Description: Spring Training “Team Camp” and Tournament in the Valley of the Sun
Date: March 22– 26 (Monday – Friday)
Where: Mesa, Arizona
Objective: Training camp/games for Midget aged Team over 5 days in the Valley of the sun starting Monday, March 22nd and ending Friday evening, March 26th. The camp will give the opportunity for each individual player and team to work on skill development with their Team Coaches along with former MLB players, coaches and scouts over the 5 days. A great opportunity to prepare for the upcoming season under the guidance of those that have played with and trained the best in the game.
Overview and what is included for Team Camp week:
- Instruction in all aspects of the game under the watchful eyes of an elite instructional staff
- Exhibition Games followed by a tournament with your team that will start in the middle of the week.
- Game ticket for MLB and potential College game
- All costs associated with fields, games, tournament, umpires and special guests
Team Hotel Link: Tournament Hotel Booking
CSTT Sports Travel is the official hotel partner for Big League Experience baseball. They are a tournament sponsor and the above link will give you a number of hotels to choose from that are cooperating sponsors. They are guaranteed the lowest group rates for your team, and is a free service to use. You can submit your room request using the link, or contact Jessica Beaudry at 1-866-861-8326 / jessica@cstt.com. Support of this free service helps to keep tournament costs low.’This is event is stay and play, follow the link to book your team’s hotel.
Tentative Schedule:
- Monday, March 22:
- 9:00 – 11:30 Throwing to Specialty session + Team workout
- 6:30 – 9pm Exhibition game
- Tuesday, March 23:
- 9:30 – 10:15 Seminar (Movement/strength development
- 10:30 12pm Team Practice
- 1:30 – 3:30 Exhibition game/Specialty sessions
- Wednesday, March 24:
- BP and hitting instructional session
- Tourament game
- Thursday, March 25th :
- 8:30 – 2:30 Tournament DH’er
- Campus tour – Mesa Community College
- Friday, March 26th
- 10am – 12pm Morning Workout
- 3:30 – 9pm Tournament game – Semi Final or Consolation game
Staff will include – (Along with Midget Coaching staff)
Marty Lehn – Former Canadian Olympic team coach, MLB scout and Big League Experience Camps
Bob Didier – 5 time World Series champion with Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees and former MLB catcher
Albie Lopez – 12 year MLB pitcher and World Series Champion with Arizona D-Backs
Eddie Marin – Coach of Arizona Blue Jays Scout team – Mesa College baseball
Reed Lavallee – Former Professional catcher and player at Louisiana State Univ. Shraveport
Special Guest: Shea Hillenbrand – Two time MLB All – Star
In Conclusion:
Each team and individual will have:
– Practice and specialty sessions with Pro staff
– Have team practices
– Seminar sessions with Movement and Nutritional coach, along with Mental development coach
– Exhibition along with tournament games
– Opportunity to go to MLB and or College game
– Campus tour
Please Note:
**Airfare, Hotels, Meals and Transportation when in Arizona will have to be provided by either the individual or their club Teams.
*Times are subject to change and adjust to enhance overall program and accommodate field availability*