US Sports Camps and Players Way Team Up to Launch a Game-Changing Baseball Summer Series for Youth
Partnership Combines Professional-Level Insight with US Sports Camps’ Commitment to Impactful Youth Development By joining forces with Players Way, we’re delivering something truly special — an elite baseball development environment shaped by the experience and mentorship of former Major League Players.” — Brian Sackinsky, Vice President at US Sports Camps SAN RAFAEL, CA, UNITED STATES, […]
Partnership Combines Professional-Level Insight with US Sports Camps’ Commitment to Impactful Youth Development
By joining forces with Players Way, we’re delivering something truly special — an elite baseball development environment shaped by the experience and mentorship of former Major League Players.”
— Brian Sackinsky, Vice President at US Sports Camps
SAN RAFAEL, CA, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — US Sports Camps, the nation’s largest sports camp network, is thrilled to announce a dynamic new partnership with Players Way, the official youth development initiative of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA). This collaboration will introduce The Players Way Summer Series, powered by US Sports Camps, launching at select locations nationwide in summer 2025.
“At US Sports Camps, we believe that sport is a catalyst for lifelong growth,” said Brian Sackinsky, Vice President at US Sports Camps. “By joining forces with Players Way, we’re delivering something truly special — an elite baseball development environment shaped by the experience and mentorship of former Major League Players. It’s about more than just skill-building — it’s about character, confidence, and creating memories that last a lifetime.”
Players Way is committed to elevating the standard of amateur baseball. Through development programming, approved events, and trusted partnerships, this initiative connects athletes, families, and organizations with resources and opportunities grounded in the values of the MLBPA. With a focus on player development and industry transparency, Players Way is reshaping the amateur sports landscape — one player at a time.
Set to debut this June, The Players Way Summer Series is a four-day, high-impact baseball camp designed to challenge, inspire, and empower youth players across all skill levels. Camps will run daily from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a special registration and welcome event kicking off at 8:00 AM on the first day.
“Our vision with Players Way is to redefine what youth sports development looks like,” said DJ Wabick, CEO at Players Way. “This partnership with US Sports Camps helps us reach more kids, more communities, and ensures that today’s young athletes learn how to play and grow through the game from the very best.”
Program highlights include:
Elite, position-specific instruction created by former professional players and seasoned coaches
Offensive and defensive skills sessions to strengthen in-game performance
Team and individual competitions designed to build confidence and camaraderie
Final Day Baseball5 Tournament — a fast-paced, high-energy celebration of skills, teamwork, and fun
As USSC celebrates its 50th anniversary, this new collaboration underscores its strong dedication to advancing youth sports development. By partnering with respected organizations like the Players Way, USSC deepens its commitment to helping young athletes gain expert guidance, build essential skills and confidence, and establish a strong foundation for success in their athletic endeavors and future pursuits.
Camps will be held in multiple locations, including Arizona, Florida, Wisconsin, California, and Texas, with more sites to be announced.
For more information regarding the Players Way Summer Series, powered by US Sports Camps, visit theplayersway.com/event-listing-baseball/ or to explore additional US Sports Camps, visit www.ussportscamps.com.
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About US Sports Camps
US Sports Camps (USSC), headquartered in San Rafael, Calif., is America’s largest sports camp network and the licensed provider of Nike Sports Camps for the past 30 years. The company has offered sports camps since 1975 with the same mission that defines it today: to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high-quality sports education and skills enhancement. USSC is part of the Youth Enrichment Brands (YEB) network, which aims to enrich, empower, and inspire kids by delivering best-in-class sports, academic, and creative experiences. Other brands in the YEB network include i9 Sports, the nation’s largest multi-sport provider of youth sports leagues, Streamline Brands, the world’s largest operator and franchisor of swim schools, and School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education.
About Players Way
Players Way is the official youth development initiative of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), committed to elevating the standard of amateur baseball. Through development programming, approved events, and trusted partnerships, Players Way connects athletes, families, and organizations with resources and opportunities grounded in the values of the MLBPA. With a focus on player development and industry transparency, Players Way is reshaping the amateur sports landscape — one player at a time.
