WILDCAT BASEBALL ELITE PROSPECT CAMP
February 2, 2020
 
WILDCATS HEAD COACH NICK MINGIONE
From his first meetings with the players, Wildcats Head Coach Nick Mingione brought a very clear and specific vision to the program: they would be a family, they would focus on developing the “Student, Person, Player” and they would do things that had never been done before. Mingione, his staff and the team did just that in 2017. In his first season at the helm, Mingione’s Cats shined on the field, winning a NCAA Region championship in front of the largest crowd in school history and advancing to a Super-Regional. After the Wildcats posted the most wins by a first-year head coach, Mingione was recognized as the Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year and the Rawlings/Perfect Game National Coach of the Year. Six Wildcats were drafted in the top 10 rounds of the Major League Baseball amateur draft. The unprecedented success on the field was matched by the team’s academic achievements, earning a 3.35 GPA during the fall and 3.25 GPA during the spring season. In Coach Mingione’s second campaign, a record 13 Wildcats were drafted, the most in the country. After the 2018 season, senior catcher/first baseman Troy Squires was recognized as the national recipient of the prestigious Senior Class Award, which honors student-athletes who excel in four areas:  community, classroom, character and competitor. Coach Mingione continues to lead the Wildcats to unprecedented heights and the 2019 season was another first as the Wildcats opened their season in the new $50M stadium, Kentucky Proud Park. The 2019 campaign was also highlighted by junior left-handed pitcher Zack Thompson being selected in the first round of the MLB amateur draft

ELITE PROSPECT CAMP
UK Baseball’s Prospect Camps are designed for advanced evaluation and instruction by the Wildcat coaching staff for players who aspire to compete at the NCAA Division I level. We offer the high school player an opportunity to showcase his skills in a pro-style workout and receive expert instruction from the University of Kentucky Baseball coaching staff, as well as select visiting college coaches. Campers will be grouped by position and will have the chance to work out at their primary position. The camp utilizes state-of-the-art training tools, such as HitTrax. Participants must be between grades 8-12 and 2^nd year junior college student. Each participant will receive a T-shirt when they arrive.
 
Camp Details

• February 2, 2020
• $125.00
• 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (Check in begins at 8:15 am)
• Grades 8-12 and 2^nd year junior college student
• $50 Non-refundable deposit required
• T-Shirt
• At Nutter Field House

 
GENERAL INFORMATION

• CHECK-IN: 45 minutes prior to the start of camp.
• DISCOUNT: Employee discount is 20% off total cost of camp, $25 off when registering a sibling.
• REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR ALL UK ATHLETICS CAMPS- For the child to participate in camp, we need the following information before the first day of camp:
  • A copy of a physical that was signed by a physician within the last 12 months. (UK Athletics medical screen form is available when requested by emailing kentuckybaseball@uky.edu
  • Please provide front and back copies of your medical insurance card(s).
• These documents can be uploaded into your Active Network Camp Account through the link at the bottom of your confirmation email or email them to kentuckybaseball@uky.edu.  The camper will not be able to participate in camp until we have received these forms. For all camps, disabilities will be accommodated with advanced notifications (4-6 weeks).
• WHAT TO BRING: Each camper should bring baseball equipment, including a glove, bat, hat, batting helmet, and turf/running shoes (no cleats). 
• COMMUNICATIONS: After you complete your registration you will receive a confirmation email. A few days before the camp you will receive another email with more details and instructions about the camp. Please double check that your email address is correct in your Active Network Camp Account as that will be our only method of communication with campers.
• QUESTIONS: Call 859-257-8052 or email kentuckybaseball@uky.edu

FAQ
I’m having trouble registering online can I just call the baseball office and register over the phone?
No, registrations cannot be taken over the phone or in person. All registrations must be made online and paid for using a credit card. Please email kentuckybaseball@uky.edu or call 859-257-8052 if you are having any registration problems.
 
I need to cancel my registration; can I get a refund?
If you need to cancel your registration, please email kentuckybaseball@uky.edu to request a refund.  Refunds that are approved will be less your $50 non-refundable deposit.  You can request a credit (for full amount) towards a future camp by emailing kentuckybaseball@uky.edu
 
I’m an UK Employee how do I get my discount?
Yes. It’s 20% off total registration. At the end of the registration process you will be asked a series of questions to confirm your employment at UK, at which point the discount will be applied to your total.
 
Is there a multi-kid discount?
Yes. There is a sibling discount of $25 off.
 
Does my physical form have to be on the form provided, because I have a physical, but it’s on a different form?
No. You don’t have to use the medical form provided.  If your medical form states that you are physically able to participate in the camp and signed by a medical doctor and less than 12 months old that will work.
 
My son’s physical expires right before the camp, but I don’t have an appointment to get a new physical until after the camp, and my insurance won’t allow me to get a physical any sooner, what should I do?
Call your doctors office and explain the situation, often they will be able to help you.
Physicals are performed at the Little Clinics at Kroger for only $35 (without insurance approval).
Call your insurance and ask if you got a physical before the 12-month mark if they will still cover it. Often insurances have a grace period.
 
What do we need to bring with us to camp?
The week prior to the camp you will receive an email with more details about what to bring to camp and more.
 
Will the campers be fed during camp?
No, the campers will not be fed during camp.  However, campers can bring snacks with them to keep their energy up during the camp.  We will have sports drinks available for purchase during the camp.
 
Are parents allowed to stay and watch?
There are bleachers in the Nutter field house where parents can stay during the duration of the camp.