CATCHING CLINICS WITH GEORGE KOTTARAS

Arguably the toughest position on the field, catching is also one of the positions that often doesn’t receive enough dedicated instruction during regular team practices. Our Pro Catching Clinic bridges that gap by focusing exclusively on developing complete, confident catchers.

This year, we’re taking the program to another level with former Major League catcher George Kottaras leading our catching instruction. George played seven seasons in Major League Baseball and brings our players the knowledge, experience and understanding of the position that can only come from catching at the highest level.

Players will work through a progression of drills focusing on stance, receiving, blocking, throwing, agility and footwork, while receiving individualized feedback and instruction throughout the program.

But catching is about much more than mechanics.

George will also teach the mental side of the position — working with pitchers, pitch selection and sequencing, reading hitters, controlling the running game, communication, leadership and understanding how to manage a game from behind the plate.

It’s a unique opportunity for young catchers to learn not only how to catch, but how to think like a catcher from someone who did it at the Major League level.

The program is open to players of all skill levels, including established team catchers looking to take the next step, players newer to the position, and athletes interested in learning how to catch.

Open to players ages 9–16.

SpRing Clinic Information

As the baseball season approaches, Field of Dreams Baseball Camp is excited to announce the launch of Spring Season Preparation Clinics, designed to keep players training beyond the winter and help them enter the season at peak performance. These elite and fundamentals training sessions will run for four weeks starting April 12, providing top-tier instruction to athletes looking to refine their skills and gain a competitive edge before opening day.

Dates: April 11, 18, 25, 2027

📅 Spring Clinic Schedule:

🔹 Catcher’s Clinic (1:30 – 2:30 PM)
📌 Focus: Situational awareness, game management and leadership, throwing mechanics and pop time, blocking and quick recovery, receiving and framing.

The addition of Spring Clinics extends our comprehensive indoor training programs, which have been developing players all fall and winter through elite-level hitting, pitching, defense, and overall skill development. Players have trained in high-intensity environments with experienced coaches, gaining in-game knowledge and advanced techniques to help them perform at their best.

With season prep now in full swing, these upcoming clinics will ensure players are game-ready and confident when they hit the field.