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Brooklyn Park Police Reel in Positive Connections with Youth at Fishing Pond
4:58 PM | Wednesday, June 11, 2025 At the Brooklyn Park Sunfish Pond near the Community Activity Center, the Brooklyn Park Police Department spent Wednesday introducing urban kids to their local fishing hole. “I never knew that there was a pond here,” said Avery Tran, a young boy attending Brooklyn Park’s Cops N Kids Fishing […]
At the Brooklyn Park Sunfish Pond near the Community Activity Center, the Brooklyn Park Police Department spent Wednesday introducing urban kids to their local fishing hole.
“I never knew that there was a pond here,” said Avery Tran, a young boy attending Brooklyn Park’s Cops N Kids Fishing event. “I’ve been here multiple times. I’ve just never seen this pond before. And it’s going to be a fun experience fishing in this pond.”
The annual event drew in a crowd of local kids, as well as law enforcement officers from around the region. In fact, there’s likely more badges here than rods or reels
“This is an opportunity to connect with our community, the youth of our community, for some of us to share our passion of fishing,” said Brooklyn Park Police Inspector Matt Rabe. “Nothing works better than sitting down, tossing in a line, hanging out with people, and just connecting on a conversational level about a joint, shared passion.”
Tran came looking to catch some fish, but also to meet officers.
“I wanted to have a fun experience with the cops,” he said. “They protect our community and I wanted to have an engaging experience with them.”
At the Brooklyn Park Sunfish Pond near the Community Activity Center, the Brooklyn Park Police Department spent Wednesday introducing urban kids to their local fishing hole.
Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley, a competitive angler, said the sport can help keep kids out of trouble.
Likewise, it puts them at-ease while meeting a uniformed, armed officer.
“Almost to the minute they all cast and start catching fish, everybody starts laughing,” Bruley said. “You can hear the laughter across the pond. You can hear the kids screaming, laughing, yelling, talking about fish. And that’s all it takes, is that interaction, right? And then that uniform is gone, that uncomfortable feeling is gone.”
Rabe acknowledged that those laughs can be hard to come by when police are busy patrolling.
“The truth is we see a lot of people in their worst moments,” he said. “And that’s difficult for them, and it’s difficult for us personally. Having an opportunity to be at our best and connect with people when they’re at their best, it changes that dynamic, it changes that relationship. It builds legitimacy in policing.”
And building legitimacy with is the overall goal.
“I want them to enjoy themselves, I want them to connect with the police officers that are out here, and I want them to see that we’re good people,” Rabe said.
Sports in brief: District 65 Tournaments slated | Youth Sports
District 65 Tournaments are about to begin The District 65 Little League 12’s, 11’s, 10’s and Tournament of Stars tourneys will begin Saturday, except the 10’s tournament, which will begin June 21. The Nipomo Little League will host the 12’s tournament. Atascadero will host the 11’s tourney, Lompoc will host the 10’s tournament and Village […]
The District 65 Little League 12’s, 11’s, 10’s and Tournament of Stars tourneys will begin Saturday, except the 10’s tournament, which will begin June 21.
The Nipomo Little League will host the 12’s tournament. Atascadero will host the 11’s tourney, Lompoc will host the 10’s tournament and Village Hills will host the Tournament of Stars.
All tournaments are double elimination. The championship brackets are June 23 for the 12’s tournament, June 20 for the 11’s tourney, July 1 for the 10’s tournament and June 23 for the Tournament of Stars.
“If” games are scheduled for the day after each tournament championship bracket starts.
Tournament brackets are available on the Tourney Machine website.
Lompoc coaching opening
Lompoc High School is seeking a boys and girls head wrestling coach for the 2025-26 season. For more information, contact Lompoc athletics director Claudia Terrones at Terrones.claudia@lusd.org or call 805-742-3073.
