NIKE Dan Duquette Sports Academy Hinsdale, Massachusetts
Dan Duquette Sports Academy is a sports camp, tournament facility and lakeside retreat for boys and girls who are interested in learning baseball, softball, basketball, and soccer from distinguished high school, college and pro coaches.
Highlights Include
- Professional instruction from former Pros, College Coaches and College-Aged Instructors
- 10:1 camper/staff ratio
- Multi-level ability grouping
- Nike Camp T-shirt, Lanyard, Graduation Certificate and Nike Prizes
The Academy is located in Hinsdale, Massachusetts. Nestled in the Berkshire Hills, the Academy is approximately two hours by car from New York, Boston, and Cooperstown, and 1 hour from Springfield! The 22-acre campus is located on over 100 acres of land adjacent to Plunkett Reservoir.
For its inaugural season held in 2003, all new facilities were completed, including new dormitories, clubhouses, medical, technology and conference centers.
The Academy has one regulation size Major League field, one intermediate youth field and two youth league diamonds. For Basketball the Academy has four outdoor basketball courts and a nearby indoor basketball facility.
Meet your coaching staff
Camp Director
Dan Duquette
A seasoned baseball executive with over 20 years experience with the Milwaukee Brewers, Montreal Expos, Boston Red Sox, and recently named the Executive Vice President for Baseball Operations and General Manager of the Baltimore Orioles, Dan Duquette is respected internationally for his ability to assemble and lead a dynamic sports organization and to establish a world-class training program. He has been recognized as a key member of the top baseball organization six times and has been honored twice as the EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR.
Read Full BioWhile raising his family, Duquette identified the need to establish a sport focused camp and tournament environment that delivers additional value to student athletes and their families. Having spent the majority of his career working with Major League baseball players, Dan learned that it takes more than just physical "tools" and athletic skills to succeed. He knows the top athletes in all sports have a positive attitude, a healthy respect for the game, emotional control and advanced mental skills that enrich their game and life.
Camp Director
Kent Qualls
He spent 16 years in Major League Baseball with the Montreal Expos and Boston Red Sox primarily working in scouting, player development and latin american operations to develop talent for the major league team.
Read Full BioHe was named the Director at the Sports Academy when it opened in 2003 and has overseen it's growth into a premier sports facility. The Dan Duquette Sports Academy now hosts a variety of sports camps, broadcasters camp, baseball tournaments, tryouts & showcases, team training camps, group retreats, staff training and team building. The 2012 season marks the 10th anniversary of the Dan Duquette Sports Academy.
Kent and his family (wife Irene and children Kyle & Chloe) reside on-site at the camp each summer and live in Johns Creek, GA during the winter. He graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in Business Administration while working with many of the sports programs.
Coach
Joe Greenleaf
Joe is a 5 year veteran of the Sports Academy. His has coached several local AAU, Babe Ruth and Little League baseball teams. He was also involved with the former Pittsfield Dukes NECBL college baseball team. Coach Joe emphasizes the fundamentals of baseball as a foundation for becoming a better player.
Coach
Mark Ketley
Coach Mark Ketley is the current assistant head coach and pitching coach for Wilton High School where has been coaching for 25 years. Coach Ketley is the former Head Coach for Wilton American Legion. Ketley who is a former pitcher for the University of Tampa and Central Connecticut State University, specializes in working with the outfielders at the Sports Academy.
Coach
Pat Boulger
Coach Pat Boulger has been a member of the Sports Academy staff since our first year and is a favorite of all campers. He is currently a history / sociology teacher and coach at Drury High School in North Adams, MA. Coach Boulger has been apart of several Berkshire County and Western Massachusetts Championship teams with Drury during the past 6 years. He graduated from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and is currently working on his Masters Degree.
Coach
Bill Thurston
Head coach of the Amherst College baseball program, Thurston is the leader in total wins of any sport in the colleges’ long sports history. Thurston is widely respected as a teacher of baseball skills and techniques, as well as, an outstanding game-coach and manager. As the top pitcher and hitter, at the University of Michigan, he went on to sign a professional contract with the Detroit Tigers. He played three seasons with the Tiger organization. He has authored a book “An Instructional Manual for Pitchers and Pitching Techniques.” Thurston has also produced four pitching videos, stressing proper pitching mechanics, video analysis of the pitching motion, proper care of the arm, and prevention of pitching injuries.
