19th Annual Arizona Pro Holiday Camp • Ages: High School Players

Location: Tempe Diablo Sports Complex
Sunday, December 27, 2009 to Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Camp Cost: $535.00

Camp Details

The Arizona Pro Baseball Camp is designed to provide the serious high school player intense instruction in all aspects of the game. Players will train daily at the Spring Training home of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

The staff consists of current professional baseball scouts that have the ability to sign players to professional contracts as well as recommend players for college scholarships. If you are looking for a baseball camp to improve your skills plus display your talent you have come to the right place. If you have what is takes to get to the next level then we want to see you.

2009 Staff members include the following Instructors:

Eddie Bonine: Special Guest Major League Player with the Detroit Tigers
Ben Boulware: CEO ABC & AZPBC Former Professional Player Chicago White Sox
Todd Coburn: Former professional player Philadelphia Phillies Organization
Joe Mc Donald: Head Baseball Coach at Boulder Creek H.S
Doug Linton: Former Major League player with five Major League Organizations
Orv Franchuk: Current Minor League Hitting Coach San Diego Padres Organization
Andre David: Current Minor League Hitting Coordinator Kansas City Royals Org.
Tony De Francesco: Current Minor League Manager (AAA) Oakland Athletics Org.
Greg Sparks: Current Minor League Hitting Coordinator Oakland Athletics Org.
Steve McFarland: Current Professional Scout Chicago Cubs Organization
Ed Campaniello: Former professional player Cincinnati Reds Organization
Cordell Hipolito: Current Assistant Coach University of California San Diego
Joe Pomierski: Former Professional Player Tampa Bay Devil Rays Organization
Mitchell Gregg: Former Professional Player Oakland Athletics Organization
Eric Owens: Roving Outfield & Baserunning Coordinator LA Angels of Anaheim
Derek Tate: Former Professional Player Toronto Blue Jays Organization
Therron Brockish: Former Professional Scout Philadelphia Phillies Organization
Rich Taylor: Former Professional Scout Chicago White Sox Organization
Jason Cooper: Current Professional Player (AAA) Cleveland Indians Organization

General Information

Information & Welcome Packet

Package options: For your convenience, Arizona Pro Baseball Camps has three options to meet your camp needs. Once you decide to register for camp, please note on the registration page that you can sign up for one of the following packages: Reminder: players staying with parent option, hotel rooms are not included in the camp fees and will need to be paid for by parents.

Package #1: Day Camp Option (Cost of $535.00)
Package #2: Overnight Staying w/ Parents Option (Cost of $770.00 - Parents pay for hotel room (Hotel room fees not included) *Check box on registration page.
Package #3: Overnight Staying w/ other Players Option (Cost of $839.00 - hotel room included in camp fees) *Check box on registration page.

Check out our one day Hitting Camp! We will be conducting an extensive hitting camp on December 26th from 1:00pm-6:00pm for anyone wanting to take their hitting skills to the next level. We will cover every aspect of hitting and this camp is a great way to kick off the week. Signing up for this option is available on the registration page.

What will I learn at this camp? As a player you will be evaluated by a professional eye and receive hands on, intense baseball training. Our goal as a staff is to provide you with the tools to better your game, increase your knowledge, skill and confidence and assist in getting you to the next level of play and beyond. *FYI- This is at same location as ABC Holiday Camp and this camps are separated by age.

PLEASE READ: If you live in the area where camp is being conducted and want the baseball camp experience only, you should sign up for the Day Camp Option. If the entire family is coming to the area for vacation and you would like to stay with your parents at night while attending the camp during the day, you should sign up for the Overnight Staying w/ Parents Option. If you want to have the complete camp experience including all of the nighttime activities, which is recommended and the most popular, you should sign up for the Overnight Staying w/ other Players Camp Option.

Camp Check-in

Overnight Campers check in at the Radisson - Phoenix Airport between 4:00pm-5:00pm on December 26th (Hitting campers check in around Noon). Follow signs to check in location (ask the front desk if you cannot locate the room).

Day Campers check in next to the covered batting cages at the Tempe Diablo Baseball Complex by 8:30am on the 27th (hitting campers check in by 12:30pm on the 26th). Reminder: Check in will be at the lower fields and NOT at Stadium parking lot for AZ Holiday Camp.

Players plan on flying into Phoenix International Airport before 11:00am on Dec 26 for hitting camp and between 10am and 6pm, if not doing hitting camp

Schedule to fly out between 4pm and 6pm on Dec 30th to head home!

Items to Bring to Camp:

• Download welcome packet for a list of items to bring

Camp Waiver Information

Application/Medical Information Form
No camper will be allowed to participate without a completed medical consent form. Your insurance will be used as the primary coverage.

Please hand deliver all signed documents to the camp check in area.

Download Camp Waiver Form

Directions to Camp

Tempe Diablo Stadium
*Home of the Angels for Spring Training!
2225 West Court Way
Tempe, AZ 85282

We are excited to be back at the spring training home of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The Angels Organization performed approximately $22 million dollars of renovations just in time for our 2006 annual Holiday Camp Experience.

Click here for a map to Tempe Diablo Baseball Complex

Meals at Camp

We will provide three meals a day for overnight campers. Breakfast and dinner will be provided by the Radisson Hotel and lunch will be catered to the fields for both day and overnight campers.

Note: Meals..........................
Overnight players will receive three meals per day.
Commuters will receive lunch everyday
Parents and siblings of overnight campers staying with parents, overnight campers staying with players and commuter campers staying in the hotel, meals are not included in registration fee and you will be responsible for all of your meals throughout the week. However Parents and siblings are allowed breakfast at the hotel at no charge if they booked a room directly through the Radisson and are paying the discounted ABC rates.

Local Hotel Information

For overnight players with players and overnight players with parents, we stay at:
Radisson Phoenix Airport
3333 East University Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Telephone (602) 437-8400

Miscellaneous Camp Info

Check this out! Back again in 2009, we will be conducting daily coaches clinics for all coaches and parents who are interested. Topics such as Hitting, Pitching Mechanics, catching , middle infield play etc. will be covered daily in 20-30 minute mini sessions by our professional staff. A terrific opportunity no to be missed.

Contact Info

For all emergencies dial 800-222-8152 and an America's Baseball Camps staff member will give you any assistance needed.