Vanderbilt Football | Times, Windows Set for Rest of Football Schedule
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Additional game times and windows for Vanderbilt football’s eight SEC games were released by the league office on Wednesday, less than two weeks after kickoff times and television information was announced for the Commodores’ first three contests of the fall. Vandy’s final two nonconference matchups with Georgia State (Sept. 20) and Utah […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Additional game times and windows for Vanderbilt football’s eight SEC games were released by the league office on Wednesday, less than two weeks after kickoff times and television information was announced for the Commodores’ first three contests of the fall.
Vandy’s final two nonconference matchups with Georgia State (Sept. 20) and Utah State (Sept. 27) will begin at 6:30 p.m. CT and 11:45 a.m., respectively, at FirstBank Stadium, while it was also revealed that the Dores’ game at Texas on Nov. 1 will kick off at 11 a.m.
All other contests in the fall were designated a window of early (11 a.m.-noon), afternoon (2:30-3:30 p.m.), night (5-7 p.m.) or flex (afternoon or night). Flex games, which are limited in scope, will be narrowed to a specific window 12 days prior to kickoff, with precise times and broadcast networks for those matchups announced six days prior to kickoff.
This marks the second season that the SEC will use this system, which was designed to help ESPN and ABC have maximum flexibility to present the top games as the season goes on while also providing more advance knowledge of game timing to assist with game day planning.
2025 Vanderbilt Football Kickoff Times & Windows (all times Central) Aug. 30 vs. Charleston Southern – 6 p.m. (ESPN+/SEC+) Sept. 6 at Virginia Tech – 6:30 p.m. (ACCN) Sept. 13 at South Carolina – 6 or 6:45 p.m. (ESPN or SECN) Sept. 20 vs. Georgia State – 6:30 p.m. (ESPN2 or ESPNU) Sept. 27 vs. Utah State – 11:45 a.m. (SECN) Oct. 4 at Alabama – Flex (2:30-3:30 p.m. OR 5-7 p.m.) Oct. 18 vs. LSU – Early (11 a.m.-noon) Oct. 25 vs. Missouri – Flex (2:30-3:30 p.m. OR 5-7 p.m.) Nov. 1 at Texas – 11 a.m. (ABC or ESPN) Nov. 8 vs. Auburn – Afternoon (2:30-3:30 p.m.) Nov. 22 vs. Kentucky – Afternoon (2:30-3:30 p.m.) Nov. 29 at Tennessee – Afternoon (2:30-3:30 p.m.)
More information on tickets for the Commodores’ 2025 season is available here, while limited seating remains available in the brand-new Commodore Club premium seating in the south end zone.
Creighton University breaks ground on softball and baseball fields
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Creighton University leaders and others broke ground, Wednesday on the over 200 thousand square foot softball competition field and baseball practice field. The softball field will have enhanced facilities like a dugout, dedicated bullpen, and a video board. The baseball field will serve not only as a practice field, but as […]
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Creighton University leaders and others broke ground, Wednesday on the over 200 thousand square foot softball competition field and baseball practice field.
The softball field will have enhanced facilities like a dugout, dedicated bullpen, and a video board.
The baseball field will serve not only as a practice field, but as a training ground for Omaha youth sports and teams heading to the College World Series.
“The two other important realities are keep helping building Omaha’s urban core and celebrating the relationship with the College World Series which is 75 years strong,” said Creighton University President Rev. Daniel Hendrickson.
The total cost is estimated to be around $30 million.
The estimated completion of the softball field is this fall and the baseball field will be ready in June 2026.
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Campers, instructors mingle during Hancock baseball camp | Youth Sports
As the third day of the first of two Hancock Summer Baseball Camps commenced at Hancock College’s John Osborne Field Wednesday, campers and instructors took part in an enthusiastic game of pickup baseball (actually, the ball was a tennis ball). “Get there, get there!,” an instructor called on a fly ball between two campers. “Call […]
As the third day of the first of two Hancock Summer Baseball Camps commenced at Hancock College’s John Osborne Field Wednesday, campers and instructors took part in an enthusiastic game of pickup baseball (actually, the ball was a tennis ball).
