Welcome To John Russo Baseball Camp 2013
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For Campers Entering Grades 2-9 Session 1: July 1 - 12 Session 2: July 15 - 26 Session 3: July 29 - August 9 |
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John Russo Baseball Camp is structured to meet the needs of players who desire a baseball training experience based on sound fundamentals. Campers are grouped according to age, skill level and experience.
Camp Objectives
The focus of this camp is on the baseball player who has a true desire to learn and improve. Each player is assisted in developing solid techniques in catching, hitting, bunting, fielding, throwing and base-running. Hofstra coaches (with help from the Pride players) help foster an enjoyable experience that stresses teamwork and fair play. Camp is held at University Field, an excellently maintained college turf baseball field that is home to the Hofstra Pride Baseball team. In addition, campers have access to batting cages and drill stations that enhance the teaching-learning process. This program is designed for the player of any ability who wishes to acquire greater baseball knowledge and have fun playing America’s pastime.
Daily Program
What to Wear/Bring
Each camper should wear daily: baseball cap, baseball shoes or comfortable athletic shoes, sweat socks, baseball pants (optional) or shorts, and a cotton T-shirt. Players must bring their own glove and water bottle. Bathing suit and towel will be needed on assigned swim days. Please label all items clearly with first and last name. Hofstra is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Each camper takes home a Hofstra baseball T-shirt.
Program Director: John Russo
John Russo was named head coach of the Hofstra Baseball program on May 6, 2012, after serving as interim head coach since January 2012. Russo is in his fourth season on the Hofstra Baseball staff and is the 14th head coach in program history. Russo, who has served as recruiting coordinator and infield coach as well as the third base coach, joined the Pride in 2008 after spending the previous five summers as the manager of the Vermont Mountaineers of the New England Collegiate Baseball League, leading the team to back-to-back NECBL championships in 2006 and 2007.
Camp Objectives
The focus of this camp is on the baseball player who has a true desire to learn and improve. Each player is assisted in developing solid techniques in catching, hitting, bunting, fielding, throwing and base-running. Hofstra coaches (with help from the Pride players) help foster an enjoyable experience that stresses teamwork and fair play. Camp is held at University Field, an excellently maintained college turf baseball field that is home to the Hofstra Pride Baseball team. In addition, campers have access to batting cages and drill stations that enhance the teaching-learning process. This program is designed for the player of any ability who wishes to acquire greater baseball knowledge and have fun playing America’s pastime.
Daily Program
- Stretching and warm-up exercises
- Throwing technique
- Proper footwork - ground balls and fly balls
- Base-running
- Batting practice
- Daily games
- Position breakdown and development
- Coaches instruction/lectures
What to Wear/Bring
Each camper should wear daily: baseball cap, baseball shoes or comfortable athletic shoes, sweat socks, baseball pants (optional) or shorts, and a cotton T-shirt. Players must bring their own glove and water bottle. Bathing suit and towel will be needed on assigned swim days. Please label all items clearly with first and last name. Hofstra is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Each camper takes home a Hofstra baseball T-shirt.
Program Director: John Russo
John Russo was named head coach of the Hofstra Baseball program on May 6, 2012, after serving as interim head coach since January 2012. Russo is in his fourth season on the Hofstra Baseball staff and is the 14th head coach in program history. Russo, who has served as recruiting coordinator and infield coach as well as the third base coach, joined the Pride in 2008 after spending the previous five summers as the manager of the Vermont Mountaineers of the New England Collegiate Baseball League, leading the team to back-to-back NECBL championships in 2006 and 2007.