Diamond Dreams 365 Training
Today's youth sports environment has become so competitive that many ballplayers now train year-round. At the same time, many top players are involved in other sports. As a result, Diamond Dreams has created a series of affordable group instruction opportunities to offer training during all four seasons. Opportunities include general as well as position-specific training that ranges in duration from as little as a few hours to over several weeks. The result is that some of our athletes are able to train with us year-round while others are able to pick and choose opportunities that fit their schedules.
Grapefruit League Spring Training
Saturday's Feb 24 - Mar 30, 2024
$225 for 9 Hours of Group Instruction
Ages 9-14 (10 to 11:30 AM)
Our Grapefruit League Spring Training builds on our No Days Off Winter Training Program and is designed to get baseball players ready for the upcoming season. The Grapefruit League will focus on conditioning, hitting & bunting, base running and the fundamentals of playing solid defense, all taught by members of the Diamond Dreams staff. If your athlete loves the game and wants to get better, this program will make an immediate difference in his spring and summer performance. Camp includes a t-shirt.
Spring Catcher's Camp
Saturday's Feb 24 - Mar 30, 2024
$150 for 6 Hours of Group Catching Instruction
Ages 9-14 (11:30 AM to 12:30 PM)
Our Youth Catcher’s Camp is a six-week program for catchers designed to build a strong, fundamental foundation under the young catcher. The camp focuses on the basics of this most demanding position, including arm conditioning, throwing technique, proper stances, receiving techniques, blocking and framing techniques, pitch sequences and bunt coverages. For those catchers who attend our winter camp, this session will build on their development.
Spring Pitcher's Camp
Saturday's Feb 24 - Mar 30, 2024
$150 for 6 Hours of Group Pitching Instruction
Ages 9-10 (1 PM), 11-12 (2 PM), 13-14 (3 PM)
Our Spring Pitching Camp combines instruction with competition. Each session includes up to 8 pitchers, matched by age and experience. Participants meet for one hour each week for six weeks. Each hour includes 30 to 40 minutes of instruction and 20 to 30 minutes of competition. Led by a former All-Ohioan, collegiate pitcher and high school pitching coach, this is a great way for pitchers to prepare for the upcoming season. There is no substitute for solid instruction and reps, reps, reps.
Summer Bambino Camp
June 3, 4, 5, 2024
$75 for 3 Hours of Group Instruction
Ages 4-7: 9 AM to 10 AM
Our Summer Bambino Camp introduces our youngest athletes to the great games of baseball and softball through the development of locomotor and fundamental baseball/softball skills. Activities include running, jumping and skipping designed to help our young ones develop body awareness, balance, and body control. In addition, we safely introduce throwing, catching, fielding and hitting fundamentals. This combination lays a solid foundation for athletic development and instills a love of the game in the youngest athletes! Sessions will include fun games and competitions including wiffle ball. Camp includes a t-shirt.
Summer Skills Camp
June 3, 4, 5, 2024
$150 for 6 Hours of Group Instruction
Ages 9-14: 10 AM to Noon
Our Summer Skills Camp is held at a top high school field and over the past several years has helped nearly five hundred players celebrate the end of the school year and improve their playing skills in a friendly, supportive, team-oriented atmosphere! These fun, outdoor camps run for three days and focus on developing the skills necessary to play the game at a competitive level. The camp covers hitting, fielding, pitching and base running. Camp is capped with a Gold Glove Competition & a Home Run Derby! So come out and make new friends at our annual Summer Skills Camp! Includes a camp t-shirt.
Mid-Summer Bambino Camp
July 8, 9, 10, 2024
$75 for 3 Hours of Group Instruction
Ages 4-7: 9 AM to 10 AM
Our Mid-Summer Bambino Camp introduces our youngest athletes to the great games of baseball and softball through the development of locomotor and fundamental baseball/softball skills. Activities include running, jumping and skipping designed to help our young ones develop body awareness, balance, and body control. In addition, we safely introduce throwing, catching, fielding and hitting fundamentals. This combination lays a solid foundation for athletic development and instills a love of the game in the youngest athletes! Sessions will include fun games and competitions including wiffle ball. Camp includes a t-shirt.
Mid-Summer Skills Camp
July 8, 9, 10, 2024
$150 for 6 Hours of Group Instruction
Ages 9-14: 10 AM to Noon
Our Mid-Summer Skills Camp is designed to work on fundamental baseball skills and to help prepare your player to compete for a roster spot on their favorite team - be it rec or travel. With the game more competitive than ever, this camp will cover throwing, fielding, hitting and base running. Professional instructors will be assisted by top high school travel players from the area. Camp includes a t-shirt.
