Camps

The primary goal of the Nebraska Baseball Academy is to help each athlete develop a positive mental attitude about themselves and the game of baseball.  Our focused instruction provides campers with sound fundamentals, disciplined work habits, drill work for personal work, and a passion for the game.  Our personalized approach helps build confidence.  We want our athletes to confidently approach their next challenge and help them contribute to their personal goals and those set by their coaches and team.

Following are brief descriptions of all camps offered by the Nebraska Baseball Academy. Click "Printable Registration Form" for a camp registration form. Hope to see you at our upcoming events!

It is the policy of the Nebraska Baseball Academy to admit any and all qualified applicants without regard to disability, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin or sexual orientation.

Coaches Clinic

Tentative Schedule

Please join me and our staff at the Nebraska Baseball Coaches Clinic on Saturday, February 4, 2012. 

This clinic is for high school coaches, college coaches, youth baseball coaches....anyone that wants to learn more about the game.  I hope you will join me, along with Will Bolt, Ted Silva, Jeff Christy, and Curtis Ledbetter as we work together to help make kids better baseball players.

Coach Darin Erstad, Head Coach

University of Nebraska

Date:  Saturday, February 4, 2012 ---SPECIAL NOTE:  BECAUSE OF WINTER WEATHER, THE CLINIC HAS BEEN MOVED TO SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11....same time/same place!

Time:  8:00am - 3:30pm

Location:  Hawks Championship Center and the new Haymarket Park Indoor Facility

Hotel Block: Holiday Inn/Downtown on Friday, February 3, 2012 at a special rate of $75.00/room

Holiday Inn/Downtown Contact Info: 141 North 9th Street – Lincoln, NE  (402) 475-4011

Cost:  $80.00 (save $5.00 by using the on-line registration system)

Printable Registration Form

Online Registration: $75.00

 
 

Spring Break All Skills Camp

The All-Skills Camp is designed for young baseball players and is a fun experience for participants to learn the basic skills needed in the game of baseball. This camp will stress the proper techniques and drills necessary for a beginner player. All Skills Camp drills will include the teaching of proper throwing mechanics, pitching, hitting, and fielding techniques. This camp is open to 7-year olds through 8th graders.

 
Location:   Haymarket Park Indoor Facility
 
Dates:   Monday, March 12 and Tuesday, March 13, 2012 (8am - 10am)
 
 
Online Registration: $85.00
 
 
 

"Stars of Tomorrow" Camp

This camp is exclusively for those student-athletes in high school. The “Stars of Tomorrow” Camp is a unique blend of evaluations and teaching instruction and game situations that allows participants to learn the game of baseball from the Husker Coaching Staff. Pitching, hitting and defense will be emphasized. All of this will be followed by a scrimmage against other participants. Other area smaller colleges and Junior College coaches will be invited to attend this camp.
 
Location: Haymarket Park/Hawks Field (Lincoln, NE)
 
Date:   Monday, July 23, 2012 or Wednesday, July 25, 2012
 
Registration information not available at this time.
 

 
 
 

Day Camps

Each summer we conduct several Day Camps in various towns throughout the state of Nebraska. Day Camps are what we consider All Skills Camps on the road! Day Camps typically run from 9am – 2:30pm. Day Camps are open to 7 year olds through high school seniors. If you are interested in hosting a day camp, please contact Renee Brinkmann at the Nebraska Baseball Office (402) 472-2269 or rbrinkmann@huskers.com. She would be happy to discuss the requirements for hosting a summer camp in your area in 2012. 
 
The 2012 Summer Day Camp schedule will not be finalized and posted until early April, 2012.   
 
 
 

Fall League

The Fall League is a mini-season experience. The purpose of the Fall League is to provide the participants an opportunity to continue to improve their overall baseball skills and development in the fall. It provides participants with more innings, extra repetitions, extra at bats and a chance to play other positions and improve basic fundamentals. Teams are encouraged to register; individuals who register will be assigned to a roster based on age level. Coaches and/or parents are encouraged to volunteer for open coaching positions and also will benefit by learning the Nebraska way to play the game of baseball. The League runs for 5 weeks on Sundays and will include one weekday evening session for Skill Instruction. All games will include umpires and will be held at various fields throughout the City of Lincoln and area communities. Age levels for this League are 9/10; 11/12; 13/14; and 15 - high school seniors. The Fall League also features on-field instruction by the Nebraska Baseball Academy staff during teachable moments to ensure the maximum learning potential. Improve your team. Improve your game.

