Nike Baseball Camp at Biola University
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Camp Dates & Prices
*Registration Fees are charged once per camper, per season. Exceptions may apply.
Jul. 21 - Jul. 24, 2025
Jul. 21 - Jul. 24, 2025
IMPROVE YOUR GAME AND HAVE SERIOUS FUN
Get ready for this exciting Nike Baseball Camp at Biola University this summer in La Mirada, CA! A great coaching staff, directed by Coach Jesse Rodgers, highlights an exciting week of camp. Campers will fine-tune their fielding, hitting, base-running skills, and enhance their knowledge of the game, all while having an awesome time and making new friends. Your players will walk away with lessons that can be utilized on and off the field.
Highlights Include
- Nike Baseball Camp T-Shirt, Cinch Sack, Wristband, Sticker, and potentially other prizes!
- Professional Instruction from Coach Jesse Rodgers and Staff
- Daily Emphasis on Fundamental Development and Team Play
- Players Grouped by Age and Ability
- Low Camper to Coach Ratios
- Excellent Training Facilities
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Jesse Rodgers
Jesse Rodgers is entering his third season as the head coach of the Biola baseball team, after joining the Eagles in 2022.
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Coach Quentin McGrath
Quentin McGrath is in his first season as the Pitching Coach at Biola University. Over the past 3 seasons, McGrath has been the Pitching Coach at Missouri Southern State University, an NCAA Division II school in Joplin, Missouri.
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Camp Details
Instruction will focus primarily on hitting, fielding, base-running, and game situations. You can expect high demand for these first come first serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.
Please note: The following information may be subject to change.
2025 SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION
- Dates: July 21-24, 2025
- Age Group: 5-14
- Camp Type: Half Day Camp (Ages 5-8) & Day Camp (Ages 9-14)
- Schedule: Monday-Thursday | Half Day Camp 9:00am-12:00pm & Day Camp 9:00am-3:00pm
- Check-In: 30 minutes prior to camp start time
- Meals: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a snack/lunch to camp each day.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Daily Baseball Instruction
- Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours
- Nike Baseball Camp T-Shirt, Cinch Sack, Wristband, Sticker, and potentially other prizes!
INSTRUCTION & FACILITY
Ratio: 1:10 staff to camper ratio
Groupings: Campers are initially grouped by age and moved around accordingly based on skill level.
Facility: Outdoor Fields
Hitting Focus: Situational hitting, swing mechanics, approach, understanding quality at bats (QAB's), bunting, hard-hit balls.
Fielding Focus: Proper footwork on ground balls & fly balls, proper glove positioning on ground balls & fly balls, how to cut off/relay a throw properly & efficiently, double plays, fly ball communication, throwing accuracy.
Pitching Focus: Mechanical fundamentals, strikes vs. quality strikes, changeups, mindset/approach.
Baserunning Focus: Getting good steal jumps, how to make good turns, what part of the base to hit for safety & efficiency purposes, Leads @ 1st, 2nd, & 3rd, tagging up properly.
PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST
To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist.
All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!
CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING:
Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.
Small gym bag/backpack
Athletic clothing: t-shirt, shorts, baseball pants (recommended)
Warm-up jacket
Hat
Cleats & sneakers
Baseball glove
Baseball bat
Helmet
Catchers gear (if applicable)
Sunscreen
Water bottle
Packed lunch and snacks
MEDICAL PROTOCOL
Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.
TRAVEL
Nike Baseball Camps does not provide transportation from airports, train stations or bus depots. If you have a child flying to camp, please arrange a shuttle or taxi service.
TEAM/GROUP DISCOUNT
If you have a group of campers registering for the same camp, each camper is eligible for a discount. Please have someone contact the US Sports Camps office at 1-800-645-3226 with the names of each camper in the group and we will create a unique discount code for your group. Campers may then register individually through the website at their convenience and apply the offer code during checkout. *Discount amount varies by program. Please call for details.
COMPANY POLICIES
For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.
NIKE BASEBALL CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our baseball camps please see our FAQ page.
Directors' Note to Campers
"Nike Baseball Camps are a great opportunity for our youth of Los Angeles and Orange County to get to know the Biola University Baseball program. Our coaches and college athletes do a great job educating the youth on America's National Pastime while growing their individual skills." - Jesse Rodgers
Show Less See More Camp DetailsCamps are open to any and all entrants, limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender.
Sample Schedule - Day 1
- 8:30am Check-In
- 9:00am Welcome/Coach Introductions
- 9:15am Stretch
- 9:45am (9) Stations - 12 minutes each + 2 minute transition
- 1) Pitching in visitor's bullpen
- 2) Short hops/hands work on knees in IF grass
- 3) Groundball footwork
- 4) Rest/Trivia/Talk Baseball in 1B dugout
- 5) Tee work in cages
- 6) Situational hitting in cages
- 7) Leads & tagging up
- 8) QB drills in LF
- 9) Rest/Trivia/Talk Baseball in 3B dugout
- 12:00pm Half-Day Campers pick-up / Lunch
- 12:40pm Quick Stretch & Catch
- 12:50pm Games - 3 Innings
- Main Field - Teams 1 & 2
- Over The Line in OF - Team 3 (all three teams rotate)
- 3:00pm Camper pick-up
Sample Schedule - Day 3
- 8:30am Check-In
- 9:00am Welcome
- 9:05am Stretch
- 9:30am Young Guys - Over the line in outfield
- 9:30am Old Guys - (4) Stations - 13 minutes each + 2 minute transition
- 1) Team 3 - Pitching in visitor's bullpen (Teach Changeups)
- 2) Team 1 - Partner Short Hops/Backhands & Forehands
- 3) Team 2 - Groundball work & difficult plays
- 4) Empty - Baserunning at 3B & Rest in 1B Dugout
- 10:30am Young Guys - Game on Main Diamond (Whole lineup hits, then switch)
- 10:30am Older Guys - (5) Stations - 13 minutes each + 2 minute transition
- 1) Team 1 - Tee work in cages close to Hope
- 2) Team 2 - Front flips in cages close to field
- 3) Team 3 - Tennis ball HR Derby in RF (soft-toss)
- 4) Empty - OF Throwing competition in CF
- 5) Empty - Rest under canopies in LF
- 12:00pm Half-Day campers pick-up / lunch
- 12:45 pm Games - 3 Innings
- Main Field - Teams 2 & 3
- Over the Line OF - Team 1 (All three teams rotate through)
- 3:00pm Camper pick-up
EAGLES DIAMOND
Eagles Diamond is home of the Biola baseball team. Built in the early 1970s, the facility features stadium seating for 125, batting cages, full bullpens, a press box area and an electronic scoreboard. The field surface and dugouts were updated in the summer of 2013, including new grass and dirt and a new paint job on the dugouts and grandstands.
Camp Dates & Prices
*Registration Fees are charged once per camper, per season. Exceptions may apply.
Jul. 21 - Jul. 24, 2025
Jul. 21 - Jul. 24, 2025
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Reviews
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March 17, 2023: My son wants to return!
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August 6, 2023: The staff is what made the camp
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July 25, 2022: My son said the highlights were the fielding and batting practice throughout his camp experience.
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August 6, 2023: Amazing experience for my son. He had fun and worked on fundamentals.
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AMAZING positive energy
