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Camp Information Each day will consist of the following: • Offensive/Defensive Instruction • Team Hitting Sessions • Team Practice Sessions • Baseball Specialty Sessions • Live Games • Select Naval Academy Challenges • Leadership Lectures At the end of each day, the Naval Academy Staff and selected speakers will conduct an exciting leadership series designed to help players understand the values of being a great team leader.
Our Goal
To provide an amazing experience for every player at camp.
150 Players MAX 1st COME 1st SERVE Basis ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY AT:
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Important Notes Camp Blog: http://www.navybaseballcamps.blogspot.com/ will serve as the main platform for information before and during camp. Confirmation: A detailed information letter along with a checklist of necessary equipment and apparel to bring will be sent to you once we receive your camp application and fee. Flying to Maryland: For all those flying to Annapolis, the most convenient airport to use is BaltimoreWashington International (Thurgood Marshall Airport-BWI). If using another airport, you will need to provide your own transportation. Flying Times: Plan on landing at BWI between 2:30 and 4:00 PM on Saturday, July 22nd. Plan on flying out of BWI at or after 5:00 PM on Wednesday, July 26th. All campers who are flying must be able to do so on their own. Once we drop them off at the terminal we cannot be responsible for escorting them to the gate (for our younger campers). Shuttle: We can only provide a shuttle to and from BWI Airport. The shuttle will bring players to USNA on July 22nd at approximately 4:45 PM. The shuttle will leave Annapolis to return players to BWI on July 26th at approximately 2:30 PM. Bishop Stadium: Directions to and from Bishop Stadium can be found on www.navysports.com. Max Bishop Stadium is located at 146 Vandergrift Road, Annapolis, MD. Meals: All meals will be provided and take place at King Hall, the dining hall of all 4,400 Midshipmen. Other Features: We will offer nightly leadership lectures on campus and a “Midshipmen Challenge Day”, where campers will run through the Naval Academy Endurance Course.
A Letter from the Coach
The Coaches Paul Kostacopoulos Head Coach Career Record 840-586-7 Navy Record 336-254-5
Dear Parents, My name is Paul Kostacopoulos, Kosty for short, and I am extremely proud to be the Head Baseball Coach at the United States Naval Academy. Along with the responsibility of coaching the Midshipmen, I also take a sincere interest in running one of the top baseball camps in the country. My goal, along with the staff and players, is to have your son learn the game of baseball in a positive, fun-filled atmosphere while preparing him for the upcoming season. “Thanks coach… thanks for one of the best experiences of my life” is a common theme we get from former campers. The Navy Baseball National Leadership Experience will be held at our baseball complex, Terwilliger Brothers Field at Max Bishop Stadium, on the “Yard” of the United States Naval Academy.
- Patriot League Coach of the Year: 2011, 2015, 2016 - 2016 Patriot League Champions - 2015 & 2016 Patriot League Regular Season Champions - set single-season school record for most win (43) in 2016 - During 2016, led Navy to a sweep of the Patriot League regular and postseason titles, as well as to its first NCAA appearance since 2011 and first NCAA regional win since 2002 as the team defeated Saint Mary’s in the Raleigh Regional - Navy had the 2016 Patriot League Pitcher and Rookie of the Year - Qualified for the Patriot League postseason tourney in each of the last six seasons -Over 27 years coaching has accrued six conference coach of the year honors -2 time ABCA Northeast Region Coach of the Year -Took two Providence College teams to the NCAA Tournament -Took two University of Maine teams to the NCAA Tournament -30+ wins in seven of his first 11 seasons at Navy -2011 Midshipmen won the Patriot League regular season and conference championship and appeared in the Charlottesville Regional of the NCAA Tournament
Since developing this camp 10 years ago, players have continued to flock to Annapolis for the National Leadership Camp, prompting us to split the camp in half. This switch has greatly improved the learning experience for the younger 90’ diamond players. Your son will stay with other players from around the country in Bancroft Hall, the largest dormitory in the United States and famously known for housing all 4,400 of our Midshipmen. The staff will consist of myself, my assistant coaches, other college and high school coaches from around the country, as well as some of our current players. This particular camp provides a tremendous opportunity for your son to work directly with Division I baseball players and coaches. It is also designed to give all youth players a true look at the leadership culture that makes the Naval Academy one of the most intriguing institutions in the United States. Our goal is to provide a competitive baseball atmosphere with the most energized teaching and coaching possible. We also plan to give all players a true taste of the leadership training that we provide to our Midshipmen so that they can apply it to their own high school and summer teams throughout the remainder of their time in high school. We look forward to seeing your son in camp! Sincerely, Paul Kostacopoulos Head Baseball Coach
Bobby Applegate -3rd season at Navy
- Oversaw the transformation of Luke Gillingham into an All-American Pitcher. In his two years working with Gillingham, the LHP was honored with spots on the Louisville Slugger All-American Second Team and NCBWA Second Team in 2015 and Louisville Slugger All-American Second Team and NCBWA Third Team in 2016. Under his guidance, Gillingham, a Golden Spikes Award finalist in 2015, recorded a 1.19 ERA with an 8-1 record, 0.70 WHIP and 111 strikeouts over 83.1 innings as a junior and a 2.35 ERA with an 8-4 record, 1.00 WHIP and 93 strikeouts over 92.0 innings as a senior - Following his senior year, Gillingham was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays - 2015 USNA graduate Stephen Moore became the highest drafted Navy baseball player in program history as he was selected in the 10th round, 300th overall by the Atlanta Braves. - Over his first two seasons, Midshipmen pitchers have garnered five AllPatriot League honors as Gillingham was twice named to the first team, in addition to a 2016 first team accolade for reliever Sam Sorenson -Helped Noah Song be named 2016 Patriot League Rookie of the Year -The Navy pitching staffs in 2015 and 2016 rank first and second all-time in single-season wins (43, 37), as well as in strikeouts (464, 440). The staff also stands first (12) and third (9) in total shutouts - Served as an associate scout for the Kansas City Royals from 2002 through 2003 - A member of the University of Southern Colorado’s Diamond of Fame following a decorated and successful career that included the Colorado Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Year award in 1995.
Jeff Kane -3rd season at Navy
- Helped lead a 2016 Navy offense that ranked fourth in the NCAA DI with 31 triples, 33rd with a .390 on-base percentage and 36th with a .298 batting average. All three marks were tops in the Patriot League, in addition to the team’s 585 hits and 375 runs, which were also number one - The 2016 team set program records in runs and RBIs (328), while its hits, doubles (102) and triple totals rank second-best all-time in a season - Four Navy offensive players were selected to the First Team All-Patriot League; catcher Adrian Chinnery, outfielders Robert Currie and Connor Deneen and designated hitter Stephen Born all earned honors - Over his two seasons, Kane has guided seven Mids to all-league accolades - Spent the 2010-2014 seasons with Patriot League rival Holy Cross as its hitting coach and recruiting coordinator - Under his guidance, 17 Holy Cross players earned All-League honors, including Player of the Year honors in 2013 and Rookie of the Year honors in 2010 - Coached two positional players, who signed professional contracts with MLB organizations -Played collegiately at Clemson University from 1997 to 1999 under legendary coach Jack Leggett -Member of the 1999 Tiger team that came within one win of the College World Series
