Final Reminder for next week's High School Baseball Camp Session (August 1-5)
Randy Darrow
You must register by noon Sunday July 31st to ensure you have a reserved spot.
· Monday Aug 1st to Friday Aug 5th (9:00am to 12 noon) at Providence Field, cost $150
· The camp is taught by local High School baseball coaches.
· It is designed for all local baseball players that will be in 8th grade or above this Fall.
· However if you are a rising 7th grader and have at least 1 season of 90’ baseball experience you can sign up.
· You do not need to be registered in FxLL to attend this camp.
· Current High School Varsity and JV and Travel Ball players are welcome.
· If you attended the first camp session you can sign up for this session too.
2011 Coaching Staff and Experience:
SCOTT BROYLES: Jr. Varsity Head Coach Robinson Secondary School
Coach Broyles just completed his third season at Robinson and his first full year at the helm of the JV program. The 2011 squad won the Concorde District JV championship with a 9-1 district record and 12-2 overall. In 2006, he helped steer the Rams to the Concorde district championship. From 2007-09 he was the head coach at Hayfield, where his ‘07 squad set the school’s all-time records for team batting and slugging against top Patriot district pitching. Coach Broyles has more than 25 years combined playing and coaching experience, including four years as a starter in the infield for Shepherd University, where he still ranks among the school’s single-season and all-time record holders in stolen bases, walks, sacrifices and double plays turned. Closer to home, he resides among the most successful coaches in the history of Fairfax Little League, winning an unprecedented four consecutive Juniors and Seniors league championships.
DANIEL CLEMENTS Assistant Varsity Coach Robinson Secondary School
Coach Clements just completed his fifth season at Robinson and his second full year at the Varsity level. Coach Clements specializes in infield and hitting instruction. Previously, Coach Clements was the head coach of the JV team at Robinson and has coached numerous summer showcase teams. During the summer of 2007, he was the assistant coach of the 15U Junior Barnstormers where he helped lead the team to a fourth place finish at the national championship in Kingsport, TN. During the fall of 2007 he assisted the 15U Junior Barnstormers to the Virginia CABA Wooden Bat Championship. The following summer Coach Clements was a part of the 16U Junior Barnstormer coaching staff, helping lead successful trips to Virginia Tech and the East Cobb Wood Bat Tournament. Additionally, Coach Clements runs successful local player development camps, preparing them for a rigorous high school season.
ADAM CARLUCCIO
Coach Carluccio is a former Assistant Varsity baseball coach at Robinson Secondary who specialized in outfield instruction. He was the head coach of the JV team for two consecutive seasons. Coach Carluccio was the head coach of the 15U Junior Barnstormers in the summer of 2007, leading the team to a #1 seed and a 4thplace overall finish at the AAU National Championships in Kingsport, TN. During the fall season of 2007, he led the 15U Junior Barnstormers to a Championship at the CABA Wooden Bat Tournament. Coach Carluccio went on to be an Assistant Coach for the 16U Junior Barnstormers, helping orchestrate successful tournaments on the campuses of William & Mary and Virginia Tech.
Camp Details provided by this year’s camp coaching staff:
This camp is for players who will be in 8th grade or above this fall and have played at least one season of 90' ball. The purpose of this camp is to prepare baseball players to play at the Varsity or JV level, no matter which high school they attend. All coaches on staff have coached at the varsity level and will hold players to those expectations throughout the entire week.
The High School Baseball Prep Camp is designed to provide players position specific instruction, hitting, and overall team play. Camp sessions are designed to mimic the speed and rigor experienced during a high school baseball practice.
The High School Baseball Prep Camp is committed to a hands-on approach to instruction with high participation for the camper. In order to accommodate a hands on, energetic atmosphere our camper/staff ratio will not exceed 10-1.
Along with having the chance to work on basic fundamentals during the week, players will also be drilled on many of the more intricate aspects of the game offensively and defensively. Examples range from effective communication to base running. Our goal is to have the players develop a higher level of thinking when on the field. Baseball is an extremely difficult game that involves 100% focus and concentration. It is the camp’s intention to enhance a player’s awareness through drills and repetition.
