Catching
Rip City catching focuses on blocking, receiving, & throwing footwork but other technical aspects including fielding bunts, passed ball recovery, & mobility are also part of the planned curriculum throughout the winter.
The catching instructors @ Rip City include:
- Miguel Olivo was a MLB catcher for 10 years. He played in the World Series with the White Sox and concluded his career with the Giants in 2016
- Drew Caroline caught all 4 years at Christopher Newport University; was named to the Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference All-Tournament Team & was Captain his senior year
- Daryl Turner was a Langley HS standout and part of the All Met Team in 2000 and played in the 2003 JUCO World Series
- Glen Caroline has been the catching coach & Varsity Assistant Coach @ Freedom since 2014. He is a well known clinician for the local little league
Fridays, Nov 1, 8, & 15
4:30 pm-5:30 pm (10u-12u)
5:30 pm-6:30 pm (13u-14u)
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Wednesdays, Dec 4, 11, & 18
7:00 pm-8:00 pm (14u-18u)
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Wednesday, Dec 4, 11, & 18
5:00 pm-6:00 pm (9u-11u)
6:00 pm-7:00 pm (12u-14u)
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Thursday, Dec 5, 12, & 19
5:00 pm-6:00 pm (9u-11u)
6:00 pm-7:00 pm (12u-14u)
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Catching Camp Tuesdays
January 6, 13, 20 & 27
7:00 pm-8:00 pm (13u-17u)
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Wednesday Catching Camps
January 7, 14, 21 & 28
6:00 pm-7:00 pm (8u-12u)
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Infield
Created by former infielder, Kyle Wrighte to help elevate the level of defensive play in an era dominated by offense. The Academy is dynamic, fast paced & fun, but riddled with technical instruction by some of the best infield instructors on the East Coast!!
Kyle Wrighte: D1 Shortstop & former D1 Infield College Coach
Ben Williamson: Professional player; 2nd round MLB Draft pick
Danny Hosley: D1 infielder; playing professionally for Savannah Bananas
(There’s no throwing the first two sessions and all instruction instead works on feet, flips, & glove work. The latter two sessions start to introduce throwing, including proper arm angles).
INF Academy @ Rip City: $200
Mondays: November 25, December 2, 9 & 16
7:00 pm-8:00 pm (10u-12u)
8:00 pm-9:00 pm (13u-18u)
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Tuesdays: November 26, December 3, 10 & 17
7:00 pm-8:00 pm (10u-12u)
8:00 pm-9:00 pm (13u-18u)
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Pitching Academy (14u-18u)
The academy meets 2x per week with a professional instructor! This session is Mondays/Wednesdays, but if winter conflicts arise, it is probable to attend makes up on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
The academy program provides technical instruction, but also focuses exceptional time on age appropriate strength, flexibility & conditioning. Our pitching academy is part of our technical instructional series and led by former college coaches and/or former professional pitchers.
Early December emphasis is on exercises and techniques to train the scapular stabilizers as well as the rotator cuff. In addition, pitcher specific strength training & conditioning with increased emphasis on core & legs will be a key component.
Academy enrollment fee includes initial enrollment of $290 to RSVP + dues also in Jan & February are also required, which includes all of the above. This camp molds smart & seasoned pitching coaches with new school technology. The college and MLB caliber technology from Trackman measures the impact of spin on every ball; it shows the actual flight of a pitched baseball and calculates the corresponding trajectory of the same pitch without any spin.
The overall goal is to increase pitcher’s velocity in the strike zone while avoiding arm injuries. Additionally, ensuring each pitcher has a dynamic secondary pitch is a key part of the pitching academy programming.
Mondays and Wednesdays
December 2nd through February 12th
6:15 pm-7:30 pm (14u-18u)
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Tuesdays and Thursdays
December 3rd through February 13th
6:15 pm-7:30 pm (14u-18u)
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Pitching Academy for Youth Players
Rip City Pitching academy meets 2x per week with a professional instructor! Players are split into two small age/ability groups during the same session. The sessions are two specific days per week, but if winter conflicts arise, it is probable to attend makes up any day that week.
