Juliana Discher I Staff Writer
The Cincinnati Reds are sliding into our home base with
their annual baseball and softball camp from June 30-July 4 at Mason High
School.
Boys and girls ages 6-14 with all
levels of experience will receive training from certified instructors. The camp
focuses on pitching, hitting, and catching techniques.
Second grader, Ethan Gallegos, from
Indian Hill said he is enthusiastic about his camp experience so far.
"Learning how to slide and knee
pinch has been my favorite part,” said Gallegos. “I’m excited to meet the Reds
players on Friday. [The Cincinnati Reds] are my favorite team.”
Since most of what happens in a
swing is missed by the human eye, trainers utilize video motion analysis, an
interesting system. Every camper’s swing is recorded, analyzed, and shared with
the player and their parents.
Scott Johnson, a parent of a camper
said he has nothing but praise for the camp.
“[The trainers] sure know what
they’re doing,” said Johnson. “My son has gone to this camp for two years and
we brought players from his team so they could benefit too.”
On the last day, kids get to compete
and use their newly acquired skills. Scores from the competitions are posted
online so parents can see how their children rank up.
30 hours of instruction, a full Reds
uniform, and VIP tickets to a Reds game aren’t the only thing gained by
attendees. According to athletic trainer James Muncy, the camp instills a
passion for the game.
“We have a solid coaching staff whom are all very
passionate,” said Muncy. “I want players
to not only work hard and learn the fundamentals, but to have fun and love the
beautiful game”
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