“Get there, get there!,” an instructor called on a fly ball between two campers. “Call it!, call it!”
“We got two outs!,” an instructor exclaimed, as a camper threw to a fielder on a makeshift second base for a force out.
Hancock head baseball coach Chris Stevens is helping oversee Hancock’s 25th annual edition of the camps this week. There will be a camp next week as well.
The camps are coed. Youngsters ages 5-13 are eligible.
“We have 36 campers in this camp, and in the camp next week we’re already at 45,” Stevens said.
“Our numbers are down some. Last year we were in the 70’s, up to 90. Average for us is in the 50’s.”
Nonetheless, “It’s been going great,” this year, said Stevens. “Our instructors have been great, and the kids are having a lot of fun.
“We try to keep the kids busy, but we also try to give them some experience.”
Brayden Nunes, 12, and Donny Shiffrar, 11, are veteran Hancock Baseball Camp campers. Nunes has been coming to both winter and summer Hancock camps for six years. Shiffrar has been coming to Hancock winter and summer camps for five.
“I like it that we can learn a bunch more stuff, and that all the kids in the camp are nice,” said Nunes. The right-handed Nunes played shortstop and pitches for the Orcutt American Little League Rangers.
Shiffrar is a right-handed second baseman for the Orcutt National Cardinals.
“What I like most about the camp are the Hancock players,” said Shiffrar. “They’re pretty cool.”
Andrew Sandoval is in his first year of working at a Hancock camp. The freshman Pioneer Valley graduate played shortstop for the Bulldogs this past season.
“I like being out here with the kids and teaching them the right way to play the game,” Sandoval said Wednesday.
“I like seeing them get better. That’s the best part.”
Campers, instructors mingle during Hancock baseball camp | Youth Sports
As the third day of the first of two Hancock Summer Baseball Camps commenced at Hancock College’s John Osborne Field Wednesday, campers and instructors took part in an enthusiastic game of pickup baseball (actually, the ball was a tennis ball). “Get there, get there!,” an instructor called on a fly ball between two campers. “Call […]
As the third day of the first of two Hancock Summer Baseball Camps commenced at Hancock College’s John Osborne Field Wednesday, campers and instructors took part in an enthusiastic game of pickup baseball (actually, the ball was a tennis ball).
“Get there, get there!,” an instructor called on a fly ball between two campers. “Call it!, call it!”
“We got two outs!,” an instructor exclaimed, as a camper threw to a fielder on a makeshift second base for a force out.
Hancock head baseball coach Chris Stevens is helping oversee Hancock’s 25th annual edition of the camps this week. There will be a camp next week as well.
The camps are coed. Youngsters ages 5-13 are eligible.
“We have 36 campers in this camp, and in the camp next week we’re already at 45,” Stevens said.
“Our numbers are down some. Last year we were in the 70’s, up to 90. Average for us is in the 50’s.”
Nonetheless, “It’s been going great,” this year, said Stevens. “Our instructors have been great, and the kids are having a lot of fun.
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“We try to keep the kids busy, but we also try to give them some experience.”
Brayden Nunes, 12, and Donny Shiffrar, 11, are veteran Hancock Baseball Camp campers. Nunes has been coming to both winter and summer Hancock camps for six years. Shiffrar has been coming to Hancock winter and summer camps for five.
“I like it that we can learn a bunch more stuff, and that all the kids in the camp are nice,” said Nunes. The right-handed Nunes played shortstop and pitches for the Orcutt American Little League Rangers.
Shiffrar is a right-handed second baseman for the Orcutt National Cardinals.
“What I like most about the camp are the Hancock players,” said Shiffrar. “They’re pretty cool.”
Andrew Sandoval is in his first year of working at a Hancock camp. The freshman Pioneer Valley graduate played shortstop for the Bulldogs this past season.
“I like being out here with the kids and teaching them the right way to play the game,” Sandoval said Wednesday.
“I like seeing them get better. That’s the best part.”
