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Warhawk Baseball Clinics
2012 - 2013
About Our Baseball Clinics
The purpose of our clinics is to teach the proper fundamentals of pitching, hitting, catching, and infield play. Our clinics stress the importance of attitude, confidence and dedication in order to give all youngsters an opportunity to succeed in baseball and life.
Register Early! Space is limited. All clinics have reached maximum participants the last four years.
Fall Baseball Clinic
Designed As The All-Inclusive 1-Day Clinic
- Participants should be prepared for outdoor activities on nearby Prucha Field
- Prucha Field is a synthetic field and therefore is capable of accommodating play all year long
Winter Baseball Clinic
Designed As The Two-Day Intensive Clinic
Intense training in the following skill areas. Choose From:
- Pitching
- Hitting
- Fielding
- Catching
Spring Baseball Clinic
Designed As The One Day "Tune-Up" Clinic
Designed to refresh and prepare players for their upcoming season. Skill areas include:
- Pitching
- Hitting
- Fielding
- Catching
General Information
Location
Kachel Fieldhouse and Prucha Field, UW-Whitewater campus.
The Kachel Fieldhouse is located south of Perkin's Stadium and adjacent to Williams Center on the UW-W Campus
Eligibility
The clinics are open to anyone 8 - 18 years old, including high school seniors.
Equipment
Each camper should bring:
- Bat
- Glove
- Protective Cup
- Batting Gloves
- Gym Shoes (no cleats)
- Batting Helmet (if possible)
Warhawk apparel will be available for purchase on site!
Lunch
Bring a bag lunch or money. (Rocky's pizza will be available for purchase)
Clinic Dates
Fall
November 23 (9:00am - 3:00pm)
November 24 (9:00am - 3:00pm)
Please note: The instruction for the Extreme Clinics is the same for each day listed above.
Winter
Pitchers
December 27-28 (8:30 - 11:30am)
December 29-30 (8:30 - 11:30am)
Hitters
December 27-28 (12:00 - 3:00pm)
December 29-30 (12:00 - 3:00pm)
Fielders
December 27-28 (3:30 - 6:00pm)
December 29-30 (3:30 - 6:00pm)
Catchers
December 31 (9:00-2:00pm)
Spring
Pitchers
March 3 (8:30 - 11:30am)
March 10 (8:30 - 11:30am)
March 17 (8:30 - 11:30am)
Hitters
March 3 (12:00 - 3:00pm)
March 10 (12:00 - 3:00pm)
March 17 (12:00 - 3:00pm)
Fielders
March 3 (3:30 - 6:00pm)
March 17 (3:30 - 6:00pm)
Catchers
March 10 (3:30-6:00pm)
Clinic Costs
Fall**
Cost: $90
Winter**
1 Clinic - $110
2 Clinics - $210 (save $10)
3 Clinics - $310 (save $20)
4 Clinics - $410 (save $30)
Spring
1 Clinic - $50
2 Clinics - $95 (save $5)
3 Clinics - $140 (save $10)
4 Clinics - $185 (save $15)
5 Clinics - $230 (save $20)
6 Clinics - $265 (save $35)
7 Clinics - $300 (save $50)
8 Clinics - $335 (save $65)
9 Clinics - $370 (save $80)
Clinic Staff
John Vodenlich, Head Coach
Contact For More Information: vodenlij@uww.edu
While the Whitewater program has had longstanding success, Vodenlich has set a new standard, turning the Warhawks into a NCAA Division III college baseball power. During Vodenlich’s eight seasons as head coach, the Warhawks have won six WIAC championships and appeared in the NCAA Division III College World Series four times, including winning the 2005 NCAA Division III National Championship.
Armando Hernandez, Assistant Coach
A longtime Warhawk, Armando Hernandez enters his 16th season as an assistant coach at UW-Whitewater.In addition to coaching, Hernandez spent eight seasons as the head varsity baseball coach at Kettle Moraine High School. Taking over the program in 2001, Hernandez turned the Lasers into a top program in the highly competitive Classic Eight Conference. Under Hernandez, Kettle Moraine won regional championships in 2004, 2006 and 2008.
Brian Gillogly, Assistant Coach
Gillogly brings over 559 wins and 13 conference championships to Whitewater after spending 22 years as a head baseball coach, most recently at Luther College. No stranger to baseball in the state of Wisconsin, Gillogly spent time at the helm of Fond du Lac’s Marian College, leading the Sabres to Lake Michigan Conference championships in 11 of his 12 seasons.
Justin Stewart, Special Instructor
As a player, Justin Stewart’s teams won four WIAC Championships, made three NCAA Regional appearances, advanced to two NCAA Division III College World Series and won the 2005 NCAA Division III National Championship. The winning continued when he joined the staff in 2008. Since, the Warhawks have won three WIAC Championships, made four NCAA Regional appearances and made two NCAA Division III College World Series appearances.
Ben Prather, Special Instructor
Former UW-Whitewater outfielder Ben Prather enters his third season as the Warhawks’ assistant coach following spending one season playing professionally in Europe. Prather returned to UW-W after leading the team to the Croatian National Championship in 2009. In 2008, Prather led the Warhawks in batting average (.402), hits (80) and finished second in doubles (14). His 80 hits in 2008 are the second most in a single season by a Whitewater player.
Ryan Callahan, Pitching Coach
Ryan Callahan enters his fourth season as UW-Whitewater’s pitching coach following a professional baseball career and one of the most successful pitching careers in Whitewater history.The former Warhawk captain spent three years in the Minnesota Twins and San Francisco Giants organizations after leading Whitewater to four post season appearances, including a third place finish at the 2004 Division III College World Series.
Justin Bach, Assistant Coach
Having played in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, Justin Bach brings his knowledge of the conference to UW-Whitewater’s coaching staff in 2012. Bach played collegiately at UW-La Crosse, where he was named honorable mention All-WIAC in 2003 and First Team All-WIAC in 2006. One of the best players in school history, Bach is in the top ten in seven offensive categories at La Crosse.
Insurance
Each camper will be covered by a limited accident insurance policy. The cost of insurance is included in the registration fee. Precautions will be taken to prevent any accidents, and there will be clinic health supervisors available. The insurance includes primary insurance coverage up to $1000, secondary coverage up to $5000 and $300 maximum dental insurance. (Insurance does not cover pre-existing injuries and is for clinic-related accidents only.)
Special Notice
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is committed to equal opportunity in its educational programs, activities and employment policies, for all persons, regardless of race, color, gender, creed, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, Vietnam-era veteran status, parental status and pregnancy.
If you have any disabling condition that requires special accommodations or attention, please advise us well in advance. We will make every effort to accommodate your special needs.
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