Basic Baseball at Danehy Park, Cambridge
SPECIAL FEATURES
- FREE T-Shirt!
- Basic Baseball Daily Contests!
- Guest Speakers from local High Schools and Colleges
TYPICAL DAILY SCHEDULE
| 9:00 |
Participants arrive |
| 9:10 |
Stretching and throwing exercises |
| 9:20 |
Instructions at Baseball skill stations |
| 12:00 |
Lunch - bring your own |
| 12:50 |
Stretching and throwing exercises |
| 1:00 |
Basic Baseball game |
| 3:00 |
Camp ends |
CLINIC
- All participants should bring their lunch. Juice and soda will be sold on the premises.
- There will be access to bathrooms on site. First aid supplies will be on the premises. Participants should wear proper athletic gear. Participants must bring their own glove, and may bring their own bat. Sun block is highly recommended.
DIRECTI0NS
The drop off and pick-up location will be at the Sherman Street parking lot of Danehy Park. From the Fresh Pond rotary, take Concord Avenue to Walden Street. Take a left onto Walden Street and follow it to the second set of lights. Take a left onto Sherman Street. The parking lot is less than a half mile on the left. Conveniently located 1/2 mile from Alewife Train station and Rt 2.
INSTRUCTORS
For several years, Basic Baseball has provided it's campers with a fun, dynamic environment in which they learn fundamental baseball skills. The experience and knowledge of our superb coaching staff will provide the best baseball instruction in the Northeast.
Clinic Instructor - Chris Aufiero
Chris Aufiero was a Cambridge Rindge & Latin three year varsity Baseball player. Aufiero went on to start for four years at Boston University and served as captain his senior year. Following his college career, Aufiero signed with the Mason City Bats of the Great Northern league. Aufiero has coached at Boston University, Endicott College, Matignon High School and Belmont High School. He has also coached for New England's AAU travelling Baseball team and worked numerous baseball clinics. Aufiero has a Master of Education, worked as the Program Leader of Athletics for the Cambridge Public Schools from 1999 to 2003, and is currently the Athletic Director for the Bedford Public Schools.
Clinic Instructor - David Cohen
David Cohen was a Concord/Carlisle H.S. four year varsity Baseball player. Cohen played and captained the Boston University Baseball team. Cohen accrued impressive collegiate statistics as a pitcher during his career. Cohen has worked numerous baseball clinics as a pitching instructor. Cohen has a Master's degree in School Counseling and is currently working at the Fay School. Cohen is currently the Head Boys Basketball Coach at Concord/Carlisle High School and pitching coach at Bedford High School.
Former Coaches & Guest Speakers
Dirk Baker - Head Coach Worcester State College
Larry Hiser - Athletic Director and Head Coach at Endicott College
Peter Noone - Former Princeton University varsity baseball player and former Head Coach at Belmont High School
Jamie Capitta - Former University of Richmond varsity catcher and captain
Dennis Doble - Former Harvard University catcher
Bob Goodwin - Cambridge Recreation Staff
Matt Noone - Head Coach at Babson College
Numerous CRLS Varsity Players
RULES
- SAFETY COMES FIRST AT ALL TIMES!
Participants must stay within their stations.
- PARTICIPANTS MUST BE DROPPED OFF AND PICKED UP ON TIME.
- PARTICIPANTS MAY NOT LEAVE THE CLINIC SITE UNTIL DISMISSED BY A STAFF MEMBER.
- PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING THEIR OWN GLOVE AND PROPER CLOTHING. THE PARTICIPANT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS/HER OWN EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
- NAME CALLING IS PROHIBITED.
- NO HORSEPLAY.
- CLINIC REGULATION MUST BE ADHERED TO AT ALL TIMES.
Failure to follow proper procedures will result in dismissal without refund.
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