We have assembled a veteran group of baseball coaches experienced in camp instruction and dedicated to helping each and every camper become a better player. The camp staff combines years of baseball experience and knowledge with the enthusiasm and desire to personally work with the camper.
What You Can Expect:
At the 2011 High School Baseball Prep Camp, we will have a set structure planned for each day so that practice is efficient and organized. We will move very quickly from drill to drill, but will take the time necessary during the drills to make sure we’re maintaining quality in our work. As coaches, we love to be asked questions, so please encourage your players to speak up if something seems confusing along the way. We will run many of the drills we run during a varsity practice, including but not limited to the following:
Cut –Off Double Plays – warm-up drill involving the entire defense. Outfielders and infielders must work together in all facets for this drill to work, causing the players to warm up both their bodies and their minds.
Double Cuts – Balls are hit to the gaps in the outfield and the players are taught how to properly perform a double-cut off situation.
Diamond Run Downs – Players will be taught how to properly run a defensive “pickle” situation around the base paths. This drill requires skill and precision, as players must trust each other to perform their personal duties in order to catch the base runner.
PFP’s – Short for “Pitchers’ Fielding Practice” – These drills all revolve around the pitcher, focusing on each defensive strategy when the ball is hit back to them, depending on where the base runners are at the time.
1stand 3rdOffense/Defense– Players will go through the exact same 1stand 3rddrills held in a varsity level practice, where a catcher will relay a certain defensive play through a set of physical signs, and base runners will receive signs from the 3rdbase coach. Both offense and defense are run at the same time to promote a competitive level of focus in order to execute to perfection in these pressure-packed situations.
4 Station Base running – base running drills will be held every day, as they are a KEY part of the game at the varsity level. Players will learn how to take proper leads from each base, as well as how to steal, round the base aggressively, and how to read and anticipate moving up on balls in the dirt to the catcher.
Sample Camp Session:
9:00-9:05 Opening remarks
9:05-9:25 Run/Stretch/Throwing Progression
9:25-9:35 Cut Off DPs/Double Cuts
9:35-9:50 Introduction of Bunt Coverages
9:50-10:10 1stand 3rdDefense
10:10-10:15 Water
10:15-10:40 4 Station Base Running
1.Bunting at Home
2.1stbase: first movement off of Right hander
3.2nd- 2 look pitcher; extra shuffle
4.3rdbase- stealing home
10:40-11:00 4 Situation PFP’s
1.Communication between 1stand 2ndbaseman; pitcher cover
2.Double Plays up the middle
3.Fielding bunt and throwing to third
4.Glove flip home
5.Outfielders that aren’t pitchers need to take extra fly balls in outfield
11:00-11:05 Water Break
11:05-11:45 Introduction to Hitting Stations/Swings
Station 1: Tees (Flat Bat, Hinge Bat)
Station 2: Front Toss (Short Bat)
Station 3: Live Cage
11:45-12:00 Bunting Competition
1.Triangle on the line!!
Location:
The 2011 High School Baseball Prep Camp will be held at the brand new Fairfax City 90’ baseball facility located behind Providence Elementary School in Fairfax at:
3616 Jermantown Road, Fairfax, VA 22030
What to bring:
All High School Baseball Prep campers should bring the following: glove, bat, batting gloves, spikes/cleats, and a cooler with drinks and snacks. It will be hot outside, so it important to stay hydrated. Baseball pants should be worn since games will be played. On the first day, all participants must bring a signed copy of the release forms (click here for the forms).
2011 Sessions Offered:
We will offer two (2) separate one week sessions in 2011. Each will be held Monday-Friday 9:00am- 12:00pm. Cost per session will be $150. Players may sign up for both sessions if they like. Space will be limited so register early to secure your spot.
•Session #1 : (Jun 27 - Jul 1) 9:00am-12:00pm
•Session #2: (Aug 1 - Aug 5) 9:00am-12:00pm
Registration:
Cost per session will be $150. Players may sign up for both sessions if they like. Space will be limited so register early to secure your spot.
Click here to register: