‘Local Clinics with Nationally Recognized Sports Figures’

REGISTER NOW – Great Opportunity with a Former Pro

RAY  NAVARRETT   ‘COACH  RAY  ALL  DAY’
DATE CHANGED TO MARCH 14TH

  • Coach Ray: collegiate baseball at Seton Hall University; followed by a 14 year professional playing career that included time in the Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Astros, New York Mets and Long Island Ducks organizations. Trainer, Coach and Motivational Speaker.
  • RAY NAVARRETE will host 2 Clinics Saturday. Clinics may be combined  into morning clinic if numbers are lower.
  • A MOTIVATIONAL TALK will be done at the end of each Clinic.  You can sign up for more than 1 clinic. 
  • We are offering a limited number of special “Coaches Passes” if you want to watch and learn.

THIS CLINIC WAS A HUGE SUCCESS! SHE WILL RETURN DECEMBER 2026 !!! 


MONICA  ABBOTT  PITCHING/CATCHING & HITTING  CLINICS
 
NEXT CLINIC DECEMBER 2026

Monica will offer Pitching & Hitting Clinics. We will also hold Catchers Clinics that will merge with the pitching clinics half-way through.  We are offering a limited number of “Coaches Passes.” Private-Session options for organizations, leagues and groups.



Nov – April  2025-2026
please call as some camps are full


ADDED 2ND CLINIC FOR NOV 9TH – NOV 30TH 3:30-4:30
PLEASE CALL 607-973-2226 FOR REGISTRATION. LIMITED

BUILDING  THE  FOUNDATION & SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CLINIC 
Breaking Down Your Swing, Fielding & Throwing
for Baseball & Softball   Geared for ages 7-12yrs
Geared for: Entry Level, Some Experience or no formal instruction

Sundays 12:30 – 1:30  Nov – April  ($35/week, prepay the first month)
New Clinics start the Beginning of Each Month: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, and the April “Swingfest” will get you the reps needed before the season.

Geared to the inexperienced player, new player OR player with no formal instruction. If you still “squish the bug” or if your “elbow is up like a chicken wing”, this is the clinic to help correct that.

This All Skills Program is specifically formatted to give each player a complete development-regiment focusing on proper mechanics and repetition for muscle memory. We pride ourselves on a low instructor-player ratio to ensure the highest quality instruction and repetition

Bring a glove and bat (if you have one). If not, we have a Retail Shop on site, with internet pricing. We can help fit for the correct size. We even some have DEMO bats to try.

Sign up for any month(s), then continue on if you choose. You must prepay the first month then any additional months will need to be paid before the start of that month. Those that continue on will be utilizing more advanced drills. We may suggest a more advance camp.

REGISTRATION FORM – 2026_Building The Foundation


50/50 INTERMEDIATE  WINTER  BOOT  CAMP
“Intermediate/Advanced hitting, power, bat speed,
some fielding & throwing”
for Baseball & Softball

Geared for: mid-level players ages 8-12yrs with some experience, travel experience or have had some formal instruction.
Sundays 2:30 – 3:30  Nov – April  ($35/week, prepay the month)

New Clinics start the Beginning of Each Month: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, and April ‘Swingfest’ to get you ready for the season.

Intended for the mid-level/semi-advanced players with experience and knowledge of mechanics. This is NOT for the beginner or novice player.

Professional instruction on intermediate hitting, fielding & throwing. Heavy focus on perfecting mechanics and areas needing more attention.  Bring a glove and bat (if you have one). If not, we have a Retail Shop on-site with internet pricing. We can help fit for the correct size glove and/or bat. We also have some Demo bats to “try before you buy.”

Sign up for the first month, then continue on if you choose. Those that continue on will be progressing and advancing each month utilizing more advanced drills. We may suggest an advanced camp or beginners camp is the instructors feel the need.

