The youth baseball project DAVEY’S 2026 returns to the Centro Sportivo Santa Barbara in Nettuno for its third edition this October, offering a structured training and athletic development program across two distinct age-group camps. Organized by Nick Davenport under the technical supervision of Gary Davenport, the initiative emphasizes technical fundamentals, athletic preparation, injury prevention, and sports nutrition for young players.
Camp Structure and Schedule for DAVEY’S 2026
The program spans two weekends in October at the multi-field Santa Barbara sports complex in Nettuno. The opening event, DAVEY’S CAMP KIDS, runs from October 9 to October 11, 2026, and serves athletes born between 2014 and 2018. Organizers confirmed that the 30-participant cap for the youth session has already been reached, reflecting high demand for the introductory program.
The second phase, DAVEY’S CAMP 2026, is scheduled for October 16 to 18, 2026, and targets older athletes born between 2008 and 2014. Attendance for this camp is capped at approximately 60 players to maintain a low coach-to-athlete ratio and ensure adequate playing time across the venue’s regulation diamonds and dedicated Under-12 fields.
Technical Program and Interdisciplinary Staff
Training sessions combine position-specific drills, batting practice, and live game scenarios. The schedule for DAVEY’S CAMP 2026 opens on Friday, October 16, with gear distribution and warm-ups beginning at 09:30 local time, followed by morning batting practice and afternoon games. Weekend sessions on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, start at 08:30, dividing morning blocks between infield, outfield, catching, and pitching instruction.
Coaching staffs draw on experience from Italian baseball leagues, regional selections, and national youth and senior teams. New to the staff for the 2026 edition is sports nutritionist and athletic preparation specialist Flavio Andreozzi, who will oversee athletic conditioning components and provide nutritional education for athletes, families, and coaches.
Next Steps and Community Engagement
With registration for the October youth sessions closed following capacity limits, participants and families will receive final logistical updates directly from tournament organizers ahead of the October 9 opening date at Centro Sportivo Santa Barbara.
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