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Nike Baseball Camp at Arsenal BG Ballpark, directed by Gateway Grizzlies

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Join us for another great summer at the Nike Baseball Camp at Arsenal BG Ballpark in Sauget, IL … Home of the minor league Gateway Grizzlies of the Frontier League! Camp will be directed by manager, Steve Brook. This is a fun, intensive summer camp where campers take their baseball game to the next level.

Campers will learn how to approach the sport the right way as they 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. Athletes of all abilities are welcome to join. We looking forward to seeing new and returning faces at Arsenal BG Ballpark!

Highlights Include

  • Free Entrance to Gateway Grizzlies vs. Windy City Thunderbolts on July 30th
  • Nike Baseball Camp T-Shirt and other items
  • Professional Instruction from Grizzlies Players and Coaches
  • Opportunity to train at Arsenal BG Ballpark
  • Low Camper to Instructor Ratio
  • Daily Emphasis on Fundamental Development

Camp Coaches

  • Steve Brook

    Steve Brook

    Director

    The third-winningest manager in Frontier League history, Steve Brook will once again skipper the Grizzlies in 2025, his fourth season in Sauget.

    Steve Brook

    Steve Brook

    Director

    He has steered the club to back-to-back playoff appearances over the last two seasons, with Gateway winning 59 games in 2023 and 2024 as well as the West Division title in 2023, when he was also named Frontier League Manager of the Year. He enters 2025, his 14th season as a Frontier League manager, with 707 career victories, having led his teams to the postseason nine times with a pair of Frontier League championships in 2010 and 2019.

  • Nick Kennedy

    Nick Kennedy

    Pitching Coach

    Nick Kennedy will be back in the dugout as the Grizzlies’ pitching coach in 2025, his fourth season with the club under Brook. A former all-star relief pitcher as a player, until this past season held the Frontier League record for career appearances, he guided the Grizzlies’ pitching staff to another outstanding year on the mound in 2024.

    Nick Kennedy

    Nick Kennedy

    Pitching Coach

    The team ranked fourth in the league in ERA (3.79), second in strikeouts (878), and first in fewest hits allowed (691, the only team under 700 in the circuit).

  • Alex Ferguson

    Alex Ferguson

    Bench Coach

    Bench coach Alex Ferguson will return in 2025, assisting the club with various duties throughout the summer and bringing even more experience to the coaching staff.

    Alex Ferguson

    Alex Ferguson

    Bench Coach

    He is also entering his fourth season as the head coach at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, Illinois this spring after serving as an assistant there under former longtime Grizzlies pitching coach Randy Martz. Previously, Ferguson worked with Steve Brook as a coach with the River City Rascals for five seasons as well.

  • Kyle Gaedele

    Kyle Gaedele

    Hitting Coach

    2025 will by Kyle Gaedele’s third season with the Grizzlies as the hitting coach. This past season, Gateway ranked sixth out of 16 teams in the Frontier League with a .263 batting average while also placing inside the league’s top-10 in on-base percentage, slugging percentage, hits, home runs, runs scored, walks, and stolen bases, with the veteran also serving as a player/coach.

    Kyle Gaedele

    Kyle Gaedele

    Hitting Coach

    He did so down the stretch in 2023 as well, a season where the Grizzlies’ offense was one of the best in Frontier League history.

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 camp information may be subject to change- camp dates, times, coaches, location, and housing.

CAMP INFORMATION

  • Dates: July 27-30, 2026
  • Age Group: 7-13
  • Camp Type: Day Camp
  • Schedule: Monday 9:00am-2:00pm, Tuesday-Wednesday 9:00am-12:00pm, Thursday- Gateway Grizzlies GAME!
  • Check-In: Begins 30 minutes prior to the camp start time.
  • Meals: Lunch is not provided. Please bring lunch on day 1 and snacks each day.
  • Gateway Grizzlies vs. Windy City Thunderbolts on July 30 (Camper ticket provided).

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

  • Daily Baseball Instruction
  • Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours
  • Nike Baseball Camp T-Shirt and other items

INSTRUCTION & FACILITY

  • Ratio: 1:10 staff to camper ratio

  • Groupings: Campers are grouped by ability, age, and experience, per the Director's discretion.

  • Facility: Outdoor Fields. No Indoor Facility.

Emphasis of Training:

  • Hitting: Swing Technique & Philosophy, Bunting, Situational Hitting, Plate Approach and Focus.
  • Defense: Hands Development, Positioning & Footwork, Communication, Cuts, Relays and Rundowns, Catching Footwork and Throwing.
  • Pitching: Throwing Mechanics, Wind-up & Stretch, Location & Deception, Pick-Offs, Care, Recovery & Prevention.
  • Baserunning: Lead offs, Stealing, Decision-Making and Picking up 3rd Base Coach

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. Please note that US Sports Camps does NOT provide equipment and 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 team or group of 5 or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper may be eligible for a discount. To receive the group discount, please have someone email US Sports Camps at [email protected] with the following information: Camp name, list of camper names, and the number of campers. We will respond with a unique discount code for everyone in the group to use during online registration. *Note: Discount amounts vary by program, so please reach out for more 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

"The Gateway Grizzlies coaching staff and players are excited to host a skills and development camp at Arsenal BG Ballpark in Sauget, IL. Participants will receive high energy and age-appropriate instruction from baseball professionals in the categories of pitching, catching, hitting and fielding. We look forward to an impactful camp and are excited to see you at the ballpark this summer."

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Arsenal BG Ballpark, located in Sauget, Illinois, is home to the Gateway Grizzlies of the Frontier League. Originally opened in 2002 as GMC Stadium, it later became GCS Credit Union Ballpark before being renamed in 2025. The ballpark offers reserved box seating, lawn seating, party suites, a hot tub suite, and bleacher seating, expanding capacity to 6,000 fans (8,000 for special events).

The Grizzlies have been a major draw, becoming the first Frontier League team to surpass 200,000 fans in a season (2004) and have had 37 players signed by MLB affiliates since their inception in 2001.

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