CAMPS
2021-2022 camps
Hi Wave,
Many of you have inquired about this year's WBI sponsored camps.
Registration is now open.
If you are new to the scene, these fill up fast!
Allow me to share my thoughts on training.
We are in the business of developing ballers. We've had 11 players drafted and over 100 kids advance to the college baseball ranks. How did they do it? They took their game seriously and trained more than most. You get better by training - bottom line. There is no alternative.
That said, sometimes we confuse practice or batting machine work for training. Allow me to explain.
Training is hyper focusing on swing development, pitching or throwing mechanics, arm action, arm health, building a bigger motor, etc (all for example). In training, we break things down into very specific movement patterns or mechanics. It involves deep concentrated reps over time. This is where muscle memory is built. The younger you start the better.
Practice is what happens on a field with your team (generally). It may include cuts and relays, base running, bunt defense, batting practice, grounders, fly balls, etc. This is not training. The individual will not develop swing mechanics here, nor will he add throwing velocity or build a bigger motor, etc. Will the team become more efficient at base running or bunt defense? Yes
Activity is neither practice or training. Activity is hitting balls off a machine while watching the flight of the ball on a colorful screen. It's taking casual batting practice or grounders with poor mechanics (for example). It's playing fall ball games without any real purpose. Like practice, individual skills are not developed here.
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What is your goal? Do you want to increase arm strength, bat speed, develop throwing / hitting / fielding mechanics, etc? If so, then deep concentrated training is what's required. And yes, I say required. It’s
the only way to break old habits and build muscle memory.
The perfect training model is what we call T.R.I.P.S. -
T - training
R - repetition
I - intent
P - persistence
S - supervision
All 5 components are required. This is all based on science, not opinion.
Kids need more specialized training reps!
There are 2 ways to achieve more specialized training reps:
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Private lessons - expensive and two main components are missing - atmosphere and emulation
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Group training - less expensive, offers ATMOSPHERE and the opportunity for EMULATION which is a steroid for development.
Emulation is our greatest teacher.
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I’ve outlined the camps below. Any questions, please message me at 425-422-1769 and not on the Remind app. :)
CAMP OFFERINGS FALL / WINTER 2021
Camp 2x Weekly: This camp includes hitting, throwing/pitching, and conditioning. Participants will train the arm and swing. The “arm portion” of the camp is for all players, not just pitchers. Everyone has to throw.
Duration: 10 weeks
Begins: 10/18
Ends : 12/23
Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Times: 5 to 7pm, 7 to 9pm
How it works: There are (6) two hour time slots above (2 per day for 3 days). You'll pick (2) two hour slots (4 total hours). Those 2 slots belong to you for the 10 week duration. We will offer a couple make up days around the holidays (TBD).
Why choose this option (meaning 2x weekly)?
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more reps!!!
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best value
Cost: 3 equal payments of $349 (comes to $26 per hour)
Instructors: Watson, Umbinetti, Yeo, Coleman, Scofield, Valadez
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Camp 1x Weekly: This camp includes hitting, throwing/pitching, and conditioning. Participants will train the arm and swing. The “arm portion” of the camp is for all players, not just pitchers. Everyone has to throw.
Duration: 10 weeks
Begins: 10/18
Ends : 12/23
Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Times: 5 to 7pm, 7 to 9pm
How it works: There are (6) two hour time slots above (2 per day for 3 days). You will pick (1) two hour slot (2 total hours). That slot belongs to you for the 10 week duration. We will offer a couple make up days around the holidays (TBD).
Cost: 2 equal payments of $349 (comes to $34 per hour)
Instructors: Watson, Umbinetti, Scofield, Moises, Granich, Larkin
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Infield Camp 1x Weekly: This camp includes infield skills and drills.
Duration: 10 weeks
Begins: 10/19
Ends : 12/21
Days: Tuesday
Times: 6:30 to 8:30pm
Cost: 2 equal payments of $349 (comes to $34 per hour)
Instructors: Watson, Umbinetti, Scofield
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Limited Enrollment: These are specialized camps for the serious player. I'm seeking a small group of dedicated hitters, throwers, and infielders that have the burning desire to get better.
To Reserve: Text "YES" and your camp selection with days/times to 425.422.1769. Please do not message me in Remind. I may not see it. :)
Payments Options:
Checks: Payable/Mailed to WBI
2020 Maltby Road
Suite 7
Bothell, WA 98021
OR
Venmo: @Scott-Watson-50279
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Payment Schedule:
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1st payment is due prior to camp
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2nd payment is due 11/10 (aka final payment for camp "once" weekly and infield camp)
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3rd payment is due 12/10 (applicable for camp "twice" weekly only)
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Who wants to do work? Text me.
Sincerely,
Coach W