Middle School Base Running Clinic

Event Description

Fundamentals University Free 90s Base Running Clinic Led by guest instructor Matt Marsh with support from the Fundamentals University™ development staff, the Free 90s Base Running Clinic is a 1-hour, high-energy session focused on the art of stealing bases. From the creators of Catchers U®, the clinic uses proven development methods to help players read pitchers, sharpen their jumps, and run the bases with confidence. Every 90 feet counts, and this clinic teaches players how to take them. Meet Matt Marsh: Head Baseball Coach at Russell Sage College Athletics with Division I coaching experience at George Mason University, UMBC, University of Maine, and Hendrix College Led Russell Sage to the No. 1 ranking in NCAA Division III in stolen bases in 2026, with a program-record 190 steals and 4.52 per game Has coached 25 professional players, including MLB standouts Jeremy Peña, Ben Brown, and Cody Laweryson, while recruiting multiple All-Americans, draft picks, and all-conference players Known for building winning offenses and player development systems, helping programs set records in batting average, on-base percentage, stolen bases, and fielding percentage at multiple collegiate stops Meet Coach Jack Ferrick: Co-Founder & CEO of Catchers U® Over 18 years of experience in the Northern Virginia area Graduate of Colonial Forge High School in Stafford, VA Collegiate player at United States Naval Academy Previously coached at Colonial Forge High School, Freedom (Woodbridge) High School, and Osbourn Park High School Date: Friday, December 18th Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm Grades: 6th - 8th Gender: Boys & Girls (Baseball Players) Price: $90 per player Location: Catchers U® | 6781 Kennedy Rd., Suite 7, Warrenton, VA 20187 Topics will include: • Build a repeatable lead and secondary lead with efficient footwork and body positioning. • Learn to read pitchers' moves, timing, and tendencies to get better jumps. • Develop explosive first steps, proper sliding technique, and smart decision-making on the bases. Equipment Needed: Athletic shoes (NO CLEATS) Athletic pants or sliding shorts recommended Water bottle For questions, please contact training@catchersu.com.