The academy program provides technical instruction, but also focuses exceptional time on age appropriate strength, flexibility & conditioning. Our pitching academy is part of our technical instructional series and led by former college coaches and/or former professional pitchers.
This camp molds smart & seasoned pitching coaches with new school technology. The college and MLB caliber technology from Trackman measures the impact of spin on every ball; it shows the actual flight of a pitched baseball and calculates the corresponding trajectory of the same pitch without any spin.
The overall goal is to increase pitcher’s velocity in the strike zone while avoiding arm injuries. Additionally, ensuring each pitcher has a dynamic secondary pitch is a key part of the pitching academy programming.
Mondays and Wednesdays
January 6th through February 26th
5:00 pm-6:15 pm (8u-13u)
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Tuesdays and Thursdays
January 7th through February 27th
5:00 pm-6:15 pm (8u-13u)
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Coming Soon: 1x per week camp options for younger players!
Hitting Academy
Includes weekly instruction in a small group environment led by a Senior instructor. Each week includes an advanced training modality including Blast Motion, Trackman, Video Analysis, or use of high velocity or breaking ball machines.
Through the use of video, combined with technology, the Advanced Skills Training helps improve swing flaws and identifies corrective plans through player specific drill series. Each player is provided their own unique & personal training plan to prepare for their season.
$175 Includes:
- Weekly small group session with Senior Instructor; choose from list of dates/times which best suit your schedule
- Senior Instructor will provide video analysis, and also use myriad of advanced metrics from both Blast Motion + Trackman
(If players have winter sport conflicts or illness, etc., they have the option to mix & match days periodically throughout the month.)
Mondays, Nov 4, 11, 18 & 25
6:30 pm-7:30 pm (11u-12u)
7:30 pm-3:30 pm (13u-18u)
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Tuesdays, Nov 5, 12, 19 & 26
6:30 pm-7:30 pm (11u-12u)
7:30 pm-3:30 pm (13u-18u)
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Wednesdays, Nov 6, 13, 20 & 27
6:30 pm-7:30 pm (11u-12u)
7:30 pm-3:30 pm (13u-18u)
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Miguel Olivo Hitting Academy Fridays
Olivo played 10+ years in MLB, including in the World Series with the White Sox! Renown as one of the best catching coaches in the Mid Atlantic Region, however, Olivo also put up powerful offensive numbers as a professional catcher as well!
Fridays, Nov 8, 15, & 22
5:00 pm-6:00 pm (12u-16u)
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Rip City Lil’ Rippers Camp is geared toward younger player age 7u, 8u & 9u.
If offers the right balance of instruction & FUN!
Sincere time is dedicated to baseball skill development; both hitting and defense. Our coaches will also lead campers through other activity to further develop their gross motor skills. Sport skills need to be challenged; let us encourage your camper to demonstrate and use agility, balance and coordination while learning how to play the game the right way!
All of our camps sessions are led by current or former college players, + high school coaches!
Saturdays, Dec 7, 14, & 21
9:00 am-10:00 am (7u, 8u & 9u)
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Sundays, Dec 8, 15, & 22
9:00 am-10:00 am (7u, 8u & 9u)
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Saturdays, Jan 4, 11, & 18 and Feb 1, 8 & 15
9:00 am-10:00 am
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Sundays, Jan 5, 12, 19 & 26 and Feb 9 & 16
10:00 am-11:00 am
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Rip City Youth Camp is geared toward player ages 9u-12u.
Sincere time is dedicated to baseball skill development; both hitting and defense. Our coaches will also lead campers through other activity to further develop their gross motor skills. The curriculum will help players elevate their skills and be impact players in Spring 2025!
All of our camps sessions are led by current or former college players + high school coaches!
Saturdays, Dec 7, 14, & 21
10:00 am-11:30 am (9u-12u)
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Sundays, Dec 8, 15, & 22
10:00 am-11:30 am (9u-12u)
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Saturdays, Jan 4, 11, & 18 and Feb 1, 8 & 15
10:00 am-11:30 am
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Sundays, Jan 5, 12, 19 & 26 and Feb 9 & 16
11:00 am-12:30 pm
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