAGE 3 - HITTRAX FRONT TOSS – EXIT VELO AND LAUNCH ANGLE CAGE 2 –T- WORK CAGE 1 – SHORT TOSS FIELD – LIVE BATTING PRACTICE - EACH PLAYER WILL BE FILMED ROUND TWO - HITTING ROTATIONS CAGE 3 - HITTRAX GAME CAGE 1 – FLIP DRILL CHANGE OF SPEEDS LOCKER ROOM – FILM EVALUATION FIELD – LIVE BATTING PRACTICE 12:00 CLEAN FIELD AND CLOSING COMMENTS ADVANCED PITCHING CAMP (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9) 8:00 - REGISTER AT BLUE BELL PARK INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME THROWING LECTURE THROWING PROGRESSIONS PITCHING LECTURE PITCHING STATION BEGIN – 18 MINUTE STATIONS BULLPEN (VIDEO AND RADAR GUN) MECHANICAL PROGRESSIONS STEPS 1-3/3-5/DRY RUN ARM CARE – SCAP/TUBES WEIGHTS AND MOBILITY 11:00 AM - WRAP-UP ELITE CAMP (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9) 11:30 – REGISTER AT BLUE BELL PARK INTRO/WELCOME/LECTURE CAMP STRETCH/CAMP LECTURE SKILLS EVALUATION - YOU WILL BE EVALUATED AT YOUR PRIMARY POSITION ONLY DURING THE SKILLS EVALUATION SKILLS EVALUATION 1 – 60 YARD DASH 2 – GRADE OUTFIELDERS 3 – GRADE INFIELDERS 4 –GRADE FIRST BASEMAN 5 – GRADE CATCHERS
ELITE CAMP CONT. (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9) HITTING STATIONS (20 MINUTES A PIECE) GROUP 1 - HIT LIVE ON FIELD (VIDEO) GROUP 2 - CAGE 1 – ANGLE TOSS GROUP 3 - CAGE 2 – TEE PROGRESSIONS GROUP 4 - CAGE 3 – FRONT TOSS WITH EXIT VELOCITY Camp Wrap Up WINTER PROSPECT CAMP SCHEDULE DAY 1 OF PROSPECT CAMP (FRIDAY, JANUARY 19) 5:30 – 6:00 PM REGISTRATION AT BLUE BELL PARK INTRODUCTION OF STAFF CAMP STRETCH CAMP RULES AND FORMAT SKILLS EVALUATION - YOU WILL BE EVALUATED AT YOUR PRIMARY POSITION ONLY DURING THE SKILLS EVALUATION. FOLLOWING SKILLS EVALUATION – MEET UP AND DISMISSED FOR THE NIGHT DAY 2 OF PROSPECT CAMP (SATURDAY, JANUARY 20) BREAKFAST DIAMOND CLUB STRETCH AND PLAY CATCH GAME GAME OVER – MEET IN DIAMOND CLUB LUNCH OF@BBP TOUR STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING TALK #MASH-U TRAINING CAGE 3A TEE PROGRESSIONS - OPPO CAGE 3B TEE PROGRESSION – MID CAGE 2 FLIP DRILL CAGE 1 SHORT TOSS - FILMED DINNER – DIAMOND CLUB LIVE BATTING PRACTICE WITH EVALUATION LIVE BATTING PRACTICE ON FIELD CAGE 3 – TEE WORK CAGES 2A, 2B – FLIP DRILL CAGES 1A, 1B SHORT TOSS TURF AREA – BUNTS SHAG FOLLOWING BATTING PRACTICE YOU ARE FREE TO LEAVE. WE WILL THEN CONDUCT SKILLS EVALUATION FOR PLAYERS THAT WERE UNABLE TO MAKE IT TO FRIDAY NIGHTS SKILLS EVALUATION BECAUSE OF CONFLICTING SCHEDULE. DAY 3 OF PROSPECT CAMP (SUNDAY, JANUARY 21) BREAKFAST FILM EVALUATION CAGE 3A TEE PROGRESSIONS - OPPO CAGE 3B TEE PROGRESSION – MID CAGE 2 FLIP DRILL CAGE 1 SHORT TOSS LUNCH GET ARMS LOOSE GAME GAME OVER – MEET IN LOCKER ROOM COACH CHILDRESS TALK – PASS OUT EVALUATIONS DISMISSED *DISMISSAL TIMES VARY DEPENDING ON WHAT TEAM YOU ARE ON. TEAMS ARE EVENLY MATCHED AND PUT TOGETHER BY POSITIONS ONLY. DISMISSAL TIMES BELOW: TEAMS 1 AND 2 – 2:50 PM TEAMS 3 AND 4 – 11:10 PM TEAMS 5 AND 6 – 1:05 PM A FULL SCHEDULE WITH TIMES WILL BE SENT TO YOU 10 DAYS BEFORE THE START OF CAMP. CONTACT INFORMATION CAMP DIRECTOR’S CELL PHONE (JASON HUTCHINS): (979) 229-6304 EMAIL: [email protected] CAMP WEBSITE 12THMAN.COM/INSIDEATHLETICS/SPORTSCAMPS/BASEBALL TWITTER: @TXAGBSBMAGIC
