BACKSTOP BOOTCAMPS
CATCHING CAMPS COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOU
2025 CATCHER CAMPS
BACKSTOP BOOTCAMP - NORTH DENVER
@ DIAMOND CLUB PERFORMANCE CENTER
4860 N Van Gordon St
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
OCTOBER 18-19, 2025
YOUTH CATCHERS (9-13) from 9am-12pm
HIGH SCHOOL CATCHERS from 12:30pm-3:30pm
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
THE BACKSTOP BANDITS ARE COMING TO NORTH DENVER!
Great catching coaches are hard to find. That’s why Backstop Bandits was formed — by catchers who’ve lived it, competed at the highest levels, and know how to connect with young athletes in a real, meaningful way. Most of our catching coaches are still playing at the college and professional levels.
At this two-day catching camp in North Denver, youth and high school catchers will train with elite instructors who teach through experience. From receiving and blocking to mobility and game awareness, every session is designed with intent - to help catchers play with more confidence and composure.
Backstop Bandits has built a strong reputation across Colorado for developing complete catchers — as players and exemplary humans. Founded in South Denver with the mission of building the next generation of elite Colorado catchers, Backstop Bandits has now helped 100s of catchers across the country, from the youth to professional levels. We couldn’t be more excited to expand into the North Denver area to reach more catchers in our home state.
BACKSTOP BOOTCAMP - CHICAGO
2408 Walter Payton Memorial Hwy
Oswego, IL 60543
DECEMBER 16-17
YOUTH CATCHERS (8-14) from 5-7pm
HIGH SCHOOL CATCHERS from 7-9pm
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
THE BACKSTOP BANDITS ARE COMING TO CHICAGO (OSWEGO, IL)!
The Backstop Bandits are coming back to Chicagoland — and we couldn’t be more pumped up about it.
At this two-day catching camp in Oswego, IL, youth and high school catchers will train directly with an elite group of Backstop Bandits instructors — current and former college and professional catchers who know what it takes to compete at the next level.
This camp will be a hands-on, 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.
Founded in Colorado, Backstop Bandits has helped hundreds of catchers across the country reach their potential. After an awesome catching camp last winter, we’re thrilled to return to Illinois to keep building the next generation of elite catchers in the Chicago area.
Confirmed Coaches:
TURNER PRUITT - Backstop Bandits Founder; Former catcher for Fresno Pacific University and the Savannah Bananas
LORENZO RIOS - Chicago native; Backstop Bandit; Current catcher at Rice University
MIKE DATO - Chicago native; Former pro in the Empire League & Pecos League; Played at Monmouth College; Bullpen catcher for the Kane County Cougars; Catching instructor at The Batter’s Den
We are coming back to our hometown of DENVER, CO this DECEMBER for our BACKSTOP BOOTCAMP - WINTER EDITION!
We can’t spill all the details yet, but let’s just say:
Mile High City
A powerhouse coaching lineup
Unmatched catching instruction
Limited spots (and they’ll go FAST)
We’ll see you in December!
CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE INTEREST LIST FOR BACKSTOP BOOTCAMP - DENVER - WINTER EDITION!
We had an incredible time in CAPE GIRARDEAU this past AUGUST at BACKSTOP BOOTCAMP – and we’re already hearing from catchers who want us back!
If you missed out (or just want round two), now’s your chance to get on the radar for the next one.
Here’s what you can expect when the Bandits return to Missouri:
High-intensity sessions focused on every part of the catching game
Hands-on coaching from current and former college and pro catchers
A competitive, high-energy environment that pushes you to grow
If you’re ready to bring BACKSTOP BOOTCAMP back to CAPE GIRARDEAU, we want to hear from you.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE INTEREST LIST for the next BACKSTOP BOOTCAMP – SEMO!