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ADVANCED  HITTING & FIELDING CLINIC 
for Baseball & Softball ages 10-12yrs


NOTE:
Geared for the truly advanced hitters, ages 10-12yrs
, who have had formal instruction in Sandlot or taken previous Advanced Camps in the past. This a fast-paced hitting clinic for players who are familiar with our “up to date” terminology & philosophy and/or instructors. We will utilizing pitching machine, BP Max, Blast motion and live BP.

Sundays 4:30 – 5:30  Nov – April  ($35/week, prepay the month)
New Clinics start the Beginning of Each Month: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, and April Swingfest

NOTE: if you want to take a “mechanics refresher” camp for a month to prepare for this, the Intermediate Boot Camp will also be on Sundays.

Get your reps in every week! This clinic will focus on fielding: footwork, quick release, range and control. Hitting: refining mechanics, utilizing upper & lower body, maximizing hip rotation, hitting with power, ‘placing’ the ball, hitting off soft-toss machines, pitching machines & live throwing to get players ready for the season.

  • Players will be hitting from a tee, Backyard Batter, pitching machines, Max BP and other advanced tools.
  • Video Analysis
  • Mental Toughness training 

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WINTER WORKOUT PREP PROGRAM w/video analysis
Baseball & Softball 13yrs+ 7th – 10th Grade

Be prepared BEFORE tryouts

Every Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:00 in Nov, Dec, Jan & Feb

A New Clinic Starts the Beginning of Each Month, can join any month. must prepay the first month to secure your spot

NOTE: baseball players MUST have a -3 drop BBCOR bat. We can fit for the correct size. We carry many bats in our Retail Shop 30″-33″ starting at $99.99. This is a heavier bat so Longer is not always Better!

Start preparing in Nov with a professionally-formatted program designed specifically for the athlete who plans to try out for school ball OR just improve your skillset for recreational ball.  You can register for any month(s) and add-on as you go.

This program will give each player a complete training regiment, focusing on athleticism, attitude,  being coachable, hitting, fielding and throwing. Primary focus on hitting but may alternate weeks with fielding & throwing. Registration and payment are due prior to the start of each month as class size is limited. We pride ourselves on a low instructor-player ratio to ensure the highest quality instruction.  Bring a glove and bat (if you have one). We have a great selection of gloves and bats at great prices in our Retail Shop. Parents & participants will see measurable results from start to finish.

This professional-designed  program will give each player a complete training regiment, focusing on athleticism, attitude, being coachable, hitting, fielding and throwing. Primary focus on hitting but may alternate weeks with fielding & throwing. Registration and payment are due prior to the start of each month as class size is limited. We pride ourselves on a low instructor-player ratio to ensure the highest quality instruction.  Bring a glove and bat (if you have one). We have a great selection of gloves and bats at great prices in our Retail Shop. Parents & participants will see measurable results from start to finish.

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PITCHERS & CATCHERS CLINIC 
Novice / Intermediate Baseball
Nov 3rd – Dec 22nd 
Erik Berkan & Matt Brewer


Mastering the Mechanics
Baseball Players 8-12yrs

Tuesdays March – April
8-12yrs any level – we adjust to each players skill level
Limited Space!  $280  for 8 weeks! ($35/week)

  • Designed specifically for all youth player levels
  • Learning, developing and mastering the “proper” mechanics for pitching and catching
  • Preventing injuries and proper arm care for both pitchers AND catchers
  • Dual-position players can work both pitching & catching

NOTE: we have gear in our Pro Shop. If you would like to purchase gear, we have complete sets for under $200. Come at least 2 weeks before the clinic in case we need to order your size.

