About 9:00 a.m. to be precise! Well, if you can pick up the scent right now, transfer it to when the weather is really good like in the months of June, July and August, you can certainly be considered for participation in our summer baseball academy.
Beginning in the summer of 2008, a redesigned format is being institued at our baseball school. Instead of scheduling summer camps for all ages, we will be conducting Summer Baseball Workouts. This is how the program will operate. You pick the week(s) you want to attend.
| Dates | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | June 16-20 | 9:00 - 12:00 |
| Week 2 | June 23-27 | 9:00 - 12:00 |
| Week 3 | June 30 - July 3 | 9:00 - 12:45 |
| Week 4 | July 7-11 | 9:00 - 12:00 |
| Week 5 | July 14-18 | 9:00 - 12:00 |
| Week 6 | July 21-25 | 9:00 - 12:00 |
| Week 7 | July 28-31 | 9:00 - 12:45 |
| 1 week | $225 |
|---|---|
| 2 weeks | $400 |
| 3 weeks | $525 |
| 4 weeks | $650 |
| 5 weeks | $775 |
| 6 weeks | $900 |
| 7 weeks | $1000 |
Camp Evaluations for Summer Campers only: Each player is given a personal Scouting Report (Evaluation) of his week-long progress. It covers the fundamental skills, work habits and attitudes. Suggestions for improvement are also given.
The Summer Showcase has been continued for 2008 !!! This camp is open to players with high school eligibility, but will be limited to 75 players. Those who register must have a letter of recommendation from either their high school coach or summer coach to participate unless he is enrolled in Ron Golden's Baseball School. The Showcase will be held the day preceding the Summer High School Camp on June 9, 2008 in Cooper Stadium (Columbus, Ohio). The cost is $150 ($100 for those participating in the Summer High School Camp). It is suggested that you register right away as this Showcase will provide great exposure for players to NCAA Division I-II-III coaches; NAIA coaches; and, Junior College coaches. Pro scouts will alse be invited to observe!! The high school camp is a great way to prepare for the Showcase as the instruction will be directed to the proper physical and mental preparation to make a "good showing"! Acceptance is on a "First Come" basis!
| Year | Top Prospect | Top Pitcher | Top Rookie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Ryan Krumlauf Huron High School |
Craig Leopold North Canton Hoover High School |
Ben Bokor Gahanna Lincoln High School |
| 2006 | Shane Bedmar Smithville |
Alex Cultice Zanesville High School |
Jacob Mahon Jonathan Alder |
| 2005 | Michael Kennedy Hilliard Darby |
Jordan Kegler Hilliard Darby |
Matt Koelsch Edison |
| 2004 | Sean Boone Pickerington North Ben Way Pickerington Central |
Matt Schuh Pickerington Central |
Alex Cultice Zanesville |
| 2003 | Eric Fryer Reynoldsburg Ohio State |
Billy Hollis Hilliard Darby Otterbein College |
Tyler Kaido Zanesville |
| 2002 | Kyle Shoeneman Canton McKinley |
Jason Schneider Columbus Academy |
Cory Heins Pickerington |
| 2001 | Eric Fryer Reynoldsburg Ohio State University |
Brian Boone Pickerington Youngstown State |
David Quick Columbus Academy |
| 2000 | Brian Boone Pickerington Youngstown State |
Eric Fryer Reynoldsburg Ohio State University |
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| 1999 | Ben Fleming Philo Otterbein |
Mitch Sadofsky Toronto, Canada Tiffin University |
Ken Ackerson Hilliard Darby |
| 1998 | Bo Burnett Olentangy Ohio Wesleyan |
Brett Hatcher Bellefontaine Ohio State |
Chris Cook Watterson |
| 1997 | Dennis Nisbet Watterson Univ of Indianapolis |
Jeff Schultz Dublin Coffman Dayton |
Chris Robinson Circleville |
| 1996 | Matt Smith Bishop Ready |
Dennis Nisbet |
David Cook DeSales Miami,Ohio Chicago White Sox Doug Deeds Bexley Ohio State Minnesota Twins A |
| 1995 | Scott Martin Bishop Hartley |
Tom Shearn Briggs Cincinnati Reds |
Matt Smith |
| 1994 | Brady Mangini DeSales Ohio University |
Tom Shearn |
Dennis Nisbet |
| 1993 | Mark Nardell Hudson Toledo |
Randy Schwandt Hilliard Davidson |
Zach Swisher St. Charles Xavier University |
| 1992 | Mike Hochanadel Columbus Academy Harvard |
Jeremy Royer St. Charles Eastern Michigan |
Ben Coll Bloom-Carroll Harvard |
| 1991 | Shon Bender Maysville |
Jason Pletcher Philo Ohio Dominican |
Scott Lanham Licking Valley |