Youth Fall Academy
Sundays Aug 24 - Oct 12, 2024
$300 for 12 Hours of Group Instruction
Ages 9-10 (12 to 1:30 PM), 11-12 (1:30 to 3 PM), 13-14 (3 to 4:30 PM)
Let's face it, players get little value out of the typical fall ball league as teams play down to chase trophies rather than focus on player development. By contrast, our Fall Academy is specifically designed to take advantage of the great fall weather, enabling our staff to teach the infield, outfield and base running skills that cannot be taught indoors in the off-season. Combined with intra-squad scrimmages and competitive games with select organizations, the amount of reps in eight weeks of 90-minute training sessions that the Youth Fall Academy provides will definitely raise the level of your athlete's game and better prepare him for the next spring/summer's travel season. Camp includes a t-shirt and hat.
Fall Speed & Agility Training
Semi-Weekly Oct 22 - Nov 30, 2024 for 6 Weeks
$150 for 12 Hours of Group Training
Youth Session (7 PM), High School Session (8 PM)
Our Fall Speed & Agility Training program offers affordable fifty-minute classes focused on the core athletic pillars of speed & agility. Workouts concentrate on footwork and speed drills (forward, backward and lateral) as well as increasing full-body strength for maximum execution. Directed by a professional trainer, these classes help prepare the athlete to compete more successfully in his/her sport. Assuming spots are available, group training sessions may also be attended on a session-by-session basis for $20/each.
Fall Pitcher's Camp
Saturday's Oct 19 - Nov 23, 2024
$150 for 6 Hours of Group Pitching Instruction
Ages 9-10 (1 PM), 11-12 (2 PM), 13-14 (3 PM), 15-18 (4 PM)
Our Fall Pitching Camp combines instruction with competition and rewards. Each session includes up to 8 pitchers, matched by age and experience. Participants meet for one hour each week for six weeks. Each hour includes 30 to 40 minutes of instruction and 20 to 30 minutes of competition. Led by a former All-Ohioan, collegiate pitcher and high school pitching coach, This is a great way for pitchers to prepare for the upcoming season. There is no substitute for solid instruction and reps, reps, reps.
Black Friday Holiday Fun Day
Turkey Jam
Friday, November 21, 2024
$50 for 4 Hours of Group Games
Ages 9-14: 9 AM to 1 PM
Plans or no plans for the day after Thanksgiving... kids are off school! And what better way for them to spend a few hours than having tons of fun indoors at Diamond Dreams! On Diamond Dreams Fun Days, our high school staff leads kids in stretches and warmups before supervising friendly competitions that include games of wiffle ball and dodge ball. Diamond Dreams Fun Days include a snack & hydration break.
Jeff Tabaka's Pro Baseball Academy
Saturday's Nov 30, 2024 - Feb 15, 2025
$450 for 12 Hours of Either Group Hitting or Pitching or $850 for Both
Ages 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18
Jeff Tabaka's annual twelve-week Pro Baseball Academy is for serious baseball players who are interested in learning the game from a former MLB player. Jeff was a 1986 NCAA All-American at Kent St. where he led the MAC in hitting with a .397 average. Jeff was drafted in the 2nd round by the Montreal Expos, spent 16 years in professional baseball and 7 years in the Majors pitching for the Astros, Padres, Reds, Pirates and Cardinals. Since his playing days ended, Jeff has taught and coached the game extensively, passing on his detailed knowledge that only former MLB players possess. One-hour pitching classes are held before one-hour hitting classes for each age group as follows: Age 15-18 10am-12pm, Age 13-14 12pm-2pm, Age 11-12 2pm-4pm, Age 9-10 4pm-6pm.
Gottshall & Ollis Pitcher/Catcher Camp
Saturday Dec 28, 2024
$100 for 2 Hours of Group Instruction
Ages K-6 (Noon to 2 PM). Ages 7-12 (3 to 5 PM)
Join local softball superstars and state champions Payton Gottshall (Perry HS/Univ. of Tennessee, College World Series) and Kaycee Ollis (Louisville HS/Mount Vernon Nazarene) at this exclusive camp. Payton and Kaycee will offer high level pitching and catching instruction and also sign autographs and take photos with camp attendees. The camp promises to provide an experience aspiring softball players will remember for years to come!
No Days Off Winter Training
Saturday's 9 to 11 AM - Jan 4 to Feb 8, 2025
$300 for 12 Hours of Group Instruction
Ages 9-14
This six-week program focuses on building & developing a stronger baseball player for the next playing season. Over six two-hour sessions, we teach proper warmup techniques, proper throwing mechanics, pro-style drills to develop hand/eye coordination, the fundamentals of infield play, outfield footwork, base running and hitting. This program instills and reinforces a solid foundation that players can build on as they grow as ballplayers. Get a leg up on your competition this winter. Members receive a 20% discount. Camp includes a t-shirt.
