Wheeling High School

Baseball presents Kevin Nelson’s “The Professional Approach Kevin’s love of the game and his desire to see it played the way it should be played has motivated 2 Catching” him to offer his experiences and knowledge so

young players can perform to the best of their

ability.

In this camp we encourage not only the players

to attend, but a parent or coach, so that both can

learn together. This is not a camp for those who

want to sit on the side. It is a camp for those who

want to work hard and be a leader. This is a camp

where you will take home skills and drills you can

put into play. And we will have question and

answer time.

The camp will be presented in two sessions-each

session will last two hours and will be divided into

different training activities.

It will be divided into two sub-camps: for younger

players ages 9-13 Starting time will be 2 p.m. each Kevin Nelson is a local player who starred at Sat. for the younger group. Rolling Meadows High School, UIC and then signed with the Yankees to start his Players 14 years and older will start both Saturday professional career. Some of the he at 4 p.m. The lessons will be suitable for the has caught include: respective age group.

● ● Equipment: we will be in the field house so wear ● ● indoor athletic shoes, no cleats. Players must have ● ● Andy Pettite a full set of catcher’s equipment including cup. • Facility: Enter parking. lot from Hintz Road. Enter Kevin is currently in the Phillies door 25 and go straight into the field house. organization. Location of School: 900 S. Elmhurst Rd. Now, he wants to share what he has learned Wheeling, IL 60090 about the art of being the quarterback of the team - the catcher. It is the most Check-in: 15 minutes before your session. demanding position to play and also the most misunderstood.

Day One-Sessions 1, 2 Day Two-Sessions 3, 4 November 20th November 13th Preparation/Proper Stance/ Positioning Throwing / Footwork/Drills Intro to receiving/ Drills, Review: Putting it together, Players Blocking techniques/Drill Demonstrate mastery of All techniques. Answer specific questions

Registration Information

Camp: Wheeling High School Baseball Presents Kevin Nelson’s “The Professional Approach 2 Catching” Dates: Nov 13, 20 Two one hour sessions per day at each level Check camp you will attend Ages: 9-13 -- 2-4 P.M. ____ Ages: 14 and Up -- 4-6 P.M. ____ Location: Wheeling High School Field house Cost: $190.00 per player and Parent or Coach Incl. all 4 sessions –The Deadline for Payment is Nov. 8

Due to limited registration there will be no refunds once camp starts. Send release form below and checks payable to: Wheeling High School Baseball 900 S. Elmhurst Rd. Wheeling, Illinois 60090 Attn: Michael Tice Questions? Contact Kevin at

[email protected]

EACH CAMP WILL BE LIMITED TO 20 PLAYERS ON A FIRST COME BASIS

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I hereby authorize the staff of Wheeling High School Baseball presents Kevin Nelson’s Professional Approach 2 Catching Camp to act for me according to their best judgment in any emergency requiring medical attention. I consent to the above person participating in these activities and assume the risk of accident or injuries from whatever cause in connection therewith, and release the Wheeling High School Baseball and Kevin Nelson’s Professional Approach 2 Catching camp staff, their agents and employees from any and all liability for any such accident or liability.

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