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Nike Baseball Camp at University of Hartford

Steve Malinowski, Co-Director

Fiondella Field- 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, Connecticut 06117

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General Skills | Day (9:00am - 2:00pm)

Aug. 4 - Aug. 7, 2025

Boys | Ages: 8 - 13

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$380 Tuition

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Nike Baseball Camps at the University of Hartford is ready for another awesome week of camp in the summer of 2025. Camp is scheduled to run for four days, and focus on all aspects of baseball. This will be an excellent opportunity for campers 8-13 years old to make new friends and receive elite-level training from college coaches.

The University of Hartford Nike Baseball Camp will be directed by Head Coach Steve Malinowski. Coach Malinowski enters his fourth season as the head coach of the Hartford Hawks. He is excited to help campers improve their baseball skills and leave each day with a new found confidence!

Highlights Include

Nike Baseball Camp T-Shirt, Cinch Sack, Wristband, Sticker, and potentially other prizes!
Professional Instruction from University of Hartford 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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Co-Director Steve Malinowski

Steve Malinowski enters his fourth season as the head coach of the Hartford baseball team after being named head coach in summer of 2021. Malinowski has spent the last 16 season on the Hawks’ coaching staff, as he was previously an assistant coach for the 10 years prior to being named the head coach. He serves as the Hawks' primary hitting coach, while also working with the team's catchers.
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Malinowski was a key piece to Hartford’s historic season in 2018, helping lead the Hawks to the program's first ever America East Regular Season and Tournament Championship, as well as making their first ever NCAA Tournament appearance.

Hartford swept the America East Major award in 2018, including senior Nick Campana, who was named America East Player of the year. Campana was the team’s top hitter, thanks in large part to Malinowski, last season, batting .385 with 10 home runs and 39 RBI.

Under Malinowski's watch, Hartford has rewritten its offensive record books. The Hawks’ top five single-season hits records have been set since 2012 and the team proved dominant in 2016. That year the Hawks batted .302 as a club, the second-highest percentage in program history behind only the 1997 squad (.311). Hartford also set a handful of program records in 2016, including hits (559), runs (379), RBIs (332), doubles (103), triples (22) walks (235) and total bases (805).

Hartford's hitters have thrived with Malinowski's guidance. Former first baseman David MacKinnon set the single-season hits record (85) in 2016 and broke the career hits record in 2017, finishing with 269 during his time at Hartford. Former catcher Erik Ostberg also flourished under Malinowski, getting selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 13^th round of the 2017 MLB Draft, after one season as the Hawks’ full-time starter.

Prior to Hartford, Malinowski spent four seasons on the coaching staff at UConn alongside former Hawks Head Coach Justin Blood. At UConn, Malinowski was charged with coaching first base and developing the outfielders. In addition, he coordinated the Connecticut Baseball School and several hitting clinics. In that role, he helped the Huskies to their most successful seasons under head coach Jim Penders, including a program-best 48 victories in 2010 and back-to-back NCAA Tournament berths in 2010 and 2011. The 2011 Huskies advanced to the NCAA Super Regional’s for the first time in program history.

Prior to his tenure at UConn, Malinowski spent one season as an assistant at Bryant University. Malinowski also served as an assistant coach with the Pittsfield Dukes in the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) in 2008, while in 2009, he was an assistant with the Manchester Silkworms.

Malinowski played two seasons at UConn, appearing in 33 games as a senior and finishing with a .260 batting average. He had three doubles and two home runs, both of which came in the BIG EAST Tournament, and drove in 19 runs that season. He played in 25 games as a junior after transferring from Wake Forest in 2004. At Wake Forest, Malinowski finished his first collegiate game 4-of-5 at the plate with four runs scored, becoming the first freshman in Wake Forest history to tally four hits in his debut.

A native of Kensington, Conn., Malinowski graduated from UConn with a degree in coaching and administration in 2007.

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: August 4-7, 2025
Age Group: 8-13
Camp Type: Day Camp
Schedule: Monday-Thursday | 9:00am-2:00pm
Check-In: Begins 30 minutes prior to the 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 grouped by ability, age, and experience, per the Director's discretion.
Facility: Outdoor Fields

Instruction will focus on the following -

Hitting: Proper Mechanics (Positional Hitting- Foundations), Tee drills - Daily Work, Offensive approach, Bunting- Situational Awareness, BP objectives (Hard Middle Approach), Training methods (different bats, balls, front toss drills / Timing dills)
Fielding: Ground Ball Mechanics (1 Shuffle / 2 Shuffle Approach), Proper glove angles (Forehand vs Backhand), Fly Ball Mechanics, Team Defense: Pop up priority/communication, Cutoffs/relays, Rundowns, Situational defense
Pitching: Pitching fundamentals (Positional Pitching Review), Stretch vs windup (Balance & Rhythm), Active catch play- Pitching to spots, Arm Care Routine (Band Routine), Situational Pitching Reminders: Holding runners, mental approach/setting up hitters
Baserunning: Fundamentals- 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd Situational Cues & Responsibilities, Reads on baseballs in play (Secondary Review), Home to first, Rounding Bases & Turns, Technique Development: Sprint Starts

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

"This camp is a great opportunity for young players to learn from high-level college coaches and DI student-athletes. We focus on developing skills in a competitive but fun environment. I love seeing the progress that our campers make in just one week. Our facilities combined with our staff will ensure that all of our campers maximize their experience. #ExpectMore!"

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Camps are open to any and all entrants, limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender.

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

8:45am Day Campers Arrive
9:00am Stretching, Warm Up, Throw
9:30am Defensive Skills
10:15am Offensive Skills
11:00am Games
12:00pm Lunch - (Please bring your own each day)
12:30pm Defensive Skills
1:00pm Offensive Skills
1:30pm Games
2:00pm Campers Depart

Fiondella Facility

University of Hartford's Fiondella Field

The University of Hartford baseball program plays on the brand new on campus Fiondella Field. The Nike Baseball Campers will also get to train on this state of the art field. The field is located adjacent to Al-Marzook field (soccer and lacrosse) in the new outdoor athletic complex. The field is the first on campus since the 1985 season. The newly re-constructed field opened on March 29, 2006. The facility includes in-ground dugouts, batting cages, two bullpens and a state-of-the-art scoreboard. The outdoor athletics complex also features an all-purpose building, which houses restrooms and a concession stand.

Limited

General Skills | Day (9:00am - 2:00pm)