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Camps, Clinics & Programs

A variety of children, youth and adult programming continues to be developed by our professional team of staff. We are excited to offer camps and clinics where players can participate in age and skill appropriate drills for hitting, throwing, base running, pitching mechanics, catcher, infield and outfield skills while being mentored by Professional Baseball and Fast Pitch Players!

Coaches/Instructors

sergent.jpgJoe Sergent, is a left handed pitcher. A California native, Joe has finished his 11th professional season playing baseball. He was drafted in 1999 by the Florida Marlins in the 21st round and played 5 seasons for them. He also played for the Fargo Moorhead Redhawks for 3 years before joining the Calgary Vipers in 2008. From 2008-2010, the GBL All-Star was the ace of the staff that won the 2009 GBL title and was 6-0 in playoffs during his time here. In late 2010, Joe joined up in playing for Victoria to finish his 11th season on the mound. In his career Joe has a regular season record of 64-33 with a 3.87 ERA in over 800 professional innings.  Contact:  joesergent@yahoo.ca

colinMoro.jpgColin Moro, is a Calgary native that played his first two professional seasons for the Calgary Vipers, winning the Golden Baseball League Rookie of the Year in 2008. Colin was an All-Star in 2009 for the team that won the Golden Baseball League title that year hitting over .370 which that was good for second highest standings in all of Independent League hitters.  Contact:  colinmoro@hotmail.com

2747743147_b11d3c507d_m.jpgJordy Alexander is an experienced pitching coach and player. He spent one year at Olympic College in Washington and has over 14 years of Professional Baseball experience including 2 years with the Calgary Vipers. Jordy was signed by the Kansas City Royals in 1996 and is also a five time Canadian National Senior Team member playing in 3 World Cups and 2 World Cup Qualifiers in 5 different countries. Jordy has also had the opportunity to play two seasons in the Columbian Winter League and one season in the Mexican AAA Baseball League.  Contact:  jord45bc@hotmail.com

1page-img2.jpgAJ's playing career consisted of 3 years of college experience at Merced College in California. After his playing days AJ began his coaching career in Merced and was an Assistant for 6 years. AJ has also coached with Team Alberta and assisted in scouting kids across Alberta in the Team Alberta selections. He currently serves as the head coach for the University of Calgary Dinos.  Contact:  baseball@ucalgary.ca

drew.jpgDrew finished his tenth professional season and seventh with the Snakes in 2011.  In 2009 Drew was named a Golden Baseball League All-Star and led Calgary to their first ever professional baseball championship with a .355 batting average. In 2007 Miller was a Northern League All-Star and in 2006 he was named the Vipers' Most Outstanding Player. From 2002 to 2004 Miller played for the Richmond Roosters in Indiana. Helping them to repeat as league champs on 2002. He was also named to the All-Star team in 2004. Miller attended Eastern Oklahoma State Junior college for 2 years before transferring to Oklahoma Baptist University where he was named All-Conference, All-Region and Honourable mention All-American in both years playing there. Miller has coached many levels including assistant coach in University, coaching all levels in Australia and many all star teams from Medicine Hat and Calgary.  Contact:  dam_34@hotmail.com

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Brian is a California native and finished his 16th year of professional baseball with the Calgary Vipers as a player/coach. He spent 7yrs w/ the Detroit Tigers and 1 with the Baltimore Orioles. Brian reached the AAA level four times. He has also played in Mexico, Columbia, and the Dominican Republic. Brian was most recently a player/coach the last two years w/ the Victoria Seals as well as an All Star in the Golden League. Brian has 3 Gold Glove awards, was a AAA All Star, and led the entire Detroit Tigers organization in hitting in 2001 w/a .325 avg. Brian has been around Hall-of-Fame players and coaches who have showed him the way and now he wants to teach you. Brian attended Riverside Junior College, University of Oklahoma and Oral Roberts University. Brian was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 18th rd  in 1996. He was also drafted twice as a pitcher by the Detroit Tigers in '93' -'94'.  Contact:  brianrios1996@hotmail.ca

catching_photo.jpgA native of Canton, Ohio, Natalie was a four year starting varsity catcher in high school and earned an athletic scholarship to play softball at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan. As a freshman, Natalie was the starting catcher and played in 35 of the 39 games played that season. After her freshman season in 2002, Natalie transferred to The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio and was a scholarship player for the Buckeyes from 2003-2005. During her career at Ohio State she was the starting catcher for the 2004 and 2005 seasons, the 2004 Buckeye Power Club Award winner given by the strength and conditioning coaches, Team Captain in 2005, a 3-time OSU Scholar-Athlete Award winner, a 3-time Academic All-Big Ten Conference Award winner, and an Academic All-American Nominee in 2005. After graduating from Ohio State, Natalie was the head softball coach for Columbus State Community College where she received the Division III Region G Coach of the Year Award in her first season as head coach. Natalie has since been involved in coaching and giving individual hitting and fielding lessons to players ranging in age from 8 to 18 years old.  Contact:  nhales899@gmail.com

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Originally from Southern California Jen has played softball for 15 years.  Jen was taught by the best including, Doug Finch, Mike Smith and Don Sarno, all of which work with Olympic softball players.  Jen played on the College of the Canyons softball team, which won the Western State Conference in 2005.  A graduate with a softball scholarship from Notre Dame de Namur University in 2007, Jen's team made the playoffs for the first time in school history. In 2010 Jen was the pitching coach the University of Calgary fastpitch team. Jen has given pitching instruction through clinics, private lesson, and group instruction to 100+ girls in Airdrie, Calgary, and Okotoks.  Contact:  jennifer.bignell@hotmail.com

On Going One on One or Two on One Sessions

Once you have selected a coach/instructor you would like to work with please contact them via email to arrange a time that works for you both.  Sessions are typically one hour long and will focus on the skills you choose to work on.

