|
Christmas Baseball Camp
 |
|
|
Guest Instructors for 2011
|
|
|
|
|
 |
Greg Maddux (P)
4-Time Cy Young Winner
Future Hall-of-Famer - 18 Time Gold Glover. 355 Game Winner.
|
Aaron Rowand (OF)
San Francisco Giants
In 2007, was 8th in the National League with 189 hits. Member of the 2005 Chicago White Sox and 2010 San Francisco Giants World Series Champions.
|
Reed Johnson (OF)
Chicago Cubs In 2006, led all lead off hitters in the American League with a .390 on-base percentage.
|
Mike Maddux (P)
Current Pitching Coach of the Texas Rangers. 478 Career Games in the Major Leagues. |
2011 Camp Picture
Sign-up for the most anticipated
baseball camp of the year!
The Las Vegas Baseball Academy
Christmas Camp!
|
|
For 29 years the Las Vegas Baseball Academy (LVBA) Christmas camp has been one of the most popular programs offered. Players and parents have traveled from all around the country/world to participate.
The reason this camp is considered one of the best in the country is the instructional staff (professional scouts, college coach’s current and former professional players), the instructor to student ration (1:8), and the organization. This is an active camp not a stand around camp.
Read what past students/parents have to say regarding this camp (Testimonials).
|
|
2011 Camp Information
|
|
***Enrollment is Limited in Each Session!
Camp has sold out the last 15 years.***
|
Our Goals:
|
|
Educate players and parents on baseball terminology and techniques through drills & games.
|
|
|
Expose players to speed and agility techniques as well as core-training exercises.
|
|
|
Help each student continue his growth potential in the game of baseball.
|
|
|
Motivate players with a knowledgeable enthusiastic staff.
|
|
|
Help eliminate any fears players may have.
|
|
|
Create a learning environment that is exciting yet challenging for all ability levels.
|
Players receive:
|
|
24 hours of instruction (If extra work is included.)
|
|
|
29th annual camp t-shirt.
|
|
|
Individual autograph picture of each camper with the guest instructor. Former guest instructors have included: Tony Gwynn, Greg Maddux, Mike Maddux & John Kruk.
|
|
|
Handouts that players can refer back to after the program concludes.
|
|
|
Daily competitions of different baseball skills. Winners will be awarded prizes at the conclusion of camp.
|
|
 |
Player receives 29th annual camp t-shirt. |
Additional Information:
|
|
Students will be grouped first by age and then by ability level.
|
|
|
Once your application is received, it will be processed and you will receive a confirmation in the mail within 10 days.
|
|
|
Students are required to wear proper baseball attire. This includes protective equipment.
|
|
|
Parents are encouraged to attend.
|
Camp Details :
|
|
|
|
|
|
SESSION #1 (WEST)
|
|
Dates:
|
December 27-29, 2012
|
|
Ages:
|
8-12 year olds
(Note: Players are grouped by ages and abilities)
|
|
Location:
|
Boys & Girls Club West
2850 S. Lindell Rd.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89146
Map/Directions
|
|
Times:
|
10 am to 2 pm
|
|
Fee:
|
$165 ($195 if paid after Nov. 15, 2012)
|
|
Extra Work:
|
9 am to 9:50 am
Note: Fee for all "Extra Work" sessions are $70
Skills Offered For Extra Work Include: Pitching, Hitting, Infield Play or Catching (the position). Students May Only Attend One Selected Skill Session for All 3 Days.
(camp is limited to the first 60 players to sign-up)
|
|
SESSION #2 (EAST)
|
|
Dates:
|
December 27-29, 2012
|
|
Ages:
|
8-18 year olds
(Note: Players are grouped by ages and abilities)
|
|
Location:
|
Arroyo Grande Complex
298 Arroyo Grande Blvd.
Henderson, Nevada 89014
Map/Directions
|
|
Times:
|
9 am to 4 pm
|
|
Fee:
|
$365 ($395 if paid after Nov. 15, 2012)
|
|
Extra Work:
|
8 am to 8:50 am
Note: Fee for all "Extra Work" sessions are $70
Skills Offered For Extra Work Include: Pitching, Hitting, Infield Play or Catching (the position). Students May Only Attend One Selected Skill Session for All 3 Days.
