June 24 - 29, 2012

Mike Martin Super Skills Academy at FSU

Mike Martin Field-Tallahassee,, Florida

Ages: 2012-2013 Grads

Cost: $999.00

View Welcome & Information Packet  | View & Print Camp Waiver

Introduction

The Super Skills Academy is an exclusive week of baseball for a limited number (48) of rising juniors and seniors (2012, 2013 and 2014 graduates only). The Florida State coaching staff will teach fundamentals, drills, and strategies with a "hands on" approach.

The staff will utilize the latest teaching methods including the use of individual video taping, along with individual sessions evaluating form and mechanics on each aspect of a player's position, hitting, and base running. Each player will receive a detailed notebook for his use in chalk talks and note taking. Every participant will receive a personal DVD as well as detailed evaluation and feedback on his efforts during the weeklong academy.

The daily sessions for these participants will include: individual position instruction emphasizing fundamentals (pitcher, catcher, infield, and outfield); position play practice and critique; hitting instruction, individualized video taping, simulated game experience; base running instruction; bunting instruction and practice; as well as instruction on proper strength and conditioning specifically for baseball players.

Participants will have lockers assigned to them in the state-of-the-art Dick Howser Stadium Clubhouse. Each player will receive two pair of practice shorts and two T-shirts. The daily use of the Clubhouse includes: shower facilities, laundry service, and video rooms, plus receiving "Big League" service from our clubhouse staff.

Detailed Camp Description

What to bring:
Each camper must bring his own baseball equipment. Players should bring a glove, bat, cleats/spikes, running shoes or turf shoes, hat, and any other equipment they feel necessary to compete. Catchers must bring their own gear.

For a complete list of items to bring please click "Welcome packet" at the top of the page. This packet will also be e-mailed to you with your registration confirmation.

The daily schedule consists of the following activities:
07:00 am Wake up
07:30 am Breakfast at Fresh Market@ FSU Campus
08:15 am Depart for Clubhouse
08:30 am Dress in Clubhouse
09:00 am Stretch & Warm up
09:15 am Morning position instruction with videotaping
10:30 am Morning offensive instruction (hitting; optional session for pitchers)
11:30 am Return to Fresh Market@ FSU Campus
01:15 pm Return to stadium
01:30 pm Stretch & warm up
01:45 pm Individual position instruction
02:45 pm Simulated games plus individual instruction
05:00 pm Shower in Clubhouse and return to Fresh Market@ FSU Campus
06:00 pm Return to Clubhouse
06:30 pm Live BP; video sessions; strength training; chalk talks
08:15 pm Return to Salley Hall FSU Campus

Instructors will include:
Mike Martin, Head Baseball Coach, Florida State University
Camp Director, Chip Baker
FSU Pitching Coach, Mike Bell
FSU Hitting Instructor, Mike Martin, Jr.
Included on the staff will be former FSU and professional players as well as several players from Florida State's 2012 Team.

Reminder: This full week of baseball will be limited to the first forty-eight (48) pre-registered participants. A preliminary email, should be made to our Florida State Office coach@mikemartincamps.com to determine availability before registering. It is important to indicate position played on the registration form to help us in our preparation. Due to the limited number of participants, there will be no refunds, only credit for another week of the Mike Martin Baseball Schools. A waiting list will be made to replace any canceled participants.

This week of camp will end on Friday, at 11:00 a.m., following a comprehensive review of the week's instruction. A professional style evaluation will be conducted Thursday afternoon and evening. Each participant will receive a detailed evaluation plus a DVD and critique of his position play and offensive performance during the week.

Questions regarding Mike Martin Baseball Camps at FSU? Contact Camp Director Chip Baker at coach@mikemartincamps.com

Camps are open to any and all entrants and are limited only by the number or age group listed.

Please check your email regularly as this is our primary way we communicate. Any additional information that we need to convey as the camp draws closer will be passed on to you via the e-mail address that you supplied when you signed up for camp. Please make it a habit to check your e-mail daily, this will eliminate any confusion and or miscommunication.

Camp Check-in Information

All Players are to register Sunday between 2:00pm and 4:00pm at Salley Hall (FSU Campus).

Directions to Camp

Camp will be conducted at: Dick Howser Stadium

Corner of Pensacola Street and Champions Way - across the street from the football stadium.

Facility
The Baseball School will be conducted at the Dick Howser Stadium on the Campus of Florida State University. Additional fields and batting cages/nets are available at James E. Messer Sports Complex, Tallahassee Community College and nearby high school fields.

Camp Parking Information

Parents are welcome to observe the Super Skills Academy throughout the week. The Baseball School is not responsible for any parking tickets. All vehicles parked on Campus are subject to Florida State University regulations. Metered and pay lots are located just past Howser Stadium on Chieftan Way.

Meals / Snacks

At 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, resident and meal plan participants will be served a dinner at Fresh Market@ FSU Campus. Parents may purchase a dinner ticket at the front desk. Thereafter, three nutritious meals per day will be served, concluding with breakfast on Friday.

Emergency Contact

Questions regarding Mike Martin Baseball Camps at FSU? Contact Camp Director Chip Baker at coach@mikemartincamps.com

Miscellaneous Information

Eligibility
2012-2014 graduates.

Early Arrivals:
$25 per person/per night. Add this fee on the registration page. Please contact Director Chip Baker at coach@mikemartincamps.com ) if you are planning an early over-night arrival or late overnight departure. There are no activities planned at this time.

Refund policy
For players who choose to cancel their registration there will be a $200.00 fee imposed.

The Mike Martin Baseball School is open for parents to come and observe the instruction and informative meetings. In case of inclement weather, indoor facilities will be utilized.

Camp mailing address
Mike Martin Baseball School
c/o Florida State University
PO Box 2195
Tallahassee, FL 32316

Overnight Address:
Mike Martin Baseball School
C/O Florida State University Baseball
403 Stadium Drive West Room D-107
Tallahassee FL 32316 (no weekend delivery)

Camp Hotel / Dorm Information

Resident participants and instructors will be housed in Salley Hall on the Campus of Florida State University with Fresh Foods cafeteria next door. All roommate requests must be mutual between campers. Campers will need to bring sheets, towels & pillow. A light blanket is recommended.

Please note all camper rooms are double occupancy, two-twin size beds share a bathroom / shower with another two-twin bed room.

Airport Pickup / Dropoff Information

Airport and Bus transportation:

The BASEBALL STAFF will make arrangements to pick up campers arriving at Tallahassee Regional Airport (TLH) (10 minute drive) or Tallahassee Greyhound Bus Terminal (3 minute drive). Campers planning to arrive on Saturday should arrange a late afternoon or early evening arrival. An additional fee of $25 per person will be charged for campers needing a room for Saturday night. We would like to request that all campers fly or bus into Tallahassee make arrangements to leave between 12 noon and 2 p.m. if possible. There are no activities for early arrivals.