Lead instructor:  Melvin Martinez says  “This camp will definitely improve your skill sets and help you to have more successful summer and fall baseball seasons.” 

 

Summer Baseball Camp is open to:

1- Boys & Girls Ages 8-13

2- Beginners,

3- Intermediate, and

4- Advanced players 

 

Differentiated instruction will be provided.  Melvin’s coaching staff along with his high school & college players will assist him with your child’s instruction.  Last year, for example, we had Jose Cuas from the University of Maryland providing exceptional instruction to our young infielders.  Jose Cuas was selected in the 11th round of the MLB draft by the Milwaukee Brewers and he signed.  

 

Another important note:  we will be providing individual and small group instruction throughout the camp’s duration.

 

ABOUT THE LEAD INSTRUCTOR:

 

Melvin Martinez, is a graduate and former athlete of St. Francis College, has 32 years of baseball coaching experience ranging from T-Ball to high school to being recruited in 2001 as an Envoy Coach by Major League Baseball International to train the national Olympic team of Argentina.  Former pro scout of the Montreal Expos from 1997-1999.  Currently the Head Coach of the perennial high school powerhouse Grand St Campus (since 1996) culminating in the team winning the NYC championship in 2012.  Many of his high school players have received partial to full college scholarships. Most importantly, since 2002, Melvin has helped his student athletes receive over $3,000,000+ in college athletic scholarships.

 

At the Amateur Youth Level:

I am proud to say that I just completed my 4th year as Head Coach of the 10U SFX Huskies travel team. Our Huskies team accolades include: 

2013 8U NYTB League Champions,

2014 9U Williamsburg Baseball League Champions,

2014 9U Baseball Heaven 9U Runner-Up Champions

2015 10U Sports At The Beach 10U Runner-Up Champions

2015 10U Baseball Heaven Semi-Finalist 

 

At the high school level:

Many of Melvin's high school players receive partial to full college scholarships. Most importantly, since 2002, Melvin has helped his student athletes receive over $3,000,000 in college scholarships.

Several of his high school players have been selected in the MLB draft and he has one player currently on the New York Yankees pitching staff.  His name is Dellin Betances, he was selected to two consecutive 2014 & 2015 American League All-Star Teams. In his 2014 rookie season which was Derek Jeter's last season, he broke Mariano Rivera's single season strikeout & era record for a New Yankee Reliever, and Dellin placed 3rd in the 2014 Rookie of the Year Balloting.  

 

Other notable high school players:

In 2011, Williams Jerez was selected in the 2nd rd. of the MLB Draft by the Boston Red Sox and was just placed on the 40 man roster for the 2015 Spring roster. Williams was also selected as the 2015 Boston Red Sox Most Outstanding Minor League Pitcher.  

In 2012, Ernesto "BJ" Lopez signed as a free agent with the Arizona Diamondbacks as a catcher.  

In 2015, Jose Cuas (infielder) drafted 11th rd. by the Milwaukee Brewers and Kevin Marte drafted 18th rd. by the Houston Astros as a catcher.