(camp is limited to the first 110 players to sign-up)
|
|
|
Note: Fee for all "Extra Work" sessions are $70
EXTRA INSTRUCTIONAL SESSIONS
(Note: There is no discount for early work). The session is available for 50 minutes prior to Session's #1 and #1. Sessions are available for hitting, pitching and infield only.
|
| GROUP/FAMILY DISCOUNTS |
|
10% Discount
|
for 2 or more from same family.
|
|
10% Discount
|
for 5 players.
|
|
10% Discount
|
"Bring a Friend," applications must be sent together. (Discount for both.)
|
|
15% Discount
|
for 10 players.
|
|
NOTE: DISCOUNT APPLIES TO CAMP FEE ONLY.
|
|
November 15, 2012 is deadline for all discounts.
|
|
|
All camp sessions and extra work sessions sold out last year. Consider registering before November 25th to assure a roster spot. All players should be in shape before camp.
|
|
2011 GUEST INSTRUCTORS (2012 Guest Instructors Pending)
Greg Maddux Formor Major League Player, Future Hall-of-Famer
Mike Maddux Texas Rangers Pitching Coach
Aaron Rowand San Francisco Giants OF
Reed Johnson Los Angeles Dodgers OF
INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF (2011) (2012 Instructors Pending)
Mike Martin Camp Director, Chicago Cubs '86
Tommy Woodring Minor League Umpire, AA
Russ Cleveland Former Minor League Player, Detroit Tigers
Jack Ayers Former Minor League Player, Chicago Cubs
Gary White Assistant Coach, CSN
Mike Gomez Former Head Coach, Spring Valley HS, NV State Champs '99
Mike Kazek Former Head Coach, Basic HS, Nevada
Ron Murphy Head Coach, Rio Rancho HS, New Mexico
Doug Deutsch Former Scout, Houston Astros
Dan Madsen Scout, Boston Red Sox
Brad Cameron Scout, Pittsburgh Pirates
Reed Peters Head Coach, San Joaquin, Delta CC
Justin Leone Former Major League Player, San Diego Padres
Gil Valesques Former Major League Player, Boston Red Sox
Anthony Pluta Minor League Player, Anaheim Angles
Manny Guerra Scout, St. Louis Cardinals
Nick Didier Head Coach Liberty HS Coach
Taylor Cameron Former Minor League Player, Pittsburg Pirates
| Please note: The staff and guest instructors may not appear at all sessions. Student-Instructor ratio 1:8. |
|
|
L V B A G e t s R e s u l t s
- 27 former LVBA students are currently playing professional baseball (2004)
- A High School coach's poll in Fun & Fitness magazine (March 2000) identified the top players in Southern Nevada - nine of the top ten were LVBA students
Typical Daily Schedule
SESSION #2 :
8-8:50 am Early Work (Hitting, Pitching, Infield)
9:00 am Camp Begins
9:30 am Skill Work #1 (Offense/Defense)
11:30 am-12:15 pm Lunch
12:15-1:30 pm Skill Work #1 (Offense/Defense)
1:30-3:45 pm Games
4:00 pm Review & Dismiss
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Christmas Camp Testimonials
Half way through the high school's season and Tony's playing well. Spanish Springs high school is 7-2 in league(good for 2nd place) and 9-4 overall. He's 4-0 with a 1.05 era and batting .577 with 7-2B and 2 HR. I should have attended your Xmas camp years ago. What a plus. There are 11 games to go in the season. I have been in contact with 4-5 JC's and all show alot of interest, including Reed Peters at San Juaquin Delta. This is getting real exciting. What a great senior year for him . I've been telling everybody about the benefits of your programs and hope some of them will attend your camps.
Thanks TRR
My nine year old grandson attended your baseball camp. As a former part owner of baseball camps (Sun Devil Baseball Camps) I want to tell you that I was very impressed with your whole operation. The quality of instruction, the 6 to 1coach to camper ratio & the “I really care about you?attitude was genuine and impressive. Congratulations on a job well done!
Jim Frye
A special thanks to you and your staff. Great Camp! As always very professional. An experience of a lifetime for all the kids
Brad Nickell.
Ben & Brian both had a lot of fun. Most important they received a roadmap on how to be the best baseball players they can be.
Brett & Barbara Pearson
This was a very respectful-interaction with the coaches and a very healthy motivational aspect for the kids. Thanks for the good memories and all your hard work. It was fun for all of us.
Bob & Chris Harkness
We just want to thank you for putting on such an outstanding camp. I think this will be an annual event for us.
Fred Buckmaster & Wrigley
I want to thank you for sending my son a flyer on the Christmas camp. I was skeptical about going to Las Vegas for a baseball camp. Camp was the best I have ever seen. Jacob had been to other camps in California, he said by far your camp was the best. I am sorry I didn’t shake your hand personally to express my overwhelming satisfaction. I plan on sending my other son next year. There is only one word AWESOME!
Jack Ramirez
The Las Vegas Baseball Academy is second to none on instruction and we look forward to the 2004 Christmas camp. My 16 year old son could not say enough about the instructors.
Mike Bakula
Mike, the camp was absolutely fantastic! Christian and I drove 550 miles with smiles on the way up and the way back. It was a great father son trip. We can’t wait for next year and to bring more players.
Louis Vigil
I brought four boys to your Christmas camp. What a well organized and well run camp you put on! As a parent I appreciate being able to talk with the coaches. The boys learned a lot and had fun. Boy were the boys tired at night.
John Nieubuurt
My son and I have been to quite a few camps up here in Canada but none of them compares to the “Class and Professionalism? that yours has.
Doug Jones
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Christmas Baseball Camp