Winter Catcher's Camp (High School)
Saturday's Jan 4 - Feb 8, 2025
$150 for 6 Hours of Group Catching Instruction Plus Live Reps
Ages 14-18 (11 AM to Noon)
Our High School Catcher's Camp is a six week program for catchers that focuses on arm conditioning, improving pop time, proper stances, receiving, blocking and framing techniques, pitch sequence and bunt coverages. As a bonus, the camp also coordinates with Jeff Tabaka's Pro Baseball Academy so that camp catchers are able to catch age-appropriate, live pitching. The camp is led by Diamond Dreams instructor Tim Benner.
Winter Catcher's Camp (Youth)
Saturday's Jan 4 - Feb 8, 2025
$150 for 6 Hours of Group Catching Instruction Plus Live Reps
Ages 09-13 (Noon to 1 PM)
Our Youth Catcher’s Camp is a six-week program for catchers designed to build a strong, fundamental foundation under the young catcher. The camp focuses on the basics of this most demanding position, including arm conditioning, throwing technique, proper stances, receiving techniques, blocking and framing techniques, pitch sequences and bunt coverages. As a bonus, the camp also coordinates with Jeff Tabaka's Pro Baseball Academy so that camp catchers are able to catch age-appropriate, live pitching. The camp is led by Diamond Dreams instructor Tim Benner.
Winter Pitcher's Camp
Saturday's Jan 4 - Feb 8, 2025
$150 for 6 Hours of Group Pitching Instruction
Ages 9-10 (1 PM), 11-12 (2 PM), 13-14 (3 PM), 15-18 (4 PM)
Our Winter Pitching Camp combines instruction with competition and rewards. Each session includes up to 8 pitchers, matched by age and experience. Participants meet for one hour each week for six weeks. Each hour includes 30 to 40 minutes of instruction and 20 to 30 minutes of competition. Led by a former All-Ohioan, Division II pitcher and high school pitching coach, This is a great way for pitchers to prepare for the upcoming season. There is no substitute for solid instruction and reps, reps, reps.
Winter Speed & Agility Training
Tuesday's, Wednesday's & Thursday's Jan 7 to Feb 13, 2025
$150 for 12 Hours of Group Training or $20/Session
Youth Session (7 PM), High School Session (8 PM)
Our Winter Speed & Agility Training program offers affordable fifty-minute classes focused on the core athletic pillars of speed & agility. Workouts concentrate on footwork and speed drills (forward, backward and lateral) as well as increasing full-body strength for maximum execution. Directed by a professional trainer, these classes help prepare the athlete to compete more successfully in his/her sport. Athletes may attend 1/wk for half price or 2/wk for regular price. Assuming spots are available, group training sessions may also be attended on a session-by-session basis for $20/each.
Grapefruit League Spring Training
Saturday's Feb 22 - Mar 29, 2025
$300 for 12 Hours of Group Instruction
Ages 9-14 (9:30 to 11:30 AM)
Our Grapefruit League Spring Training builds on our No Days Off Winter Training Program and is designed to get baseball players ready for the upcoming season. The Grapefruit League will focus on conditioning, hitting & bunting, base running and the fundamentals of playing solid defense, all taught by members of the Diamond Dreams staff. If your athlete loves the game and wants to get better, this program will make an immediate difference in his spring and summer performance. Camp includes a T-Shirt.
Spring Catcher's Camp
Saturday's Feb 22 - Mar 29, 2025
$150 for 6 Hours of Group Catching Instruction
Ages 09-14 (11:30 AM to 12:30 PM)
Our Youth Catcher’s Camp is a six-week program for catchers designed to build a strong, fundamental foundation under the young catcher. The camp focuses on the basics of this most demanding position, including arm conditioning, throwing technique, proper stances, receiving techniques, blocking and framing techniques, pitch sequences and bunt coverages. For those catchers who attend our winter camp, this session will build on their development.
Spring Pitcher's Camp
Saturday's Feb 22 - Mar 29, 2025
$150 for 6 Hours of Group Pitching Instruction
Ages 9-10 (1 PM), 11-12 (2 PM), 13-14 (3 PM)
Our Spring Pitching Camp combines instruction with competition. Each session includes up to 8 pitchers, matched by age and experience. Participants meet for one hour each week for six weeks. Each hour includes 30 to 40 minutes of instruction and 20 to 30 minutes of competition. Led by a former Division II pitcher and high school pitching coach, this is a great way for pitchers to prepare for the upcoming season. There is no substitute for solid instruction and reps, reps, reps.