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BACKSTOP BOOTCAMP -

BAY AREA

@ COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO

Athletics Loop Rd.

Hillsborough, CA 94010

DECEMBER 6-7

10am-1pm

YOUTH & HIGH SCHOOL CATCHERS

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

THE BACKSTOP BANDITS ARE COMING TO THE BAY (SAN MATEO, CA)!

The Backstop Bandits are coming to The Bay — and we couldn’t be more pumped up about it.

At this two-day catching camp in San Mateo, youth and high school catchers will train directly with an elite group of catching instructors from Backstop Bandits, College of San Mateo, and The Catching Academy.

This camp will be a high-energy crash course in every major skill behind the plate: receiving, blocking, throwing, mobility, and more. Expect advanced instruction, focused drill work, and a dynamic environment designed to sharpen your game and elevate your confidence. With lots of coaches and limited camp slots, each catcher is guaranteed to receive hands-on attention and individualized feedback.

Founded in Colorado, Backstop Bandits has helped hundreds of catchers across the country reach their potential. We can’t wait to come to Northern California to keep building the next generation of elite catchers.

Confirmed Coaches:

TURNER PRUITT - Backstop Bandits Founder; Former catcher for Fresno Pacific University and the Savannah Bananas

NOLAN ACKERMAN - OG Backstop Bandit; CSM alum; Southeast Missouri State alum (2024 OVC champ and NCAA regional appearance)

BRETT THOMAS - Founder of The Catching Academy and the Backpick Podcast; CSM alum; UC Berkley alum; Former college coach at the D1, college, and high school levels

DAN “CHIEF” DESMIDT - Current catching coach at College of San Mateo

LUCAS TOWNSEND - Current catching coach at College of San Mateo; Sonoma State alum

  • "The very first BB camp I attended, I knew it was different than other catching camps I’ve done.

  • "It wasn’t just drills and reps, it was a full experience that pushed me mentally and physically, surrounded me with competition, and connected me with coaches who genuinely care.

  • "Every camp since then has elevated my game — from refining the little things behind the plate to showing me how to stand out as a leader and a competitor on and off the field.

  • "BB helped me find confidence in who I am as a player. I went from being just another name to someone coaches started remembering — and that momentum has carried into every season.

  • "BB camps didn’t just prepare me for baseball — they helped me believe in the path I’m on, and prepare me to problem solve when I face adversity. I owe a lot of my success to Turner and Nolan, as they are amazing mentors for me.”

    HIGH SCHOOL CATCHER

TESTIMONIALS FROM PAST CAMPERS

  • “My sons have been well coached and mentored by the coaching staff of the Bandits. I would recommend a camp by the Bandits to any friends or family that have a young catcher. Turner and his coaches have been instrumental [in] providing confidence with technique and in my sons’ abilities as catchers.”

    Youth & HS parent

  • “BB has helped my son not only learn the mechanics of catching, but also the mental approach and physical preparation necessary to play at a higher level. His blocking and receiving skills are noticeably better!”

    HS parent

  • “[Catcher's] birthday wish of going to the Backstop Bandits Catcher Camp was fulfilled. These men taught the boys so well. Teaching them physically and mentally how to become a great catcher. Will definitely go back!!!”

    Youth parent

Have questions? Contact us.

team@backstopbandits.com
303-476-8769