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2000 Baseball Summer Camps
Camps will be held at other sites due to construction in the Vanderbilt Stadium.

Hitting & Defense Camp - May 31- June 2 for ages 9-15
Time - 9:00 am - 12:00 Noon
Field - Grassland Ball Park

COST: $90.00

Baseball Instuction Camp - June 5 - June 9 for ages 9-17
Time - 9:00 am - 12:00 Noon
Field - Jack Lavender Field and 7 Oaks Park, 3474 Macgavock

Phone # (615) 361-8359                  Concessions Available

COST: $125.00

Hitting and Pitching Camp - June 12-16 for ages 9-17
Time - 9:00 am - 12:00 Noon
Field - Jack Lavender Field and 7 OaksPark, 3474 McGavock

Phone # (615) 361-8359                  Concessions Available

COST: $125.00

Baseball Instruction Camp- July10-14 for ages 9-17
Time - 9:00 am - 12:00 Noon
Field - Shelby Park
Phone- (615) 226-7005

COST: $125.00

Pitching Camp
Camp Objective: The Vanderbilt Pitching Camp is designed to provide instruction in both pitching and catching. The coaching staff will emphasize delivery mechanics along with various fundamentals of pitching (i.e. grips, pick-off moves, defense). Instruction includes live throwing from mounds, drills, analysis of pitching delivery, and an in-depth take-home evaluation.

Baseball Camps
Camp Objective: The Baseball Instruction Camp is designed to touch on every aspect of the game. Intense instruction will be given on hitting, pitching, infield and outfield play, catching, baserunning, bunting and much more. Also, instructional games will be played each day.

Hitting & Defense Camp
Camp Objective: The Vanderbilt Hitting and Defense Camp is designed to teach the fundamentals of hitting, infield and outfield play.

The structure of the hitting portion of the camp is a detailed and intense format that examines the mechanics of the swing. At the conclusion of the camp the player will receive an in-depth take-home evaluation. The defense camp will break down the mechanics of fielding (i.e. footwork, body position, glove action) and throwing (i.e. arm action, footwork) for both infielders and outfielders.

Camp Features:
1. Each camper receives a Vanderbilt Baseball T-shirt.
2. Campers will be grouped by age for daily games and drills.
3. All campers will receive an in-depth take-home evaluation.

Separate Age Groups: Participants will generally play in their own age groups or grade level. However, we reserve the right to move a camper up in the age groups depending on his ability and skill.

Items to Bring: Glove or mitt, baseball shoes, favorite bat, batting gloves, hat, comfortable shorts and T-shirt for instruction.
NOTE: Please mark camper's name on all items. The Vanderbilt Baseball School is not responsible for loss or damage of any campers' belongings.

Deposit: A $25 non-refundable deposit must accompany the completed registration form. The balance is due not later than the morning of check-in. No refunds will be given. However, we will give credit toward any other camp in next year's school.

Parent Participation: Parents are encouraged to attend the camps. Our staff will gladly add to or review with you any teaching ideas we work on throughout the week.

Camp Staff: We have assembled the best possible staff to insure your son has the best experience he can. In addition to Vanderbilt's own coaching staff, other college, area high school coaches and members of the Vanderbilt baseball team will assist with the camp.

Additional Information: Please call John Barlowe at the Vanderbilt Baseball Office for any additional information at 322-4123.

Camp Staff:
Roy Mewbourne, Vanderbilt Head Coach
A 1967 graduate of Florida State University where he lettered four years in baseball and was elected team captain in his senior year. Coach Mewbourne began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Florida State from 1969-1971, continued as an assistant coach at Birmingham-Southern College for a year before assuming the head coaching position at Birmingham-Southern in June of 1972. After seven very successful seasons at Birmingham-Southern, he was appointed to the head coaching position at Vanderbilt University in 1979. Now in his 22nd season at the helm of the Commodores' baseball program, Mewbourne has over 574 victories at the Nashville school.

John Barlowe, Assistant Coach
John Barlowe is currently in his sixth season at Vanderbilt as the assistant to Roy Mewbourne. He came to Vanderbilt in the fall of 1994. He has served as the hitting instructor, outfield coach, and is currently in charge of the infielders. Coach Barlowe also coaches third base and camp coordinator for the Commodores.

