Ages: 5-13
Week-long sessions begin June 17
9:00 am to 2:30 pm
Fee: $395

Session I: June 17-21

Session II: June 24-28

Session III: July 1-5 (No camp Thursday, July 4. Fee for Session III is $350)

Session IV: July 8-12

Session V: July 15-19

 

History
The Mott-Leeney Baseball Camp, celebrating its 45th year, is the flagship summer sports camp program at Newark Academy. This camp has provided outstanding instruction to young campers since 1968.

 

Camp founders Jack Mott and Fred Leeney taught the game of baseball to thousands of boys and girls throughout their long and distinguished careers. They believed in keeping the “fun” in fundamentals when teaching the game to young people. The staff of the Mott-Leeney Baseball Camp is dedicated to sustaining this wonderful tradition as a legacy to Jack and Fred and to their love for the game.

 

To recognize a camper who embodies the spirit of Mott-Leeney baseball, the Harry Shatel Will to Win Award is presented to one camper in each session. The award, given in memory of Harry Shatel, the beloved former director of baseball operations, is given to the camper who projects the same attitude and desire to win that Coach Shatel manifested in his illustrious coaching career.

 

• Pitching Fundamentals
• Catching Fundamentals
• Infield Play
• Outfield Play
• Hitting
• Base Running

Camp Director
Frank Dasti oversees Mott Leeney’s talented and experienced high school and college coaches, as well as the local high school athletes that assist them. Owner of The Strike Zone training facility and head baseball coach at Newark Academy, Dasti led the NA Minutemen to the State Sectional Finals during the 2011 and 2012 campaigns.

John Zamos: 45-year veteran of Mott-Leeney and former head baseball coach at Newton High School

Kevin Murray: 38-year veteran and pitching coach at Mott-Leeney, former head baseball coach at Morris Catholic High School
Jeff Cole: 28-year Mott-Leeney veteran and former assistant baseball coach at Morris Catholic High School
Scott Parsons: 23-year veteran of Mott-Leeney, former Oakland Athletics farm system professional player

Mike DiBernard: 17-year veteran of Mott-Leeney, former varsity baseball player at the College of New Jersey

Jon Coniglio: 16-year Mott-Leeney veteran, assistant coach at Parsippany High School
Doug Wear: 13-year veteran and hitting coach at Mott-Leeney, assistant baseball coach at Hanover Park High School
Lou Politan: 5-year veteran of Mott-Leeney, former assistant baseball coach at Rutgers-Newark, former captain of the Montclair State University baseball team

All campers should have sneakers, baseball cleats and glove. 

Ages 13-15
June 24-28, 9:00 am-2:30 pm
Fee: $325

 

The first years of high school are becoming more important as recruiters target younger athletes. This camp is designed to equip the middle school lacrosse player with the skills and work habits necessary to compete at the highest level in high school right away.

Points of emphasis:

All players will receive:

Camp Director
Coach Ted Gilbreath has been coaching lacrosse for 15 years, the past eight as varsity lacrosse head coach at Newark Academy. Under his guidance the Minutemen routinely place players at elite schools nationwide. Gilbreath was a scheduled presenter at the 2011 and 2007 U.S. Lacrosse Convention, and the 2008 Kimber Conference Coach of the Year, Gilbreath previously guided the Hyde School in Maine to three consecutive conference crowns and the to the 2003 New England Small Schools Championship Game.

Staff
Elite Prep Lacrosse Camp will be staffed entirely by collegiate lacrosse players from the best colleges and universities in the country.

Equipment
Campers are required to bring certified lacrosse equipment: stick, helmet, shoulder pads, arm pads, gloves, mouthpiece and cleats.

Ages: 12-17
July 8-12, 2:00-4:00 pm
Fee: $150

This camp emphasizes the basic fundamentals of swimming. Campers will learn the proper techniques of the four competitive swim strokes, as well as the mechanics of starts, turns, and finishes. The basic goals for swimmers are to improve their times, work hard and have fun. The week will conclude with a meet for the swimmers to compete together.

Camp Director
Billy Blomn is the head varsity swim coach at Newark Academy. Under his guidance, the Newark Academy girls swim teams broke 10 of 11 school records. Coach Blomn was a four-time All-American at Montclair State University.

Staff
Jessica Blomn: Former head swim coach at Montclair High School and 2008 Star-Ledger Coach of the Year.

Ages: 8–14
July 15-19, 9:00 am-2:30 pm
Fee: $325

 

This clinic stresses the development of individual skills and fundamentals of team play. Players will receive instruction in all facets of the game: ball handling, shooting, rebounding, defensive techniques, and passing. There will be game periods each day in addition to contests to test each individual’s personal development and enjoyment of the game. This camp will also help campers learn to work together as teammates and to become vocal and supportive on the court, while emphasizing sportsmanship.

 

Liz Bona Beach played professional basketball in Europe for 16 years before joining the Newark Academy community. She was also the assistant coach of the Under 16 National Team of Luxembourg. Bona is in her seventh year as Head Varsity Girls Basketball coach. In 2012, she led the Newark Academy girls team to the Prep B Finals and the State Sectional Finals.

 

Lisa Mulligan: Assistant basketball coach, Newark Academy

Dana Osborne: Assistant basketball coach, Newark Academy; coach for Amoney Sportz AAU, Whippany
Area high school and college athletes

Campers should wear basketball or court shoes, and appropriate shirt and shorts.

