TENNESSEE BASEBALL CHRISTMAS CAMPS



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"I've been to a lot of camps, but this is the best camp in America."
Jim Lefebvre - Former Major League Manager and Hitting Instructor

Special Guest Instructor

Jim Lefebvre

Joining the Tennessee Baseball Christmas Camp Staff again this year will be Jim Lefebvre. Lefebvre is a former manager of the Seattle Mariners and Chicago Cubs. He spent the 2002 season as the hitting coach of the Cincinnati Reds. He has also been the hitting instructor for the Oakland A's and Milwaukee Brewers. Lefebvre has been the personal hitting coach for major league greats such as Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Ken Griffey Jr., Jose Canseco and many others. Most recently, he managed the China national team in the 2006 World Baseball Classic.

Camp Dates

December 27-28 -- Ages 7-12

December 29-30 -- Ages 13-2007 Seniors

Did You Know ??

* Each year we have players from over 20 states attend the Tennessee Baseball Camps. We have also had campers from Korea, Japan and Belgium.

REGISTRATION

All campers should pre-register using the application found above. Registration or check in will be Wednesday, Dec. 27 beginning at 8 a.m. and Friday, Dec. 29 at 8 a.m. on the east end upper level of Stokely Athletic Center located at 1720 Volunteer Blvd.

Cost for each of camp is $160. For groups of 5 or more, camp price is $145 per camper and for groups of 10 or more, camp price is $135 per camper. 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. Siblings camp price is $145 per camper.

A $50 deposit must accompany your application. Please note: There will be a $50 administration fee for any cancellations. Pre-registration is preferred to assist in staffing. There will an additional $10 fee for registration the day of camp.

Cancellations: We must receive in writing a request to forward your deposit to a future camp or receive a balance refund prior to Jan. 19, 2007.

ALL DEPOSITS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT

Please make your check payable to the The University of Tennessee and mail along with your application to:

University of Tennessee
Baseball Camp
P.O. Box 15016
Knoxville, TN 37901

**IMPORTANT**

Due to the the University being closed for the Christmas holidays, all applications sent to the university must be postmarked by December 13, 2006. IF POSTMARKED AFTER DEC. 13, SEND TO:

Tennessee Baseball Camp
c/o Larry Simcox
741 Concord Farms Lane
Knoxville, TN 37934

For printed brochures or questions, call (865) 974-2057. Fax # (865) 974-5393

Daily Schedule

Day 1
	9:00	Orientation
	9:30	Position Play
	11:10	Hitting Lecture
	11:45	Lunch
	1:00	Hitting Stations
	4:15	Closing Remarks
Evening Session Optional
	6:00	Guest Speakers
	6:30	Hitting Stations
	9:00	Closing Remarks
Day 2
	9:00	Position Play
	11:45	Lunch
	1:00	Hitting Stations
	4:15	Closing Remarks

LUNCH

Lunch will be provided for campers only. Parents can purchase lunch each day for $5.

CAMP STORE

T-shirts, hats, shorts and other items will be available for purchase. Also, Coach Delmonico's videos on hitting drills, bunting and baserunning as well as the Infield Play video by Coach Simcox will be available.

WHAT TO BRING

(please mark your equipment with your name)

Tennis Shoes	Glove
Catchers equipment	Bat
Batting Gloves

LODGING

The Marriott Downtown is proud to be able to be the official lodging headquarters for Christmas Camp. They have put together a special package for all campers who wish to stay overnight. The cost per room is $61 per night. Make reservations by calling 865-637-1234 or 1-800-228-9290 and tell them you are attending the Tennessee Baseball Christmas Camp.

Directions to Marriott

Coming East/West on I-40: Take the Hall of Fame exit off of I-40. Turn left onto Hill Ave. The Marriott entrance is the second driveway on the left. (Please note that due to construction, the James White Parkway will be closed. Hall of Fame Drive will be open as an alternate route.)

GUEST SPEAKERS

There will be special lectures for players and parents during each camp. During the camp for ages 13-high school seniors, Coach Delmonico and staff will speak to the parents about "Recruiting the High School Baseball Player," and Joe Whitney, the Director of Mental Training for UT student-athletes, will speak to players about the mental game of baseball.

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 camp instruction.

QUOTE ABOUT CAMP

"Thank you for yet another wonderful experience my son had at your Christmas Baseball Camp. This was my son's third year in a row at the camp and he has enjoyed each one more than the last. He has taken the skills and drills he has learned at the camps and really developed his game over the last three years.

As a parent, I appreciate the hands on approach the camp staff takes with the campers as well as the repitition each player gets."
-Parent,
Dandridge, Tenn.

CAMP STAFF

The camp is conducted by Vols Head Coach Rod Delmonico and Vols Assistant Coach and Camp Director, Larry Simcox. Also, Vols pitching coach Mike Bell will do 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 9 to 1 for each camp.

POSITION PLAY

Each camper will be given the opportunity to work at any position they wish.

Infield -- Outfield -- Pitching -- Catching

HITTING

All campers will go through two afternoons and one optional evening of intensified hitting instruction and drills.

SUMMER BASEBALL CAMPS AND TEAM CAMPS

For information about our Summer Baseball Camps for you or your team, please call 865-974-2057 or click here.

QUOTE ABOUT TEAM CAMP

"The University of Tennessee summer baseball team camp was awesome! I brought three coaches and 22 players and every single one of us got better! Our team played against top-notch competition from serveral different states. The college atmosphere and the facilities were incredible. There was a good balance of instruction, drill work, evaluation and especially, game time."
-Joe Vallese, Head Coach
Lincoln High School, Tallahassee, Fla.

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 been to the College World Series three times, have made eight NCAA regional appearances, won two SEC Championships and captured four SEC Eastern Division crowns. Also, the Vols have had six first round draft picks during this time.

For printed brochures or questions, call (865) 974-2057. Fax # (865) 974-5393

The University may postpone or cancel this event due to circumstances or conditions beyond its control, such as, but not limited to, natural disasters, acts or war, acts of God, or public health emergencies.

University of Tennessee Athletics

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