Warhawk Baseball Clinics
2009 - 2010
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About Our Baseball Clinics
The purpose of our clinics is to teach the proper fundamentals of pitching, hitting, catching, and infield play. Our camps 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.
Extreme 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 all year long
Winter Baseball Clinic
Designed As The Two-Day Intensive Clinic
Intense training in the following skill areas. Choose From:
- Pitching
- Hitting
- Infield
- 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
- Infield
- Catching
General Information
Location
Kachel Fieldhouse, 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
Extreme
November 27 (9:00am - 3:00pm)
November 28 (9:00am - 3:00pm)
Please note: The instruction for the Extreme Clinics is the same for each day listed above.
Pitchers
December 27-28 (8:30 - 11:30am)
December 29-30 (8:30 - 11:30am)
February 28 (8:30 - 11:30am)
March 7 (8:30 - 11:30am)
March 14(8:30 - 11:30am)
Hitters
December 27-28 (12:00 - 3:00pm)
December 29-30 (12:00 - 3:00pm)
February 28 (12:00 - 3:00pm)
March 7 (12:00 - 3:00pm)
March 14 (12:00 - 3:00pm)
Infielders
December 27-28 (3:30 - 6:00pm)
December 29-30 (3:30 - 6:00pm)
February 28 (3:30 - 6:00pm)
March 14 (3:30 - 6:00pm)
Catchers
December 31 (9:00-2:00pm)
March 7 (3:30-6:00pm)
Clinic Costs
Extreme**
Cost: $85
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
John Vodenlich enters his seventh season as the Warhawks’ head coach, with his teams compiling a record of 211-75 and earning an amazing eight WIAC titles over the past ten years. Last year, the Warhawks finished with a 30-19 , and finished in the first 11 teams in the nation. Vodenlich was named the WIAC Coach of the year. In 2007, Vodenlich was inducted into the UW-Whitewater Athletic Hall of Fame. He has led the Warhawks to two third place finishes in 2004 and 2008. He was honored by the American Baseball Coaches Association as the 2005 NCAA Division III National Coach of the Year and an NCWA Champion in the 2005 session. Vodenlich, who played for the Warhawks from 1989-92 as a catcher, was a two-time All-American for the Warhawks as a catcher and received his Bachelor’s degree in 1992 and his M.B.A. in 1994. He then went on to receive the UBCA Wisconsin Collage Coach of the year for 2004 and 2008.
David Perchinsky, Assistant Coach
Coach Perchinsky is beginning his seventh season with the Warhawk staff. In his first six years at UW-Whitewater, the Warhawks have won five WIAC titles. During that time, the Warhawks have won a National Title and finished 3rd in the Nation twice. Prior to joining the Warhawks, Perchinksky was an assistant coach at South Dakota State University where he earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, and was a college assistant coach at Augustana College in South Dakota.
Armando Hernandez, Assistant Coach
Armando Hernandez is entering his 16th year as an assistant coach at UW-Whitewater. During his playing career at UW-Whitewater, Hernandez acquired 2 Gold Glove awards and was an All-Conference selection as a second baseman. Hernandez teaches middle school in the Kettle Moraine School District, and was the head baseball coach at the high school. His 2008 team finished second in the state tournament, the best finish since 1988.
Stein Rear, Assistant Coach
Stein Rear is beginning his fifth year on the staff and was a Warhawk standout catcher. Last year, he was named the Catching Coach of the Year.
Ryan Callahan, Pitching Coach
Callahan returns for his second season as the Warhawk Pitching Coach after three years in professional baseball with the Twins and Giants. Callahan was a standout pitcher and outfielder for the Warhawks from 2000-04 and captained his team to a 3rd-place finish in the NCAA Championships in 2004.
Greg Reinhard, Pitching Coach
Greg Reinhard was the 2005 Division III Baseball Pitcher of the Year and led the Warhawks to a National Title. He currently plays for the Chicago Cubs.
Aaron Dott, Special Instructor
Aaron was a standout player who led the Warhawks to a 3rd place finish in the nation (2008). Last season, he was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 26th round. He currently plays for the Hudson Valley Renagades (Class A Affiliate)
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 camp 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 camp-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.
I understand that the University may take photographs and or videos of event participants and activities. I agree that the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater shall be the owner of and may use such photographs and or videos relating to the promotion of future events. I relinquish all rights that I may claim in relation to use of said photographs and/or videos.
