Nike Baseball Camp University of San Francisco
IMPROVE YOUR GAME AND HAVE SERIOUS FUN
Get ready for this exciting Nike Baseball Camp at the University of San Francisco this summer in San Francisco, CA! A great coaching staff, directed by Phil Caufield, highlights an exciting week of camp. Campers will fine-tune their fielding, hitting, base-running skills, warm-up and arm care routines, and enhance their knowledge of the game, all while having an awesome time and making new friends.
Highlights Include
- Nike Baseball Camp T-Shirt, Cinch Sack, Wristband, Sticker, and potentially other prizes!
- Professional Instruction from Coaching Staff
- Daily Emphasis on Fundamental Development
- 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 Philip Caulfield
In 2024, Caulfield helped guide Skyline College to a 30-14 record, the program's second 30-win season in the last three seasons. That season, the Trojans finished in a tie for first place in the Coast-North Division and advanced to the CCCAA 3C2A Super Regionals for the second time in three seasons. He is entering his first year on the USF coaching staff.
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Head Coach Rob Ditoma
Rob DiToma was named the fifth head coach of the University of San Francisco baseball program on June 15, 2022 after spending the previous three seasons at Farleigh Dickinson University, where he was head coach of the Knights since June 2019.
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Assistant Coach Erik Supplee
Serving as the pitching coach at Columbia for the past seven seasons, Erik Supplee came to the Hilltop in the fall of 2022 after enjoying tremendous success while in New York City, which included guiding the Lions to multiple Ivy League crowns.In 2022, Columbia advanced to the Blacksburg Regional final in the 2022 NCAA Tournament, which included knocking off WCC champion Gonzaga twice.
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Assistant Coach Jon Garvey
Garvey comes to the Hilltop after serving as head coach at Division II St. Thomas Aquinas in Sparkill, N.Y., compiling a 101-93 overall record in five seasons. Garvey garnered early success at the helm, leading STAC to an East Coast Conference (ECC) regular season title and an appearance in the NCAA Division II East Regional in 2021.
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Camp Details
Join us in fine tuning your hitting, fielding, throwing and speed + agility skills! 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 DONS ELITE SKILLS FALL CAMP INFORMATION
- Dates: September 6, 2024
- Age Group: 8-13
- Schedule: Friday | 4:00pm-6:00pm
- Check-In: 30 minutes prior to the camp start time
- Meals: Meals are not provided. Please feel free to bring a snack if needed.
2024 WINTER CLINIC INFORMATION
PLEASE JOIN OUR PRIORITY LIST TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE FOR 2025 REGISTRATION.
- Age Group: 6-12
- Camp Type: Monday Night Sessions
- Schedule: 4:30pm-5:30pm
- Sign-up Options: Individual Session | First 4 Sessions package (TBD) | Last 4 Sessions Package (TBD) | All 8 Sessions
These weekly sessions will give players a chance to get some extra work in both hitting and defense as they approach the little league and pony ball seasons.
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 - Benedetti Diamond
Instruction will focus on the following -
- Hitting: Basic Hitting Fundamentals, Mental preparation, Stance, Balance, Mechanics, and Swing Path.
- Fielding: Basic Ground Ball Mechanics, Basic Fly Ball Mechanics, Pop up priority/communication, Cut offs/relays, Throwing on the run.
- Pitching: Basic pitching fundamentals, Stretch vs windup, Pitching to spots, Balance, Delivery, Pitches and Grips.
- Baserunning: Home to first, Rounding Bases, Leads off bases, Reads on baseballs in play, Home to first, Rounding Bases, Second Base Reads of Balls to Outfield, Situational Baserunning.
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
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.
Director's Note to Campers
"This camp is a great opportunity for young players who are looking to learn and improve in a fun environment. Gaining knowledge from college coaches and DI student-athletes, the emphasis of camp will be placed on the fundamental skills and techniques associated with the game of baseball. Our goal is to help develop the skills of all players and have fun at the same time. This camp will give players a chance to get a ton of instruction and learn the game of baseball in all areas of the game. Our facilities combined with our staff will ensure that all of our campers maximize their experience."
Show Less See More Camp DetailsCamps are open to any and all entrants, limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender.
Benedetti Diamond
Benedetti Diamond is the baseball field home for the only Division I team in the city of San Francisco. Its name is in honor of Dante Benedetti, the head coach of Dons baseball team from 1962 to 1980. In his time as head coach, he led the program to 373 wins and has since been inducted into the university's hall of fame. The field, originally named Max Ulich Field after a donor who funded the building of the stadium, was then renamed in 1980 to Benedetti Diamond in honor of the 29 years Dante Benedetti served the program. Benedetti passed away in November of 2005, but his legacy lives on in the home of the Dons baseball program for which he played such a pivotal role in laying the foundation.
In 2015 the field underwent a major $6 million renovation to create a new and improved field for the Dons baseball program. The field itself is made of an AstroTurf Diamond Series 3D synthetic turf playing surface and a health- and eco-conscious Greenplay organic infill made of a mixture of sand, ground cork and coconut husks, and other natural fibers that is 100% recyclable
material. Benedetti Diamond is the first NCAA Division I baseball facility to feature the Greenplay organic infill.
As for seating in the stadium, there is a wrap-around deck alongside the baseline for fans to enjoy the view of the ballpark. There are two grass berms at first base netting and the third base netting for people to sit at and watch the game from. The seats in the bleachers around the bases include 150 reserved seat back chairs. Behind home plate there are six tables each with four
chairs available to be reserved for an incredible view of the whole park. In the renovation, the field itself was lowered 18 inches to allow spectators a more enhanced vision of the field from their seats.
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.
Camp Dates & Prices
*Registration Fees are charged once per camper, per season. Exceptions may apply.
This program has concluded for the season.
Please Join our Priority List to be notified when this program is available for registration.