NIKE Baseball Camp at Embry Riddle University Prescott, Arizona
Nike Baseball Camps offer athletes a variety of options to choose from when considering the best possible location. Depending on the camp and its unique schedule, our campers can spend the entire week at one of our many locations nationwide.
Directing the program is coach Anthony Gilich who begins his fifth season as assistant coach with Central Arizona Baseball.
Highlights Include
- Professional instruction from college coaches and college-aged instructors
- 10:1 camper/staff ratio
- Multi-level ability grouping
- Discussion topics: preparing for college baseball and personal goal setting
- Nike Camp T-shirt, Lanyard and Nike Prizes
Embry Riddle University is proud to once again host the NIKE Baseball Camps this year. Located just 90 miles northwest of Phoenix, this beautiful campus covers 539 acres of high-altitude western terrain, with campus life centered in a one-mile area. Campers will have the opportunity to reside in the dorms in the center of campus and train at nearby Kuebler ballpark.
Meet your coaching staff
Camp Director
Anthony Gilich
Coach Gilich is in charge of working with infielders and hitters and will be in charge of recruiting. In 2008, under the direction of Coach Gilich, CAC broke the all-time fielding percentage record in NJCAA history with a fielding percentage of .977. Gilich coached from 2003-2007 at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington where he was the Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator. Gilich was responsible for managing the third base box and coaching the Logger infielders. In 2004, UPS led the Northwest Conference in stolen bases and percentage swiping 90-115 bags. In addition, the Loggers had a higher fielding percentage and fewer errors in every season since his arrival in 2003. Also, 5 infielders were named All-Northwest Conference during his tenure.
Prior to his arrival, Gilich coached at Ellensburg High School in 2002, leading the JV Bulldogs to a 14-6 record and assisting the varsity to their first playoff win in school history. Gilich has also been the Head Coach of the highly recognized Triple Play Hornets from 2004-2007. In 2007, he guided the Hornets to a 47-16 record as well as winning their second consecutive USABF World Series Championship in San Diego, California. During his tenure with Triple Play, every player has been placed at the college level including former Vaqueros Cade Thompson, Joe Anson and Tim Steggall.
Coach
Jon Wente
Joining Anthony on staff is Head Coach Jon Wente who is in his fifth year as Head Coach at Central Arizona. The CAC Baseball Team finished 46-22. The 2008 team was Region 1 Champions and West District Champions. Joining Anthony is Head Coach Jon Wente. The 2008 team also finished third at the JUCO World Series in Grand Junction, Colorado. The CAC baseball team has won the Region 1 Championship 8 of the last 10 years. Coach Wente returned to Central, after spending one year as the Head Coach at Odessa College and two years as Head Coach at Hutchinson Community College. His record as a Head Coach is 228-132. Before that, Wente spent 5 successful years at Central Arizona as an Assistant Coach.
The Vaqueros of Central Arizona College captured the 2002 National Junior College World Series Championship in Grand Junction, CO after posting 50 wins that year. At Central, Wente was the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator for the Vaqueros. He spearheaded bringing in all the players into Central over that five year span where there were over 30 players drafted, over 20 All-Conference selections, and 1 player and pitcher of the year in the conference. As the pitching coach at Central, Wente’s pitching staffs led the ACCAC in era in each of his five seasons. They also won four straight conference titles and appeared in in 1999 and 2002 (National Champions). During Coach Wente’s five years at Central, the Vaqueros posted a record of 219-89 record. Coach Wente currently has over 14 players playing professional baseball, including Rich Harden of the Chicago Cubs.
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).
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 CAMPS
Full day is sometimes available at overnight and "day only" camps with daily hours typically but not always being 9:00 to 4:00.
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.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:00 a.m. Wake-up, breakfast (Overnight Campers)
- 8:45 a.m. Arrival at the field (Day Campers), stretching
- 9:00 a.m. Individual instruction and drill work
- 11:30 a.m. Lunch, free time
- 1:00 p.m. Position play and Games
- 4:00 p.m. Day Campers Depart, Free time, visit with friends
- 5:00 p.m. Dinner
- 6:15 p.m. Chalk Talks, Free Time
- 8:30 p.m. Evening Activities
- 10:00 p.m. Lights Out!
Check-In:
Sunday, between 1:00-2:00 pm – All campers check in at the Hall 5 Dorm.
Check-Out:
There will be a Graduation Ceremony on the last day of camp at 12:00 p.m. Campers will check out of the Hall 5 Dorm at 1:00 p.m.
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.
Better Appreciation for the Game
"They helped my son to appreciate the game of baseball on and off the field. I would highly recommend this camp to other ball players. I look forward to my son attending the camp next year with his little brother."
Parent
We 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!!!"