North to South Academic Prospect Camp II | One Day (JUL 29)
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Event Description
North to South Academic Prospect Camp II
Our goal is for a complete experience for the player and parent. There is no better way for players to be evaluated, refine their skills with college coaches, learn about the recruiting process and experience college baseball. Our camps are designed for athletes to receive maximal exposure, interaction, and instruction from college coaches and players.
ALL GAMES/ SHOWCASES TAKE PLACE ON ONE FIELD! This means that the player to coach ratio is HIGH!!
All positions are CAPPED in order to maximize playing time, exposure and interaction with the 34 college coaches attending.
Camp will take place at Iron Bridge Baseball Academy (Chester, VA), a state-of-the-art fully-turfed facility with both a game and practice/warm-up field. Iron Bridge is short drive from University of Richmond’s campus where optional athletic center/campus tours will take place throughout camp.
34 of the country’s top academic colleges/ universities will be in attendance, including:
- University of Richmond (D1, #22 in National Liberal Arts Colleges) Head Coach Mik Aoki, Recruiting Coord. Josh Epstein, Kyle Norman, Collin Radack, Matthew Clark and Dan Galef
- Princeton University (D1, #1 in National Universities)
- Harvard University (D1, #3 in National Universities)
- Yale University (D1, #4 in National Universities)
- Lafayette College (D1, #30 in Liberal Arts Colleges)
- Bucknell University (D1, #31 in Liberal Arts Colleges)
- Lehigh University (D1, #46 in National Universities)
- College of William & Mary (D1, #51 in National Universities)
- Fordham University (D1, #97 in National Universities)
- Longwood University (D1)
- Virginia Commonwealth University (D1)
- Lake Erie College (D2)
- Bloomsburg University (D2)
- Johns Hopkins University (D3, #7 in National Universities)
- Swarthmore College (D3, #4 in Liberal Arts Colleges)
- Hamilton College (D3, #13 in Liberal Arts Colleges)
- Middlebury College (D3, #14 in Liberal Arts Colleges)
- Washington & Lee University (D3, #21 in Liberal Arts Colleges)
- Bates College (D3, #24 in Liberal Arts Colleges)
- Denison University (D3, #34 in Liberal Arts Colleges)
- Franklin & Marshall College (D3, #35 in Liberal Arts Colleges)
- Sewanee: The University of the South (D3, #45 in Liberal Arts Colleges)
- Gettysburg College (D3, #58 in Liberal Arts Colleges)
- St. Lawrence University (D3, #59 in Liberal Arts Colleges)
- Muhlenberg College (D3, #70 in Liberal Arts Colleges)
- Drew University (D3, #84 in Liberal Arts Colleges)
- Hendrix College (D3, #95 in Liberal Arts Colleges)
- Lycoming College (D3, #96 in Liberal Arts Colleges)
- Randolph Macon College (D3, #97 in Liberal Arts Colleges)
- Hampden Sydney College (D3, #107 in Liberal Arts Colleges)
- Mary Washington University (D3, #131 in Liberal Arts Colleges)
- Messiah University (D3)
- Christopher Newport University
- TBD
**All academic rankings based on US News Best Colleges Report
Coaching list subject to change based on coaching staff changes. We are in constant communication with coaches as the season comes to a close and will always look fill vacant spots with a similar school.
- No walk ups will be accepted!
- Accommodations and meals are NOT provided for this program.
North to South Academic Prospect Camp II
July 28th - 30th
Time: See Below
Location: Iron Bridge Baseball Academy (Chester, VA)
**Position players may still mark down “Pitcher” as their primary or secondary position during sign up in order to get time on the mound during the game.
Position Player/2-Way
The Details
Two Live Games (Days 2-3)- Each player will receive optimal playing time and exposure to the 34 college coaches attending the event. Coaches will also be hitting fielders ground ball/fly balls before the games and between innings for additional defensive work. All 34 college coaches on ONE field for maximum exposure!
Evaluations/ Pro-Style Showcase- Each player will participate in a pro-style workout where all measurable will be recorded (60-yard dash, exit velocity, pop times, defensive showcase). All 34 college coaches on ONE field for maximum exposure!
Defensive Instruction (Day 1)- Each player will play and will receive instruction at their primary positions from college coaches!
Recruiting Q&A - Players and parents will take part in a recruiting Q&A session with Coach Aoki. Any questions about academic requirements or recruiting are welcome!
