St. Laurence 2015 Baseball Summer Camp Brochure

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BASEBALL CAMP

Dates, Times, Location, and Cost

Session I: Hitting Camp

June 15th—18th 8:30—10 am 4th—8th Grade

Session II: Fielding Camp

June 22nd—25th 8:30—10 am 4th—8th Grade

Session III: Pitching & Catching Camp

June 29th—July 2nd 8:30—10 am 4th—8th Grade

Cost: $60 per session OR $150 for all 3 sessions

What you Need: Tee-Shirt, baseball pants, glove, spikes, & other

baseball equipment (bat, catcher’s gear, etc.)

Register online at: https://stlaurence.8to18.com

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Why St. Laurence?


High Energy: Coaches and camp coun-

selors are engaged, vocal, and constantly

moving to help create a high energy at-

mosphere that is integral for improvement

and development. Campers will learn the

skills and fundamentals of the game by

the same methods that have produced

back-to-back Catholic League Blue Cham-

pionships and over 250 wins the past 9

seasons.

High School Coaches & St. Laurence Alums (Collegiate Players) Instruct-

ing: One of the unique features of St. Laurence Baseball camps are the base-

ball alums and current collegiate players that work the camps. Often times at

camps, you’ll see the high school coaches delegating instructional responsibili-

ties to their current players as they sit back and observe the show. You won’t

find that here as every coach will be active and providing individualized on-field

instruction with high energy and positivity.

Skill Development: Have you been to a camp that gives a half-hearted attempt

to teach skills, only to just divide the kids up and the teams play? We have too.

Each day at each camp at St. Laurence will be action packed with skill develop-

ment in both large group instruction and station work. Additionally, there will be

a specific “Skill of the Day” that will be given special attention throughout instruc-

tional drills and game play. That is why we offer 3 camps, each camp is broken

down into fundamental skills needed to be the best baseball player.

Competitive Fun: Nothing screams fun like competition. Each day will include

a variety of smaller competitions including: hitter of the day, infielder of the day,

outfielder of the day, While we want campers to understand the importance of

working hard to improve, we also want to help grow their love for the game and

Positive Incentives: Effort and hustle do not take talent. One of the values

that we want to instill in each camper is a what we like to call a “Viking

Warrior” mentality. Diving for ground balls, taking extra bases, and getting

down bunts are just a few of things that we believe must be rewarded.

Campers that exhibit these “Viking Warrior” characteristics will be rewarded.

We’ve found that nothing motivates campers on a hot summer day like ice

cold Gatorades.

VIKING COACHES


Matt McHugh, Varsity Catching & Hitting

Coach enters his 5th season with the Vi-

kings. Coach McHugh’s daily work and prep-

aration with the catchers has already pro-

duced catchers at various colleges. Coach

McHugh’s persistence and dedication have

been instrumental in not only our catchers,

but all of the success and development en-

joyed by our pitchers.

Adam Lotus, Varsity Pitching Coach, enters

his 10th season at St. Laurence. Adam gradu-

ated from St. Laurence in 2001 and went on to

play 4 years at Dominican University. He has

produced numerous collegiate pitchers, many

of whom go on to the Division I level. Coach

Lotus’ pitching staff was one of the best in the

state last year, producing eye-popping num-

bers while playing one of the toughest sched-

ules in the state. In addition to coaching base-

ball, he is currently the Director of Alumni and

Assistant Recruiter.

Pete Lotus enters his tenth season as the Viking’s head

coach with an impressive record of 250–77. In his first 9

seasons, Lotus and his staff have turned St. Laurence into

one of the state’s elite programs, consistently being ranked

in the top ten in the state of Illinois. The Vikings have cap-

tured seven Chicago Catholic League Championships and

seven IHSA Regional Championships in Lotus’ nine sea-

sons. Lotus has sent 51 players on to college programs,

including 21 at the Division I level. Lotus’ teams have aver-

aged 29 wins a year and have produced 44 1st or 2nd

team All-Area and 11 All-State players in just 9 years. In

2013, the baseball program produced 2 Louisville Slugger

All-Americans. Last year’s team won 32 games and cap-

tured the prestigious Chicago Catholic League’s Blue Divi-

sion and the school’s 12th IHSA Regional title. The 2014

Viking’s produced two All-State players, and senior Mike

Kornacker was selected as the “Player of the Year” in the

Chicago Catholic League. Coach Lotus was recognized as

the 2014 “High School Coach of The Year”, his second in

his tenure. Lotus also has garnered an unprecedented 4

Anthony Lawless Catholic League Coach of the Year

Awards.