Barlowe came to Vanderbilt from Truett-McConnell Junior College in Gainesville, Georgia where he was head coach from 1991-94. Prior to his stint at Truett-McConnell, he served as an assistant coach at Georgia Southern for two years. John has also coached for seven seasons in the prestigious Cape Cod summer league. He began his coaching career at Hibriten High School in his native Lenoir, North Carolina from 1985-89. John earned his master's degree at Georgia Southern University.

His playing career began at Hibriten HS, where he was a high school All-American. He played college baseball at Louisburg Junior College. In 1979, he was a two-time All-Southern Conference selection while at Appalachian State. He was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in 1982.

Scott Stricklin, Assistant Coach
Scott Stricklin is currently in his first season at Vanderbilt as the pitching and catching coach.

Scott came to us from Georgia Tech after the 1998-99 season were he was responsible for coaching the pitchers and catchers and had first base coaching duties. He also assisted the team as a volunteer from 1996-97 when he was not playing professional baseball.

A class A all star in 1994, Stricklin played five seasons of minor league baseball, retiring the spring of 1998 after a major league spring training stint with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Following his selection in the 23rd round of the June, 1993 draft by Minnesota, he played the 1994 and 1995 seasons in the Twins organization reaching the triple-A level. He signed as a free agent with the Atlanta Braves in 1996, playing double-A ball at Greenville, and then with the Tampa Bay Organization in 1997. Stricklin lettered three seasons as a catcher at Kent State University. He is a native of Athens, Ohio.

From Head Coach Roy Mewbourne To The Prospective Participant:
Thank you for inquiring about our baseball schools. We feel that we have the premier instructional baseball school in the mid-south. My staff is dedicated to making your week of camp the most important week in your baseball career.

The purpose of the Vanderbilt baseball schools is to teach the fundamentals of baseball to various age levels, helping each participant to better understand the game. The schools will also aid in further development of individual skills through instruction, individual and multi-player drills.

Our 2000 Vanderbilt baseball team is made up of several former campers. In my 22 years as head coach many more campers have gone on to wear the Commodore uniform. In addition, several of these players have gone into the professional ranks.

We definitely have the type of baseball school that will fit your needs and prepare you for a better baseball experience in the years to come. I am looking forward to seeing you this summer!

Application Form
Please print and mail to address below

Name____________________________________________
Address__________________________________________
City/State/Zip______________________________________
Deposit $_________________ Amount Due $_____________
Parent or Guardian __________________________________
Phone (H) ___________________ (W) _________________
Age ________________ Date of Birth __________________
School ___________________________________________
Person to notify in case of emergency ____________________
Phone ___________________________________________
Adult T-shirt Size: ______S ______M _______L _______XL

Please select camp
______ Hitting &Defense Camp May 31-June 2 - ages 9-15
              Cost: $90.00                   9:00 am - 12:00 pm
______ Baseball Instruction Camp June 5-9 - ages 9-17
                                                      July 10-14
             Cost: $125.00                   9:00 am - 12:00 pm
 ______ Hitting/Pitching , June 12-16 - ages 9-17
              Cost: $125.00                  9:00 - 12:00 pm
   
A $25 non-refundable deposit is required for each camper.

Please mail application and deposit (or full payment) to:
Vanderbilt Baseball Camp
PO Box 30256
Nashville, TN 372
41-0256

Release of Liability and Authorization for Medical Treatment
Pre-registration will not be complete until this form is completed.

Name_____________________________ Date ___________

List any physical condition that camp officials or physicians should be aware of:______________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

Phone number for emergencies:
Day ____________________ Night ________________________

The undersigned (parent or guardian if under 18 years of age) understands that the applicant will be engaging in physical activity during the program which contains an inherent risk of physical injury and undersigned assumes this risk and holds harmless Vanderbilt University, its officers, trustees, agents, and employees, including specifically all persons employed or hired by Vanderbilt to conduct the Vanderbilt Baseball Camp, from any and all liability for personal injury or property damage arising out of the applicant's participation in the baseball camp program. I hereby grant permission for my child to attend the Vanderbilt Baseball Camp and to be treated by a licensed physician or a member of the Vanderbilt athletic training staff in the event of an injury, illness, or other mishap.

_____________________________________________________
Applicant Signature

_____________________________________________________
Parent or Guardian Signature

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Date


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