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'Nova, Temple Coaches at 'Claws Baseball Academy

November 12, 2010
LAKEWOOD, NJ - Young baseball players getting ready for the upcoming season can now receive personal instruction from college coaches at a BlueClaws Baseball Academy clinic in December at FirstEnergy Park.

Jim Carone, pitching coach at Villanova University, and Joe Agnello, assistant coach at Temple University, will be at FirstEnergy Park on December 18th and 19th for clinics, the BlueClaws have announced.

The BlueClaws Baseball Academy clinics will run from 9-11 am each day for players ages six through eight, and from noon to 2 pm each day for players ages nine through eleven.

Space is extremely limited, with 16 players in each session. Registration is $65 and those interested can call Steve Farago at 732-901-7000 ext 120 or email [email protected].

"This is a very unique opportunity for us, to be able to bring in two Division-1 coaches for an off-season baseball clinic," said BlueClaws General Manager Geoff Brown. "While space is limited, the players will be able to receive hands-on instruction which will benefit them as they get ready for their upcoming seasons."

Carone, a Point Pleasant Beach native, was the NEC Pitcher of the Year at Monmouth in 2002 and coached at Rider University, Wagner University, New Jersey Tech and Stevens Institute of Technology before joining Villanova in 2009.

Agnello, who starts his second season on the Temple staff, played at Brookdale Community College and Wagner University. He also coached at Brookdale and Stevens before joining the Owls.

The BlueClaws host a youth baseball camp in the summer which has sold out three sessions each of the last two years. Those interested can contact Steve Farago (contact information above) to add their name to the mailing list.

The BlueClaws, the two-time defending South Atlantic League Champions, have led league in attendance in all 10 years of existence.

They open the 2011 season on April 7th and will raise the 2010 SAL Championship Banner. Ticket packages and group outings are now on sale by calling 732-901-7000 option 3.

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