2020 Spring Training Camps
DUE TO CONTINUED SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES AND TO HELP REUDCE THE RISK OF EXPOSING FAMILIES TO OTHERS THEY HAVE NEVER BEEN AROUND WE ARE NOT OFFERING PUBLIC SPRING TRAINING CAMPS FOR MARCH 2021.
THE SCHEDULE BELOW WAS OUR 2020 SPRING TRAINING SCHEDULE
If you have questions about the camps, times, or registration don’t hesitate to call or email us. If you want to create a custom camp session with other players please contact us.
These 5 week camps will run every week from end Feb through March.
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Catching Camps
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Softball Pitching Camp
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Softball Hitting Camp
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Academy Pitching Camps
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Pinkman Pitching Camps
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Academy Hitting Camps
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Pinkman Hitting Camps
Catching Camps & Classes
It is the most difficult position to fill on any youth team. Baseball & Softball Catching is to pitching like a jockey is to a horse. A trained catcher can serve as an on-field/in-game pitching coach. The catcher needs to be highly skilled at his/her position and an effective leader.
Our 5-week Catching Camps & Classes will reinforce basic and advanced skills such as: basic throwing mechanics, receiving, blocking, understanding how to throw and catch off speed pitches, the art of saving strikes and learning how to recognize pitchers mechanical flaws. Each catcher will be held to a standard that parallels their skill level.
Vision training will also be incorporated in to every session to help players train to their mind to see fast and react quicker.
**New** Catching Classes will be offered in a drop-in fashion. You may sign up for one or all of the Catching Classes. These class sessions require you to sign up for each class separately allowing you to pick and choose the class you would like to attend.
Class size 4 catchers: 1 Pinkman Instructor
Catching Instructors are Matt Germanowski and John Pinkman
| TYPE | START DATE | TIME | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Catching Camp 5-wk | Tues 2/26 | 6p-7p | |
| Spring Catching Class - Individual Classes | Saturdays 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 | 1p-2p |
Softball Pitching Camp (5-weeks)
During the Softball Pitching Camp pitchers will specialize in pitching fundamentals and increasing explosiveness. Our goal is to emphasize teaching players the effective use of their body to create a more repetitive and efficient throwing motion helping pitchers throw faster and straighter. During the 1-hour sessions we will identify and improve upon a pitcher’s basic and advanced pitching mechanics. Players will learn to throw to specific locations and develop a safe, effective, and consistent throwing motion with the goal of throwing 60% strikes or more. A video review using the JC Video analyzer will be conducted during the first session.
Vision training will also be incorporated in to every session to help players train to their mind to see fast and react quicker.
Softball Pitching Instructor: Jordan Foster
Softball Pitching Camp Fee: $200
| TYPE | DATE | TIME | |
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| Spring Softball Pitching Camp | Tues 2/25 | 7p-8p | |
| Spring Softball Pitching Camp | Sat 2/29 | 1p-2p | |
| Spring Softball Pitching Camp | Sat 3/1 | 1p-2p |
Softball Hitting Camp (5-weeks)
During this 5week camp softball players will meet for 1 hour once a week. The day and time you register for your players will be the day and time they attend for the 5 sessions in February and March.
Our Softball hitting camps will concentrate on changing the way you swing a bat to improve power and distance on the ball. These camps are for players looking to increase their batting average and slugging percentage the spring training season. The drill work performed in the earlier stages of the camp will reinforce the proper body movements to get the path of the bat on plane with the oncoming pitch. In a small 3-player group, our staff will introduce our exclusive Pinkman training drills, Rebel Rack movement progressions, baseball specific vision training, advanced hitting strategies, weighted ball training to increase strength and explosiveness, and incorporate NCAA & Major League swing mechanics. Players will receive a JC Video swing review during the first session, and work toward developing a more powerful swing to increase distance and to achieve more extra base hits.
Class size: 3 players with 1 Pinkman Instructor
Softball Hitting Instructor: Jordan Foster
Camp fee $200
| TYPE | START DATE | TIME | |
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| Spring Softball Hitting Camp | Tues 2/25 | 6p-7p | |
| Spring Softball Hitting Camp | Sun 3/1 | 2p-3p |
Academy Pitching Camps (5-weeks)
Academy Pitching Camps are ideal for all pitchers ages 8-11. During the 1-hour sessions we will identify and improve upon a pitcher’s basic pitching mechanics. Players will learn to throw to specific locations, pitch from the stretch and windup, and develop a safe, effective, and consistent throwing motion with the goal of throwing 60% strikes or more. A video review using the JC Video analyzer will be conducted during the first session. Players on travel teams, playing “big league” rules, will be introduced to pickoffs and holding runners on-base. — Class size: 3 players with 1 Pinkman Instructor
Vision training will also be incorporated in to every session to help players train to their mind to see fast and react quicker.