Ages: 8–14

July 22–26, 9:00 am-2:30 pm

Fee: $325

 

This camp will emphasize the fundamental skills of basketball and participants will receive individual instruction in every phase of the game. In addition to individual skill work, there will be game periods every day and campers will participate in a variety of contests designed to teach the importance of team play and competition.

 

Camp Director
James Wallace is Newark Academy’s second-year Head Coach. Wallace spent eight years coaching Division I, II, and III college basketball, most recently at St. Peter’s College. His expertise includes player development, as well as defense. Coach Wallace was also the director of St. Peter’s Basketball Team Camp.

 

Eugene Tolliver serves as assistant basketball coach at Newark Academy, and was a former standout at Kean University.

Area high school and college athletes

 

Campers should wear basketball or court shoes, and appropriate shirt and shorts.

Ages: 7–14

July 22–26, 9:00 am-2:30 pm

Fee: $325

 

Newark Academy’s fencing camp is designed for beginners as well as for fencers seeking more training. The clinic focuses on the development of basic and advanced technical skills through daily group and individual instruction; conditioning; and competitive electrical bouting in epee, saber and foil.

 

Ivanka Lucchetti is the head fencing coach at Newark Academy. In the past four years, she has led the girls and boys fencing team to several championships. In 2009 and 2012, the boys team won the Prep State Championship. In 2011, she led the girls foil team to the District Championship and in 2010; she led the squad to the Prep State Championship. A native of Bulgaria, Lucchetti and her husband manage Lucchetti Fencing, USA.

Maestro Marcos Lucchetti, 1980 Olympics competitor for Argentina, also served as U.S. coach for the Junior World Championships from 2003-2005. Lucchetti coached national teams in Argentina and Peru. He now serves as head coach at Stevens Institute of Technology.

Area clinicians and college athletes

 

Campers should dress in shorts, t-shirt and sneakers. 

Ages: 6–14
July 29–August 2, 9:00 am–2:30 pm
Fee: $325

 

The soccer camp is committed to improving skill levels, increasing confidence, generating enthusiasm and providing the opportunity for players to fulfill their potential. Players are instilled with values of sportsmanship and integrity during the training. Practices will consist of organized drills, exercises, and scrimmages, created to challenge players of all positions and skill levels. These tailored programs, conducted in a competitive yet enjoyable environment, cater to youths of all ages and abilities.

 

Camp Director
Assistant Varsity Girls Coach Garrett Caldwell was the goalie on the Canadian Olympic Soccer team from 1991-1996. He also played professionally with Colchester United in the English 1st Division from 1995-1997. Caldwell has been involved in the Newark Academy soccer program for the past seven years. In 2012, he helped lead the NA girls soccer team to the Prep B Finals. He has also been instrumental in the development of the NA boys varsity soccer program, which won the Non Public B State Championship in 2007, went to the Prep B Finals in 2008 and 2009, and the State Sectional Semi-Finals in 2010. Coach Caldwell teaches Middle School humanities at Newark Academy.

 

Andy Ryan: Assistant soccer coach, Newark Academy

Area high school and college athletes

 

Campers should bring soccer shoes and shin guards. Goalies are expected to supply their own equipment.

Ages: 7-18
July 29-August 2, 9:00 am-2:30 pm
Fee: $325

From novice to national contender, the Newark Academy Wrestling Camp will help young wrestlers develop and improve their skills. Led by several widely recognized clinicians in the sport, campers will learn to master and execute the fundamental techniques needed to achieve success. The camp focuses on three levels (novice, developmental, and advanced/high school) with an emphasis on the technical and training philosophies needed on and off the wrestling mat.  The camp is dedicated to helping young athletes improve their skills and enhance their performance in a fun and and exciting atmosphere.

The camp is directed by Jay Gerish, Newark Academy's Head Wrestling Coach for High School.  Coach Gerish has led the Minutemen team for the past 16yrs and in that time produced many notable District and Region champs along with state placers over his years at Newark Academy.  Coach Gerish has put together an All-Star lineup of clinicians and camp counselors that are sure to improve any wrestler looking to become the best!

Staff
Mike Harris: Assistant coach, Newark Academy; head coach/owner, Force Wrestling Club
Michael Reish: Registered dietician and strength coach

Equipment:
Campers should bring wrestling shoes and wrestling workout apparel. Showers available, headgear recommended but not required.

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July 29-August 2, 9:00 am-2:30 pm
Ages: 8-14
Fee: $325

 

Athletes of all skill levels will enjoy the exciting game of field hockey at this sports camp. Players will be grouped appropriately, according to ability and experience. The week will begin with instruction and training in the major fundamental areas of the sport and will progress to strategies, game concepts and teamwork. Participants will finish each session with a competitive game or activity based on skill level.

Kaley Rode, head coach of Newark Academy’s field hockey program, led the NA squad to the State and Prep tournaments in 2012. Prior to joining NA, Rode was the field hockey and softball coach at Notre Dame High School in East Stroudsburg, P.A. for five years.

Chrissie Donio, Assistant field hockey coach, Newark Academy; former assistant coach, Kent Place School
Area high school and college athletes

Equipment
Campers should bring mouth guards, grass cleats, stick, shin guards and face mask (optional)