Top Gun Catching

Is your catcher ready to dominate the dish? Join Coach Nuke (Former Pro Player/Manager) and Top Gun Catching for a 4-day Catching Boot Camp at Marmion Academy!

What’s on the menu:
🎯 Precision Receiving: Turn those borderline pitches into strikes.
🛡️ Dynamic Blocking: Master the wall—nothing gets past you.
⚡ Quick Transfers: Shave seconds off your pop time and shut down the bases.

The Details: 📅 Dates: Jan 30 | Feb 5 | Feb 12 | Feb 20
💰 Investment: $150 (4 Days of Training)
📍 Location: Marmion Academy Regole Field House
👉 Ages: 10U–14U

Secure your gear and sign up here:
https://register.ryzer.com/camp.cfm?sport=2&id=320466

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"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Behind the plate, we’re taught to lead, to stay calm under pressure, and to see the whole field. Today, we honor a man whose vision changed the world.

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The Monday Mindset: Discipline Over Motivation
Motivation is a feeling; it comes and goes. Discipline is a choice. On the days you don't "feel" like hitting the track, the gym, or getting in those off day swings....that's when the real progress happens.

The 5-Minute Rule: If you’re dreading the workout, just commit to the first 5 minutes. Usually, once the blood starts pumping, the mind follows.

Focus on the "Why": Why did you start this journey? Whether it’s a specific PR, a championship, or just proving something to yourself, bring that "why" to the front of your mind today.

Attack the Weakness: Use Monday to work on the thing you usually avoid (mobility, film study, or that one lift you hate).

Is your young catcher ready to take their game to the next level? Our Catching Boot Camp (10U-14U) offers an unparalleled training experience!

Under the guidance of former professional player and manager Coach Nuke and the highly trained staff, players will develop crucial skills in:
-Precision Receiving: Master the art of framing and getting strikes.
-Dynamic Blocking: Learn proper techniques to keep pitches in front.
-Quick Throwing: Improve your footwork and transfer efficiency to shut down base runners.

This 4-day camp at Marmion Academy Regole Field House is designed to build confidence and enhance performance. Invest in your player's potential for just $150!

🗓️ Dates: Jan 30, Feb 5, 12, 20
📍 Location: Marmion Academy

Sign up now – spots are filling fast! https://register.ryzer.com/camp.cfm?sport=2&id=320466

Aaron Nieckula Steve Burchill Champion Craft Coaching Tyler Munoz Will Dorjath

1. The Ankle: The Foundation
• The Issue: Poor dorsiflexion leads to your heels lifting and your weight shifting forward.
• The Fix: Wall Ankle Mobilization. With toes 2–3 inches from a wall, drive your knee over your pinky toe to touch the wall without your heel lifting.
• The Goal: Maintain a flat-footed, stable secondary stance.
2. The Knee: Solidify Your Base
• The Issue: Chronic "catcher’s knee" often comes from lack of blood flow and terminal extension.
• The Fix: Reverse Step-ups (Patrick Step). Focus on the slow, controlled descent. This strengthens the connective tissue around the patella.
• The Goal: Better deceleration when blocking and less soreness after 9 innings.
3. The Hips: Power & Rotation
• The Issue: "Quiet" hips lead to slow lateral movement and lower back pain.
• The Fix: 90/90 Hip Switches. Sit on the floor with both legs at 90-degree angles. Rotate your hips to switch sides without using your hands.
• The Goal: Explosive lateral blocks and a smoother transition to your throw-down.

Is your young catcher ready to take their game to the next level? Our Catching Boot Camp (10U-14U) offers an unparalleled training experience!

Under the guidance of former professional player and manager Coach Nuke and the highly trained staff, players will develop crucial skills in:

Precision Receiving: Master the art of framing and getting strikes.

Dynamic Blocking: Learn proper techniques to keep pitches in front.

Quick Throwing: Improve your footwork and transfer efficiency to shut down base runners.

This 4-day camp at Marmion Regole Field House is designed to build confidence and enhance performance. Invest in your player's potential for just $150!

🗓️ Dates: Jan 30, Feb 5, 12, 20
📍 Location: Marmion Academy

Sign up now – spots are filling fast! https://register.ryzer.com/camp.cfm?sport=2&id=320466

Top Gun Catching Aaron Nieckula Steve Burchill Champion Craft Coaching Will Dorjath Tyler Munoz

At Top Gun Catching, we don't just wait for the season to start; we prepare to dominate it. It’s time to sharpen your skills, command the zone, and lead from behind the dish. Let’s make 2026 the year of the elite backstop.

Have a Happy New Year!
Let’s get to work.

CALLING ALL 10u to 14u CATCHERS!!!

4 Day Catching Camp
Hitting & Catching

Where: Marmion Academy Regole Field House
1000 Butterfield Rd, Aurora, IL 60502

When: Friday 1/30, Thursday 2/5, Thursday 2/12, Friday 2/20
Time: 6PM to 7:30PM

Cost: $150

Register @ https://register.ryzer.com/camp.cfm?sport=2&id=320466

This event is sponsored by Top Gun Catching & Champion Craft Coaching.


Aaron Nieckula Steve Burchill Tyler Munoz Will Dorjath