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Baseball Cooper Weidenthaler, Sports Communications Specialist

14th Annual Trammell/Parrish Camp Set for December 7

DETROIT -- Alan Trammell and Lance Parrish will host their 14th annual Baseball Camp at Wayne State University on Dec. 7 inside the Matthaei Center and Doris J. & Donald L. Duchene, Sr. Athletic Facility.

Trammell and Parrish will each lead the position specific morning session (grades 2-12) on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. as well as the Winning Offense Camp (Grades 2-12) from 2:30 p.m. until 5:45 p.m.  These two historic MLB players will join the entire Wayne State University baseball program including coaching staff, student-athletes and support staff to serve as camp instructors.

"This camp experience began in 2010 and we are thrilled to reach year number 14!," said WSU head coach Ryan Kelley.  "Our staff, student-athletes and special guests look forward to welcoming participants to our Detroit campus for a terrific offseason baseball developmental day!  This camp environment offers an incredible opportunity for participants to interact with an entire NCAA baseball team in association with a Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and one of the game's top MLB All-Star catchers.  For those who have experienced our camp have witnessed the genuine leadership displayed annually by Alan Trammell and Lance Parrish.  Their passion to give back to the next generation of baseball is unparalleled.  Our program and I would like to these two baseball ambassadors and WSU alum Mr. S. Gary Spicer, Sr. for their continued camp commitment.  This camp will assist participants with a foundation for baseball education and development.  Join us in Detroit in preparation for your 2025 baseball season!"

Camp sessions will focus on education, implementation, repetition and evaluation.  Players will receive a quality volume of reps in a fun and energetic atmosphere.

The schedule on Saturday, Dec. 7 features an Alan Trammell Infield Camp from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  The clinic will be open for grades 2-12.  Participants will be teamed by age specificity and rotate thru camp curriculum together.  Alan Trammell will lead this advanced infield specific camp with detailed instruction, drill sets, training and a philosophy geared at infield development.  If you are looking to improve at the infield position and lead your team in 2025, this is the camp for you!  The cost is $100.

Concurrently, the Lance Parrish Catching Camp will also be from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Parrish will direct this detailed catching camp to assist with your progression behind the plate.  This camp will prove to be the ultimate off-season preparation for your catching development.  An advanced series of catching drills, position education, training and a winning mentality will be delivered from the former perennial all-star Major League catcher.  This portion of the clinic is also open to grades 2-12 and the cost is $100.  The camp is open to any participants within this age range.  Campers will be organized within their age levels.

Saturday afternoon's 2:30 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Winning Offense session will feature higher level tools to enhance your success with a focus on what it takes to perform offensively at the next level.  Focus will be placed on skill development in the batter's box, on the bases and mental concepts of hitting.  Additionally, participants will work on speed and agility drill sets, strength and conditioning education, with classroom content for approach and mechanics.

Saturday's morning and afternoon events are open to grades 2-12 and cost $100 per person per session.  There is a $180 price point for those who attend both Saturday sessions.  Participants will receive a camp t-shirt.  Registration can be completed online. Questions can be directed to the WSU baseball office at 313-577-2749 or ryankelley@wayne.edu
 
Trammell Infield Camp Parrish Catching Camp Winning Offense Camp
Big League Ground Balls Be a Field General Offensive Evaluation
Get the Hop Gold Glove Receiving Speed, Strength & Agility
Specialty Plays Blocking Balance
Leadership Skills Primary & Secondary Stance Explosive Drills
Throwing Mechanics Specialty Plays Advanced Techniques
Play Fast Quick Release Mental Process
Want the Ball Fast Footwork Classroom Content
Classroom Content Classroom Content Base Running

Please note that the participants must sign up for either the Trammell Infield or the Parrish Catching camp session.
 
Alan Trammell Lance Parrish
2018 Hall of Fame Inductee Eight-Time All-Star
Six-Time All-Star Three-Time Gold Glove Winner
Four-Time Gold Glove Winner Six-Time Silver Slugger Winner
Three-Time Silver-Slugger Winner 1984 World Series Champion
1984 World Series Champion 324 Career Home Runs
15 Seasons of MLB Coaching 19-Year MLB Playing Career
Special Assistant to the GM for the Tigers Special Assistant to the GM for the Tigers

Required Forms
All participants must print and complete a Wayne State Camps Medical History & Waiver of Liability Form and Concussion Acknowledgment Form and bring them to the first day of camp.


Media members should contact Assistant Director of Media Relations Cooper Weidenthaler.

Parking Information
All camp participants are to park in University Lot 50
The GPS address for Lot 50 is:
1200 W. Warren
Detroit, MI 48202

 
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