| 1990 | Malcolm Warfield Columbus Academy Florida International |
J.R. Conant Mt. Vernon |
Mark Stoffel Watkins Memorial |
| 1989 | Jason Payton Zanesville Georgia Tech San Diego Padres |
Scott Robinson Westland Ashland University |
T.D Hicks Circleville Wright State |
| 1988 | Leo Trace Groveport Univ of North Carolina |
Deron Alkire Marietta |
Mike King Columbus Academy Duke Tampa Bay Devil Rays |
| 1987 | Mike Matheny Reynoldsburg Michigan San Francisco Giants |
Tony Powers Bexley |
Rob Gravatt Pickerington |
| 1986 | Darren Stiles Wapakoneta |
David Lotz Wapakoneta |
Tony Powers |
| 1985 | Casey Gabriel Dunbar H.S West Virginia |
Chris Hoke Worthington Christian |
John Grimm Reynoldsburg Kent State Detroit Tigers AA |
This camp is open to players in grades 9 - 12 as well as graduating seniors.
Outstanding instructors from central Ohio are utilized as well as some guests from Florida this summer.
The camp is limited to approximately 50 players and registration is now open for enrollement.
Cost is $300.00 per player.
Features include: A player evaluation and a Pro-Tryout format (on first day). The last day is almost entirely reserved for games.
| Camp/Clinic | Prior to 3-1-08 |
Prior to 4-1-08 |
Prior to 5-1-08 |
After 5-1-08 |
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| Spring Training | $125 by March 14 | $149 after March 14 | n/a | ||
| Specialty 1 Skill 2 skills |
$175 $275 |
$185 $285 |
$195 $300 |
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| Summer Youth | $180 | $195 | $210 | $225 | |
| High School Showcase | $100 | $110 | $125 | $150 | |
| High School Summer | $300 | ||||
| College Developement | $800 by Jan 1 | $850 by Mar 1 | $875 by Jun 1 | $900 after Jun 1 | |
| 1-Day Player Evaluation | $125 | By appointment only | |||
| Presidents Day Weekend | $250 | Call for Details !! | |||
| Team Camp | Contact Ron Golden for details including scheduling. Phone [614] 236-8141 or e-mail Ron Golden for more information. | ||||
| No refund of tuition will be given. Credit toward another session during current season will be honored. 10% discounts for multiple camps are available. Call for details. | |||||
| Gift Certificates Available any denomination |
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"Tommy had a super time and has gained more confidence. We appreciate your program and the time and interest you spend with the boys."
"We were very pleased with the camp... learned so much. The professional, yet 'low-key' approach was recognized by the boys and an excellent relationship developed."
"Attitude of coaches was super. My boys are not 'stars' but they felt like they accomplished a great deal and really feel good about baseball, teamwork, etc. The coaches gave constructive criticism.... we were very pleased."
"The evaluations were quite honest and I got the feeling that the coaches really paid attention to each player when they wrote them --- not just a general good report that everyone likes to hear, but may not be accurate or honest."
"Both of our boys were good ballplayers when they came to camp and both felt that they learned a lot in skills and game strategy. They want to come back next year."
"It's great! - It's fun ! - Wish we could go back next week! We'll just have to talk it up and get more kids interested next year! ... such enthusiasm is music to our ears and I thought I'd pass it on to you. Thank you for a great week on behalf of my son and his friend. Even tonight as their local team won...., we felt that we saw improvement in the way the boys played."
"I really liked baseball camp. I think two of my favorite things I like were the games in the afternoon and the pitch, hit and run competition. I enjoyed your talks about hitting since it is one of my weaker parts.
"It was a lot of fun. I think you know a lot about baseball. I learned a lot of things I didn't know. I thought I was going to learn the same things over again, but I didn't.... Thanks for letting me come. I enjoyed it very much."
"I really enjoyed the camp. I liked the coaches and the way they taught. I enjoyed using all the different things to improve in baseball. I learned how to play all the different positions. Thank you."
".... I have played baseball 3 years and nobody taught me as much as you did."
