DETAILS

The Ross Natoli Prospect Camp at Catholic University is designed for advanced high school student-athletes in the 2025-2028 graduating classes who are striving to reach their full potential and eventually compete at the college level.  All players will have an opportunity to meet, learn and be evaluated by the current Catholic University Baseball coaching staff.

Our Camp coaching staff and instructors will include the Catholic University Baseball coaching staff, led by Head Coach Ross Natoli in his 40th year, Associate Head Coach Bobby Picardo, Pitching Coach Ethan Risse and Assistant Coaches Kyle Kingsbury and Peter Giombetti.  Varsity players from the 2024-2025 Catholic University Baseball Team will also be on staff to participate as assistant camp instructors and interact with prospects and parents throughout the Camp.

FURTHER INFO

Our camp goals are to provide an ideal forum for prospective student-athletes to display their athletic and baseball talents to the Catholic University baseball coaching staff.  Our 2-day format will also provide instruction to improve each player's fundamental skills and prepare players to the fullest for their potential college baseball careers.  The camp will emphasize pitching, individual defensive position play, hitting fundamentals, base running, strength and agility training, and live game competition.

Participants will be tested and evaluated in key skills areas including arm strength, running speed, hitting, pitching, catching, throwing, fielding and base running during showcase/evaluation sessions, position-specific instructional skill development sessions, and live game play.  Sessions covering the unique features of Catholic University and the Cardinal Baseball program, our academic requirements and expectations, the college recruiting and admissions process, and balancing college academics and baseball. Dinner and an optional campus tour for players and parents on Saturday, September 7 are included.

COVID-19 Precautions and Guidelines during Camp will Include, as Necessary:

• Following Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Catholic University policies and recommendations in place during the conduct of camp.
• Parents should maintain good social distancing while viewing camp programming.
• No sharing of equipment.
• Players must provide their own Water Bottle and are encouraged to pack enough water each day if uncomfortable with the use of water coolers that will be provided throughout the camp.

COST

We encourage position players and 2-way players to attend both days of the camp if possible.  It is only necessary for “Pitcher Only” players (POs) to attend one day. The best day for "Pitcher Only" players (POs) to attend would be Sunday, September 8 when live games are played. Select the appropriate day when registering.

Both Days - $360

One Day Price - $200

Players Receive: 

• 2 days of quality professional instruction.
• Opportunity to meet, learn from & be evaluated by current Catholic University baseball program coaches.
• Catholic University Skill-Drill Handbook and Baseball Workout Guides.
• Catholic University Baseball Camp Shirt
• Dinner and Optional Campus Tour

CAMP SCHEDULE

Registration

Check-in will take place from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm on Saturday, September 7 in the 1st floor lobby of the DuFour Athletic Center. On Sunday, September 8, check-in and registration will take place from 7:30 am - 8:00 am at the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy located at 3675 Ely Place, SE Washington, DC 20019.

On Saturday, September 7, players can be dropped off and picked up at the entrance to the DuFour Athletic Center. Parents and other drivers should park in the DuFour Athletic Center parking lot at all times. On Sunday, September 8, our camp will be held at the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy. 

Saturday, September 7 

• 11:30 am - Registration and Check- In at DuFour Center Lobby
• 12:30 pm - Welcome and Introductions with Coach Natoli
• 12:45 pm - Jog, Stretch, Dynamic Warm-up
• 1:15 pm -   Running times: 60-yard dash
• 1:45 pm -   Loosen arms, Fundamental Skills Development
• 2:15 pm -   Player Defensive Skill Evaluation, Batting Practice
• 5:00 pm -   Academics and College Baseball Experience Seminar
• 5:30 pm -   Player, Parents, Coaches Dinner and Catholic U. Baseball Forum,
                    Optional Campus Tour
• 7:00 pm -   Camp Ends

Sunday, September 8 

• 7:30 am - Check-In at Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy
• 8:00 am - Jog, Stretch, Warm-up, Batting Practice
• 9:00 am - Live Games, Defensive/Offensive Stations, Player Evaluations
• 3:00 pm - Camp Ends

** Camp format may be modified due to weather. Camp ending time each day may be modified, if warranted, based on weather and number of participants.

