Woodford County Park Versailles, Kentucky

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Nike Baseball Camps is excited to bring a second summer of camp to campers in the Kentucky area. This day camp offers campers the opportunity to refine their skills, work hard, and have fun!

All level players are welcome to join the fun and get better at baseball this summer!

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

Directions:

From Lexington: Take US 60 to the Bluegrass Parkway (Lawrenceburg/Elizabethtown Ramp). Merge onto KY-9002 W. Take Exit 68 on KY-33 towards Versailles. Turn Left onto Falling Springs Blvd. Turn right at the light onto US-62 (Park will be visible). Take first left on US-62 into the Park and the second left inside the park to go to the pavilion.

From Louisville: Take I-64 E to the Frankfort/Versailles exit (# 58) and head right towards Versailles on US-60. Remain on US-60 into downtown Versailles and turn Right on Rose Hill Ave. Turn left on US-62 (Tyrone Pike) at the fork. Follow US-62 to the Park Entrance. Last right before the stop light. Once inside the park, take the second left to go to the pavilion.

Meet your coaching staff

Camp Director

Kevin Haury

Kevin Haury is the director of the Nike Baseball Camp. After a career at St. Xavier High School, where he was a member of two regional championship teams, was All District, All Region, Honorable Mention All State, and a Member of the State Junior and Senior All Star Teams, Kevin started for four years as a second baseman for the Bellarmine Knights. He graduated with a degree in psychology. He went on to earn master’s degree in Sport Management from the University of Kentucky and began working in professional baseball for the Richmond Braves.

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After his tenure with the Braves, he returned to Kentucky and began a career in youth sports programming at the YMCA in Frankfort. While in Frankfort he developed and expanded the youth baseball program to include leagues and camps. He also started the YMCA’s youth baseball leagues in Georgetown, KY. He has over 15 years experience in youth baseball coaching and instruction. In 2006, he became the executive director of the newly formed Bluegrass Miracle League, a special-needs baseball league for youth 5-19, handling all operations for the program, including the instructional design.

Currently in its 12 season over 90% of its participants no longer use a tee to hit despite a nearly 300% increase in enrollment. Kevin is currently a member of the Woodford County Youth Baseball and Softball Association Board, where he focuses on player development through the design and implementation of camps, class and other training programs. In addition to coaching, he also assists the local area scout for the Toronto Blue Jays in player evaluations and tracking.

Coach

Ben Hartly - Union College

From Lexington, KY. Played high school baseball and football at Lexington Christian Academy. Was a 3 year starter for the Eagles in both football and baseball. Holds LCA's single season steals record with 54 and single season batting average record with a .484 average. Ben also was the 2009 Male Athlete of the Year. Ben will be a Senior Middle Infielder for the Union College Bulldogs in Barbourville, KY. Last two years, he lead the team in stolen bases and on-base percentage. After siting this past year out because of a season ending injury (torn left hamstring); Ben will return in the Bulldogs starting lineup next season. Ben is majoring in Sports Management Health & Fitness with a minor in Business.

Coach

Jacob Smither - Kentucky State U.

Coach

Drew Hillard - Union College

From Lexington, KY. Played high school baseball at Paul Laurence Dunbar. Was a member of the 2007 KHSAA State Championship team. Is going to be a senior pitcher for the Union College Bulldogs in Barbourville, KY after transferring in last year from Olney Central Junior College. This past season he was a set-up man for the bulldogs with a 2.60 ERA, 32 strikeouts and boasted an opposing batting average of .152 giving up only 16 hits in 30.2 innings pitched. Drew is majoring in health and human performance.

Learn more about Woodford County Park

Camp Code: BAXDTP

•Daily hours are from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

•Campers should bring a lunch and drink each day to camp.

•Individual and small group instruction by position.

•All aspects of the game are covered from hitting, fielding, baserunning, along with team offense and defense.

•Games are played daily.

Sample Daily Schedule

8:45 a.m. Arrival
9:00 a.m. Staff Introductions/Key Learning Points and Review
9:30 a.m. Stretch and Warm Up
10:00 a.m. Defense, Hitting and Pitching Stations
11:30 a.m. Camp Team Competition
12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:55 p.m. Position Specific Defense/Baserunning Drills
1:40 p.m. Instructional Games
2:45 p.m. Daily Review/Camper Recognitions
3:00 p.m. Campers Depart

Read camper reviews

Parent

5/5.

A Wonderful Camp Experience

"At first, my son wasn't really interested in going to camp. After the first day, he loved it. It was such a wonderful experience for him that we signed him up for another session in August."

Camper

5/5.

Had Fun While Learning

"Every day at camp I learned new baseball skills and had fun doing it. The coaches were creative with drills and made sure we interacted with our camp teammates."

Camper

5/5.

Quality Individual Attention

"I was impressed that the coaches worked with us individually. At other camps it was almost always as a group. They covered everything about baseball. I enjoyed the camp very much and enjoyed some of the actual players speaking and teaching us."

Parent

5/5.

Every Young Baseball Player Should Attend This Camp

"This was a very good camp. I would say every baseball playing child should go to this camp or one similar."

Camper

5/5.

Game Me Some Perspective On 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."