23 Jun 09 - Fifth Youth Baseball Email Group   To:  ALL Baseball Contacts Greetings. Below is my latest compilation of thirteen (13) youth baseball emails. I've been sending these emails out for over ten years now and I'm not really sure that all of you are sure of what I am asking you to do.  I've gotten emails from parents who tell me "thanks for the info, but since their little johnny is playing baseball anymore, take their email address of the mailing list".  This effort to get information into the players' hands is more about the use of the Internet that happens to be about baseball.  As I count on the efforts of coaches, instructors, etc to send me the info, I count on 1600 of you to get these messages to the players.  Otherwise, it's just more garbage filling up your in box and none of us need more of that!  And so, at the risk of being repetitive, I ask that you pass this email to all of your contacts, asking them to pass it to their contacts. etc., etc. I've tried to format these emails as a public service announcement, not an advertisement. Thanks, Nick Nery PS. Remember those words: "I don't want any kid to miss an opportunity."   ================================================================= 1).  NEWSLETTER: The latest newsletter edition of West Penn Baseball Prospects in now available at http://www.wpabaseball.com/files/newsletters/Volume6Number3.pdf Tony Villiotti, wpabaseball@hotmail.com   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2).  CAMP – Milwaukee Brewers scout Don Fontana will be running Gold Glove Baseball Camp, June 23-26, from 9AM-3PM at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Scott Twp.   The camp is designed for players ages 6-12 with registration limited to 30 campers. Additional camp and registration information can be found at www.goldglovebc.com   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3).  CAMPS:  Americas' BB Camps will hold a camp for ages 9-18 at Shady Side Academy Jul 14-17.  Cost is $475 for local residents.  Visit www.baseball-camps.com or call 1-800-222-8152 for more information.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4).  CAMPS:  Jerrry Matulevic's camp for ages 6-7 will at Bauerstown BB Fields on June 22-26, June 29-July 3, & Jul 6-10.  Cost is $120 per week.  For more info, call 412-217-2807.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5).  CAMPS:  Seton Hill University will host its annual summer skills camp June 23-25 for ages 8-18 at the SHU BB Complex.  For more info, call 724-830-1169 or email marrizzaldi@setonhill.edu.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6). CAMPS: Mansfield University Baseball will conduct the following camps: Individual - July 19-23, Ages 7-18, Overnight $270, Commuter $155. Elite Weekend - July 17-19, Ages 7-18 Overnight $180, Commuter $115 Father/ Son - July 17-19, Ages 8-14 Overnight $305, Commuter $200 You can view info, print & application & register for sessions of camp on the internet at www.GoMounties.com & clicking on baseball.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7).  TRYOUTS:  BB Training Academy in Robinson Twp are are looking to expand their Elite Travel Tream Program this Fall.  Tryouts will be held at BTA the week of July 13th 2009.  Weekly practices will start the week of July 25th 2009  Teams will play games in Local Elite League.  League play early Aug to late Oct.  Call the Academy at 412-788-7800, or stop by the Robinson Town Center Facility Monday - Fri 3-9 PM, Sat & Sun 9 AM - 9 PM.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8).  SEARCH FOR GAMES:  Atlantic Coast BB is looking for extra games for 9U-18U:  If your team is looking for extra games to fill out your schedule, or to play more baseball, contact Matt DeSantis at desantis@playacbaseball.com, 412-380-7000, x102, or www.playacbaseball.com   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9). FREE BB BLOG: Al McCormick writes a free baseball blog and wanted me to pass it on to all of you. He would appreciate your comments as well suggestions: Check it out: http://almccormick.wordpress.com Al McCormick, 410-721-4203, Email: alm@mostvaluableplayer.biz   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10)  WORKSHOP:  Youth BB/SB Workshops at PNC Park are open to boys & girls (ages 6-18) & will last 3 hours. Participants will go thru 7 workstations learning about hitting, fielding, throwing, base running, pitching, & catching from Pirates Alumni on Monday, July 6 at 9 am. $150 Per Person - Package Includes Skills Workshop Pass, Free Admission for your family & friends to watch in the stands, 10 Pirates Outfield Box Ticket Vouchers (A $200 Value Alone!) Outfield Box Vouchers can be redeemed for all games (excluding Aug 8 & Sept 26). To register, contact Chad Glover at 412-325-4756 or Chad.Glover@pirates.com.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11)  SEARCH FOR TEAMS:  New Castle BB will be hosting Fall Baseball & are going to play Full Bronco Rules for ages 9 - 12.  They are looking for 12 teams to compete, starting Aug 22 thru Oct 25.  All games will be played on a Sat & Sun.  They play a 12 game schedule and then will have a single elimination playoffs to determine a winner.  Trophies will be handed out to the first and second place teams.  Cost is $75 per player with a minimum of 10 on a team.  If interested, contact Rob Ratkovich at either 724-698-3540,  Rpr2121@aol.com or their website, www.leaguelineup.com/ncebl.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  12)  CAMP & BOOK:  John Stuper, Head BB Coach of Yale Univ will conduct a camp from Jul 29-Aug 1 on Yale's home field in New Haven CT. Dorms at the Univ of New Haven are available for this 3 ½ day camp for exposure & evaluation of talent. Attending schools wil be: Yale, Georgetown, Cornell, Columbia, Univ of New Haven, Brown, Central Connecticut State Univ, Dickinson College, Franklin & Marshal, Wesleyan Univ. Todd Schiffhauer of Shaler will be working the camp for the 5th year. If you have questions contact him @ 412-512-1981. (Todd played for John at Butler Co Community College.) www.worldclasssports.net   John Stuper also wrote a book titled: "100 things every baseball coach should now". The link is below. http://www.iuniverse.com/Bookstore/BookSearchResults.aspx?Search=john%20stuper   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 13)  TRAVEL BB:  How would you like to go to Hawaii & play baseball this summer?  Nations Baseball is forming teams to play there July 25 – Aug 2.  The cost is $675 per player, & includes a 7 games, 2 jerseys, cap, socks, all team fees, & a skills competition.  They have several hotel options in Honolulu, or you can use your own arrangements.  Every player will have a minimum of one free day to go island hopping & sightseeing.  This is not just a baseball trip, but a vacation for the family.  Airfare is still reasonable & they have hotels at $79/night, so if you are interested in additional details, contact Steve Allison at  steve.allison@nations-baseball.com