Pro Instruction + College Camp
Pro Instruction + College Camp
Ages 14 1/2-19 (designed for high school and college players)
Sunday, July 14– Friday, July 19, 2013
Major League instruction and
maximum exposure to college
coaches and recruiters
Why our Pro Instruction+College Camp is less expensive– but more valuable– than a showcase
Most showcases last two days without the benefit of professional instruction prior to game evaluation. You are there to play games to show your skills. In most cases you are responsible for food, transportation to the field as well as hotel expenses. The overall total cost to attend a showcase can be well over $1,000 for those two days when you consider the additional expenses.
We pay special attention to the six areas scouts, coaches and recruiters look for in every player. Everyone will be evaluated in each of the following areas with a grading system of 1 through 5 (5 being the highest grade possible). Evaluations will be provided by our professional staff during “Specialty Time”, where each player goes to his defensive position of choice. Each player who signs up to pitch will be coached by JIm Barr or other professional instructors during the first three days. You will also be evaluated in games by the college coaches during the Pro Instruction+College Camp games.
Here are the key areas in which all college coaches evaluate each player:
1. Attitude – The ability to be coached and be critiqued
2. Running - Overall quickness at position, timed on the bases
3. Throwing – Arm strength, proper throwing fundamentals, position mechanics
4. Catching the Ball – Proper Mechanics, Glove Position, Ball Transfer, Body Position
5. Hitting – Hitting with Consistency, Fundamentals, Mechanics, Mental Approach
6. Hitting with Power – The ability to drive the ball
7. Grade Point Average
Overnight hotel students*: $795 Sunday through Friday
Day students*: $495 Monday through Friday
2 Day overnight option: $300 Thursday/Friday
2 Day option: $200 Thursday/Friday
*This one-time fee includes the following:
• Four days of professional “skills” instruction to enhance your defensive, pitching and hitting skills.
• One day for games on Friday with the college coaches in attendance.
• All hotel expenses included.
• All food expenses included.
• Transportation to and from the field each day.
• Evaluation from our staff on individual skills.
• Nightly lectures in the hotel on subjects ranging from baseball skill development to information on college recruiting and college “lifestyle” information.
• Awards ceremony which includes The Dusty Baker Cup for students with a minimum GPA of 3.75
Who should attend Dusty Baker’s Pro Instruction + College Camp?
Everyone is invited to participate if you are between the ages of 15-19. However, it is advisable to consider the following:
• Will you be playing varsity baseball this year?
• Are you physically ready to compete at a high level of competition?
• Have you attended Dusty’s Session 2 previously?
• Have you previously attended Dusty's Pro Instruction + College Camp?
• Are you prepared to be critically evaluated by our staff and college coaches?
When registering you must choose between:
• Primary Pitcher / Secondary Position Player
• Primary Position Player / Secondary Pitcher
• Position Player only
During the Pro Instruction + College Camp only Primary Pitchers will be guaranteed a spot on Friday to pitch in front the college coaches. If we need to add more pitching on Friday then some of the Secondary will be chosen to pitch.
Daily Pro Instruction + College Camp Activities
Pro Instruction + College Camp is held at Hagen Park in Rancho Cordova, Monday through Thursday. The final day (Friday) all activities will be held at Sacramento State University.
Monday through Thursday our camp activities will include group, team and individual training which will enhance each student’s ability to perform with greater skill and confidence prior to the Pro Instruction + College Camp games.
Daily Schedules includes lunch daily at the field with scheduled water breaks. Picture Day is on Monday. The Awards Ceremony will be held on Thursday night (7/18) in the hotel during the coaches meeting.
Weekly Agenda
Sunday: July 14 (Check In to Hotel)
Check in to hotel between 12:00 and 4:00 at the Holiday Inn, Rancho Cordova.
Dinner
Meeting regarding Hotel Policies and overall Pro Instruction + College Camp events
(See Dates & Sign-In page for more details)
Monday: July 15 (Skill Development)
Continental Breakfast
Transportation to field
Staff Introduction
Pictures with high profile ballplayer
Calisthenics
Fundamentals of Throwing and Catching the Ball properly
Pitching Fundamentals Demonstrated
Pitchers are called into the bullpen to be evaluated (two at a time)
Teams throw and play catch, directed by coach
Specialty Time – Players go to primary defensive position
Lunch
Teams go through a pre-game warm up
Games
Transport back to Hotel
Dinner at 5:00
Meeting
Tuesday: July 16 (Skill Development)
Continental Breakfast
Transportation to Field
Calisthenics
Continue to work on Throwing and Playing catch properly
Players evaluated on Throwing Fundamentals
Defensive Specialties by position
Lunch
Teams go to all hitting stations:
Live hitting
Various hitting stations to develop proper swing
Timing, Balance, Bat speed
Running for Time (60 yd. dash, and timing home to 1st)
Pitchers are called into the bullpen to be evaluated (two at a time)
Games
Transport back to Hotel
Dinner 5:00
Meeting
Wednesday: July 17 (Skill Development)
Continental Breakfast
Transportation to Fields
Calisthenics
Team Throwing and Catching
Defensive Specialties Evaluation
Lunch
Pitchers are called into the bullpen to be evaluated (two at a time)
Games during the day (Players evaluated by our staff)
Transport back to Hotel
Dinner at 5:00
Meeting with Carla Lundblade, Sports Consultant
Thursday: July 18 (Prepare for College Camp which starts on Friday)
• Calisthenics
• Infield / Outfield Evaluations
• Batting Practice
• Bullpen
• Coach Pitched Games
• Awards given at Holiday Inn during the evening
• Coaches meeting – evening at Holiday Inn
Friday: July 19
• Calisthenics
• 60 Yard Dash
• Defensive Skills Demonstrated – Arm Strength, Accuracy, Range
• Bullpen
• Batting Practice
• Showcase Game
