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| Holiday Instructional Camps | |
Dates:
December 27 – 30, 2007
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Cost:
$425.00 (residential) |
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Package includes:
3 nights
lodging in Cocoa Expo Dormitory, |
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Cocoa Expo Baseball
Academy Holiday Instructional Camp
Dates: December 27 – 30, 2007
Ages: 10 - 18
Overnight Tuition: $425.00
Day Camp Tuition: $295.00
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Overnight Camp Includes:
3 nights lodging in Cocoa Expo Sports Center Dormitory
Three meals daily at Cocoa Expo’s “All-Star Buffet cafeteria
The Cocoa Expo Baseball Academy instructional program consisting of top college coaches.
Cocoa Expo Baseball Academy Camp T-shirt
Day Camp Includes (8:45am – 3:00pm)
The Cocoa Expo Baseball Academy instructional program consisting of top college coaches.
Lunch daily at Cocoa Expo’s “All-Star Buffet” cafeteria
Cocoa Expo Baseball Academy Camp T-Shirt
Cocoa Expo Sports Center
Located on the east coast of central Florida, just
minutes from beautiful Cocoa Beach, Kennedy Space Center and Ron Jon's
Surf Shop, the Cocoa Expo Sports Center is the ideal winter baseball
camp location. Cocoa Expo Sports Center was designed as a Major League
training center and is the former spring training home of the Houston
Astros and Florida Marlins. The 70 acre complex has a 5,000 lighted
stadium and a lighted baseball quadraplex, three additional full size
practice fields, three little league fields (two with lights), 100 room
air conditioned athletes dormitory, “All-Star Buffet” cafeteria, 25,000
square foot indoor gymnasium, meeting rooms, swimming pool and game
room. In addition to its outstanding baseball amenities, Cocoa Expo’s
location makes it the ideal camp destination. The Center is just a short
drive from the worlds most popular attractions: Universal Studios,
Disney World and Sea World. Bring the whole family and enjoy the
best baseball instruction and recreation that Florida has to offer.
Camp Highlights
Professional instruction from college coaches and players
10:1 camper/staff ratio
Camp games including final game played in 5,000 seat Cocoa Stadium
College baseball preparation forum
Cocoa Expo Baseball Academy T-shirt
For more information on any of Cocoa Expo Baseball Academy events please feel free to contact our Baseball Camp Office at (321) 639-3976.
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Typical Daily Camp Schedule |
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| 7:00am | Wake Up |
| 7:00am - 7:45am | Breakfast for overnight campers |
| 8:45am |
Meet on Field/ Day
campers arrive |
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9:00am |
Individual Instruction/Drill station work |
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11:30am |
Lunch, free time (all campers) |
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1:00pm |
Fundamental instruction and drills, position play |
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3:00pm |
Day campers depart |
| 4:30pm | Free time |
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5:00pm |
Dinner |
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6:15pm |
Camp games |
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8:30pm |
Chalk talk, evening activities |
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10:00pm |
Lights Out |
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Camp Director: Bob Rikeman (Head Coach Newberry College, SC) The Cocoa Expo Baseball Academy is pleased to have Bob Rikeman as its Camp Director. Coach Rikeman is entering his second year as Head Coach at Newberry College in South Carolina. Previous to his arrival at Newberry, coach Rikeman spent 11 seasons as Head Coach at Rollins College (FL) where he turned the Tars into a national baseball power. During his tenure as Rollins, Rikeman elevated Tars baseball to national prominence advancing the team to the NCAA South Region Tournament three times in his final four seasons, including a trip to the 2004 College World Series. He compiled a record of 349-250 (.582 winning percentage) at Rollins. Coach Rikeman was named the Sunshine State Conference and South Region Coach of the Year in 2004 while leading Rollings to its first SCC Championship and a #4 overall ranking in the final national poll. Rikeman also worked as the Northeast Region scout for the Chicago White Sox, analyzing potential draft picks and directing Sox tryout camps. |
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