Academy Pitching Camps Instructor: Jonathan O’Connor
Camp Fee $200
| TYPE | START DATE | TIME | |
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| Spring Academy Pitching Camp | Wed 2/26 | 7p-8p | |
| Spring Academy Pitching Camp | Thurs 2/27 | 7p-8p | |
| Spring Academy Pitching Camp | Sun 3/1 | 10a-11a | |
Pinkman Pitching Camps (5-weeks)
Basic Pitching Skills Camps – Our 5-week Pinkman Basic Pitching Skills Camps are ideal for all pitchers ages 8-11. During the 1-hour sessions we will identify and improve upon a pitcher’s basic pitching mechanics. Players will learn to throw to specific locations, pitch from the stretch and windup, and develop a safe, effective, and consistent throwing motion with the goal of throwing 60% strikes or more. A complete video evaluation using the JC Video analyzer will be conducted during the first session. Players on travel teams, playing “big league” rules, will be introduced to pickoffs and holding runners on-base. — Class size: 3 players with Jeff Pinkman
Vision training will also be incorporated in to every session to help players train to their mind to see fast and react quicker.
Camp Fee: $250
| TYPE | START | DATE | |
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| Basic Pitching Camps | Mon 2/24 | 7p-8p | |
| Basic Pitching Camps | Sat 2/29 | 3p-4p | |
| Basic Pitching Camps | Sun 3/1 | 3p-4p |
Advanced Pitching Camps – Our 5-week Pinkman Advanced Pitching Camps are ideal for pitchers ranging in age from 11-14 who have previously attended private lessons or camps with the Pinkman Academy. This camp is optimal for players who already throw 55%-65% strikes, are looking to refine their pitching skills, and learn more about the mental and strategic aspects of pitching. During the 60-minute sessions we will identify and improve on a pitcher’s advanced pitching mechanics, develop a weekly pitching routine in preparation for the spring season, create an in-game pitching strategy, and learn to throw age-appropriate off-speed pitches. A complete video evaluation using the JC Video analyzer will be conducted upon the first session. — Class size: 4 players with Jeff Pinkman
Vision training will also be incorporated in to every session to help players train to their mind to see fast and react quicker.
Pinkman Pitching Camps Instructor: Jeff Pinkman
Camp Fee $250
| TYPE | START | DATE | |
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| Advanced Pitching Camps | Sat 2/29 | 12p-1p | |
| Advanced Pitching Camps | Sun 3/1 | 12p-1p |
Academy Hitting Camps ages 8-11 (5-weeks)
Our Academy Hitting Camps will introduce our exclusive Pinkman training drills, advanced hitting strategies, and Major League swing mechanics. Players will receive a JC Video swing review during the first session, and work toward developing a more powerful swing to increase distance and get those extra base hits. Pinkman hitting camps will improve your batting average and slugging percentage over the spring. The drill work performed each week will reinforce the proper body movements to consistently get a player’s swing path on plane with the oncoming pitch.
Vision training will also be incorporated in to every session to help players train to their mind to see fast and react quicker.
Academy Hitting Camps Instructors: Jonathan O’Connor & Matt Germanowski
Camp Fee $200
| TYPE | START DATE | TIME | |
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| Spring Academy Hitting Camp | Tues 2/25 | 7p-8p | |
| Spring Academy Hitting Camp | Thurs 2/27 | 7p-8p | |
| Spring Academy Hitting Camp | Sun 3/1 | 12p-1p |
Pinkman Hitting Camps ages 10-14 (5-weeks)
In a small 3-player groups, our staff will introduce our exclusive Pinkman training drills, Rebel rack movement progressions, baseball specific vision training, advanced hitting strategies, weighted ball training to increase strength and explosiveness, and incorporate Major League swing mechanics. Players will review a JC Video swing analysis during the first session, and work toward developing a more powerful swing to increase distance and to achieve more extra base hits. Pinkman hitting camps will improve your batting average and slugging percentage over the spring. The drill work performed each week will reinforce the proper body movements to consistently get a player’s swing path on plane with the oncoming pitch. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Pinkman Hitting Camps instructor: Jeff Pinkman
Camp Fee $250
| TYPE | START DATE | TIME | |
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| Spring Pinkman Hitting Camp | Mon 2/24 | 6p-7p | |
| Spring Pinkman Hitting Camp | Sat 2/29 | 10a-11a | |
| Spring Pinkman Hitting Camp | Sun 3/1 | 11a-12p | |
