The Yard Baseball Academy College Showcase

Please access the appropriate session link above that will take you to our scheduling software, eSoftplanner. When the Login screen appears, simply click the ‘I don’t have an account’ button and you will be taken to our registration form.

Colleges in Attendance

• University of Maryland, College Park
• University of Maryland, Baltimore County
• George Mason University
• Molloy University
• Goldey-Beacom College 
• Salisbury University
• Harford Community College
• Community College of Baltimore County Essex

Details:

When: Tuesday, June 20th

Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Where: CCBC Essex Baseball Stadium

Address: College Drive N, Rosedale, MD 21237

Ages: 8th Grade - College

The Yard Baseball Academy is proud to host a premier College Showcase Camp to the DMV area. Our showcase camp is focused on putting prospective student-athletes on the field with college coaches from neighboring areas. College coaches will provide instruction at various stations (pitching, catching, fielding, and hitting), communicating feedback on how to improve while also evaluating players. This interactive setting allows coaches the opportunity to get to know players, and players to get to know coaches.

During our recruitment discussion, coaches will speak to the players about the recruitment process and what they look for in a prospective student-athlete. Metrics such as run times, pitch velocity, and exit speed will be taken, verbally communicated, and made available online for each participant. The Yard Baseball Academy College Showcase Camps will have college coaches from Division 1, 2, 3, and Junior Colleges in attendance. This provides each player the opportunity to be instructed and evaluated by coaches from each level of collegiate baseball. The Yard Baseball Academy is in compliance with NCAA rules and regulations. 

Every Player Will Receive:

• High level communication from coaches 
• Instruction, evaluation, and feedback from coaches
• Coaches will receive rosters with player data and assigned number
• Players will learn different philosophies from each coach and what they look for in prospective student athletes
• Discussion on NCAA recruiting process and a day in the life of a student athlete
• Metrics provided such as exit speed, velocity, and run times 
• Information on how to improve and metrics will be communicated and explained in real time
• Metrics will also be available online

Camp Schedule

• 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM: Pitchers and catchers arrive and sign In
• 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Pitchers and catchers stretch
• 8:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Pitchers stations and catchers stations (bullpens/PFP/receiving/blocking)
• 10:45 AM – 11:15 AM: Catchers pop times
• 10:45 AM – 11:15 AM: Position players arrive and sign In
• 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM: Recruitment discussion (all registered players and family members)

Pitchers may depart after recruitment discussion.

• 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch (not provided)
• 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Position players stretch
• 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Hitting and run time station (exit Velo, 60 times, batting cage, on- field batting practice)
• 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Fielding station (individual infield/outfield, throwing velocities, mass ground balls/fly balls, throw to bases)
• 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Wrap up/questions for college coaches

Session Costs

• Pitching/catching session: $150
• Hitting/fielding session: $250
• Both sessions: $325

Instruction and Evaluation

Each station will be broken up into small sub-stations, allowing for more personal time for college coaches to work with and create a relationship with each player. Every player will work at each station ensuring they are afforded the opportunity to interact with each coach. Throughout the day players will be evaluated as they showcase their skills, while coaches provide feedback and adjustments. Players are encouraged to ask questions and communicate with the coaching staff.

Recruitment Discussion for Prospective Student-Athletes and Families

This session will cover various topics of the recruitment process. Ways to promote yourself to colleges, a day in the life of a student-athlete, and what to consider when narrowing college selection will be included. Players and parents will have time to ask questions directly to coaches. 

Please access the appropriate session link above that will take you to our scheduling software, eSoftplanner. When the Login screen appears, simply click the ‘I don’t have an account’ button and you will be taken to our registration form.