NIKE Baseball Camp at Regis University Denver, Colorado
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.
Dan McDermott, Head Baseball Coach from Regis University directs this NIKE Baseball Camp. The 2012 season marks Dan McDermott's 12th year as the head coach of the Regis University baseball team.
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
Regis University is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC), a 14-institution conference that includes 10 schools in Colorado, two in Nebraska and one apiece in Kansas and New Mexico.Affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and competing at the Division II level, Regis University's 11 varsity athletic programs (five men’s, six women’s) strive for excellence in competition, in the classroom and in the Denver community.
Camp Director
Dan McDermott
McDermott assumed head coaching duties in May of 2000 after spending the 1998-2000 as the Rangers’ pitching coach and top assistant. He heads into the 2012 season as the all-time winningest coach at Regis and second at Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, Iowa.
In 11 years as the skipper of the Rangers, McDermott’s teams have gone 272-287 (.487 winning percentage). The Rangers have posted a 136-127 (.517) home record over that same time, including 17 wins in 2009, the most by any Regis team since McDermott took over.
Read Full BioAt the conclusion of the 2003 season, McDermott was named the RMAC Coach of the Year after leading Regis to a 28-26 overall record and a berth in the RMAC Tournament. In 2004, Regis posted a 32-18 overall record and advanced into the RMAC Tournament, as well.
McDermott’s coaching resume includes nine seasons (1989-97) as the head coach at Briar Cliff College (NAIA) in Sioux City, Iowa. During his time at Briar Cliff, McDermott compiled a 345-180-3 overall record (.656) while leading his teams to four District Championships (1990, 1995-97) and six consecutive seasons in the NAIA Top-20 (1992-97). Furthermore, McDermott, who served on a number of NAIA baseball committees during his time at Briar Cliff, earned District Coach of the Year honors five times and was a three-time Regional Coach of the Year selection. All told, McDermott has compiled a career record (19 years) of 595-440-3 (.575 winning percentage). Heading into the 2011 season, McDermott stands 24th amongst active NCAA Division II head coaches with his 595 victories.
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!
EXTENDED DAY CAMPS
Extended day (9:00am - 9:00pm daily) option is available only at overnight camps and includes lunch, dinner.
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 (Extended Day Campers), stretching
- 9:00 a.m. Individual instruction and drill work
- 11:30 a.m. Lunch, free time
- 1:00 p.m. Fundamental instruction and drills, position play
- 4:30 p.m. Free time, relax, visit with friends
- 5:00 p.m. Dinner
- 6:15 p.m. Games
- 8:30 p.m. Chalk talks, Evening activities
- 9:00 p.m. Extended Day Campers Depart
- 10:00 p.m. Lights Out!
Check In:
Sunday, 1:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Welcome Center inside of the Student Center on the west side of the campus. Please enter through Entrance #3
(Extended Day Campers will depart that evening at 9:00 p.m. after Baseball, dinner and orientation)
Check Out:
Thursday, Graduation is at 2:00 p.m. - Departure is by 2:30 p.m.
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."
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.
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!!!"