Coach
Bill Farrell
Coach Farrell has worked at the Sports Academy since 2004 as both an Umpire and Instructor specializing in pitching. He played high school baseball in Lenox, MA and college baseball at North Adams State. Bill has coached youth softball and baseball for 15 plus years including work at Taconic High School, St. Joseph High School and he is currently coaching at Lenox High School. He also currently plays and coaches softball at the Berkshire County softball complex.
The Sports Academy's baseball programs are focused on players 8-18 years old. Players will be grouped according to age and skill level. Unique to the Sports Academy are fields sized for Major League, intermediate youth league and youth league.
Players will receive individual and group instruction on hitting, fielding, base running, and game strategies. Instruction will also be offered for those interested in pitching and catching. Players can also expect plenty of game action. Each player will receive an evaluation at the conclusion of the session which includes take home instructional points
First and Last Day of Camp
The first and last day of camp for Overnight Camps start mid-afternoon and end mid- afternoon. Check in usually takes place after 1 p.m. on Check-in day. Check-out takes place after lunch on the last day.
OVERNIGHT CAMPS
A full baseball and living experience. Immerse yourself in baseball and new friends off and on the field. Depending on the location choose from General All Skills Camp to High School programs. Live, eat, breathe and sleep baseball!
DAY CAMPERS
Full "day only" camps with daily hours typically but not always being 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Lunch is included with Dinner being included on the first day of camp).
Whichever program you do decide on, each Nike Baseball Camp staff member is ready to work with you and provide the best possible baseball experience while you train and strive to be a better baseball player.
WEEKEND STAYOVERS: Weekend Stayovers are offered between sessions for a price of $129 per weekend. Not offered before the first session of the summer or last session of the summer.
Please Note!
First and Last Day of Camp
The first and last day of camp for Overnight Camps start mid-afternoon and end mid- afternoon. Check in usually takes place after 1 p.m. on Check-in day. Check-out takes place just prior to lunch or after lunch on the last day (depending on the location).
Sample Daily Schedule
- Day 1
- 12:00 p.m. Camp Check In
- Day 2-5
- 7:30 a.m. Wake Up/Breakfast
- 9:00 a.m. Roll Call/Announcements/Warm Ups - Stretching
- 9:30 a.m. Skill Stations - Hitting (Batting Cage), Batting Practice (On Field), Pitching & Catching), Infield Drills, Outfield Drills, Base Running
- 11:00 a.m. Play game with group
- 12:30 p.m. Lunch
- 1:30 p.m. Specialty Instruction - Pitching, Catching, Middle Infield, Corner Infield, Outfield
- 2:15 p.m. Team Defense - Cut Offs & Relays
- 3:00 p.m. Play game with group or Lakefront Activities
- 5:30 p.m. Dinner (Overnight Campers)
- 6:30 p.m. Camp Activities - Basketball, Whiffle Ball, Soccer, Capture the Flag, lake Activities, etc.
- 8:00 p.m. Showers - Feature Movie or Campfire at the Lakefront
- 9:30 p.m. Bunkhouse Meeting
- 10:00 p.m. Lights Out
Check In:
Sunday - 1:30-2:30 P.M.
• Camp begins at 3:00 P.M.
Check Out:
Friday, There will be a Graduation Ceremony on the last day of camp at 11:30 a.m.
Read camper reviewsWe Have Three Boys and Will Definitely Be Returning
"My child was one of the younger kids and we were SO impressed with the way the instructors encouraged them and also encouraged the older kids to show good sportsmanship toward the younger ones. The camp was WONDERFUL. We are locals but I can't imagine sending my son to any other big campus camp that would measure up to this one! We have three young boys and will definitely be returning customers!!!"
Genuine, Knowledgeable Coaches
"My coach surpassed my expectations as a coach and as a person. He is very genuine and knowledgeable about the sport of baseball.
Day Camper
NIKE Baseball Camp is Awesome!
"I really loved this camp. It was awesome. I made friends, had lots of fun, and learned so much. My high school coach tells me that my game has improved tremendously. Thank you all so much."