Cost:  $65.00/hr +tax (up to two persons) and $10.00/hr +tax per additional participant or $45.00/30 Min +tax (up to two persons) and $8.00/30 Min +tax per additional participant.

Current Baseball Drop-In Hitting and Pitching Clinics

No Registration Required

The Absolute Baseball Academy is back offering drop-in hitting, pitching and fielding lessons to Baseball Players of all ages and abilities! Come and get some of the best professional baseball and fast pitch instruction in the city of Calgary at an affordable price!

1 hour of Instruction, $20.00 plus tax

2 hours of Instruction, $35.00 plus tax

Drop-In Hitting, Pitching and Fielding Clinic Dates:

  • February 1,3,8,10,15,17,22,24 2012 (Hitting and/or Pitching) - 7:30pm - 9:30pm

  • February 2,9,16,23 2012 (Fielding Only) - 5:30pm - 6:30pm

  • March 2,9 2012 (Hitting and/or Pitching) - 5:00pm - 7:00pm

  • March 16,23,30 2012 (Hitting and/or Pitching) - 5:30pm - 7:30pm

  • March 26,27,28,29,30 2012 (Hitting and/or Pitching) - 1:00pm - 3:00pm

  • April 6,13,20,27 2012 (Hitting and/or Pitching) - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

  • April 9,10,11,12,13 2012 (Hitting and/or Pitching) - 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Note: No registrations will be accepted for this program. Participants will attend on a strict first-come first-serve basis on the scheduled date. Limited space available! Call ABA at (403) 284-4006 for additional information.

Current and Upcoming Camps and Clinics

Registration Required - Click Here For Registration Form

ABA's 2012 Summer Baseball Camps

Experience Outstanding Instruction this Summer from ABA's Professional Coaching Staff, with focused training on baseball development and fun!Participants will enjoy training in both the Absolute Baseball Academy & next door at the Absolute Sports Centre.  Prizes, Relays, Hitting Derbys and Wiffle Ball Games will be added to daily training schedule to guarantee that summer baseball is a Grand Slam!  Ages 8-14 are best fitted for this programming.

Session One:  July 23,24,25,26,27 2012
8:30am-12:30pm (with afternoon drop in hitting and pitching available from 1:00pm-3:00pm)
Cost:  $185.00 +tax ($194.25)
Session Two:  August 13,14,15,16,17 2012
8:30am-12:30pm (with afternoon drop in hitting and pitching available from 1:00pm-3:00pm)
Cost:  $185.00 +tax ($194.25)

To Register please follow this link:  http://www.absolutebaseballacademy.com/files/9313/0317/6828/BAF_Reg_Form_2011_REV1.pdf

ABA's 2012 Spring Break Camps

Join Joe Sergent, Colin Moro, Jordy Alexander and Special Guests for Spring Break 2012!  Participants will enjoy training in both the Absolute Baseball Academy & next door at the Absolute Sports Centre.  During the week long camp focus will be placed on the fundamentals of baseball through various drills and exercises and will include fun and unique aspects such as daily wiffle ball games, relays, obstacle courses and prizes.  Ages 8-14 are best fitted for this programming.

Session One:  March 26,27,28,29,30 2012
8:30am-12:30pm (with afternoon drop in hitting and pitching available from 1:00pm-3:00pm)
Cost:  $175.00 +tax ($183.75)
 Session Two:  April 9,10,11,12,13 2012 
8:30am-12:30pm (with afternoon drop in hitting and pitching available from 1:00pm-3:00pm)
Cost:  $175.00 +tax ($183.75)
 
To Register please follow this link:  http://www.absolutebaseballacademy.com/files/9313/0317/6828/BAF_Reg_Form_2011_REV1.pdf 

Winter ABA/Dino's Baseball Camps

The relationship with ABA, Head Dino's Coach AJ Fystro and the University of Calgary Dino's Baseball Team is only natural and we are honoured to have the team train in our facilities throughout the year.  The Dinos Coaches and Players are well known and respected in the community and have had a huge impact on the success of our grass roots and skill development programs.  Instructing participants from the ages of 4-14, the Dinos provide players with the knowledge and skill set that only athletes with a true love of the game can.  We thank the team and coaches for their extraordinary efforts and look forward to many years in partnership.  We thank you for another great year of quality winter programming!

 

DINO CAMPS WILL BEGIN AGAIN IN OCTOBER 2012

 

To Register for any of these programs please follow this link:  http://www.absolutebaseballacademy.com/files/9313/0317/6828/BAF_Reg_Form_2011_REV1.pdf

 

For Program Registration inquiries, please contact Brenley Gidney at (403) 829-8655, or by e-mail at brenley@absolutebaseballacademy.com.