John DiLaura Baseball Camps

John DiLaura Baseball Camps are a locally operated baseball service in the Fort Worth, Texas community. John DiLaura will be the lead instructor during these camps. DiLaura has most recently served as the volunteer baseball coach at Texas Christian University during the 2019 and 2020 seasons.  DiLaura also has had coaching experience at Xavier, Michigan, Chipola College, and Wayne State University.

In his 7 seasons of collegiately coaching, DiLaura has spent time coaching all positions – pitching, catching, infield, outfield, and baserunning. He has also been involved with programs that have had over 25 players drafted to professional baseball.

In November of 2018, TCU baseball head coach Jim Schlossnagle announced the addition of DiLaura to the coaching staff where he served as the volunteer assistant coach. His primary responsibilities included assisting with practice, coaching the catchers and serving as the first base coach in games.

“We are excited to add John to the TCU baseball family,” said Schlossnagle. “As I canvassed the country in the coaching community and told my peers exactly what we were looking for, one name continued to surface – John Dilaura. His energy, selflessness, and attention to detail is a perfect fit for the culture of our program. I know our players will benefit greatly from this addition.”

In his first season on campus in 2019, DiLaura’s impact was felt on the diamond. TCU allowed just the second-fewest stolen bases in the Big 12, surrendering just 35 in 54 attempts. Both catchers were drafted at the conclusion of the season with Zach Humphreys getting selected in the 26th round and Alex Isola in 29th round. 

Prior to his role with the Horned Frogs, DiLaura spent the fall as the recruiting coordinator and infield coach at Xavier University.

DiLaura, a 2013 alum of the University of Michigan, spent the 2018 season as the volunteer assistant at his alma mater. While at Michigan, he worked with the Wolverine’s catchers and assisted with the hitters. Michigan posted a 33-21 record in 2018.

Before returning to Michigan, DiLaura spent two years with the Chipola College baseball program in Marianna, Florida, where he worked with the outfielders and pitchers and assisted with the hitters. DiLaura also assisted with the daily organization and management of the program, and helped lead the Indians’ recruiting efforts during his two-year tenure. 

In his final season with Chipola (2017), the Indians captured the NJCAA World Series title and compiled an overall record of 51-9. Following the 2017 season, the Indians had 10 players selected in the MLB Draft, which ranked second in the country. In 2016, DiLaura helped guide the Indians to a Region VIII runner-up finish and a 43-16 record as well as a Panhandle Conference title.

DiLaura spent the 2014 and 2015 seasons at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, where he was responsible for working with the baserunners, infielders, and outfielders as well as assisting with the recruiting efforts for the Warriors and helping with the day-to-day operations of the program. 

He helped coach the Warriors to GLIAC Tournament berths in 2014 and 2015, and the program’s 34 regular-season victories in 2014 set a program record. The Warriors also finished the 2014 season with the most wins in a season in program history (36), the second-best winning percentage in program history, and its fourth NCAA Tournament appearance in five years.

A three-year baseball letter-winner at the University of Michigan, DiLaura graduated in the spring of 2013 with a General Studies degree with an emphasis in business and history. He completed his Master’s Degree in Sports Administration from Wayne State University in the summer of 2016.