Ross Natoli Baseball Camps are open to any and all entrants and are only limited by number, age, grade level and/or gender in accordance with NCAA rules.
Ross Natoli Baseball Winter Prospect Camp
February 4, 2024
$ 200.00
DuFour Athletic Center & Baseball Complex
Event Details
Ross Natoli Baseball Winter Prospect Camp at Catholic University
DETAILS
The Ross Natoli Baseball Winter Prospect Camp at Catholic University is designed for advanced high school student-athletes in the 2025-2028 graduating classes who are striving to reach their full potential and eventually compete at the college level. All players will have an opportunity to meet, learn and be evaluated by Coach Natoli and the current Catholic University Baseball coaching staff.
Our Camp coaching staff and instructors will include: Head Coach Ross Natoli in his 39th year, Associate Head Coach Bobby Picardo, Pitching Coach and Director of Analytics Ethan Risse, and assistant coaches Kyle Kingsbury, and Niko Jenkins. Varsity players from the 2024 Catholic University Baseball Team will also be on staff to participate as assistant camp instructors and interact with prospects and parents throughout the Camp.
FURTHER INFO
Our camp goals are to provide an ideal forum for prospective student-athletes to display their athletic and baseball talents to the Catholic University baseball coaching staff. Our format will also provide instruction to improve each player's fundamental skills and prepare players to the fullest for their potential college baseball careers. The camp will emphasize pitching, individual defensive position play, hitting fundamentals, base running, strength and agility training, and live or simulated game competition.
Participants will be tested and evaluated in key skills areas including: arm strength, running speed, hitting, pitching, catching, throwing, fielding and base running during our pro style showcase/evaluation sessions and position-specific instructional skill development sessions.
During lunch, an Academics & College Baseball Experience Forum will be held covering the unique features of Catholic University and the Cardinal Baseball program, our academic requirements and expectations, the college recruiting and admissions process, and a Q&A with Catholic U. coaches and current players. An optional campus tour for all participating players and parents will also be held at the conclusion of camp.
If Necessary, COVID-19 Precautions and Sanitation Guidelines during Camp will Include:
- Following all Center for Disease Control (CDC), Washington, DC and Catholic University policies and recommendations in place on February 4, 2024.
- Social distancing for players and coaches will be exercised, as needed.
- Parents should maintain appropriate social distancing while viewing camp programming.
- No sharing of equipment.
- Players must bring their own Water Bottle, water coolers will be provided to fill water bottles, as needed.
- Hand sanitizer will be available for all campers at registration and throughout the camp.
COST
$200.00
Players Receive:
- Quality professional instruction
- Opportunity to meet, learn from & be evaluated by current Catholic University Baseball program coaches
- Catholic University Skill-Drill and Baseball Workout Program Handbook
- Catholic University Baseball Camp Shirt
- Optional Campus Tour
CAMP SCHEDULE
Registration
Check-in and registration will take place from 7:30 am - 8:00 am in the 1st floor lobby of the DuFour Athletic Center. Players can be dropped off and picked up at the entrance to the DuFour Athletic Center. Parents and other drivers should park in the DuFour Athletic Center parking lot at all other times.
Sunday, February 4
- 7:30 am - Registration and Check-In at DuFour Center Lobby
- 8:00 am - Welcome and Introduction from Coach Natoli
- 8:15 am - Jog, Stretch, Dynamic Warm-up
- 8:35 am - Running times: 60-yard dash, Shuttle Run
- 9:00 am - Loosen Arms, Position Fundamental Skills Development
- 9:45 am - Player Defensive Skill Evaluation, Batting Practice and bullpen sessions
- 11:45pm - Lunch, Academics & College Baseball Experience Forum
- 12:30pm - Optional Campus Tour
- 1:30 pm - Camp Ends
** Camp format and ending time may be modified, if warranted, based on weather and/or number of participants.
EVALUATION/FEEDBACK
We will give feedback during camp, but a written evaluation will not be provided for every camper.
WHAT TO BRING
Each camper must bring their own equipment and be prepared to work out indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. NO SHARING OF EQUIPMENT AMONG CAMPERS. All players should CLEARLY MARK THEIR PERSONAL EQUIPMENT in advance of attending the camp and must provide their own Water Bottle, baseball bat, helmet, glove, hat, pants, cleats/spikes, turf shoes, gym shoes, gym bag, batting gloves, and any other equipment they feel necessary to participate. Catchers must wear a protective cup and bring their own gear. When indoors, CLEATS/SPIKES, AND TURF SHOES WILL NOT BE PERMITTED IN THE GYM, ONLY TENNIS OR BASKETBALL SHOES! Please Note: Metal cleats are not allowed on our multi-purpose turf field, only rubber/plastic soled cleats or turf shoes are permitted. Every camper in attendance will be given a numbered Catholic University Baseball Dri-Fit Shirt to be worn during camp. The Ross Natoli Baseball Camps, LLC, is not responsible for participant's personal equipment or personal items lost, stolen, or misplaced during participation in this camp.
WAIVER & MEDICAL RELEASE
To participate in this Prospect Camp, each participant must complete the Camp Waiver and Medical Release form. This completed form must be submitted in advance of participation. The form will be automatically emailed to Coach Natoli, and you will also receive a copy.
MEDICAL STAFF
The camp employs a Catholic University certified athletic trainer. The trainer will be on site during all sessions to provide prompt and professional care to all campers.
MEALS
Lunch on your own, will not be provided.
ACCOMMODATIONS
This is not an "overnight" camp. Players traveling from out of town will be responsible for securing their own hotel accommodations.
For hotel accommodations near Catholic University go to:
Hotels and Lodging or contact Head Coach Ross Natoli directly at natoli@cua.edu or 301-275-2812 for recommendations.
MERCHANDISE
Catholic University Baseball merchandise will be available for purchase while at camp.
REFUND POLICY
All requests for refunds or camp credit must be submitted to our office in writing in order to ensure processing. Refunds will be issued for cancellations up to one week before the start date of the enrolled session. After this date, a camp credit, valid for one calendar year, will be issued for cancellations less than one week before the start date of the enrolled session. Cash refunds will not be offered for cancellations less than one week before the start date of the enrolled session or during the session.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
Ross Natoli Baseball Camps, LLC, reserves the right to postpone any camp due to inclement weather or unforeseen scheduling conflicts. In the event of inclement weather, campers are urged to call the camp hotline at (202) 319-6092 before leaving home. All changes in schedules will be announced at least one hour prior to camp start time. If camp is postponed, every attempt will be made to reschedule it at the earliest convenient day and time. If a make-up date is unavailable, appropriate credit will be issued. This credit may be used for any future camp. Ross Natoli Baseball Camps, LLC, will not be responsible for classes missed for personal reasons, and will not guarantee any make-up.
PARKING
Parents and other drivers should always park in the DuFour Athletic Center parking lot.
LOCATION
Please see link below for Map and Directions
Camp will be conducted at:
Catholic University DuFour Athletic Center and Baseball Complex
CONTACT
Questions regarding Ross Natoli Baseball Camps at Catholic University? Contact Ross Natoli at natoli@cua.edu or 301-275-2812 (cell) or 202-319-6092 (office).
