BYU Winter Baseball Academy 2007

This winter the BYU Baseball Academy will offer two elite baseball clinics and a general skills “Christmas” camp. All winter clinics will be held in BYU's state-of-the-art Indoor Practice Facility.

Elite Showcase Clinics
This is a great way to get exposed to the BYU coaching staff and gain real-time experience in a competitive and challenging environment. The elite camps are designed to provide players with advanced training and are generally for players looking for an intense baseball learning environment.

Elite Hitting Clinic
Ages 14–18: Dec. 14, 8:00–10:00 p.m.; Dec. 15, 10:00 a.m.–noon
Ages 9–13: Dec. 14, 6:00–8:00 p.m.; Dec. 15, 8:00–10:00 a.m.
Come to the campus of Brigham Young University and enjoy one of the best indoor practice facilities in the country. You will learn how the current BYU baseball team prepares for competition in the spring. The hitting philosophy of Head Coach Vance Law has produced outstanding results over his career at BYU. The camp is designed for serious ball players looking to push their game to a higher level. The information given at camp is the same information given to current players at BYU. Special attention will be given to the swing set-up, barrel position, bat path consistency, contact position, extension, and finish. Also, various drills will be described so hitters can practice those learned at camp. All players will have the opportunity to communicate with current coaches, staff, and team members to help learn new skills.
Cost: $59

Elite Pitching and Catching Clinic
Ages 14–18: Dec. 14, 6:00–8:00 p.m.; Dec. 15, 8:00–10:00 a.m.
Ages 9 –13: Dec. 14, 8:00­–10:00 p.m.; Dec. 15, 10:00 a.m.–noon
Come to the pitching / catching session if you are interested in learning more about having a consistent delivery, improving strength, and employing proper mechanics while giving catchers opportunities to adjust their performance behind the dish in a real-time workout. Under Coach Bobby Applegate’s direction, BYU pitchers set the all-time Mountain West Conference pitching standard with the lowest ERA ever. Campers will have the opportunity to be evaluated and coached by the current staff at BYU. Pitchers will go through the pitching delivery and learn the way current BYU players are coached. Pitchers will learn strength and conditioning techniques and have the opportunity to throw bull pens, learn warmup techniques, and learn shoulder and upper body strength development. Catchers will be coached in advanced catching and receiving philosophies. The catchers will receive instruction on their set-up and receiving stance and throwing stance; their footwork and throwing motion will be analyzed.
Cost: $59

Elite Combo Cost (Register for both the Hitting and Pitching clinic): $109

BYU Christmas Camp – General Skills
December 27, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Ages 8–18

This is a general Skills camp designed for players who want to learn all aspects of the game. Each player will receive information to improve his individual skills in the following areas: pitching, catching, throwing, running, fielding, and hitting. Players will have the opportunity to receive instruction from the BYU baseball staff. Camp is designed to give each player a chance to improve his game, win prizes in competitions, and increase his knowledge of baseball.
Lunch will be provided.

Cost: $109

Camp Coaches

BYU Head Coach Vance Law

8th Year at BYU
14 years in professional baseball
1988 National League All-Star

Assistant Coach Ryan Roberts

9th year as a college hitting coach
5th year as camp director for BYU baseball

Assistant Coach Bobby Applegate

4rd year as BYU’s pitching coach
8th year as college pitching coach
Former scout for the Kansas City Royals

Assistant Coach Paul Bassett

1st Year at BYU as Catching Coach
2 years as a college hitting coach
3rd Year as a BYU camp instructor
Former scout for the Cleveland Indians.

Director of Baseball Operations Casey “Gub” Nelson
Current BYU Players
Other Guest Coaches

Special Features

• Personal feedback
• Professional training equipment
• Small-group instruction
• Specialized training
• Skill practices and related drills
• Camp t- shirt

Benefits

• Train in BYU's new indoor practice facility.
• Receive instruction from BYU's coaching staff.
• Gain insights from BYU baseball players
• Learn techniques to improve performance and strength.
• Keep baseball skills sharp during the winter season.

Registration Notes

• Register in person or by mail, phone, or Internet. We must receive the signed parental consent to finalize registration. Call (801) 422-4851.
• To ensure a place in the programs and to receive important information, register early. Walk-on's will be accepted on a space-available basis only.
• Refunds: All refunds must be requested one week prior to the beginning of camp and are subject to a $20 processing fee.