EXCELLENCE IN THE

CLASSROOM

83 NHS Members

62 Student Council Officers,

5 Student Council Presidents

4 Valedictorians

in the past 10 years.

VIKING ALUMS


“My experience at St. Laurence is hard to put into words.

It is a time in my life that I will never forget and will always

cherish. I thoroughly enjoyed going to practice every day

because I knew I was going to get better. The high intensi-

ty practices that we were put through not only gave us the

opportunity to get better, they made you better, and I loved

being a part of them. Every game felt like a championship

game because of the high level of competition that we

faced. The atmosphere of St. L baseball is unlike any oth-

er. Playing for Coach Pete and Coach Adam was the best

decision I ever made. They have such a passion for the

game and care so much about getting each and every

player they coach better. As long as you put in the work,

you will get better. Playing for St. Laurence allowed me to

develop a new passion for the game of baseball. I have

never experienced anything like it before. It is truly some-

thing special and memorable in my life. If I could play at

St. Laurence for another 10 years I would.”

“St. Laurence was such a special experience for me and my

family. Before I came to St. Laurence, people talked about

the family atmosphere. Right when I first stepped foot in St.

Laurence I felt what people were talking about. I immediately

felt comfortable and accepted. By the time I left, I felt like I

had a new set of brothers. This was even more evident

when being part of the baseball program. The coaches care

and build relationships with each and every one of their play-

ers. They push and challenge everyone to be the best that

they can be both on the field and in the classroom. The at-

mosphere created at practices and games was unlike any-

thing that I had experienced before. It really brought out my

ability to compete and push myself to be the best I could be.

My experience at St. Laurence has definitely prepared for me

for my college experience. I feel like I can go in and compete

both academically and on the baseball field because of this

experience and it is one that I will never forget.”

Mike Kornacker ‘14

Purdue University

2014 – Chicago Catholic League Play-

er of the Year

2013 – Southtown Star Player of the

Year

2013 Louisville Slugger All-American

3 Time All-Area

2 Time All-State

Zach Lewis ‘2013

Wichita State University

2014 MLB Draft Pick – Pittsburg Pirates

2013 Louisville Slugger All-American

2013 All-State

2 Time All-Area

CAMP AWARDS

The following awards will be given out at the end of each camp:

Session I: Hitting Camp

“The Silver Slugger Award”: Given out to the camp’s best hitter both in drills and game play.

It’s not enough just to be a home run hitter, but winning this prestigious honor requires a

camper who can understand how to hit in all situations.

“The Big Stick Award”: Given out to the camper that can hit the ball the furthest. The winner

of this award will go to the home run derby winner.

Session II: Fielding Camp

“Gold Glove Award”: Given out to the camp’s best fielder in drills and game play, the winner

of this award makes the routine plays and the plays that most do not make.

“The Viking Warrior Award”: The most prestigious award in all of our baseball camps. The

winner of this award hustles to every spot, dives all over the place, blocks balls with any

body part, and simply outworks their opponents. The player who wins this award will have

definitely earned it as all of camp will be vying for the right to call themselves the ultimate

“Viking Warrior.”

Session III: Pitching & Catching Camp

“The Flame Thrower Award” : Given out to the camp’s hardest thrower. All campers will be

radar gunned each day during a portion of camp and the highest average velocity will win

the award.

“The Greg Maddux Award“: Given out to the camper that displays the best control through-

out the week. More important than velocity, the ability to display control is what makes pitch-

ers great. A portion of camp each day will be dedicated to developed skills to repeat hitting

spots with all pitches.

“The Carlton Fisk” Award” : Coach Lotus’ favorite all-time player. This award is given to the

catcher in camp that displays the toughness and physical ability to be the best leader and

catcher on the field.


