There are spots available in all camp sessions at the current time. We
will update this information as sessions begin to fill.
SPECIALIZED ATHLETIC FITNESS CAMPS
Note: The following camps are specialized athletic performance camps. While
there is an expectation of fun and friendship the purpose of these camps is to provide solid, high performance athletic improvement
to athletes of all sports. These camps are not for casual players who are not yet focused
or motivated to becoming the best athlete they can be at their age level.
Players will work in these camps and when a player participates
fully in either or both of these camps they are GUARANTEED to see significant improvement in their overall athletic performance. Players are challenged in an age appropriate manner to reach higher and push harder
to go further along the road to becoming the athlete that their full potential allows.
Building
an Athlete ( ages 9-16)
July 12-July 21
Athletes participate
in group and individual drills and conditioning programs that specifically target increased speed, agility and strength. Special attention is given to creating and developing proper movement, recruiting
and firing patterns of muscles for specific and general athletic performance.
Advanced Speed and Agility
( Ages 9-18)
July 26 -August 5th
This camp is for serious athletes only who are willing to go the extra mile and are physically capable
to take on the challenge to be better, faster and stronger. This camp builds
on the principles of our “Building and Athlete Camp” and incorporates the same training techniques and demands
of professional athlete programs
All camps are 1/2 day sessions with a Deluxe Sport Plus option that includes afternoon bowling, movies, swimming and
a Friday WaterWorld trip.
Camp Details:
Location: Tice Valley Field in Walnut Creek
Days: Sport Only - Monday - Thursday
Deluxe Sport Plus - Monday - Friday
Time: Sport Only 9am - 12pm
Deluxe Sport Plus 9am - 3pm
Fees ( All Camps):
Sport Only $225 for each
2 week session
Deluxe Sport Plus $525 for each 2 week session
Extended Care is available for our Deluxe Program only from 8am - 5:30 pm. Fee: $65 per week
Transportation from and to Hwy 24 and Hwy 13 junction in Oakland area (just outside the caldecott tunnel), Martinez, Orinda
Safeway and the Lucky Store on Crow Canyon Road in San Ramon.
Deluxe Sport Option offers 2 way transportation (AM/PM) $50 per week.
Regular Session offers AM only pick up at $35 per week. Parent or Guardian will pick up camper in Walnut Creek
at 12pm.
Note: Transportation services are run on a single route basis and are not able to be combined with extended care
services unless the camper is dropped off or picked up at one of the directions for the day. We are
not able to offer multiple routes at different times to the same area.
This camp is personally directed by Darren Nicholson.
Darren Nicholson has been a strength and speed coach for over 10 years training
athletes of all different skill ranges and sports along the west coast. Darren was an all conference college baseball
player at LA Harbor College and Chico State University. It was during his time at Chico State when Darren had the honor
to train under famed Oakland Athletics and UCLA strength coach Bob Alejo. Darren has most recently worked with Renegade Training
Intl and conditioning guru John Davies. Darren has also personally trained and prepared many professional athletes for
combines, drafts and other activities.
Darren runs Athletic Placement Services working with high school
athletes to fully prepare them for College Placement. He also co authored the baseball conditioning book Diamonds,
A Renegades Approach to Baseball Training. Darren has been published is many different venues including Prosource Magazine.
Certified by ISSA Darren coaches in numerous showcases and combines. When not on the field, he can be found with his
wife Lesah and their 2 sons Jake and Lincoln.
