Indiana University Athletics
IU Baseball to Host Holiday Academy
11/9/2005 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
Nov. 9, 2005
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Head coach Tracy Smith and the Indiana baseball coaching staff will host the 2005 Indiana Baseball Holiday Academy on Tuesday-Thursday, Dec. 27-29. The Academy will be held at the Mellencamp Pavilion on the IU campus.
Several instructional sessions for players of all ages will be offered. Below is a breakdown of events:
Parent/Child Practice Tips: one hour of valuable instruction on how to work with your child at home to further develop baseball skills. One parent/guardian per child.
Tuesday, Dec. 27: noon - 1 p.m. $30 Available to any age
Catchers' Corner: one hour of instruction for catchers.
Wednesday, Dec. 28: noon - 1 p.m. $30 Any age
Baseball Camp: a focus on skill development for all facets of the game.
Tuesday-Thursday, Dec. 27-29: 9 - 2 p.m. $125 Ages 7-13 only
Hitting School or Pitching School: to hone skills and learn new techniques.
Tuesday-Wednesday, Dec. 27-28: 1 - 2:30p.m. $50 Ages 14-16 only
Prospect Clinic: a college style workout for evaluation of baseball "tools" and potential for college play.
Thursday, Dec. 29: 1 - 4 p.m. $75 '06, '07 & '08 High school graduates only
Personalized Instruction: will be offered for small groups (3 - 4) with an instructor. Each session is one half hour and you choose the skill to work.
Wednesday, Dec. 28: 8 - 9 a.m. $20/$35 Any age
Additionally, the IU coaching staff is available for private instruction. Details can be discussed at the end of the Academy.
Players should wear athletic clothing along with bats, gloves and gym shoes.
Please direct any questions to assistant coach Ty Neal. He can be reached at 812-855-8240 or by email (tbneal@indiana.edu)