COLLEGIATE VIKINGS

CURRENT COLLEGIATE VIKINGS

Mike Kornacker ‘14 Purdue University

Brad Wood ‘14—Northern Illinois

T.J. Marik '14 - Austin Peay

Alex Hitney '14 - Heartland Community College

Rob Gutierrez '14 - Kentucky Wesleyan

Roger Wilson '14 - St. Francis

Nate Tholl '14 - John Logan

Mike Miller '14 - Oakton

Kevin White '14 - University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Zach Lewis ’13 Wichita State

Ryan Rybakowski '13 - Aurora University

Kyle Estand '13 - St. Joseph

Declan McCarron '12 - St. Joseph

Nick Altobella '12 - UAB

Brandon Mallder '12 - NIU

Joel Rotkvich '12 - Lewis University

Kyle Wood ‘11 Purdue University

Mike Chimera '11 - St. Francis

Charlie Naso '11 - University of Illinois

Bryan Villanova '11 - St. Xavier University

John Rafferty '10 - Murray State University

Josh Johnson '10 - Purdue North Central

Kevin Dineen ‘10 Carroll University


INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION FORM


Please Print Neatly Name: ___________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________

City: ____________________________________ Zip: _______________________

Phone: (_________) ________________________________________________________

Emergency Phone: (__________) _____________________________________________

Parent Email: ______________________________________________________________

Student Email: _____________________________________________________________ School: ___________________________ Travel Team: __________________________

T-Shirt Size (Adult): S M L XL XXL

Session #1 4th—8th Grade Hitting Camp Cost:____________ Session #2 4th/ - 8th Grade Fielding Camp Cost:____________ Session #3 4th—8th Grade Pitching & Catching Camp Cost:____________

All 3 Sessions: 4th—8th Grade Camp Cost: ____________

Total: ___________

Please make checks payable to:

St. Laurence High School

Mail registration, waiver, and payment to:

St. Laurence Summer Camps Attention: Mrs. Kathy Becker

5556 West 77th Street Burbank, IL 60459

Payment is due by the 1st day of camp

TEAM REGISTRATION FORM


Please Print Neatly Travel Team Name/Organization: ________________________________________________________ Age Group: ____________ Coaches Name: ___________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________

City: ____________________________________ Zip: _______________________

Phone: (_________) ________________________________________________________

Emergency Phone: (__________) _____________________________________________

Coach Email: ______________________________________________________________

Register as a Team and save—If you register 7 players or more, the entire team cost is $300 per session. Cost for all 3 sessions as a team is $900. Please fill out individual registration forms and waivers for each player.

Session #1 4th—8th Grade Hitting Camp Cost:____________ Session #2 4th—8th Grade Fielding Camp Cost:____________ Session #3 4th—8th Grade Pitching & Catching Camp Cost:____________

All 3 Sessions: 4th—8th Grade Camp Cost: ____________

Total: ___________

Please make checks payable to:

St. Laurence High School

Mail registration, waiver, and payment to:

St. Laurence Summer Camps Attention: Mrs. Kathy Becker

5556 West 77th Street Burbank, IL 60459

WAIVER


St. Laurence Summer Camp Waiver

As parent/guardian of the participant in this program, I hereby take all responsi-

bility concerning my child’s physical condition upon entering camp. I recognize,

acknowledge, and agree to assume the full risk of any injuries, damages or

loss, which may be sustained as a result of participating in any and all activities

connected with or associated with such camp(s). I further agree to indemnify

and hold harmless St. Laurence HS from any and all claims sustained by my

child, arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with the activities

of the camp.

I confirm that my child has up-to-date health insurance coverage and under-

stand that this organization does not provide health insurance for students in

the camps. In the event of an emergency, I authorize any treatment deemed

necessary from any accredited hospital and/or physician(s) for the immediate

care of my child/children. I agree that I am responsible for providing insurance

coverage and payment for any and all medical services rendered. By signing

below, I acknowledge that I have read the waiver above and I agree and com-

ply with the information contained in the waiver.

Parent/Guardian Signatures:

Date:

Please return this waiver with your registration form if registering by mail

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St. Laurence 2015 Baseball Summer Camp Brochure