Nike Baseball Camp Gateway Grizzlies
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Join us for another great summer at the Nike Baseball Camp at Grizzlies 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 Grizzlies Ballpark!
Highlights Include
- Free Entrance to Gateway Grizzlies Game vs. Joliet Summers on July 10th
- Nike Baseball Camp T-Shirt, Cinch Sack, Wristband, Sticker, and potentially other prizes!
- Professional Instruction from Grizzlies Players and Coaches
- Excellent Training Facilities
- Low Camper to Instructor Ratio
- Daily Emphasis on Fundamental Development
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Camp Coaches
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Director Steve Brook
The third-winningest manager in Frontier League history, Steve Brook will once again skipper the Grizzlies in 2025, his fourth season in Sauget.
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Pitching Coach Nick Kennedy
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.
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Bench Coach Alex Ferguson
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.
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Hitting Coach Kyle Gaedele
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.
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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 camp information may be subject to change- camp dates, times, coaches, location, and housing.
2025 SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION
- Dates: July 7-9, 2025; Gateway Grizzlies Game vs. Joliet Slammers on Thursday, July 10th.
- 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. Joliet Slammers on July 10 (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, Cinch Sack, Wristband, Sticker, and potentially other prizes!
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 Grizzlies 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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The Grizzlies ballpark was built in time for the start of the 2002 season, under the original name of GMC Stadium. It soon changed to GCS Credit Union Ballpark. In 2023, Grizzlies Ballpark was renamed. Grizzlies Ballpark features reserved box seating, lawn seating, party suites, a hot tub suite, and a section of bleacher seating. With the bleacher section added in 2004, the stadium's capacity has increased to 6,000 fans (8,000 expanded).
Nike Baseball Camp Gateway Grizzlies
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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
Jul. 7 - Jul. 9, 2025
Nike Baseball Camp Gateway Grizzlies
Nike Baseball Camp Gateway Grizzlies
