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SITE: The setting for Atlantic Coast Camps, L.L.C.'s summer development and prospect camps is the nationally renowned campus of the University of Virginia. Located in Charlottesville, the University of Virginia was recently named one of the top two most beautiful campuses in the country. Overnight campers will reside in one of the residence halls normally occupied by undergraduate students at the University. Meals will also be provided for those campers residing in the residence halls.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All prospective campers must submit the completed application portion of this brochure. Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis until all sessions are filled. Acceptance of a camper will be verified by email or telephone.

If a camp has been filled prior to the receipt of a campers application, the camp office will offer you the opportunity to have the application held on a waiting list if desired. If the application cannot be accepted for any reason, the application and camp fee will be returned by mail.

ELIGIBILITY: Atlantic Coast Camps, L.L.C's Summer Development and EliteProspect Camps are open to all ballplayers between the ages of seven and eighteen.

DATES & FEES:

June 21 - 25: Monday - Friday (Youth Developmental Camp)
Instructional Camp for players 7-12 years of age.

June 25 - 27: Friday - Sunday (High School EliteProspect Camp)
Instructional Showcase Camp for players grades 9-12.
*Players must be entering grades 9-12 to be eligible*

June 27 - July 1: Sunday - Thursday (Developmental Camp)
Instructional Camp for players 13-15 years of age.

Youth Developmental Camp: $175.00
Includes camp t-shirt

High School Elite Prospect Camp

Boarders: $325.00
Includes all meals, lodging, and a camp t-shirt
Non-boarders: $275.00
Includes all meals excluding breakfast and a camp t-shirt

Developmental Camp: $220.00
Includes camp t-shirt

REFUND PROCEDURES: If an accepted application is withdrawn for any reason prior to the start of the camp session, you will receive a refund less a $75 per session administrative fee. No refunds will be issued for any reason once a camp session has begun.

FACILITIES: The on-field developmental and elite prospect camps will take place at beautiful Davenport Field at the University of Virginia Baseball Stadium. The facility seats 2,000 Cavalier fans, is equipped with both indoor and outdoor batting cages, six bullpen mounds (two indoors) and a major league clubhouse. The indoor hitting facility is equipped with soft toss and tee areas, two pitching machines, and artificial turf flooring. In addition, a separate indoor facility and outdoor turf facility are located adjacent to the baseball stadium, and are fully equipped with batting cages, tee and soft toss areas, and bullpen mounds. These facilities will be used in the event of inclement weather.

INSURANCE: Atlantic Coast Camps, L.L.C. insurance policy is secondary and claims may only be made for amounts not paid or payable by the campers own insurance. Parents/ Wards are primarily responsible for any medical bills and must first file a claim with their insurance company.

INSTRUCTOR/STUDENT RATIO: The University of Virginia Baseball Staff, along with several outstanding coaches from the college and high school levels, will serve as the instructors. Members of the Cavalier baseball team will also serve as instructors.

Our instructor/student ration is approximately 1:10. We feel that this will assure each student an opportunity to receive the utmost in personal instruction.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Any additional questions about the camps can be directed to University of Virginia assistant baseball coach James Molinari at:

Phone: 434-982-5129
Email: atlanticcoastcamps@yahoo.com

Atlantic Coast Camps, L.L.C.: Atlantic Coast Camps, L.L.C., was founded by University of Virginia Head Baseball Coach Brian O'Connor in 2003. It is our mission to provide the best possible instruction in all phases of the game of baseball. In addition, Atlantic Coast Camps, L.L.C., offers young players with aspirations of playing at the highest level of college baseball opportunities throughout the year to market themselves and showcase their ability.

Atlantic Coast Camps, L.L.C.'s Summer Developmental and Prospect Camps offer a great opportunity to learn the same mental and physical skills taught at the University of Virginia, and will be the backbone of the Cavalier baseball program for years to come. Maximizing your ability as a baseball player begins with learning the proper techniques, and then having a desire to master them through repetition.

Thank you for your interest in Atlantic Coast Camps, L.L.C., and we look forward to seeing you this summer!

Head Coach Brian O'Connor: Camp Director
Brian O'Connor comes to the University of Virginia after spending the past nine years at the University of Notre Dame. While at Notre Dame, O'Connor earned a reputation as one of the country's top recruiters. His 2001 recruiting class was ranked #1 in the nation by Baseball America, and helped him earned assistant coach of the year honors by both Baseball America and the American Baseball Coaches Association. In addition, AFLAC named O'Connor their National Assistant Coach of the Year in 2003, after putting together the country's #6 ranked recruiting class that year.

