Description: The Dan Duquette Sports Academy is a sports training center overnight and day camp with 1 and 2 week session offerings for boys and girls ages 8-18 who are interested in learning baseball, softball, basketball,football, conditioning for speed and strength and life skills from distinguished high school, college and professional coaches. Students enjoy a state-of-the-art training facility modeled after those built for Major League teams including 3 different sized ball fields,4 basketball courts,in line skating rink,volleyball court, horseshoe pits and 2 acres on spring fed fresh water lake. The latest technology, including digital teaching devices, enhances the training experience. A special focus of the Academy is sports psychology and the vital role it plays in fostering a winning attitude and peak performance. Students participate in workshops and discussions that will better prepare them for life's challenges. The Sports Academy is also the summer home of the Berkshire Dukes Baseball Team www.berkshiredukes.com of the New England Collegiate Baseball League www.necbl.com. The NECBL is an NCAA&NJCAA wooden bat league supported by Major League Baseball. Last year 68 players were selected from this league by Major League Baseball teams in their annual draft. Players on the team are some of the best college players in the country and some are instructors at the Camp. Adult Baseball Fantasy camps and Parent Child camps are also offered along with baseball and softball tournaments. Camp is also available for rental for company retreats,weddings,showers,stags, family reunions, barbecues,company picnics,pre season training for sports teams including,football, lacrosse, soccer, cross country,cross country skiing, baseball and softball. |
