Baseball Announces 2009 Summer Camp Slate
May 26 | Baseball
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Registration is now open for Rutgers baseball summer camps. The program will hold seven instructional camps June through August under the guidance of a veteran coaching staff, led by Scarlet Knight head coach Fred Hill, who owns more the 975 career victories. Each camp, which is held on the team's state-of-the-art baseball field in Piscataway, is geared towards specific skill development. Enrollment is limited and interested players are encouraged to sign up early. For more information and for a registration form, please call (732) 445-7834, email baseball@scarletknights.com or log onto www.scarletknights.com/baseball.
The Knights Baseball Camp was established to provide top-quality baseball instruction to players of all ages from the best coaches in all of New Jersey. Under the watchful eye of Hill and his staff, every camper will go through a variety of drills, lectures, and games, and will leave camp a better, more complete player.
From Little League, all the way up through high school, every attendee will learn how to play the game the way it was meant to be played, and will be taught specific aspects of the game based on their own personal skill level. The majority of the activities exhibited at camp are the same practice routines and drills that Hill uses with his own players at Rutgers, where he has established that program to be among the nation's best.
The focus of the Knights Baseball Camp will be around teaching each individual the proper way to play the game, while also stressing the importance of having fun and enjoying everything that the great game of baseball has to offer.
The new home to the Rutgers Baseball Program, Bainton Field is also the site of the Knights Baseball Camps. Built in the Fall of 2006, this state-of-the-art facility features the newest Field Turf surface which allows for extended practice sessions in all weather conditions. The Scarlet Knights facility is complete with three batting cages, seven pitching mounds, and a practice infield.
KNIGHTS PLAYERS CAMP
JUNE 29- JULY 2, 9:00-2:30
Only open to ages 9-12
Members of the Scarlet Knights baseball team and coaching staff will instruct this four-day camp geared towards little leaguers that will emphasize all aspects of the game including hitting, pitching, catching, base running, bunting, fielding, team defense and more. This camp offers a positive environment that will focus on teaching the fundamentals of the game that will help each camper succeed on the field.
FUTURE KNIGHTS CAMP
JULY 6-9, 9:00-2:30
Only open to players entering 7th & 8th grades
This four-day camp for middle schoolers covers all aspects of the game, with specialized training based on what position you play, as well as competitive games daily. With a staff comprised of college players and coaches, you will leave this camp well prepared for success at the next level and beyond.
HlTTERS CAMP
JULY 13-15, 9:00-12:00
Only open to high school players, grades 9-12
This three-day camp will emphasize all aspects of hitting and will help make you the best offensive player you can be, both physically and mentally. The basic fundamentals of the swing will be highlighted, while focusing on exploiting your individual strengths for the type of hitter you are. Every player will get plenty of swings in drills, cage work, batting practice sessions, and simulated game situations.
INFIELDERS CAMP
JULY 20-22, 9:00-12:00
Only open to high school players, grades 9-12
This three-day camp emphasizes all facets of infield play and will help make you the best defensive player you can be. Each player will go through numerous drills and informative stations aimed to develop your personal skill, regardless of which infield position you play. Proper mechanics will be demonstrated, strategy will be discussed, and numerous repetitions will be practiced.
PITCHERS & CATCHERS CAMP
JULY 27-29, 9:00-12:00
Only open to high school players, grades 9-12
This three-day camp will get you to finish your summer strong, while also getting you ready for your fall season, focusing around the pitcher and catcher battery. Pitchers will work primarily on proper throwing mechanics, and will also learn how to increase arm strength in order to gain both velocity and movement on pitches. Catchers will concentrate on their receiving mechanics, as well as correct throwing and blocking techniques. The two will combine each day, and put everything together in supervised bullpen sessions.
HIGH SCHOOL PROSPECT CAMPS
AUGUST 10-13: Open only to HS class of 2012 & 2013
AUGUST 17-20: Open only to HS class of 2010 & 2011
This is THE camp for the advanced player who has aspirations to move on to the collegiate and professional levels. With our camp staff comprised of college coaches and professional scouts, you will not only learn what it takes to get to the next level, but you will also gain valuable exposure to those who can help get you there. All aspects of the game will be covered, with specialized training based on what position you play. After four days of intensified instruction in a competitive environment on the field, to go along with daily informational seminars, you will know exactly what path you need to take in order to reach your goals on the diamond.
