April 12, 2011
NIKE Baseball Camps Announces East Cobb Tournament Opportunity!
Join the Baseball Mentoring Program and showcase your talents in front of New York Yankees Pro Scout and former major leaguer, Jalal Leach and staff.
There will be plenty of college coaches, recruiters and pro scouts searching for talent. These teams will perform on top notch high school and college fields such as SEC power Auburn University and Covenant College.
This Ultimate Exposure will take place in the Atlanta, Georgia region from June 28 - July 8, 2011.
BMP welcomes players who are looking for top-notch competition, exposure and who are committed to improving their skills and competing in a highly scouted showcase tournament.
Players will be placed on either the RED or BLACK BMP Showcase squads.
All players will experience:
Top Competition: Play 6 games at the WWBA Showcase. Proceeding the WWBA Showcase Tournament, BMP players will receive exclusive private, Pro Style, workout at Covenant College and a double-header at Auburn University.
Professional Training:
Players will be instructed/coached by current major league scout for the NY Yankees and staff. Simply put, we will tell all players what they need to do to get to the next level. Our staff is well seasoned in all aspects of the game and knows what it takes to make it from Little League to the Big Leagues.
National Exposure: Players will play in front of Professional Scouts, College coaches and Recruiters from around the country.
Results: 2 former BMP players are currently playing at Covenant College
Date: June 28 – July 8, 2011
Location: East Cobb, Georgia
Lodging Info:
BMP Tournament Headquarters
Hawthorn Suites At NW
1500 Parkwood Circle S.E.
Atlanta GA
Two bedroom suites with full size kitchen!
Business Center * Free Hot Breakfast Buffet * Laundry Facility
Gym/Fitness Center * Free High Speed Internet * Pool * Basketball Court
Cost:
$1399 Per player (Hotel, Tournament fees and Ground Transportation only)
Itinerary:
June 28th: We will be arriving at Atlanta's Hartsfield Airport
June 29th: TBD
July 30th: Double-Header at Auburn University
July 1st: Private workout and campus tour at Covenant College
June 2nd – July 8th: WWBA National Showcase Tournament
July 8th: Depart Georgia
Coaches:
Jalal Leach, Former Major Leaguer and current Professional Scout with the New York Yankees
- Attended Pepperdine University
- Former Silver Medalist USA team
Jarman Leach, Former pitcher in the San Diego Padres organization
- Attended San Diego State University
Dave Woods, Strength and conditioning coach
Important Tournament Info:
Players will be greeted by BMP coaches at baggage claim
Players are transported by 15 passenger vans from site to site
Players will be supervised
Players need to bring all necessary baseball equipment for tournament games
Pro Style workouts and or games on local college fields like: Auburn and Covenant College.
*Food and Airfare not included ** Schools are subject to change
To learn more about the East Cobb Tournment and application process, go to this LINK. Athletes must be approved by Coach Leach in order to register and be accepted to this team.