O'Connor's efforts as a recruiter paid immediate dividends on the field. During his tenure at Notre Dame, the Irish compiled an overall record of 399-160-1, won six conference championships, and made six trips to the NCAA tournament. The last three Notre Dame baseball teams assisted by O'Connor were among the most successful in school history. The 2001 Irish finished with an overall record of 49-13-1, and were ranked #1 in the country at midseason. In 2002, O'Connor's Irish finished 50-18, and advanced all the way to the College World Series. The Irish advanced to the NCAA tournament again in 2003, and finished with an overall record of 45-18.

As pitching coach, five of O'Connor's last six pitching staffs finished the season ranked in the top 18 in ERA. O'Connor has tutored 17 eventual professional baseball pitchers, including 13 Major League draft selections. He has a proven track record of developing pitchers into top-level prospects, including a pair of first round selections - Brad Lidge in 1998 and Aaron Heilman in 2001.

In 1993, O'Connor was drafted in the 29th round of the major league baseball draft by the Philadelphia Phillies.

Assistant Coach Kevin McMullan
Kevin McMullan comes to UVa with a wealth of experience as both a coach and player. He spent the past year as manager of the Danville Braves (A) of the Atlanta Braves organization. McMullan also coordinated spring training for the Braves in 2003.

Before arriving in Danville, McMullan served as the acting head coach at East Carolina in 2001-2002, and was a member of the Pirates' coaching staff from 1999- 2002. In McMullan's three years at East Carolina, the Pirates posted a combined record of 138-46, which place ECU in the top five nationally in wins, and finished the season ranked in the top 25 nationally each year. The Pirates earned two #1 seeds and a #2 seed, along with a national top 8 seed and super regional appearance in 2001. In his 3 years at East Carolina University, McMullan had 14 players sign professional baseball contracts.

Assistant Coach Karl Kuhn
Karl Kuhn spent the past seven years as the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Arkansas - Little Rock. During Kuhn's tenure, UALR had 5 consecutive recruiting classes ranked nationally by Collegiate Baseball. Kuhn's UALR teams set 52 individual pitching records along with 11 team pitching records, including most wins in school history. He recruited the first All-American in UALR history, and had 13 players sign professional baseball contracts. Before arriving at UALR, Kuhn spent three years as pitching coach at Charleston Southern University.

Youth Developmental Camp:
Open to players between the ages of 7 and 12, this camp offers personal and group instruction in all phases of the game of baseball. Attention is given to proper instruction and drills to enhance the skill level of each individual. Campers will be instructed in fundamentals including hitting, pitching, infield, outfield, catching, baserunning, bunting, cut-offs & relays, rundowns, and sliding.

During the Youth Developmental Camp, campers will be divided into groups with other players their own age and ability level. Games will be played to emphasize those techniques learned in daily instruction. Each camper will be given a camp t-shirt at the beginning of camp.

Developmental Camp:
Open to players between the ages of 13 and 15, this camp offers personal and group instruction in all phases of the game of baseball. Attention is given to proper instruction and drills to enhance the skill level of each individual. This age group is very important in terms of skill development, so it is vital to learn the proper fundamentals that will lead to success throughout high school and beyond. Campers will be instructed in fundamentals including hitting, pitching, infield, outfield, catching, baserunning, bunting, cut-offs & relays, rundowns, and sliding.

During the Developmental Camp, campers will be divided into groups with other players their own age and ability level. Games will be played to emphasize those techniques learned in daily instruction. Each camper will be given a camp t-shirt at the beginning of camp.

High School Elite Prospect Camp:
Open to high school players between grades 9 -12, this camp offers ballplayers with a desire to play at the highest level of college baseball an opportunity to be evaluated by the University of Virginia coaching staff. In addition, this camp offers personal and group instruction in all phases of the game of baseball. A pro-style workout will be held Friday night, complete with batting practice, a defensive evaluation, and a 60 yard dash. Detailed instruction in all phases of the game of baseball will take place Saturday and Sunday, along with games to apply the information and showcase ability through competition.

Lodging, meals, and a camp t-shirt will be provided to all campers attending as boarders for the Atlantic Coast Camps, L.L.C.'s High School Elite Prospect Camp. All meals excluding breakfast will be provided to those campers attending as non-boarders. In addition, transportation will be provided for players throughout the duration of the camp.

Notes:
Youth Developmental Camp registration will be Monday, June 21st from 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. at Davenport Field at the UVa baseball stadium. Camp will begin at 9:00 a.m.

Daily Schedule:
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Daily Schedule:
Sunday: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Daily Schedule:
Friday: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday: 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.