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Get ready for this exciting Nike Baseball Camp at Biola University this summer in La Mirada, CA! A great coaching staff, directed by Coach Luke Mattson, 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 Luke Mattson 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 Director Luke Mattson
Head Coach Jesse Rodgers

Jesse Rodgers is in his first season as the head coach of the Biola baseball team, after joining the Eagles in 2022.
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Rodgers moved over from Occidental College where he spent 12 years as the Associate Head Coach. The Tigers benefited from Rodgers' guidance with the second-most wins in the last 10 seasons, a 2016 SCIAC Championship and a plethora of individual accolades for the players coming through the program.

"Coach Rodgers is an incredible addition to our Athletics team,” said Dr. Miller. “His significant baseball expertise, care for whole-person development of baseball student-athletes in their faith and academics, and his commitment to excellence are all areas that he has already been very impressive in. We have a great tradition of success in the program and look forward to having Coach Rodgers lead this next era of Biola Baseball."

Beyond the action on the field, Rodgers organized “Friends of Tiger Baseball” for the Occidental team. The fundraising program helped bring in crucial money, including 25 thousand dollars just in 2014-15.

"I could not be more excited to join the Biola Baseball program, athletics department, and University community,” said Rodgers. “Thank you to Dr. Bethany Miller and the search committee for entrusting me to be a part of the development of the outstanding student-athletes here. I also want to thank the previous coaching staff for leaving the program in a great place to take the next steps on the field. I look forward to adding to the storied history of Biola Baseball on the field and being first-class members of the University and Community."

During his playing career, Rodgers competed for the University of Portland from 2004-07. Through those four years, he earned the starting shortstop role and collected the program record for career assists and finished second in program history for games played.

Rodgers’ leadership was evident even during his playing days, as he was named team captain in his senior campaign. His prowess on the field came through as well with an All-WCC Honorable Mention award.

"Through the hiring process it became clear that Biola is where I want to be,” added Rodgers. “The mission and goals of Biola completely resonate with me. Developing young men to be Christian leaders in the community as well as be competitive on a national level on the field will inspire me every day.”

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.

2024 CAMP INFORMATION

Dates: July 22-25, 2024
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

Instruction will focus on the following -

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

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Camps 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

Biola University Baseball Field

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.

Overall Average Rating 5.00 / 5 Stars

- 5/5.
August 6, 2023: Amazing experience for my son. He had fun and worked on fundamentals.

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
July 25, 2022: My son said the highlights were the fielding and batting practice throughout his camp experience.

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
August 6, 2023: The staff is what made the camp

— Anonymous

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- 5/5.
March 17, 2023: My son wants to return!

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
AMAZING positive energy

— Anonymous

SECURE YOUR SPOT – CAMPS SELL OUT!

Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.

Programs: General Skills

Age Group: 5 - 8

Gender: Co-Ed

Half Day 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. $260.00 USD

Availability: Yes

* Pricing is subject to change based on availability. Enroll today to secure current rates.