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⚾ Spring Baseball Skill Development Camp ⚾
Mission: Our Team of Instructors & Guest Instructors with professional baseball playing and scouting experience will pass along Baseball IQ, facilitate skill development for hitting, pitching, & fielding, and perform player evaluations to be disseminated after the camp.
👇Train with Former Professional Players and Scouts from the Twins, Braves, & Reds Organizations!👇
Camp Instructors
Manny Tejada
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Former Pro Pitcher – Minnesota Twins Organization
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Launch Lab Pitching Instructor
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8 Year Pro Career
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Signed w/ Twins at Age 16
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20 Years of Lesson Experience
Camp Responsibilities: Pitching Mechanics, Other Pitching, Player Evaluations, Other
View Manny's Full Launch Lab Baseball & Softball Instructor Bio

Vicente Javier
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Guest Instructor
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Former Pro Infielder – Cincinnati Reds Organization (1987-1991)
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Signed w/ Reds at Age 16
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Former MLB Scout & Minor League Hitting Coach (Reds)
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30+ Years of Coaching & Development Experience
Camp Responsibilities: Infield Defense, Infield Mechanics, Player Evaluations, Other
Jonathan Tejada
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Guest Instructor
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Former Pro Pitcher – Atlanta Braves Organization
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Signed w/ Braves at Age 16
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Former MLB Scout for the Atlanta Braves
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Brother of Launch Lab Pitching Instructor Manny Tejada
Camp Responsibilities: Pitching Mechanics, Pitch Development, Player Evaluations, Other
Brock Brade
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Launch Lab Owner & Hitting Instructor
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Luther College Baseball
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5+ Years Instruction, Coaching, Player Development Experience
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Worked with 100+ players of youth age - college age
Camp Responsibilities: Hitting Mechanics, Other Hitting, Player Evaluations, Other
View Brock's Full Launch Lab Baseball & Softball Instructor Bio



TBD: Launch Lab Instructor Jim Pransky (25 Year MLB Scout)
WHO: Any Baseball Player Age 8-15 (40-50 Slots Available; Slots Currently Remain)
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All participants will participate in Hitting, Pitching, & Fielding unless a STRONG preference against such (note such preference when paying in Venmo), which would result in more time spent on preferences
WHEN: April 19th, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
WHERE: Sheridan Meadows Park: 851 N 1st St., Eldridge, IA 52748
WHAT: Players will rotate between 4 stations while receiving skill development & player evaluations
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Pitch Development
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Development Goals include: fastball mechanics, pitch grips & development, pitching mindset, etc.
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Pitching Mechanics & Command
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Development Goals include: balance & timing, arm path, stride mechanics, throwing strikes, etc.
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Infield Mechanics & Glove Work
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Fielding position, footwork, glove work, transfers & throws, etc.
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Hitting Mechanics
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Development Goals include: hitting stance & load, swing path, contact point, line-drive approach, mindset, etc.
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*Other general development goals include: arm & body care, throwing progression, etc.
HOW TO REGISTER: Sign-up by sending $90 via Venmo to @LAUNCHLABCAMPS (send payment without confirming last 4 of phone number) & include in the description line: player(s) age, full name, best email address, contact phone number, and primary & secondary positions.
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Cost is reduced to $80 if you get a family member or friend to register. Please include the name of your family member/friend whom you have brought to camp in the description line.
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If payment via Venmo is an issue, please contact us via call or text at 563-296-5747 to discuss other payment methods
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You must pay before camp to reserve your player's slot
OTHER DETAILS:
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Participants will receive 1 free half-hour Cage Rental Credit to our facility at sign-in.
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Camp includes Q&A period
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Camp includes competition(s)/game(s).
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Competition winners may receive a free lesson(s) from us.
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Complete player evaluations by our camp staff will be sent to email after camp.
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If camp date is cancelled due to weather an email will be sent out to inform
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Cost will be refunded if you cannot make the camp rain makeup date
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Please bring own drinks, cleats, bats, gloves, etc.
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We may have some equipment if needed
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If you have further questions, reach out to us via call or text at 563-296-5747 to discuss.
Future Events:
Future Events, Camps, & Clinics are Being Planned. Please Check Back.
Previous Events:
Team Sponsorships:
Contact us to inquire about us sponsoring your team or for other sponsorship ideas!
2026 Team Sponsorships:
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Heartland Havoc '15 Softball Team
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Eastern Iowa Vipers 11U (2026) Baseball Team
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North Scott Little League Baseball Team
2025 Team Sponsorships:
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Davenport Little Hawks Baseball Organization (Outfield Sign at Home Field)
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9U Barnstormer Diamonds Softball
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10U Eastern Iowa Vipers Baseball Club
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2024-2025 North Scott Boys Varsity Basketball Team
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12U QC Firebirds Softball Team
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8U North Scott Lighting Softball Team (Gray)
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8U North Scott Lightning Softball Team (Red)
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STYA Slowpitch Softball Team
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12U Lancer Baseball Club 2031 (Silver)
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North Scott Little League Baseball Team



