Description
The camp will begin with a unique experience not usually seen at a prospect camp. The event will start Saturday, January 9 at 9:00am in one of the classrooms at USF. The day will begin with registration and an introduction to the Dons staff and culture. After the morning meet and greet, players will begin their workout. The players will be lead in the same warm-up routine as the Dons by coaches and players currently at USF. They will then go through a workout on the field where they will receive instruction from Head Coach Nino Giarratano, Coach Troy Nakamura, Coach Mat Keplinger and Coach Allen Smoot.
On Sunday, January 19th, players will be divided up into teams and compete in games. Along with the games and workout, player will also receive instruction on what it takes to be successful at the Division I level. This will focus on education, information and developmental aspect of our program. There will also be a campus tour. Baseball is more than just between the lines and at the University of San Francisco we focus on the complete person. Our Prospect Elite Showcase will help develop your skills and insight as a baseball player, but also as a person.
Players Receive
Personal instruction with USF coaches, staff and players, a sneak peak into what it's like to be a Don, and a Showcase uniform. Camp is designed for players that are 2021 - 2024 Grads ONLY (open to any and all participants)
What To Bring
Please bring all of your own gear necessary to be successful on the diamond. Due to COVID concerns, we will not be allowing the sharing of equipment.
Camp Times Are Saturday January 19th, 9:00-3:00pm and Sunday January 20th: 9:00am-3:00pm. Each prospect must bring his own baseball equipment. Players should bring a glove, bat, cleats, running shoes, hat, and any other equipment they feel necessary to compete. Catchers must bring their own gear.
Camp & Clinic Drop-off Policy
To access the field, we ask that you please use the steps leading down from Memorial Gym or the sidewalk next to the dormitory that overlooks the stadium. The delivery ramp adjacent to the stadium is not to be used to access the field and the University will strictly enforce this for your safety. We will have staff in place to direct you where to go as well.
Pick Up & Drop-Off
All camp participants attending activities at Benedetti Diamond should be dropped off and pick up in the surface parking lot off Golden Gate Ave between Hayes Healy and Memorial Gym. Campers should not be dropped off or picked up anywhere on Golden Gate Ave, as per University policy. There is parking along Golden Gate Avenue as well as the side streets on campus.
Check-in
Camp check-in will be Saturday morning from 8:30-9:00am. Prospects will also be given their jersey during this time. All camper accounts must be reconciled prior to the start of the camp on Saturday. All camp participants attending activities at Benedetti Diamond should be dropped off and pick up in the surface parking lot off Golden Gate Ave between Hayes Healy and Memorial Gym. Campers should not be dropped off or picked up anywhere on Golden Gate Ave, as per University policy.
Waiver Information : Please read, fill out and bring signed form to the registration check in. Download Waiver
Camp will be conducted at
University of San Francisco
2335 Golden Gate Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94118
Benedetti Diamond is the home of USF Baseball. The facility has recently undergone a major renovation adding a new reinforced exterior fence and adding a brand new scoreboard; a majestic field in the center of the city with virtually no rival to its aesthetics and nostalgia.
Parking Information
All camp participants attending activities at Benedetti Diamond should be dropped off and pick up in the surface parking lot off Golden Gate Ave between Hayes Healy and Memorial Gym. Campers should not be dropped off or picked up anywhere on Golden Gate Ave, as per University policy. There is parking along Golden Gate Avenue as well as the side streets on campus.
Meals: There will be an hour lunch break during both Saturday and Sunday, campers are responsible for their own food.
Accommodations: Players traveling from out of town will be responsible for securing their own hotel accommodations.
Questions
Any questions should be sent to Jordan Barchus, Director of Baseball Operations at jsbarchus@usfca.edu.
Camp Cancellation
We do not offer refunds on cancelled campers. We do however offer "cancellation protection". This cancellation protection gives participants some peace of mind in case plans change. Cancellation Protection entitles you to a full refund of camp fees should you cancel your registration more than 14 days prior to check-in. If you cancel within 14 days of check-in, we offer camp credit for all money paid, or a 50% fee if refund is requested. The credit is valid for three years from the camp date and can be used at any of our future camps in that time frame. Credit with insurance is transferable to family members or friends, and good toward a future camp.
*If the camp is cancelled or postponed due to Covid or the extension of the dead period, a full refund will be rewarded minus processing fees.
Please check your email regularly as this is our primary way of communication. Any additional information that we may need to convey as the camp draws closer will be passed on to you via the email address given during camp registration.