EVALUATION/FEEDBACK

We will give feedback during camp, but a written evaluation will not be provided for every camper.

WHAT TO BRING

Each camper must bring his own equipment.  All players should CLEARLY MARK THEIR PERSONAL EQUIPMENT in advance of attending the camp and must provide their own Water Bottle, baseball bat, helmet, glove, hat, pants, cleats/spikes, turf shoes, gym shoes, gym bag, batting gloves, and any other equipment they feel necessary to compete.  Catchers must wear a protective cup and bring their own gear.  In case of rain, CLEATS/SPIKES, AND TURF SHOES WILL NOT BE PERMITTED IN THE GYM, ONLY TENNIS OR BASKETBALL SHOES!  Please Note: Metal cleats are not allowed on our multi-purpose turf fields, only rubber/plastic soled cleats or turf shoes are permitted. Every camper in attendance will be given a numbered Catholic University Baseball Dri-Fit Shirt to be worn during camp. The Ross Natoli Baseball Camps, LLC, is not responsible for participant's personal equipment or personal items lost, stolen or misplaced during participation in this camp.

WAIVER & MEDICAL RELEASE

In order to participate in this Prospect Camp, each participant must complete the Camp Waiver and Medical Release form.  This completed form must be submitted in advance of participation. The form will be automatically emailed to Coach Natoli and you will also receive a copy.

MEDICAL STAFF

The camp employs a Catholic University certified athletic trainer.  The trainer will be on site during all sessions to provide prompt and professional care to all campers.

MEALS

Dinner provided on September 7. 

ACCOMMODATIONS

This is not an "overnight" camp.  Players travelling from out of town will be responsible for securing their own hotel accommodations.

For hotel accommodations near Catholic University go to:

Area Lodging - Catholic University - Washington, DC | CUA or contact Head Coach Ross Natoli directly at natoli@cua.edu or 301-275-2812 for recommendations.

MERCHANDISE

Catholic University Baseball merchandise will be available for purchase while at camp.

REFUND POLICY

All requests for refunds or camp credit must be submitted to our office in writing in order to ensure processing.  Refunds will be issued for cancellations up to one week before the start date of the enrolled session.  After this date, a camp credit, valid for one calendar year, will be issued for cancellations less than one week before the start date of the enrolled session.  Cash refunds will not be offered for cancellations less than one week before the start date of the enrolled session or during the session.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

Ross Natoli Baseball Camps, LLC, reserves the right to postpone any camp due to inclement weather or unforeseen scheduling conflicts.  In the event of inclement weather, campers are urged to call the camp hotline at (202) 319-6092 before leaving home.  All changes in schedules will be announced at least one hour prior to camp start time.  If camp is postponed, every attempt will be made to reschedule it at the earliest convenient day and time.  If a make-up date is unavailable, appropriate credit will be issued.  This credit may be used for any future camp.  Ross Natoli Baseball Camps, LLC, will not be responsible for classes missed for personal reasons, and will not guarantee any make-up.

PARKING

Parents and other drivers should park in the DuFour Athletic Center parking lot on Saturday, September 7 and in the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy parking lot on Sunday, September 8.

LOCATION

Please see links below for Map and Directions

Camp will be conducted at:

Catholic University DuFour Athletic Center and Baseball Complex Dufour Athletic Center 600 Taylor St NE Washington, DC Stadiums Arenas & Athletic Fields - MapQuest on Saturday, September 7 and at the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy on Sunday, September 8.

CONTACT

Questions regarding Ross Natoli Baseball Camps at Catholic University? Contact Ross Natoli, 301-275-2812.