2012 Fall League Dates - Sundays: September 9 - Sunday, October 7, 2012

Registration Deadline:  Monday, August 6, 2012

Printable Fall League Information Guide

Registration information not available at this time.

Husker Classic Team Camp

The Husker Classic Team Camp is open to teams with players wishing to advance as a collegiate baseball student-athlete. This team exposure camp allows teams and individual players to get feedback from the Nebraska Baseball coaching staff. Instruction will be given in the areas of hitting, pitching and defensive fundamentals. Teams and coaches are also invited to a University of Nebraska Baseball practice during the Fall Husker Classic Team Camp. Teams will be provided information regarding the Academic and Eligibility Requirements of the NCAA.

If you are interested in the 2012 Summer or Fall Husker Classic, please complete the application below:

Application for Husker Classic Team Camp


All Skills Camp

The All-Skills Camp is designed for young baseball players and is a fun experience for participants to learn the basic skills needed in the game of baseball. This camp will stress the proper techniques and drills necessary for a beginner player. All Skills Camp drills will include the teaching of proper throwing mechanics, pitching, hitting, and fielding techniques. This camp is open to 7 -14 year olds.
 
Location: Hawks Field at Haymarket Park (Lincoln, NE)

 

High School All Skills Camp

This All Skills Camp is designed for high school players only.  This camp will stress the proper techniques and drills necessary for a strong baseball foundation.  The High School All Skills Camp will focus on drills that will teach pitching, hitting and will also include defensive drills.
 
Location:  Haymarket Park New Indoor Facility
 
Date/Time:  Sunday, January 22, 2012 (9am - 10:30am)
 
NOTE:  This camp will be limited to 12 participants.
 
 

Team Academy Practice

The Team Academy Practice is a great opportunity for the Nebraska Baseball Academy staff to work with your individual organization on the mechanics that need the most attention. This special team practice is designed specifically for your team! This camp does require a minimum of 12 participants with a minimum of 4 hours of instruction. If you have an interest in scheduling a time for the Academy to work one-on-one with your team, give us a call. To schedule a Team Academy Practice and to discuss prices, please contact Renee Brinkmann at 402-472-2269 or rbrinkmann@huskers.com.
 

Baseball Speed/Strength/Agility Camp

This is a 4-week class, meeting twice a week for 75 minutes each night (10 hours of total instruction).Train with the Nebraska Baseball Strength & Conditioning Staff and Nebraska Baseball Staff. Brandon Rigoni and Nate Thompson will train participants over a four-week session. This camp will focus on overall speed, overall agility and baseball specific training for arm strength and core strength. Plan to work hard. All skills levels are welcome.

Location: Hawks Championship Center

Dates: TBA

 
 

 

NEBRASKA BASEBALL ACADEMY REFUND POLICY

If it is necessary for you to cancel your camp registration, we ask that you do so at least 3 days prior to the camp date. If you cancel within this time frame, we will provide you with one of the following refund options:

Option #1 A 50% refund

Option #2 A FULL credit voucher to use on a Nebraska Baseball Academy camp (expires after 1 year)

 

Tentative Schedule

8:00 AMContinental Breakfast – Hawks CC
9:00 AMWelcome – Coach Erstad
9:15 AMCoach Erstad - *The Core of Nebraska Baseball
10:00 AMNebraska Baseball Practice - *Baserunning & Defense
11:30 AMLunch
 Relocate to Haymarket Park Indoor Facility
12:15 PMNebraska Baseball Practice
1:30 PMCoach Bolt - Hitting
2:00 PMCoach Silva - Pitching
2:30 PMCoach Christy - Catching
3:00 PMQuestions & Answers
3:15 PMClosing/Door Prizes

Currently Active Camps

The links below are for EXPRESS checkout only for those who want to go directly to our on-line registration system.  If you want more detailed information on any of the camps we offer through the Academy or if you would like a hard copy of the registration form, click CAMPS at the top of this page.

2012 Coaches Clinic

2012 All Skills Spring Break Camp

Experienced Coaching Staff

Message From Coach Erstad

The NEBRASKA BASEBALL ACADEMY has a passion for this great game of baseball.  Our purpose is to influence the lives of the youth in a positive way.  The Academy will  help do this by teaching all participants how to play the game the right way, developing the unique tools each child has and creating a work ethic that is unbreakable on and off the field.  We will give you the tools to build your foundation as a baseball player and have a blast doing it!