I want to send my son to an over night baseball camp. He is an excellent player. I want him to get beyond the basics. Is there an Elite Camp for 10-12 year olds?
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Im no parent but may i suggest a Comp year round team.... He will probly get tons more from playing year round one a comp team than going to a camp.
He currently plays year-round baseball. He is always hungry for more. He takes hitting lessons etc. Several coaches have told me he could be "special". I just want to give him as much as I can.
My son has been a year-round player from age 7 (now 10). He has had private lessons and coaching from some of the best available (within a 2 hour radius).
In some of the advanced camps we have attended, there has been a lot of variation in the age and abilities of those attending. Having good players around you with good coaching makes a lot of difference - the coaches can work the group to a higher level in a team game - making for greater experiences.
At 9, my son trained 2 days a week for six months in the off-season with a 10YO AAA Rep team. That summer he played underage as well and he pitched a year earlier than his peers. That experience in conjunction with his lessons and training did a lot for him.
Although primarily a pitcher, my son is gaining tremendous experience at 1B right now, adding to his versatility. It really helps having other great players around you to maximize the experiences. There are infielders on our team that allow the training to be put into practise on a regular basis. In particular, we have a SS who has the ability to go deep and the confidence to attempt the throw - consequently my son gets some spectacular "snag" opportunities. On another team, the ball would get through, or the throw capability/confidence just wouldnt be there.
I am particularly interested in this thread from a standpoint that I want my son to experience camps in the Southern US over the next few years. This will allow him to gain a better understanding of player norms, etc. as much as anything.
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In some of the advanced camps we have attended, there has been a lot of variation in the age and abilities of those attending. Having good players around you with good coaching makes a lot of difference - the coaches can work the group to a higher level in a team game - making for greater experiences.
At 9, my son trained 2 days a week for six months in the off-season with a 10YO AAA Rep team. That summer he played underage as well and he pitched a year earlier than his peers. That experience in conjunction with his lessons and training did a lot for him.
Although primarily a pitcher, my son is gaining tremendous experience at 1B right now, adding to his versatility. It really helps having other great players around you to maximize the experiences. There are infielders on our team that allow the training to be put into practise on a regular basis. In particular, we have a SS who has the ability to go deep and the confidence to attempt the throw - consequently my son gets some spectacular "snag" opportunities. On another team, the ball would get through, or the throw capability/confidence just wouldnt be there.
I am particularly interested in this thread from a standpoint that I want my son to experience camps in the Southern US over the next few years. This will allow him to gain a better understanding of player norms, etc. as much as anything.
D
Right on. I checked out the Doyle Camp and they only offer 10-12 camp in the winter. My son plays about 90 games or so a year Spring-Fall.
There are several in Florida...
FSU (Mike Martin)
IMG Academy in Bradenton
Mickey Rivers in West Palm
The Doyles in Lakeland
Bucky Dent (or Bucky F-ing Dent to us Red Sox Fans)
I'm sure there are many others I'm leaving off but all of these are good and have camps specifically dedicated to "elite/Advanced/All Star" players.
Hopes this helps!
FSU (Mike Martin)
IMG Academy in Bradenton
Mickey Rivers in West Palm
The Doyles in Lakeland
Bucky Dent (or Bucky F-ing Dent to us Red Sox Fans)
I'm sure there are many others I'm leaving off but all of these are good and have camps specifically dedicated to "elite/Advanced/All Star" players.
Hopes this helps!
plouffe01
Be careful = he is still young. I read the posts about a 9 year old playing 90 games - assume he probably practiced about the same.
We have all seen the 10 year old stud who several years later quit the game.
Based on your coaching background I would think he is better off taking grounders from you as opposed to shelling out top dollar for an elite camp. IMHO
Be careful = he is still young. I read the posts about a 9 year old playing 90 games - assume he probably practiced about the same.
We have all seen the 10 year old stud who several years later quit the game.
Based on your coaching background I would think he is better off taking grounders from you as opposed to shelling out top dollar for an elite camp. IMHO