About Home Run Baseball Camp
Our Approach
“Talent is What You Have. Effort is What You Give.”
That’s the mantra we’ve lived by since 1994, when my younger brother Eddie and I started Home Run Baseball Camp with one goal: to build the kind of camp we would’ve loved growing up.
From day one, we welcomed ballplayers from every neighborhood and background—kids who came to learn, compete, and get just a little better every single day. Thousands have come through the gates since then. Hundreds went on to play college ball. Many return to coach and give back to the next generation.
What We Do Every Day
At Home Run Baseball Camp, we create structure, build habits, and set high standards:
We start each day with the national anthem.
Shirts are tucked in. Hats worn right. Fields raked. Dugouts cleaned.
Every camper plays two games a day, with new teams picked daily.
Coaches focus on technical instruction, repetition, and respect.
Our players might take 150 ground balls a day, 100 swings in batting practice, and still have energy to hustle. That’s because effort isn’t optional—it’s the foundation.
Our Coaching Philosophy
Our coaches don’t yell. They teach.
They’ve played the game, they know the game, and they remember how hard it is. After a tough inning, you won’t hear criticism—you’ll hear a quiet question:
“What could you have done differently?”
We believe the best coaching is built on:
Mutual respect
Clear expectations
Consistent encouragement
Patience and repetition
Honest conversations
We’re not just teaching baseball—we’re helping parents and guardians raise responsible, self-motivated, team-first young adults.
What We Teach
Players at Home Run Baseball Camp learn how to:
Say “Yes, Coach” and keep track of their gear
Lead by example, not volume
Compete with intensity, then shake hands with class
Learn new positions and shine their shoes
Take the extra base and play with confidence
Prioritize the team over personal stats
We tell our players:
“You’re not just learning to win. You’re learning how to carry yourself—on and off the field.”
Our Roots Run Deep
We’re not laying sod. We’re growing Redwoods.
That kind of growth takes time, effort, and care—from players, coaches, and families alike. At the end of the day, I only ask two questions:
How hard did you work?
How did you treat people?
If the answers are honest, the development will take care of itself.
John and Margaret Dalton Flagpole
and Leadership Garden
In 2018 we created the John and Margaret Dalton Flagpole and Leadership Garden at Friendship Recreation Center. Secretary John Dalton was the 70th Secretary of the Navy and served under President Bill Clinton. The flag was donated by Lt David Horan (USMC) and his wife, Dr. Merlene Horan, MD (US Navy). We line it up and play the national anthem at the start of camp almost every day. The Dalton and Horan families are both active in supporting our efforts and we thank them!
