| 
December 27-28: Ages 7-12
December 29-30: Ages 13-2001 Seniors
"A GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT" Printable Camp Registration Form Download Acrobat Reader | | | Tennessee head coach Rod Delmonico (right) and Camp Director Larry Simcox. | | DAILY SCHEDULE | | Day 1 | | 9:00 - Orientation | | 9:15 - Position Play | | 11:10 - Hitting Lecture | | 11:45 - Lunch | | 1:00 - Hitting Stations | | 4:00 - Closing Remarks | | Evening Session Optional | | 6:30 - Guest Speakers | | 7:00 - Hitting Stations | | 9:30 - Closing Remarks | | Day 2 | | 9:00 - Position Play | | 11:45 - Lunch | | 1:00 - Hitting Stations | | 4:00 - Closing Remarks | CAMP STAFF
The camp is conducted by Tennessee Head Coach Rod Delmonico and Assistant Coach and Camp Director, Larry Simcox. Also, Vols pitching coach Randy Mazey will provide instruction. Many top college and high school coaches from the Southeast will be part of the camp staff. CAMP RATIO
Player to coach ratio will be 10 to 1 for each camp. POSITION PLAY
Each camper will be given the opportunity to work at any position they wish. Infielders - Ready position, charging ground, balls, fielding techniques, proper footwork, forehands and back hands, double plays, feeds and pivots, slow rollers and the mental part of infield play. Outfielders - Proper reaction, ready position, drop steps, communication, cut-angles and throwing mechanics. Pitchers - Pitching mechanics, grips for various pitches, pick-off moves, fielding your position and bullpen work along with the mental part of pitching. Catchers - Leadership, setup, receiving, framing, blocking and footwork for throwing. HITTING
All campers will go through two afternoons and one optional evening of intensified hitting instruction and drills. CAMP INSTRUCTION
Each camper will receive the same instruction that has enabled Coach Delmonico and his staff to lead the Vols to one of the winningest baseball programs in the nation. Under Delmonico, the Vols have made 5 regional appearances, won Southeastern Conference Championships in 1994 and 1995, 4 Eastern Division Championships, and a 3rd place finish in the 1995 College World Series. REGISTRATION
All campers should pre-register using the application form. Registration or check in will be Wednesday, Dec. 27 beginning at 8 a.m. and Friday, Dec. 29, at 8 a.m. on the upper level of Stokely Athletic Center. For groups of 5 or more camp price is $125. Groups MUST send all applications at one time and go through registration as a group. There will be no additions or deletions to groups after the applications are received. A $50 deposit must accompany this application. Please note: There will be a $50 administration fee for any cancellations. For information or questions, call:
(865) 974-2057
Fax: (865) 974-5393 ALL DEPOSITS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT.
Make your check payable to The University of Tennessee and mail along with the application to:
University of Tennessee
Baseball Camp
P.O. Box 15016
Knoxville, TN 37901 IMPORTANT
Due to the University being closed for the Christmas holidays, all applications must be postmarked by December 16, 2000. IF POSTMARKED AFTER THIS DATE SEND TO:
Tennessee Baseball Camp
c/o Larry Simcox
741 Concord Farms Lane
Knoxville, TN 37922
LUNCH
Lunch will be provided for campers only. Parents can purchase lunch each day for $3.00. CAMP STORE
T-shirts, hats, shorts and other items will be available to purchase. Also, Coach Delmonico's videos on hitting drills and baserunning will be available as well as the Infield Play video by Coach Simcox and Pitching video by Coach Mazey. Videos (listed below) also available by calling the UT Baseball Office at (865) 974-2057. Hitting Fundamentals With Drills - by Rod Delmonico
Aggresive Baserunning - by Rod Delmonico
Infield Play: Fundamentals and Drills - by Larry Simcox
Pitching: Problems, Solutions and Drills for Young Pitchers - by Randy Mazey
Each Video is $39.99 plus $3 for shipping and handling. To purchase two videos, the cost is $70 and to purchase all four videos the cost is $120. WHAT TO BRING
(Please mark your equipment with your name.)
Tennis Shoes
Glove
Catchers equipment
Bat
Batting Gloves
LODGING
The Hyatt Regency is proud to be able to be the official lodging headquarters for the 2000 Christmas Camp. They have put together a special package for all campers who wish to stay overnight. The cost per room is $57 per night. Make reservations by calling (865) 637-1234 or 1-800-233-1234 and tell them you are attending the Tennessee Baseball Christmas Camp. Directions - Coming East/West on I-40:
Take the James White Parkway exit (388A) off of I-40. Get into the left lane and pro-ceed to the Hill Avenue exit. Turn right at the light onto Hill Avenue. The Hyatt en-trance is just past Suntrust Bank. GUEST SPEAKERS
There will be special lectures for players and parents during each camp. During the camp for ages 13- 2001 seniors, Coach Delmonico and Coach Simcox will speak to the parents about "Recruiting the High School Baseball Player". PARENT-SON CAMP
Our staff encourages parents to attend the camp with their son. Parents can attend and listen and observe at no additional charge. Parents should feel free to take notes or video during the camp instruction. DID YOU KNOW?
Since 1991, the Vols have signed 21 players who have attended a Tennessee Baseball Camp. QUOTES ABOUT CAMP
"If you are serious about baseball this camp is a must"
Jack Powell
Pittsburgh Pirates
"On behalf of my son, we would like to thank you for two great days of baseball. You have a great staff and he was taught more in those two days than we ever thought was possible. The staff was totally amazing with the knowledge and sincerity they displayed while teaching these young men." - Parent, Charlotte, Tenn. For information or questions, call:
(865) 974-2057. Fax # (865) 974-5393 To read PDFfiles, download Acrobat Reader here. | 
