Nike Big League Baseball Camp at Adelphi University Garden City, New York
Big League Baseball Camps has the same objective it has had for the past 64 years, to help every camper improve their skills.
Adelphi University, located near Long Island's parks and beaches, the 75-acre campus is only 45 minutes from New York City, offering the combined advantages of a major metropolitan area and a safe, suburban campus environment.
Highlights Include
- Lectures - Lectures are given on the fundamentals of the game. Position Play - During the week all positions will be covered by our staff.
- Drills - Drills are used to teach campers the skills necessary to succeed and the notion of teamwork. Instructional
- Games - We want every moment of the week to be a learning experience for every camper. It is for this reason that during games, if a camper makes a mistake or does not execute properly, one of our coaches will show him what he did wrong and how to do it right.
- Individual Instructions - Our camp is known for offering that personal touch and giving the individual attention some campers may need to truly learn and understand the game more thoroughly.
- Teach To Understand - We want every camper to understand the reasoning behind the methods we use. It is for this reason that our coaches take the time to explain the reasoning behind why you execute a certain way.
Campers train daily this summer at the brand new million dollar home field of the Panthers located on campus. William J. Bonomo Memorial Field was opened in 2007 and re-dedicated in 2008. The 1.4 million dollar complex plays host to the Adelphi baseball team and can also serve as a practice field for other intercollegiate teams.
Meet your coaching staffVincent Carlesi
Vinny is Director of Operations for Professional Sports Camps. Has been directing the operation for the past 23 years. The active director of our Adelphi University and Lawrenceville Camps. Former Division I player with Pace University. Former scout for the Montreal Expos.
We compile a highly qualified and professional staff each summer to teach at our camps. All of our coaches are adults who coach in their particular sport. These coaches are high school and college coaches, as well as, professional players and coaches.
We are lucky to have many of the same staff return each year which is important because we know the campers are receiving the very best instructions possible. Our counselors are often former campers who have gone on to college.
Professional Sports Camps has been operating sports camps since 1946. In fact, we are one of the pioneers in running sports camps. The camp was originated by Lou Haneles. Mr. Haneles love of sports instilled in him a desire to operate a camp where athletes could not only come and learn the fundamentals of each sport, but a place where they could also enjoy themselves as well. Since 1980 the camp has been run by the Carlesi family. The Carlesi's consider all their campers and staff an extended family and conducts the camp with traditional family values.
Since 1946 tens of thousands of campers have passed through our doors. Over the years we have had the satisfaction of seeing our former campers make their town league, high school and college teams, with some even advancing into professional sports.
Experience and trust are two factors that cannot be overlooked when exploring a camp for your child. Our experience in running sports camps is second to none. Over the years, thousands of parents have trusted us to not only teach their chidren, but also with their well being.
No camp, or business for that matter, would be around for this amount of time unless we were doing something right. We look foward to having the honor and privilege of showing you and your child what a great experience professional sports camps can be.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:00 a.m. Wake Up
- 7:30 a.m. Breakfast
- 8:30 a.m. Extended Day/Day Campers Arrive
- 9:00 a.m. Stretching Exercises
- 9:15 a.m. Instructional Session
- 11:30 a.m. Lunch
- 1:00 p.m. Drills/Games
- 3:30 p.m. Recreational Time/Free Time
- 4:00 p.m. Day Campers Depart
- 5:00 p.m. Dinner
- 6:00 p.m. Drills/Contests/Games
- 8:30 p.m. Extended Day Campers Depart
- 8:45 p.m. Recreational Time/Movie/Contests
- 10.00 p.m. Bed Check/Lights Out
OVERNIGHT CAMPER CHECK IN
Overnight campers - between 1 – 3 P.M. on Sunday
Departure is on Thursday between 4 – 6 P.M., but no later than 6 P.M.
EXTENDED DAY/DAY CAMPER CHECK IN
Extended Day/Day Campers should report for registration on Sunday between 1 - 3 PM. Campers should be dropped off (between 8:30-9:00 AM) and picked up (3:45 - 4 P.M.) each day thereafter. Campers will need to be signed in and out each day by his/her parent or guardian. Day camp sessions will be from Sunday through Thursday each week.
Read camper reviewsBetter 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."
Gave Me Some Perspective Of My Playing Level
"The camp was very fun and informative and really gave me some perspective of my playing level. I will definitely try to come back next year and try to bring some friends."
Camper
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."