REGISTRATION FORM: Pitchers-Catchers-novice-interm


8-week Off Season Clinic
Advanced Pitching
 Sundays Nov 2nd – Dec 21st  2-3pm
Steve Micknich

10-13yrs Advanced Players – we adjust to each players skill level
  Limited Space!  $280 for 8 weeks! ($35/week)                

  • Proper Pitching Mechanics–body sequencing used to generate velocity without overloading arms.
  • Velocity Development Drills– Specific training methods to increase pitching speed safely
  • Lower-Body Power & Core Engagement– How to generate force from the ground up
  • Arm Care & Recovery– Keep your arm healthy and ready for the next game.
  • Mental Approach to Pitching– Develop the focus and confidence to execute under pressure

REGISTRATION FORM: Pitching-Advanced



“BE A WALL”  Softball Catchers Clinics
March – mid-Apr
2 levels – 6 week clinics, Ages 8-13
Dates TBD



NOVICE / BEGINNERS
Ages 8-11yrs
Days:
6 weeks:
March  – Apr 
$  

INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED
Ages 10-13yrs
Days:
6 weeks:
Mar  – Apr
$

  • Designed specifically for all youth player levels
  • Learning, developing and mastering the “proper” mechanics for catching
  • Preventing injuries and proper arm care for catchers
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NOTE: We will be running pitching clinics concurrently so we may combine
some of the sessions for live practice.

Please bring catchers gear IF you have it.  Please do NOT wear shorts

If you would like to purchase gear, we have complete youth/beginner sets for under $200. We also have catcher’s gloves. BUT you can use your regular fielding glove for this clinic. If you want to purchase gear, come at least 1-2 week before the clinic to get sized properly and purchase gear (we may need to order additional sets)


“Diamonds in the Rough”  Dates TBD March-Apr
2 Softball Pitching Clinics with lead instructors Izzy Milazzo and Emily Vandelinder
Novice & Intermediate/Advanced levels, ages 9yrs-13yrs
Ages 8yrs-12/13yrs

NOVICE and/or BEGINNERS  w/Izzy Milazzo
Ages 9-12yrs
Days:
6 weeks:
Mar  – Apr
$

INTERM/ADVANCED  w/Emily Vandelinder
Ages 10-13yrs
Days
5 weeks:
Mar – Apr
$

These clinics will be limited to ensure the highest quality instruction.  Emphasis on proper mechanics, learning/ improving basic pitches, pitch grips, accuracy vs velocity, full- motion throws and arm conditioning.  Heavy focus on accuracy and hitting locations. NOTE: at the 9-12yr levels, velocity should NOT be a priority. You need to build a solid foundation first, then Velocity will come quickly.


AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND


We are also available to come to your location for LEAGUE, TEAM & GROUP CLINICS tailored to your specific interests.
“CLINICS TO GO”
We will come to you if you cant come to us!

For your convenience, our professional instructors will come to your field or location and run a camp or clinic specifically designed around your needs. Whether its for a team or a league, we will customize a clinic for you. Call 607-973-2226 for more details.

FREE COACHES CLINICS!
Our instructors offer free coaching clinics to any league. We can help with showing up-to-date mechanics and training drills to build the proper foundation. We can even help with setting up efficient &  productive practices.  We can even schedule a players clinic immediately following the coaches clinic, so coaches can work alongside our instructors utilizing what they just learned.

FREE SPACE FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION TO HOLD REGISTRATIONS!
The Sandlot offers FREE space for your organization to hold your registrations/signups right at our facility. Or if you just need a place to have a team meeting! We offer numerous incentives. Click here for flyer with complete details

BUILD YOUR OWN CLINIC
If you have a small group or team looking for specific training, contact us to customize a clinic and price for your group or just bring your team and work on your own.

PRIVATE, SEMI-PRIVATE, SMALL GROUPS & TEAMS AVAILABLE ANYTIME
for Baseball, Softball, Speed/Agility/Conditioning
All instructors are available for private, semi-private and group instruction. Call for times & dates. Please see instructor bios.

We hold day camps and weekly clinics for baseball & softball: pitching, catchers, fielding & throwing and hitting Nov – April!  For more than 12 years, we’ve said “ Practice Makes Permanent!”

If your league is interested in having our instructors hold a camp at your fields, just call 607-973-2226 or 607-346-0113.

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