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2011 South Sound Diamond Skills Camp

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Camp Philosophy
Professional level skill development at recreation prices is the goal at South Sound Diamond Skills Camp. Campers will be surrounded by enthusiastic coaches, passionate about teaching ballplayers skills and love for America’s Pastime. Camp is structured around individual skills improvement as well as game situations and contests like Camp Olympics. Our high energy coaching staff boasts two professional scouts, champion coaches and instructors that have mentored next level talent. But, above all, the staff is excited to bring their expertise to the South Sound to teach another generation about what makes baseball a lifelong love. Parents can expect their young ballplayers to learn how to perform skills and drills the right way with coaches that make baseball fun.

	Nic Lind, Recreation Coordinator/Camp Director Coach Lind currently trains infielders at NW Diamond Sports and with NW Krush teams in Puyallup, WA. He has coached at St. Martin’s University and Mount Vernon High School and managed the Mount Vernon Dawgs American Legion team. Coach Lind has trained hitters and fielders at NW Baseball Academy, Big League Experience camp, St. Martin’s Baseball Academy and Skagit County Baseball Camp. Nic was an all state SS at Mt. Vernon High, an all-league infielder at St. Martin’s College and played infield for the Bellingham Bells in 1999 & 2000. With 15 years of experience with youth recreation programs, Coach Lind is excited to provide affordable access for players in the Puget Sound to work with our first class coaching staff.
	Brandon Newell, Milwaukee Brewers NW Scouting Supervisor/Lead Instructor Coach Newell is the Northwest Regional Scouting Supervisor for the Milwaukee Brewers. His coaching experience is extensive, and includes to two stops as skipper of the Bellingham Bells of the West Coast League where Coach Newell managed Jake Locker and future Major League Baseball players Jeff Francis and Ty Taubenheim. Coach Newell also guided Bellingham’s King Nissan/Post 7 Sr. American Legion team to a state and regional championship. His passion for teaching baseball constructively is valued at clinics and camps throughout the Northwest. Brandon played collegiately at the University of Washington and was then drafted and signed to play professionally in the New York Mets system.
	Darren Rawie, Mt. Rainier High Head Baseball Coach Coach Rawie is currently in the middle of his 10th season at the helm of the Mt. Rainier Rams, where his Rams have achieved a #1 ranking in class AAA. The Rawie led Rams have won 7 League Championships and qualified for 8 State Tournaments. Coach Rawie was named Seamount Coach of the Year in both 2001 and 2005, and was awarded class AAA State Coach of the Year in 2008. The Rams under Rawie compiled 167-58 record through 2009 (.742 winning percentage). In just 9 full seasons, 16 former players have advanced to play collegiately or professionally.
	Hal DeBerry, Newport High Head Baseball Coach Coach DeBerry is in his first year at the helm of the Knights. After serving as pitching coach in 2009, Coach DeBerry is guiding a talented 2010 team poised to make a deep playoff push. Prior to joining the Newport staff, Hal spent 18 years as a college coach, including five years as the Head Coach at Community Colleges of Spokane and two years as Head Coach at Edmonds Community College. He has also served as the pitching coach at Portland State University and for the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox of the prestigious Cape Cod League. A Richland High School alum, Coach DeBerry played collegiately at Yakima Valley College and E. Washington University.

Pricing & Registration

Days & Dates:
Mon-Thurs, July 26-29, 2010

Times:
7-11U/9am-12pm
12-15U/1pm-4pm

Location: The Yard at Mt. Rainier High School
22450 19th Ave S., Des Moines, WA 98198

Pricing:
$150/Des Moines resident
$170/Non resident

Group Rates:
$20 off each registration with a group of 5 or more
$40 off each registration with a group of 10 or more
Group rates are a great way to get first rate instruction
for your team or league! See registration form for details.

Information:
Registration Form
Camp Flyer

Register in person at the Des Moines Field House/1000 S. 220th St.
Or call (206) 870-6527