Athletic Facility/Campus Tours- Players and parents will have the opportunity to sign up for athletic center/campus tours that will take place throughout camp.
Optional Instructional Add-On: Extra Hitting/Infield/Catching/Pitching: Athletes will have the chance to get some extra reps with the Richmond staff and other college coaches. These sessions will be a great way to learn from the coaches in a small group setting. This is a smaller group setting designed to have players work hands on with college coaches. All add-on sessions will be held at Tuckahoe Sports, Inc. See schedule below for dates and times of these sessions.
Video Analysis (Optional Add-On)-You will receive a 10 minute video breakdown from Coach Radack (hitting coach) and/or Coach Epstein (pitching coach) of your mechanics and any advice that they can provide. In addition to the video breakdown, you will receive more specifics about the Richmond Spiders player development program and how you can apply these exercises and drills into your own routine. If you sign up for this add-on, you will receive an email from Coach Radack about 4 weeks after camp concludes with your video breakdown.
Tentative Schedule (subject to change):
Please be sure to look for an email the week of camp for a finalized schedule. Please make it a habit to check email daily, as this will be the way that we will communicate with you.
We will send out which group players are in 5 Days prior to camp.
Please be prepared to arrive for check-in as early as 7am if you are in one of the first groups/ games or end as late as 7pm if you are in one of the final groups/ games.
Monday, July 27th (All Optional/additional fee)
**Takes place at Tuckahoe Sports, Inc indoor facility
- 4:15pm-6:00pm – Extra Hitting Session I with College Coaches Instructing- $199, session capped at 24 players
- 6:00pm-7:15pm - Extra Infield/ Catching Session with College Coaches Instructing- $149, session capped at 24 players
- 7:15pm-9:00pm- Extra Hitting Session II with College Coaches Instructing- $199, session capped at 24 players
Tuesday, July 28th
**Takes place at Iron Bridge Baseball Academy (Chester, VA)
**Each player will be assigned to one group
**Groups capped at 65 players
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Group 1
7:45am-12:00pm - Pro-Style Workout, Coach Pitch Scrimmage, Instruction, Recruiting Q&A -
Group 2
12:25pm-4:40pm - Pro-Style Workout, Coach Pitch Scrimmage. Instruction, Recruiting Q&A
**Pro-Style Workout will include 60 yard dash, exit velocity, and defensive showcase
Tuesday, July 28th (Optional/additional fee)
**Takes place at Tuckahoe Sports, Inc indoor facility
- 6:00-7:30pm - Pitching Instructional Session led by Coach Epstein - $199, session capped at 24 players
Wednesday, July 29th
**Takes place at Iron Bridge Baseball Academy (Chester, VA)
**Each player will be assigned to one game per day. Players will arrive 45 minutes before game time to warm up on the side field
**Each team will be capped at 10-12 hitters and by position, pitchers will be capped in order to maximize time on the mound for each player.
Game 1
7:45am- 9:45am
Game 2
10:00am-12:00pm
Game 3
12:15pm- 2:15pm
Game 4
2:30pm- 4:30pm
Game 5
4:45pm-6:45pm
Thursday, July 30th
**Takes place at Iron Bridge Baseball Academy (Chester, VA)
**Each player will be assigned to one game per day. Players will arrive 45 min before game time to warm up on the side field
**Each team will be capped at 10-12 hitters and by position, pitchers will be capped in order to maximize time on the mound for each player.
Game 1
7:45am- 10:00am
Game 2
10:15am-12:30pm
Game 3
12:45pm- 3:00pm
Game 4
3:15pm- 5:30pm
Payment/Refund Policy
- No discounts are available for this program.
- No walks-ups are allowed for the program.
- Payment is due in full at the time of online registration.
Refund/Cancellation Policy: There are absolutely NO refunds for cancellations of any reason unless you purchase the “Refund Guarantee” optional add on which allows you to receive a refund, minus the Ryzer processing fee, FOR ANY REASON up to 21 days prior to the start date. For coverage within 21 days of camp, you may also purchase Allianz Insurance during registration or call them 888-799-2832. Allianz will provide coverage in the instance of travel delays, injury, etc. Please see their website for more details at www.eventregistrationprotection.com. Allianz is a third party insurance company and is in no way affiliated with Spider Baseball Camps.